Links for 5-9-2008
Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under Links
Here are a few links I found interesting enough to share this week.
Comic Creator Services and Comic Writer Services - A ton of resources for the comic writer or would-be comic creator.
100 Most Often Misprounounced Words and Phrases in English - Yeah … I’m guilty of a few.
Uncertainty - Author JA Konrath posts some words of wisdom for those dealing with the feelings of uncertainty that go hand-in-hand with pursuing the writer’s life.
Heroes Foil Would-Be Thief … Sort Of - My starring cameo appearance! Well, actually, the side and back of my head makes an appearance, but Brian’s there, too.
Like a Chinese Tattoo Review
Posted on May 5, 2008 - Filed Under The Written Word, Reviews
Dark Scribe Magazine has posted a review of Like a Chinese Tattoo.
An excerpt regarding my novella, “Remains” …
“Remains” is a marvelous tale, at once chilling and heartbreaking, told from the POV of a teenage boy whose suspicions about the mysterious stranger who comes to work on his family’s farm come to tragic fruition. Bunn shows real talent here, capturing that period between adolescence and manhood with genuine authenticity. He deftly maneuvers between the horror and humanity of the story in a style reminiscent of early Stephen King (think It or “The Body”) and imbues the story with a deep emotional resonance that never detracts from the horror yet stays with the reader long after the last word.
I’m in total agreement with the reviewer in regards to the inclusion of my gross-out story, “Granny Kisses,” in the collection. As I was sending it in, I asked my wife if I was cheapening the book for everyone involved. She might have said something along the lines of, “That’s your gift. You’re like King Midas that way,” but I went ahead and sent the gross-out entry anyhow. Maybe I should have written a short intro to the story.
Nonetheless, I think the review is quite well done, and you can read it in its entirety by clicking here.
The Damned: Prodigal Sons #1 Commentary Track
Posted on May 2, 2008 - Filed Under Comics, The Damned
Brian Hurtt and I sat down with ComicBookResources.com’s Augie De Blieck Jr. and a copy of The Damned: Prodigal Sons #1. From Page 1, Panel 1 to the end of the book; get an inside the heads the the artist and writer with The Commentary Track. Extra sketch content, character profile, it’s audio commentary for comic books!
Reviews of The Damned: Prodigal Sons
Posted on April 21, 2008 - Filed Under Comics, The Damned
I always love to read reviews of my work, but sometimes a reviewer writes something that brings a big smile to my face. In this case, SFSite.com pretty much nailed what I was hoping for with The Damned: Prodigal Sons when this was posted:
” … A family drama that Lovecraft might have approved of — if he’d only been Mickey Spillane.”
Related Posts:
More reviews of Prodigal Sons #1
Prodigal Sons in the Sunday Slugfest!
The Importance of Tone
Posted on April 17, 2008 - Filed Under The Written Word, Distractions
My friend and sometimes co-writer, Shawn, sent me a link to the this short video, which I believe illustrates how the perception of a story can change completely if the tone of the summary is wrong. Those of you who (like me) are putting together proposals for editors and agents, take note: make sure the mood of your work comes across in the proposal, or the reader might miss the point of your masterpiece.
There are a bunch of re-cut film trailers on YouTube … some fun, some kinda lame, but it’s something you might be interested in checking out. The Scary Poppins clip is fun, as is the Sleepless in Seattle, but is there really a reason to re-work Willy Wonka as a horror movie? That film freaked me out plenty just the way it was!
The Damned Movie News
Posted on April 14, 2008 - Filed Under Comics, The Damned
Very cool news on The Damned movie front. As posted in Variety …
DreamWorks has tapped David DiGilio to adapt the Oni Press graphic novel “The Damned,” by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt.
Walter Parkes and Laurie MacDonald are producing via their DreamWorks-based shingle.
Described as horror-noir, “Damned” follows a Los Angeles detective who discovers that a new gang with ties to the supernatural has infiltrated the city.
Eric Gitter is also producing via his Closed on Mondays Entertainment, the film production arm of Oni Press Mark. Peter Schwerin will exec produce.
DiGilio wrote “Eight Below” for Disney and was creator of ABC series “The Traveler.”
The Damned: Prodigal Sons
Posted on April 10, 2008 - Filed Under The Damned
All three issues of The Damned: Prodigal Sons are now available for pre-order. Make sure your local comic shop keeps them in heavy supply!
Diamond Code (#1) - JAN08 3820
Diamond Code (#2) - FEB08 3942
Diamond Code (#3) - MAR08 3893
The Utah Death Plague and Other Perils
Posted on April 8, 2008 - Filed Under The Written Word, General
So, I know of at least a half dozen people who got whammied by the Utah Death Plague after World Horror Convention. It’s no fun, let me tell you. It knocked me out of commission for the last week. The timing couldn’t have been worse, considering how excited I was over numerous writing projects. Thank goodness I’m starting to feel at least a little better. I’m not tip-top just yet, and I still spend a good portion of each evening trying to avoid coughing up a lung. But at least I can manage to get a little writing done again.
Currently working on:
- The Autumn Kingdom (a young adult dark fantasy novel) - outline stage
- All-Out Monster Throw-Down in Catfish Flats (short story) - final draft
- The Damned: Prodigal Sons (issue 3) - minor rewrites
- The Hollows (graphic novel) - scripting
World Horror Convention 2008 Aftermath
Posted on April 1, 2008 - Filed Under Appearances, Events
I said this one would be the last. I vowed I’d never attend WHC again, not after the debacle that was the 2007 show. I pledged that no one would ever — ever — get me in Canada again.
But damn if I’m not re-thinking that.
I had such a good time in Salt Lake City, I’m considering embarking to the Frozen North when the convention hits Winnipeg next year. Congrats and thanks to Charlie and everyone else who managed to breathe new life into a convention I thought might be on its last wobbly legs.
Here’s a quick breakdown of some of the highlights from the trip.
World Horror Convention Schedule
Posted on March 26, 2008 - Filed Under Appearances
Here’s a quick schedule of where you can find me during the World Horror Convention in Salt Lake City.
Friday
2:00 - 3:00
HWA Signing, along with Del Howison
6:00-6:50 pm
Writing a Graphic Novel (Cullen Bunn, Cody Goodfellow, Nate Southard)
7:00-7:50 pm
The Fine Art of the Gross-Out (Jeff Strand (mod), Rain Graves, Cullen Bunn, Weston Ochse, Bill Breedlove, Wrath James White)
8:00 - 9:50
Mass Autograph Session
10:30 - Midnight
Gross-Out Contest (where I’ll be judging)
Saturday
6:00-6:50 pm
Call of Cthulhu: the best horror RPG on the market? (Cullen Bunn, Richard Dansky, Cody Goodfellow)
Sunday
2:00-2:50 pm
The best horror games (Cullen Bunn, Richard Dansky, Christopher Treagus)
I’ll also be sitting in on a bunch of other panels. The schedule looks pretty good this year. Hope to see you there!
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