Graphic Novels, Comic Books, Love of Reading, and Gobbledygook.
David Mansch Illustration
I've been a fan of comic books for as long as I can remember, with Marvel being my favorite when I was growing up. I felt a connection with the characters, especially the younger ones who were socially awkward and shy. While I never gained superpowers like them, comic books served as both an escape and a source of companionship for me.
As I grew older, I became an avid reader, delving into the works of authors like Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams. Their books quickly became my favorites, and I was fascinated to learn that Stan Lee intended to create a connection with his readers through his characters.
As a father, I made it a point to share my love of reading with my kids. We would read together every night, and as they got older, we ventured into kids' graphic novels, creating some of my best memories with Jake and Allyson.
This experience inspired me to create my own graphic novel series. I wanted to make something that would be fun for families to enjoy together. So, I sat down and brought my characters to life, and after three years of hard work, The SNOTS were born.
I hope that readers have as much fun reading "Call of Doody" as I did creating it. There's more silliness on the way, as I'm already working on the next book in the series. Stay silly, my friends!