Wed, 06 April 2011 Jennifer Wilde
Here’s the cover of my latest comic book project, Jennifer Wilde.
Like with Róisín Dubh, Rob Curley of Atomic Diner Comics approached me with a story concept, which I developed further with Rob and from that I wrote the comic book scripts. It will also be a three-issue comic book series.
Our artist is Stephen Downey, [...]
Tue, 05 April 2011 Vic podcast is live
Thanks to dynamic duo of Sharon Ring and Del Lakin-Smith at Dark fiction Magazine my short story ‘Vic’ is now available as a podcast in its latest issue titled ‘The Waste land’. The TOC is:
The God of Rain by Tim Lebbon (read by Marty Perrett)
Vic by Maura Mchugh (read by Kim Lakin-Smith)
My Love Sick Zombie [...]
Mon, 04 April 2011 Roisin Dubh 1
After a delay on the Róisin Dubh comic book we’re getting close to a release of the first issue.
It’s a three-issue mini-series, and this is the cover of the first chapter of the story, drawn by Stephen Byrne. Stephen Byrne is doing all the lettering and covers, as well as the interior art for issue [...]
Fri, 01 April 2011 women in comics in UK/Ireland – overview
It’s amusing I’m posting this entry on April 1st…
There are occasions when perhaps it’s best not to promise a blog post on a subject.
Regular readers might remember that in January I commented upon the utter lack of women comic book guests at the forthcoming Kapow! comic book convention in London. This was followed by an [...]
Thu, 03 March 2011 PCon VIII
The Phoenix Convention (4-6 March) is an annual event in Dublin focusing on Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction in literature and comics.
This year the Guest of Honour is the multi award-winning Belfast writer Ian McDonald, and there will be a slew of other guests at the convention including me.
Here’s my schedule:
What is it bout Ghost [...]
Mon, 28 February 2011 mallorcan tree
I’m only a couple of days on Mallorca and I’ve already had blazing sun and blue skies, an afternoon of torrential rain and a nocturnal lightning storm. It’s mercurial and eventual staying on a Mediterranean island in February.
I love it.
The vegetation is amazing to my eyes – a variety of palm trees (tall, stubby, gnarled) [...]
Wed, 23 February 2011 artistic inspiration
My mind is currently full of research and ideas for my next graphic novel project, which I’m writing at the moment.
Whenever I do a period piece I soak up as many images from the era as possible. Most of the 1920s was a truly inspiring time – change was in the air, and the [...]
Tue, 01 February 2011 recognising women in horror
February is Women in Horror Recognition Month, an event started last year to boost the profile of women who work in all facets of the horror industry.
Check out the web site and the Facebook page for loads of blog posts and events promoting the contribution of women to horror.
To kick it off here I’d like [...]
Fri, 10 December 2010 marvellous mirren
Oscar-winning actress Helen Mirren has just been given the Sherry Lansing leadership award at a breakfast ceremony, organised by The Hollywood Reporter magazine, to honour the Women in Entertainment Power 100.
I’d highly recommend you watch the video of her acceptance speech, which is just marvellous. Not only does she recognise how much women have [...]
Mon, 15 November 2010 is this seat taken?
Today I’m guest reviewing for Peter Tennant on Black Static’s Case Notes Blog.
I discuss the new audio drama ‘Is This Seat Taken?’, written by award-winning horror writer Sarah Langan (Audrey’s Door, The Keeper), which is part of a new series of horror audio drama by Tales from Beyond the Pale.
I’d also like to highlight Peter’s [...]
