In the arena

I find that I have to remind myself that I have already set foot in the arena. I'm already in the Colosseum, sword in hand slashing my way through the obstacles in my way. As tough as times have been, I would rather be where I am right now than back at the beginning of my quest to become a professional writer of visual fiction. I might still be getting my ass kicked, but I've made it this far.

I've already created and published a critically acclaimed comic book series that got picked up by a great team of producers and is inching it's way toward the silver screen.

I've already made some amazing contacts in the comics and film industries, some of whom have become very close friends.

Despite all the setbacks, I'm still writing, still creating. I've got my foot in the door. I just need to keep making every effort to push it open more. So, with that in mind, today I send out another submission packet in search of a publisher for "the forgotten." I want to get "the forgotten" back on the shelves and Ev and I have begun brainstorming on a proper sequel.

Today I will also put in some hours on the new graphic novel project I'm working on with John Forcucci (www.johnforcucci.com). I've been feeling really good about the work I'm doing on that.

So, I'm in the arena. Perhaps a bit bloodied and bruised, but I'm in there rising to my feet and coming at you like Maximus.