Category Archives: Recommendations

Well, I am back from Brisbane, and back at the working table, ready to work on my next book. I can’t say much about it yet, except that it’s a prequel to a series of best-selling fantasy novels, by Kylie … Continue reading →

This week I was going to recommend the manga Hikaru no Go, but then I had a change of heart. I’ve recommended a lot of manga (and a few books) in my “Recommendations”, but I now feel I should recommend … Continue reading →

I’m now back from Melbourne, and staying put for the rest of the year, finishing off my book. I’m about halfway through the “House of Odd” inks, and it’s a good feeling to be close to the finishing line! I’m … Continue reading →

This week, I’m recommending a pirate story that involves little-to-no actual “pirating”. A story that is quirkily-drawn, richly-characterised, tightly-plotted and original in every atom of its being. Yes, I’m recommending One Piece. What else fits that description?   One Piece … Continue reading →

It’s been a long, long while since I made a manga recommendation. I made quite a few when I first started blogging, but as work and other distractions took over, I found I had less time to blog. It’s a … Continue reading →

The regular news: I’ve nearly finished the toning for Chapter 4. Once I finish I’ll post some samples up, but right now I’m taking a breather between inking while reading manga.   The shocking news: For this manga recommendation, I’m … Continue reading →

  I normally don’t review movies, but today is an exception because I just saw Hayao Miyazaki’s latest OMG-movie, “Howl’s Moving Castle”. Don’t ask me how I saw it, especially when it’s not due to be released in Australia until … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since my last manga recommendation, so here is an all-time favourite: Slam Dunk. Yes, believe it or not, I’m actually recommending a sports manga.   Slam Dunk (Takehiko Inoue) 31 Volumes Slam Dunk is available in … Continue reading →