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This is the 48th issue of Vicious Shivers,
a (mostly) weekly newsletter for fans of my work.
I know. It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were, and sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy. How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad happened. But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something. Even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn’t. Because they were holding on to something.
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I'm trying something a little different today. For a while now, this newsletter has gone out on Sunday morning. But I thought I'd shake things up a bit. I wanted to see what happens with open rates and the like by sending it out mid-week. My rates are fine but could always be better. It might change nothing. I might revert back to Sundays. Or I might stick with Wednesdays. And if you are a die-hard Sunday morning newsletter reader, just hang on to this for a few more days and it will feel like old times!
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I've started tracking my to-do list with index cards. In the past I've used planners and online to-do lists, but I've never been good at staying on top of the list that way. Now, I place the index cards on magnetic clips on my white board. I'm able to move them around as timelines and priorities change. I mark each project with a little icon representing "money" or "time-sensitive" so I can easily identify which projects will bring me cash and which need to be done now-now-now. Obviously, those marked as both "time-sensitive" and "money-sensitive" are moved to the front of the pack. I'd show you a pic of the board, but there are several secret/unannounced projects on the list.
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This week, I focused on knocking a short story that has been looming over me for a while now off the list. The story was mostly finished, but I simply couldn't get it across the finish line. I'm happy to say, it's all done now. "The Grasp of Wraiths" will be appearing in an upcoming project titled CENTRALIA that you'll be hearing much, much more about soon!
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A few weeks back, I mentioned a really cool project that OmahaBound was tackling--the REGRESSION Creator Curated Edition!
A Custom Bound Hard Cover Book collecting the 15 issues series from Cullen Bunn, Danny Luckert, and Marie Enger. Featuring a new cover by Danny, signed by Cullen and Danny, and a unique sketch by Danny inside each volume.
The Creator Curated Edition will be limited to 20 copies or fewer.
This week, I wrote up a bunch of "past life cards" for those who purchase the book! Each card features a unique past life, name, career, cause of death, so readers can know who they used to be! It was a fun little exercise for me! The cards featured the art my dad used to use for his hypnosis act in the 70s, so they were also a nice little slice of nostalgia for me!
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I've taken up early morning walks. In part, it's exercise. I wouldn't mind building up to running. Although I loathe running. But I also loathe how unhealthy I've been feeling since quarantine began. But I also use those morning walks to focus and prepare for the day. I've been listening to audio books during the walks, too, and I love it. A couple of mornings ago, I saw a couple of foxes. The first one I saw was sitting so still, I thought it was a ceramic garden statue. When it decided to take off, it dashed away too quickly for me to snap a photo. The second I spotted keeping pace with me. It was in a thick patch of woods to my left. When I stopped walking, it stopped walking. When I started up, it followed. It was a nice way to start the day. I haven't seen them since, but I walk the same route every morning in hopes of spotting them again.
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And here's something you should check out. My pal Anton Kromoff has launched his website. Anton offers a ton of amazing services, from lettering comics to graphic design to website development. He's a go-to guy for me, and I can't recommend him more highly. Go to his site-- www.antonkromoff.com--and check out all the projects he might be able to help you with! |
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DARK ARK: AFTER THE FLOOD 4
As Khalee strives to maintain order in the newly formed society of the unnatural, a trickster walks among the monsters, encouraging dissent not only among the ghouls and goblins and manticores, but among the humans as well.
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S.O.S. - SUPPORT OUR SHOPS
Here's something cool Afterhsock is doing!
S.O.S. features from some of the industry’s most celebrated creators emphasizing that fundamentally irreplaceable role played by comic shops in their lives and in the lives of fans. S.O.S. will be distributed to Diamond’s top-ranked 200 AfterShock accounts, which will each receive 20 free copies (per storefront) with their 6/24 on-sale books. The next 300 highest ranked stores will each receive 10 free copies. Stores not included in this ranking may receive a number of copies upon request or through their AfterShock Ambassador.
I have a story in the book about my first encounter with a comic shop!
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My online store is NOW OPEN! And I’ve added some rare items and some cool comic sets. I’ll be adding new items to the store pretty frequently, so keep an eye on it!
HERE it is now!
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In 2020, I have written--
806 pages of comic book scripts.
6 short stories
12 new comic book series proposals
1 foreword for an upcoming graphic novel
1 television series proposal
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I've started posting many free comics and books online. I'm using my Patreon page to house these comics, but they are currently free to the public! I know that times are tough right now, and having something to read can help take the edge off. I hope you enjoy the books.
MANOR BLACK, Issue 1 - The complete first issue of this supernatural soap opera.
HELLBREAK, Volume 1 - The complete first arc of mercenaries rescuing lost souls from Hell.
HELHEIM, Volume 1 - The complete first series of Viking/Horror action!
CROOKED HILLS, Book 1 - The complete middle reader horror novel. Give it to your kids to read. Read it with them. Read it yourself.
DEATH FOLLOWS, Chapter 1 - The first chapter of this terrifying comic from Dark Horse.
HARROW COUNTY, Issue 1 - The complete first issue of the fan-favorite series.
ROKU, Issue 1 - From Valiant! High octane super-spay action with telekinetic hair!
PUMPKINHEAD, Issue 1 - A comic book sequel to the cult classic horror movie!
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This week I'm...
Reading - I've been re-reading the CORUM books by Michael Moorcock. I also just started KINGS OF THE WYLD by Nicholas Eames. It's about a group of famous adventurers who are long past their prime getting the band back together for one last quest!
Watching - My son and I finished the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy, and we're starting THE HOBBIT moves now.
Playing - Still playing D&D once or twice a week.
Drinking - I wasn't sure I'd like them, but I've had a couple of Leinenkugel Summer Shandies that were really good. Also, Rickorderlig Ciders, which can be uneasy to track down here in the states, are so damn refreshing.
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WEBSITE - If you haven’t been there lately, you should check it out. I’ve started posting a lot more content and news on the site.
TWITTER - This is the best place to interact with me online. My handle is @cullenbunn
PATREON - Here, I post a serialized novel, a serialized comic book, short stories, and other cool materials.
THE BUNNGALOW - A regular podcast in which my wife Cindy and I talk about comic books, our lives, and just about everything in between.
THIS NEWSLETTER - If you received this e-newsletter via a forward, you can sign up for it yourself at this link. You can also read archived editions here.
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