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Frank Martin is a comic writer and author. Since his writing career began he's had multiple short stories published in horror anthologies by numerous indie publications. Frank has also had comic shorts appear in the "fluff noir" anthology series Torsobear and the all-ages horror anthology Cthulhu is Hard to Spell. Frank also wrote and produced the comic anthology series Modern Testament, which featured a wide ensemble of artists throughout its four volumes. Frank's novels include the YA sci-fi thriller Predestiny published by Crossroads Press, the lake monster tale Oscawana published by Severed Press, among others.
Anthony and Imran welcome Brett Uren, creator of the hit U.K. indie comic series, Torsobear! Brett talks about where the idea for Torsobear came from, what he’s learned going into his third Kickstarter, nurturing creativity early on, social media marketing tips for content creators and much more! Be a part of the show! Send us... The post JAN 127: Making Indie Comics with Brett Uren, Creator of Torso Bear (09/15/16) appeared first on The Jock and Nerd Podcast.
Brett Uren has returned in Episode 244, and we have another great chance to support his Torsobear series of books! He has conducted successful Kickstarter campaigns for the first two volumes in this series, and now he’s kicking off his third project this Thursday, September 1, this time for Torsobear Volume 3: Back to the Blocks. The project will conclude late that month, so be sure to help out as much as you can by going to kickstarter.com and looking for “Torsobear.” Brett discusses the Torsobear volumes with me, from its inception through the assembling of the participating creators to this new book and beyond! Be sure to listen, then participate this week! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patreon member. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!
Jeff is out sick so Jason and Blake invite another Jeff, film critic and author Jeff Morris, back into the studio! The guys recommend their favorite books and comics for the summer months, get serious about Grand Theft Auto 5 and try to determine the best Spielberg directed film of the last 15 years. Blake tries to impersonate Morgan Freeman during the Listener Feedback and Jason gives even more love to TorsoBear! Jeff Morris determines Jason Vorhees is a patient man and the guys debate their Top 5 Favorite Movie Remakes! Plus Jeff Morris gives his review of Zombeavers!
Brett Uren is back, and this is our chance to support his Torsobear series of books! Last year he conducted a successful Kickstarter campaign for the first volume in this series, and now he’s closing up his second project, this time for Torsobear Volume 2: All Stitched Up. The project will conclude in early June, so be sure to help out as much as you can by going to this link or getting there through the Torsobear website. Brett discusses both Torsobear volumes with me, from its inception and critical reception through the assembling of the participating creators to this new book and beyond! Be sure to listen in and participate! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!
Welcome to another fun filled episode of SFP-NOW.Joining me as always to discuss the weeks television is Raissa. In this episode we discuss recent events in 'Arrow', 'The Flash' and 'Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.'Our special guest this week is comics writer and artist Brett Uren who chats with me about his new Kickstarter Campaign for the second volume of Torsobear stories, featuring the incredibly brave Ruxby Bear and his friends in 'Torsobear: All Stitched Up'.Brett shared news with me about some of the incentives that fans will have a chance to get their paws on if they choose to back the project, which is all manner of awesomeness. You can find out more here at the kickstarter site for the campaign. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Travis and Devin welcome Brett Uren back on the the show to talk about Torsobear Vol. 2. After the break, they give a FFO update and talk about "Avengers: Age of Ultron" (SPOILERS!).
Join the boys as they interview Brett Uren, creator of Torsobear: Yarns from Toyburg. Hear about his Kickstarter campaign and the interesting story he has compiled. The boys also welcome Jason J. back on the show to bitch about the X-Men: Days of Future Past movie. The show takes an oddly humorous turn for the better (or worse), and then wraps with Jason talking about Superior Foes of Spider-Man. This show was recorded in the Magic dungeon of Collector's Corner in Midland during the Michigan Comics Collective's second sketch event.
It’s time to take a look at toys from a more mature perspective, and that’s what Brett Uren does in Torsobear: Yarns from Toyburg, a Kickstarter project you should be supporting at this link! We discuss how the project came to be as well as the tales made by many other British creators in this comic. You only have about a week to go to support Torsobear, so don’t wait! You won’t want to miss what Brett has to say, so be sure to tune in! Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers VIP. It will help ensure Wayne's Comics Podcast continues far into the future!
Steve and Scott will be back with a normal episode soon, but in the meantime Scott takes some time in this episode to talk to Brett Uren, creator and mastermind of the anthology Torsobear - which is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. Brett talks about his experience in the industry, including what's worked and some of the early mistakes he made. It's a really interesting interview, so check it out, and if you like the sound of Torsobear then you have about a week from when this episode is posted to go and support it.