Today, Greg sits down with writer Dirk Manning to talk about writing horror and the horror of writing. OK, maybe it’s not THAT bad, but they do discuss Dirk’s guide book to the aspiring comics creator WRITE OR WRONG, and how its “tough love” approach is exactly what someone starting out needs. Dirk’s story in the first issue of DIA DE LOS MUERTOS is discussed, as well as his works NIGHTMARE WORLDS, LOVE STORIES ABOUT DEATH, and TALES OF MR. RHEE. All this…AND the identity of the musician Dirk describes as his “God” and why that person’s approach to music is a good example for any creative person to follow.
[audio:http://thenextissuespecials.podomatic.com/enclosure/2013-02-21T04_18_39-08_00.mp3](Here’s the direct download!)What a week! Did everyone catch Monday’s interview? The One with Jim Rugg and Jasen Lex? Most everyone knows these guys for their cartoonist and illustration work, but now they’ve joined the esteemed ranks of podcasters, as well! The first chunk of the talk focuses on Jim and Jasen’s outlook on interviewing and journalism; for example, how editing can affect the portrayal of a subject. Their show is called Tell Me Something I Don’t Know, and it appears twice weekly over at BoingBoing.net. Their first episode to appear on Boing Boing is an interview with co-founder of Fantagraphics, Gary Groth. The guys also have a year’s worth of previous episodes available through iTunes. This was a really great, light-hearted talk with some awesome, thoughtful dudes, and is well-worth the next hour of your life. PLUS! If that’s not enough to get you through the day, we’ve got this week’s Pull List and episode 98 of our regular show to fill your ears with!
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