Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom

Poe, Lovecraft, and the Inspiration of Young Readers!

16 hours to go on our Kickstarter campaign, and we are already starting promotion on issue 4! We are pleased to announce that comics superstar Jonboy Meyers is our cover artist for The Imaginary Voyages of Edgar Allan Poe issue 4! If you’ve been reading Marvel or DC Comics, you will surely recognize his name! We will reveal his stunning cover on May 1 at 10AM (EST), and we can’t wait to show you this amazing piece of art which is out-of-this-world fantastic! To say we are excited to see him cover a book featuring our Little Poe and Irving is an understatement! Jonboy is a great friend and we are huge fans of his work!

In other news, our next podcast for The Raven Lunatics promises to be special! Our guest will be none other than New York Times Bestselling author, Matthew Pearl! Pearl is the author of The Poe Shadow (which we loved!) which centers around the mysterious death of the famed poet and author, Edgar Allan Poe. Chris Semtner, Matthew, and I will be discussing the various theories surrounding Poe’s death, so you will not want to miss this episode! The podcast will drop on March 14 at noon(EST)! Be sure to subscribe and leave a comment! You can do that RIGHT HERE.

I will be a guest on The Lovecraft eZine podcast July 22nd! I will be discussing my upcoming eldritch comic, Lovecraft’s Typewriter, as well as the Howard Lovecraft trilogy that I created and co-wrote with Bruce Brown.

This is why we do what we do here at Hocus Pocus Comics! Matthew Laskavy is part of our next generation of readers, and being able to inspire him and young readers to explore new worlds through the medium of comics is exhilarating and deeply humbling!

As you can see, there is a quite a bit going on at Hocus Pocus Comics, so keep watching! 2018 started with a bang and we don’t see us slowing down anytime soon! As always, thank you for the tweets, retweets, shares, pledges, pre-orders, and likes! You guys rock!

Dwight and Rebecca

Hocus Pocus Comics is in the House!

Rebecca and I had a super busy week and the weekend was no walk in the park, either. But, hey, self-publishing is totally worth it. We have invested our blood, sweat, tears, time, money, and hearts into HP Comics, and I hope our love and dedication shines brightly in every story we tell.

Thank you for your continued support, friends. We couldn’t do this without our amazing patrons and readers!

-Dwight

July 10, 2017 by Dwight L. MacPherson Tags: blogging, Comic Conventions, DC Comics, Dead Men Tell No Tales, digital comics, digital media, digital publishing, Edgar Allan Poe, Elevator, Fiction, Graphic Novels, H.P. Lovecraft, Hocus Pocus Comics, Houdini's Silver Dollar Misfits, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, I-Team, Indie publishing, Kid Houdini and the Silver Dollar Misfits, manhattan, marketing, Marvel, New York, NYCC, publisher, stories, Terra Somnium, The Imaginary Voyages of Edgar Allan Poe, writer, YA literature, Young Adult, Young Adult Fiction Leave a comment

Free Comic Book Day 2017

Free Comic Book Day is a wonderful opportunity to not only get some awesome free comics, but also to show your support for your local comic shop. I like to pick up some free comics, but I also make a point of buying a few because no one has been hit harder by the “comic book recession” than our beloved brick and mortar stores.

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Coliseum of Comics owner, Edward Uvanni, a great guy who was very complimentary and eager to meet up later. He was excited to learn that Hocus Pocus Comics is a local business, and we look forward to plotting world domination together in the near future.

Dwight

May 6, 2017May 6, 2017 by Dwight L. MacPherson Tags: Coliseum of Comics, comic shops, comics, community, Edward Uvanni, FCBD, Hocus Pocus Comics, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, local business, publishers, writing Leave a comment

Inktober…Day 5

Behold Inktober Day 5’s horrible sketch: Sponge Carl!

Yeah. I have no idea.

In other news, please be sure to like my Facebook page where we are giving away some really cool rare books.

Also, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom is now on iTunes and just about every other retail source on the planet. Here’s the TRAILER, and here’s a screen capture from the movie credits…

Pretty cool, eh?

See you tomorrow!

-Dwight

October 5, 2016October 5, 2016 by Dwight L. MacPherson Tags: art, cartoons, comics, Graphic Novels, Halloween, horrible sketch, horror, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, illustration, Inktober, movies, publishing, Sponge Bob, spooky, writer, writing Leave a comment

Next Stop…

Sadly, the next stop is not Willoughby! Editing for the third Howard Lovecraft book is nearly completed. We tie it up neatly, folks, and you will not be disappointed!

July 28, 2012 by rebeccamacpherson Tags: Arcana Studio, Dwight L. MacPherson, Freelance, Howard Lovecraft, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, Twilight Zone, writing Leave a comment

Cuddly Cthulhu: The Guardian UK Reviews Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom

Great news in our inbox this morning! David Barnett of the Guardian UK gives Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom a glowing review! And we’ve been alerted that there may be a Howard Lovecraft sighting in The Independent this weekend, so we’ll certainly keep our eyes peeled.

