• Graveyard Halloween: Young Sherlock Holmes is a Halloween Classic

    Graveyard Halloween: Young Sherlock Holmes is a Halloween Classic

    It features an ancient death cult, zombies, creepy creatures, diabolical villains, a moody atmosphere, and a downright sinister plot device—a poisoned, psychedelic blow dart that sends the story spiraling into nightmare territory… Read more

  • Fan-Dad and the KPop Demon Hunter Adventure

    Fan-Dad and the KPop Demon Hunter Adventure

    This weekend I experienced my first true Fan-Dad moment. As a dad who happily bathes in the wonderful world of pop culture, I’ve made it a point to share some digestible treats from that realm with my kiddo. One of those things, of course, is anime. Relax, don’t lose your head. I’m fully aware that… Read more

  • Demon Slayer is Incredible

    Demon Slayer is Incredible

    I’ve been watching anime since high school. For more than 25 years I’ve enjoyed and consumed this incredible art form, though I wouldn’t call myself a die-hard fan or a “weeb,” as the term goes. That said, I do listen almost exclusively to anime podcasts, I read manga, and I get immense joy from a… Read more

  • My Book is Coming Out! House of God 9/23/25!

    My Book is Coming Out! House of God 9/23/25!

    I am beyond thrilled to share some news that has been years in the making: my debut book, House of God, is coming out soon by Anuci Press. It is hard to put into words what this moment means to me, but I will try. Writing this story has been an intense, deeply personal journey.… Read more

  • Fan Expo Chicago 2025: A Saturday to Remember!

    Fan Expo Chicago 2025: A Saturday to Remember!

    Saturday at Fan Expo Chicago 2025 might have been one of the most memorable convention days I’ve had in years. I brought my stepson along, just days before he heads back out of state for university—which made our annual tradition together feel extra meaningful. If I’m counting right, this was our third Fan Expo together,… Read more

  • TGM Does The National

    TGM Does The National

    I went into The National expecting pure, beautiful chaos,  the kind of shoulder-to-shoulder frenzy you brace for when thousands of collectors cram into one giant hall chasing the same grails. From the outside, that’s exactly what it looked like. But the moment I parked, stepped onto that skyway, and walked through those doors, my worries… Read more