After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Issue #1 of the new comic book Broken Legacy by my friends Rian Miller and Jesse Munoz was released today. Learn all about Broken Legacy on the Stock Pile Comics web site. Check the back page for a shout-out to yours truly.  Check it out »

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Moby Dick, or the Card Game was funded today. Learn all about Moby Dick, or the Card Game on the King Post Facebook page. King Post was so generous, that they will be delivering 500 units to schools and libraries around the United States. My classroom will be receiving one of those 500 brand new copies! Thanks, King Post!  Check it out »

The Frederick News-Post is reporting that after seventeen years, The Gazette is closing its doors in Frederick County. From jobs lost to quality news coverage, this is a real shame all the way around and any way you look at it. The Gazette has been a force for reason and rational thought in the tumultuous (and unfortunately over-politicized) climate that public schools face in Frederick County.

David Petersen is back again this week answering questions about his creative process working with other people's characters and fictional universes. This blog is a little more personal in nature. Here, he talks about work he has done with properties belonging to his friends. From Katie Cook's Gronk to Jeremy Bastian's Cursed Pirate Girl to Shane Michael-Vidaurri's Iron, or After the War, David deconstructs his work in detail.  Check it out »