Creating a Graphic Novel : Art – Food – Photography

Word Smith is slowly making its way into school libraries across Australia and it’s amazing to receive feedback like the below. This was sent to me by Kerri Olsen (Library Teacher Aide – Wynnum West State School). Upon receiving a copy of Word Smith (a graphic novel by Stephen Kok) for our library, I knew […]

It’s awesome to receive photos like these. Here’s Owen Heitmann (Amplified Press) working his way through the entire Sigmate Studio catalogue. He mentioned that Word Smith was his favourite! Owen Heitmann :

I love getting reviews about my work! Even negative reviews are a learning opportunity to see how to improve. St Therese (Mascot) passed Word Smith to two of their students and I’m happy to share the full review from Heather and Tricia (Year 6) below. Word Smith Book Review by Heather & Tricia St Therese […]

The DRAWN IN page is my favourite reward. P.R. Dedelis has done some absolutely amazing work on this page. It’s so great to be able to put some of backers into my graphic novel. Thanks once again for everyone who helped to bring 5 Seconds to life. Drawn In Pencils : Drawn In Inks :

Don’t get Sparky mad at you! I’m happy to get showing off more panels as they get finished. There’s so many amazing pages that I want everyone to see. The second volume of Word Smith really expands the story with new locations and characters!

A quick update 5 Seconds Vol 3 (The Final Countdown) Kickstarter is that everything is progressing well. I’m hoping to get it off for the first print run by late June / early July. The second volume of Word Smith is powering along. Here’s a sneak peek at the some completed panels. Currently there’s about […]

We did it! Sorry for the delay but I’m happy that the 5 Seconds Vol 3 (The Final Countdown) Kickstarter is now COMPLETED! Thank you once again for all your support. All STRETCH GOALS were reached and I’m very happy to include all the extras! I’ve emailed all the Drawn In reward pledgers to get […]

The 5 Seconds Vol 3 (The Final Countdown) Kickstarter is now FUNDED! Thank you for all your support in making this happen. I’m so happy to be able to finish the story of Jake and Ellie. I still feel a little sad when I finally have to say good bye to all these characters. I […]

The 5 Seconds Vol 3 (The Final Countdown) Kickstarter has 12 days to go and we’re just about 80% funded! It’s getting so close to reaching the funding target. The excitement in Volume 3 ramps it up when Lucas breaks out of prison with some payback in mind. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1917428739/5-seconds-volume-3-the-final-countdown

The 5 Seconds Vol 3 (The Final Countdown) Kickstarter is on its 10th day and we’re just about 80% funded! Thank you for all your support. Let’s get this project over the line. Here’s one of the rewards on offer, a variant cover by artist Andy Baquerizo. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1917428739/5-seconds-volume-3-the-final-countdown