Showing posts with label book. Show all posts
Showing posts with label book. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Pajama time


If I recall, I overheard this in church and decided to borrow it for Zarahemla Times. And it's true: Dad pajamas are usually the worst!

Besides it being a conference-themed cartoon, there's another reason that I dusted off a Zarahemla Times gag for today. Today is also the day when The Complete Zarahemla Times collection becomes available!

The book is chock full of all the Zarahemla Times cartoons — the funny ones, the lame ones, and everything in between. It's been a few years in the making, and I'm really pleased with how it turned out. Order your copy today!


Friday, July 3, 2026

Fireworks

From the Disney collection, if for no other reason than it has some pretty good fireworks that I made in Illustrator. 

If you're looking for something to add to your summer reading list, click on the link to the right. The book is available in paperback and Kindle!
 

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Hot off the electronic press!

I know this is something you've been clamoring for: the Kindle edition of our Disney book, The Pickletons go to Disney. It's now available on Amazon! 

Written by fellow cartoonist Ryan Stoker and illustrated by me (although I did write two of the cartoons!), the book is described thus: 

"It doesn't matter if you've been once or a hundred times. Disney parks are the most amazing, magical places to visit with your family! They can also be the most frustrating, expensive and comical experiences of your life as well!"

For your reading pleasure, you now have the choice of hard copy, electronic — or both! Get your copy today. It's almost as good as being there!

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Thursday, November 27, 2025

Good reads

Here's to a happy U.S. Thanksgiving to all. If you're outside the U.S., have a thankful day anyway!
 

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Hidden gems

So many places have already started back to school and it's still only the middle of August! There's something not quite right with that scenario!

Editor's note: The photo of the Portland Temple in the background was taken by one of our Oregon DOT aerial photographers who was shooting a project near the junction of I-5 and OR 217. The temple is just to the east of the freeway. I spied it and pulled it out as I was reviewing the photos. It's one of my favorite of the Portland Temple — and he wasn't even trying!
 

Saturday, August 16, 2025

We'll be back again some day!

The spirit is willing but the budget is weak.

That may not be a good lead in to a gentle, subtle reminder to be sure to order your copy of our Disney book! It’s full of lots of fun adventures that you can relate to, whether you've been to a Disney property or not! 
 

Friday, August 8, 2025

Real pirates

Some messages at the park are subliminal — the scents, the invisible paint, the forced perspective. Others are a bit more blatant.
 

Thursday, August 7, 2025

I must go, I must do

Sometimes it doesn't pay to think too much — but, hey, you have to get your money's worth!
 

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

The happiest place

It’s getting toward the end of summer, so it’s time for a little vacation! Let’s take a trip to Disney World!

This week and next I'll be running some cartoons from our Disney book that may not have seen yet. These are a few of my favorites.

And, hey! if you want to buy a copy of the book, I would certainly encourage that!

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Special bonus material!

Hey! It's another Disney cartoon! But there's something special about this one — it isn't included in the book!

The folks at Disney took out the Splash Mountain ride without consulting us, so we pulled this one from production.

Just a reminder that our book, The Pickletons go to Disney, is available now and makes a great gift for that Disney fan in your life.
 

Friday, November 1, 2024

Disney Day

Our book The Pickletons Go To Disney is due to go live today! I'll post a link as soon as it's available!
 

Friday, September 27, 2024

Fill your mind

There are several ways to get ready for General Conference. Amongst those myriad ideas is filling your head with good thoughts and ideas. That's the genesis of this cartoon. What's better than the classics?

But, if you are looking for something to supplement your usual gospel study materials, may I suggest the following:

The Great Missionary Bake-Off — My latest collection of missionary-themed cartoons.

That's One Small Step for a Mom, One Giant Leap for Missionarykind — An award-winning collection of missionary cartoons.

