Books

Books

You wouldn’t know it, but behind the scenes, I do a ton of research to make VIKINGS vs SAMURAI a gripping story and a world you can immerse yourself in. Fortunately for both of us, the research is a hell of a lot of fun!
Jan
08
Norse America

Rewriting History: The Myths and Realities of Norse America

Discover how myths of Norse exploration shape national identities, challenge Columbus, and reveal hidden truths about Greenland and indigenous histories.
3 min read
Dec
29
Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us

Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us

Critchley’s Tragedy, the Greeks, and Us hit me like Zeus’s bolt—tragedy isn’t neat; it’s raw, messy, and dares you to face life’s chaos head-on.
4 min read
Nov
08
Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir

Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir

Strolling into Nuclear Comics in San Diego, I picked up Alan Moore’s From Hell and Doctor Mœbius and Mister Gir—a book that explores Jean Giraud's duality and his life.
4 min read
Nov
01
Children of Ash and Elm

Children of Ash and Elm

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI needed serious research, so I devoured Viking and samurai lore. Neil Price’s Children of Ash and Elm brought the Vikings alive—brutal, complex, real.
4 min read
Oct
19
War and State Building in Medieval Japan

War and State Building in Medieval Japan

VIKINGS vs SAMURAI flipped my reading list, from sci-fi to hardcore history—samurai, Vikings, and the brutal reality of power, loyalty, and survival.
4 min read
Oct
12
We Pillage a Monastery – A Little Golden Book

We Pillage a Monastery – A Little Golden Book

We Pillage a Monastery is a quirky, comedic Little Golden Book where bungling Vikings explore art, friendship, and history in a charming, unexpected adventure.
2 min read
Oct
09
Akutō and Rural Conflict in Medieval Japan

Akutō and Rural Conflict in Medieval Japan

I hate Facebook, but niche groups like the Historical Ninjutsu and Samurai Warfare forum are gold. Akutō? Not chaos—strategic rebels shaping my VIKINGS vs SAMURAI.
3 min read
Sep
12
Choose Your Winner: Vikings vs. Samurai

Choose Your Winner: Vikings vs. Samurai

I found a kids’ book, Vikings vs. Samurai, perfect for reading with my grandkid. Action-packed, colorful, and way more G-rated than my comic!
2 min read
Aug
27
Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare

Samurai Arms, Armour & the Tactics of Warfare

Writing VIKINGS vs SAMURAI, I realized I knew nothing about samurai. But Antony Cummins’ book cracked open their true world for me.
2 min read
Aug
17
Vikings at War

Vikings at War

Vikings at War explores Viking warfare, from weapons and tactics to conquest campaigns. Richly illustrated, it’s a vivid portrayal of an exciting epoch.
2 min read