While I was working on The Devil’s Concubine, I had the idea for sort of a sequel, involving the two cops, Maynard and Alphonse. The story is heavily influenced by 70’s cop movies like Serpico and French Connection (the sequel … Continue reading
The art of Saying No
There is such a thing as too much success. Meaning you go through periods where there is simply too many things on your plate and you have trouble keeping up. You have to take care of yourself and avoid burnout. … Continue reading
Video: Unboxing SOLO
SOLO is written for people who want a sustainable career, mixing freelance work with creating and selling their own art. My promise is that diving into the tactics and strategies of this book will help you set realistic, actionable goals … Continue reading
Case study: THOMAS ALSOP
I met Chris Miskiewicz at the MoCCA Festival in New York in early 2011. The Devil’s Concubine was set to be published in the US that year but wasn’t out yet. I carried a print-out of the book with me, … Continue reading
Dealing with Artistic Impasse
If you struggle to get any creative work done at all, it could mean a number of things. If it feels like the well is dry, maybe you need to fill it up. Seek inspiration in other art forms or … Continue reading
Case study: HARD EVIDENCE
In the year 2000 my friend Malik Hyltoft and I published FUSION the roleplaying game, the first two books from a major Danish publisher and a third was self-published. This was not just a niche product, but a niche within … Continue reading
Copyright and IP
Who owns the rights to a piece of art or a character? Can you sell the same story twice and what if someone steals your artwork? In most cases and artist hired to do a specific job retains the IP … Continue reading
Con fatigue
Whether you’re a writer, an artist, a musician or a film maker, there’s a good chance you have an introverted personality. I don’t think anyone would call me an introvert but I can tell you for a fact that being … Continue reading
The Art of Stealing
I have a friend who has the habit of taking things apart to see how they work. Anything from a radio to a vending machine. To me this is the ultimate approach to art. Find something that works – a … Continue reading
Case study: THE DEVIL’S CONCUBINE
This book was over ten years in the making, a perhaps overly ambitious project designed to kick down the door to the US market. I wanted the book to be look like a music video and be as stock full … Continue reading