Drawings, Poems and Comics from my Instagram

If you'd like two free books full of comics like this one, just comment "Free Books". . . #familyfriendly #funny #webcomics #comics #cartooning #graphicnovel #Sophie #comicpanel #cartoonoftheday

Who doesn't want a little alone time in the pantry? Do you want free collections of Dog eat Doug conics? Just comment "Free Books" below and they're yours! . . . #digitalcomics #familyfriendly #funny #webcomics #cartooning #graphicnovel #comics

Reminds me of when I accidentally put fabric softener in with my drying towels. Do you want free collections of Dog eat Doug conics? Just comment "Free Books" below and they're yours! . . . #familyfriendly #comicartists #digitalcomics #cartoonoftheday #comic #freebooksforkids #freebooks

“No duty is more urgent than that of returning thanks.” — James Allen And that duty needs to be year round. Lots of ways to say thank you. Volunteering, buy from veteran owned businesses and of course donate to groups that do the work: Shout-out to some of my favs. Please follow: @navysealfoundation @thegeneralshotsauce @stroup.knives @jackcarrusa @bradtaylorbooks @dynamisalliance . . #veteransday #supportveteranownedbusiness

Reposted from @pawworks We want to help our community in whatever way we can. While we are limited in some ways, we want to open our facility as a donation drop off and pick up location for those affected by the fires. If you are in a position to help by donating any items that can help those in need, please contact Brittany at (805) 795-1331 or email Brittany@pawworks.org. We will update as items come in and are ready for pick up! Whether you are an individual, household or business, any help is appreciated!

This strip was an excuse to draw a squirrel on an unicorn with a jetpack. Threw that in front of Sophie to see how she would react. Read more comics on my site and get a free ebook collection filled with hundreds of strips when you sign up for my newsletter. . . . #comics #unicorn #kidscomics

The joy of hanging pictures.I think it would be easier to let a baby decide. Make sure you sign up for my newsletter. Lots of giveaways this month and some more cool news coming soon? . . . #comics #Sophie #graphicnovels

The joy of beepy toys. I don't miss those. Although we still have quite the collection of squeaky things. Make sure you sign up for my newsletter. Giving away lots of original art and other things. Link in my bio? . . . #comics #funnydogs #graphicnovels #Sophie

Weezy keeps trying to reach Gunnar the Staffy dance. To be fair, Gunnar has zero rhythm. . . . #staffy #dogsbeingfunny

Reposted from @americanbooksellers Get ready to celebrate Indies First on Small Business Saturday—November 30! Join readers nationwide in showing love to independent bookstores and supporting your local favorites. Whether you’re picking up the latest bestseller or discovering a hidden gem, there’s no better way to shop small and celebrate big! ❤️ #IndiesFirst #ShopLocal #SmallBusinessSaturday

A Poem for Halloween

Happy Halloween!

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Happy Halloween! Thought I'd reformat Sunday's comic to make it easier to read. I think you can tell I based the art on my favorite movie of all time, "Pan's Labyrinth". Well, it's tied with "The Nightmare before Christmas" but obviously it's impossible to compare the two.

Also, thought I'd share a link to a lovely bit of Halloween history, courtesy of History.com. The Irish roots of the holiday are almost as fun as free candy. Part of me wishes we kept some of those old traditions:

Click here for the history of Halloween.

Also wanted to add this fantastic article on a bunch of fun stuff to do with your dog during the best holiday of the year:

7 Ways to Celebrate Halloween with Your Dog

And of course, it's the only time of year when it's socially acceptable to share my deep love of vintage Halloween photos. If you've never ventured down that rabbit hole, I highly recommend taking a stroll down the path of the creepiest, most unsettling images you'll ever see. I'll leave you with one of my favorites:

Have fun tonight and stay safe.