The Sis. Kerry Jo collection — Three volumes of cartoons the chronicle the missionary experiences of Sis. Kerry Jo as she serves in Korea (Hey! That was my mission!). Based partly on real-life experiences, these books give an in-depth look to life as a sister missionary.

There are also seasonal collections (they make a great gift!) that include:

You can find all these and more on my author page on Amazon!

BONUS

As you prepare for General Conference, you may also want to download the semiannual General Conference Activity Pack by my good friend Arie Van De Graaff, aka the Ward Cartoonist. He's also got a great collection of cartoons and activity books great for any age!

Enjoy General Conference — it's sure to be a good one!
 

Monday, September 9, 2024

Sketchbook: Story time!

Not everything in the sketchbook is a bad or tasteless joke. Sometimes little thoughts get in there, too. I kind of liked this one. 
 

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Shameless self promotion!

It's here! The new missionary cartoon collection, The Great Missionary Bake Off! 

This follow-up volume to the award-winning That's One Small Step for a Mom, One Giant Leap for Missionarykind has more than a 125 new cartoons that cover all aspects of missionary work. From knocking on doors to companion inventory to working with members to dealing with dogs, it's all in there!

This volume makes a perfect gift for someone who is preparing for a mission, someone who is serving on a mission, someone who just got back from a mission, or even someone who knows a missionary! It's not too early to grab a few as stocking stuffers before the holiday rush.

Available exclusively on Amazon, it comes as a paperback, or there's a Kindle edition too! If you order now, you can have it ready for your Sunday lesson! Check it out today!




 

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Reading does a body good

When I was in middle school, I had a book report due for my English class. I hadn't finished reading any books, but I had read Alma — so I did my report on that. Hey! It was a chapter book, right?!

Our kids were always super excited for the summer reading program at our local library. They offered weekly prizes, and culminated with the coveted free pizza coupons for participants.

I don't remember what grade or feedback I got on my Alma report, but I wish I had kept it. Dang.
 

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Starting early

Yes, I know there's the I Spy A Nephite series, but a publication like this would be great to prepare up and coming missionaries. Some of the scenes could include a busy train station, an open air market, an apartment complex or even the house next door!

Of course with the updated missionary terminology, a better title might be Find A Friend. Hmm. 
 

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Do good margins count?

That’s always the question, isn’t it — just exactly where is that cutoff point?
 

Saturday, November 12, 2022

'Tis the season to think about gift giving!

 It's the time of year when our thoughts turn to gift-giving. In a shameless pitch, I have a few suggestions for you!

Tastes Good with Giblets and Gravy Blues

Traveling somewhere for Thanksgiving? Are you in need of a hostess gift — or a diversion from family drama? Tastes Good with Giblets and Gravy Blues is a fun collection of Thanksgiving-related cartoons! It makes a great stocking stuffer (better than a turkey stuffer, anyway). And it easily fits into a carry-on.

Available on Amazon as a paperback; Kindle edition is available as well.


That's One Small Step for a Mom, One Giant Leap for Missionarykind

A perfect gift for a missionary, a soon-to-be missionary, returned missionary, or a missionary family. And wasn't it Pres. Kimball who said, "Every member a missionary."? Winner of the 2019 Association for Mormon Letters award for comics, this collection looks at missionary life from all sorts of angles! 

Available on Amazon.


The Sis. Kerry Jo Missionary Blog Collection

These three volumes cover the best eighteen months of Sis. Kerry Jo's life as a missionary. This series spans the time from when Kerry Jo first got her call to the time she returned home. Anyone who served a mission can relate to her experiences — from the first days in the MTC, going through a variety of companions, and then returning home. Based on real experiences of several missionaries, sisters and elders, these books are relatable, amusing and occasionally poignant.

Volumes 1, 2 and 3 available on Amazon.

Check out my author page and see other books that are available!

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Note: If you want to add a little variety to your holiday book buying, I also highly recommend you visit Ward Cartoonist Arie Van De Graaff's page. Not only does he have cartoon collections, he has puzzles and game as well!