In the meantime, please be sure to pre-order your copies and thanks again for your support!

Rebecca

March 7, 2012March 7, 2012 by rebeccamacpherson Tags: Arcana Studio, Bruce Brown, comic books, comics, Cthulhu, Cthulhu Mythos, David Barnett, Dwight L. MacPherson, Erik Fokkens, Graphic Novels, Guardian UK, H.P. Lovecraft, horror, Howard Lovecraft, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, Rebecca MacPherson, The Independent, Thomas Boatwright, writer, writing, Young Adult Fiction 2 Comments

UPDATED: Read Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom Chapter 1 Absolutely FREE

2/15/12: UPDATED WITH WORKING LINK!

Welcome to the blog, dear reader. I hope you had a happy, safe, and refreshing holiday season. Things were a little hectic here at MacPherson Manor, but they were also pretty wonderful. Rebecca and I had a terrific time with our sons and family, but it was over far too soon, and we are once again buried to our cephalopodic necks (yes, Cthulhoids have necks) in writing projects. But that is a good thing.

Tweet of Truth

Yesterday whilst reading my timeline on Twitter (don’t judge me), one of my friends Re-Tweeted this interesting bit of information from mainstream comic writer Ed Brubaker:

@brubaker If my Fatale promoting tweets bugs you, you probably don’t understand how hard it is to sell an indie comic.

If a writer who has seen considerable commercial success is having difficulty selling his creator-owned book, perhaps you can begin to appreciate how ~~nearly impossible~~ onerous and frustrating it is for the rest of us. Indie comic creators make comics out of a deep love for the medium, and we rarely see a dime for our efforts. And, to add insult to injury, we often find that some mouth-breathing dunderhead(s) is/are scanning and pirating our books on the internet.

So… with this in mind, I have decided to make the first chapter of Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom available for free download.

The Fine Print

All I ask (and I realize this is a lot to ask) is that if you enjoy this special preview, please pre-order the book and tell your friends and family about it. If you have a blog, Facebook or Twitter page, share a link to this blog post.

You can pre-order Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom from your friendly neighborhood comic shop with the Diamond Order Code JAN12 0814. Or, if you prefer, you can pre-order from your favorite local bookstore or any online comic or bookseller.

I would also mention that the critically-acclaimed first book, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, is available from the aforementioned outlets.

FREE DOWNLOAD

To get your copy, simply click the wickedly-cool cover image below. When you get to the download page, click the bubble next to Download Files to my Computer and then click the Download button. Too easy.

Thank You For Your Continued Support

I mean that. I really do. Without each and every one of you, I would not be able to do what I love. You have my deepest and most sincere gratitude. Thank you.

I’ll write more later, but now I must dive back in. *glub*

-D

January 5, 2012February 15, 2012 by Dwight L. MacPherson Tags: all-ages comics, blogging, comic books, comic shops, Cthulhu, Ed Brubaker, Facebook, Graphic Novels, H.P. Lovecraft, horror, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, indie comics, Twitter, writer, writing 4 Comments

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen…

The year is quickly winding down, and 2011 will soon be gone! We are moving into our busy social time, so you will probably not hear from us until well into the new year. This is usually the time when people start reflecting on their lives – where they are, where they have been, and where they want to go. For us, it has been an incredible year – full of new projects, traveling, and family bonding. You know how New Year’s Eve goes: out with the old and in with the new. We are looking forward to 2012 and all it has to bring, including several exciting new projects!

We wish you a safe, blessed, and Merry Christmas!

As our special gift to you, just click the image below and get ready for some cozy KRAMPUS Christmastime love (okay, maybe not).

Signed Books

Don’t forget: if you still want to order signed copies of Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, drop us an email (howardlovecraft(dot)comic(at)gmail.com). They have gone quickly, and we only have a few books left.

The Lovecraft Anthology

SelfMade Hero has announced the March release of The Lovecraft Anthology: Volume II, which features an H.P. Lovecraft adaptation by Dwight and sensational artist Paul Peart-Smith. Check out this amazing cover by our dear friend Francesco Francavilla, and click on the image to find out more about the book.

“Jack! But they said you were dead. You must be… DOUBLE DEAD!”
-The Nightmare Before Christmas

Warm regards,

Dwight and Rebecca ~~and Krampus~~

PS – You can certainly tell which parts Dwight added! Hahaha!

December 12, 2011 by rebeccamacpherson Tags: Arcana Studio, Charles Dickens, Christmas, comic books, Family, Francesco Francavilla, graphic novel, H.P. Lovecraft, Happy New Year, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Krampus, Nightmare Before Christmas, Paul Peart-Smith, SelfMade Hero, The Lovecraft Anthology, writer, writing Leave a comment

Give the Gift of Lovecraft This Christmas

In anticipation of the February 28th release of Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, I have decided to make an exclusive offer to YOU, my dear readers and friends.

