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As a news photographer, Johnny Graphic can only be called a prodigy. He does something on a professional level at a young age. In the real world, of course, this sort of thing doesn’t happen very often. But since the … Continue reading →

One of the key action sequences in Johnny Graphic and the Etheric Bomb takes place on a small island in the Greater Ocean (Pacific), near the country of Rotonesia (Indonesia). This remote island is called Old Number One and it … Continue reading →

If you happen to have an unusual first or last name, you’ve probably run into people who mispronounce it. In place of a first name I use my initials, D. R. (A lot of writers do.) When I’m talking to … Continue reading →

When I first started writing Johnny Graphic and the Etheric Bomb, I knew that telling Johnny’s story would take at least three books. And now that JGEB is out in the world as an e-book and a print-on-demand book (just … Continue reading →

They always tell authors to write about things that they know. And in Johnny Graphic’s case, one of the personal interests I give him relates to an old, beloved hobby of mine: Photography. I’ve been a dedicated lensman since I … Continue reading →

The Children’s Bookwatch, an online publication of the Midwest Book Review, just did a review of Johnny Graphic and loved it. This is a really good site for folks looking for book recommendations for young readers. Here’s what their reviewer … Continue reading →

With the election coming up next week here in the U. S., I thought I would explain a little about how the political system in Johnny’s country–the Plains Republic–is different. If you’ve looked at the “Johnny’s Geography” link in the … Continue reading →

Not too long ago a friend of mine wondered why, in Johnny’s world, they travel around just in flying boats. Why no ordinary airplanes that land on normal runways with rubber tires? Well, I never said in the book that … Continue reading →

Thanks to Becky McKinnon for her fine review of Johnny Graphic on tHe crooKed WorD blog. The review also appeared on Goodreads. Here are some highlights of what she had to say: “There are great character interactions here. It’s wonderful … Continue reading →

Yesterday I heard from Amanda at Reads 4 Tweens that she had done a feature review of Johnny Graphic on her website. It’s a thorough, thoughtful overview of my story, and I’m really impressed by the attention she gave it … Continue reading →