BLOG EXCLUSIVE

For the month of December, I am offering signed copies of Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom at the special rate of $15 each (which includes shipping and handling) for readers in the Continental United States, and $20 for international orders. If you order two copies, you will only pay $5 for the second copy, and everyone who orders two copies gets a FREE third copy–all signed and delivered right to your door by a flesh-eating shoggoth (they can change their appearance, you know).

Rebecca and I have three wonderful sons, ages 15, 13 and 11. When I received the box of books in the post, each of them asked for their own copy. So trust me: this is the perfect gift for the young people or the young at heart on your Christmas list!

What The (Grown-Up Type) People Have Said

Julia Keller of the Chicago Tribune said that Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom is a “splendid new graphic novel,” and called it a “sumptuously illustrated, cleverly written and deeply haunting novel.”

Publisher’s Weekly said the book will, “appeal to younger readers, who should find the plot’s twists and turns and the young protagonist appealing.”

Booklist said: “Grumps… will not be comforted by the modern plot arc and the constant quipping, but even they will appreciate the upsetting twist ending and the haunting final panel.”

Shroud Magazine gave Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom 5 stars and said that the book “shows us a NEW vision of Howard Lovecraft: precocious, whimsical, witty – maybe even a bit snotty – and hopeful, relatively untainted by the inevitable burden of ‘awful, unknowable things.'”

You can also check out a preview of the book HERE.

After visiting his father in Arkham Sanitarium, young Howard Lovecraft ignores his father’s warning and uses the legendary Necronomicon to open a portal to a strange frozen world filled with horrifying creatures and grave danger!

TO ORDER

Simply send an e-mail with your mailing address and the number of copies you would like to order to howardlovecraft(dot)comic(at)gmail.com and we will take it from there. I should also say that supplies are extremely limited, so it will be first come first served.

Ho Ho FHTAGN!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from me and my family to you and yours, my friends! And be sure to keep an eye out for those flesh-eating, mail-delivering shoggoths (and Krampus, too)!

-D-

December 1, 2011 by Dwight L. MacPherson Tags: Arkham, autographed, Booklist, Chicago Tribune, Christmas, Christmas gifts, collectible, comic books, Cthulhu, fantasy, Graphic Novels, H.P. Lovecraft, horror, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, Julia Keller, Krampus, Necronomicon, Publishers Weekly, shoggoth, Shroud Magazine, writing, YA literature 2 Comments

The Horror! The Horror!

Firstly, a big thank you to my lovely wife Rebecca for posting in my absence. She is such an amazing woman! I am truly blessed to have her. I hope you’ve enjoyed her warm and personal perspective.

Secondly, I am happy and proud (and a bit relieved) to announce that I have finished writing my first YA novel, and, to be quite honest, I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever written! I cannot wait to share it with you.

So… the manuscript has been sent to my agent, and I am seated at my desk in the dungeon finally writing an update for my blog and beginning to put my thoughts onto paper for the second book. I have the story plotted in my head, so it’s just a matter of typing it out. That’s an “epic win,” as my 15-year-old son would say.

All I can say about the novel thus far is that it is primarily a work of dark fantasy. And if you are not necessarily a fan of dark fiction, fear not, I can assure you that you will still find something to like about the book.

I’ve learned quite a bit during the undertaking, and I will be sharing my thoughts about the entire process in future blog posts. I think you’ll find them quite interesting, informative–and perhaps even mildly entertaining.

As you know by now, I’ll pull no punches.

Pre-Order Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom NOW

Thirdly, I am happy to announce that Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom is now available for pre-order in the US and the UK! I co-wrote this book with my good friend Bruce Brown, and I think you will agree that I have brought my considerable knowledge of all-things-Lovecraft to bear. This exciting second volume greatly expands young Howard’s world, building upon what Bruce has established in the first book.

This second installment in the Howard Lovecraft series also includes a foreword by personal friend and author of the New York Times Bestselling Immortal Nicholas Flamel series: Michael Scott! How cool is that?!

Amazon seems to have jumbled the synopsis, so here is the cover by superstar artist Erik Fokkens and the correct text as it was given to our publisher:

Howard Lovecraft is back in a new tentacled tale of terror! At last, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom which the Chicago Tribune called a “sumptuously illustrated, cleverly written and deeply haunting novel.” Join Howard as he travels to the planet Yuggoth, where he must face an all-powerful god and an army of monsters to rescue his family and Spot before he becomes a mindless Fishman. All he has to do is surrender his dad’s Book… which would result in the destruction of all mankind.

End Notes

That’s all that I can share at the moment, but I will be sharing my “Novel Concept” blog posts after the holiday. And, speaking of the holiday, be sure to tell your loved ones just how thankful you are to have them in your life. You are not guaranteed tomorrow.

Warm Regards,
Dwight

November 18, 2011November 18, 2011 by Dwight L. MacPherson Tags: author, Bruce Brown, dark fiction, Edgar Allan Poe, Erik Fokkens, H.P. Lovecraft, horror, Howard Lovecraft and the Frozen Kingdom, Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom, Immortal Nicholas Flamel, Michael Scott, New York Times, New York Times Bestseller, writing, YA, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Literature 4 Comments