tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84609160855357341092024-03-05T00:31:07.170-05:00K.N. PorterMusings from the uneasy mind of a horror author and creator. Tentacles, Comics and Beer….mostly…. K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-54432335529235509442013-03-04T21:13:00.000-05:002013-03-04T21:13:09.615-05:00March 4, 2013<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">March is upon us! All the hard work over the past several months will culminate in the publication of the independent horror comic series debut <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cutter # 0 </i></b>– This introduction to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The Cutterverse</i></b> will lead into<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>our six issue story arc. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Cutter Team has also created a few bonus comics touching on the back stories of our main characters and a few side bits o’ humor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We got the T Shirts, posters and other Cutter swag ready to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Christopher Gibbs and I will be hitting some conventions and getting to know everyone face to face. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can’t wait to let our baby loose on the unsuspecting public. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The process has at times been frustrating and exhausting. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wouldn’t change a thing. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To see this monster <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(which found life three years ago as a tickle in the back of my skull)</i> finally clawing its way into reality is breathtaking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Watch for our upcoming Kickstarter campaign to in mid April and make sure you stop by the Cutter Site – </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cutter2013"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.facebook.com/cutter2013</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> to sign up to receive the debut issue <strong><u>FREE</u> ,</strong>also to check out sneak peeks of art and updates on the Cutterverse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Team Cutter thanks you for your support!</span></div>
K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-41704472435000170902013-02-12T13:40:00.000-05:002013-02-12T13:40:02.154-05:00February 12, 2013A few new pictures from Cutter as we rocket toward our deadline! March 2013 here we come. The Cutterverse Team has added more Conventions to the Cutter site. www.facebook.com/cutter2013. Stop in and check them out. If you are in the area please come and support Indie Creators! We would love to meet you!<br />
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Working on several single shot story tie ins for Cutter - one shots featuring our main characters and back story info.<br />
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Please leave your questions, suggestions or comments on this site or over at the Cutter site.<br />
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<br />K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-18779029393829641012013-02-10T19:22:00.000-05:002013-02-10T19:22:01.445-05:00February 10, 2013<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’ve been doing some soul searching the past few days. What events have brought me to this point in my creative life? What experiences have shaped my beliefs and passions? How have I molded these views into the stories I tell?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course most of the casting / molding occurred during a rather unconventional childhood. Hard and extreme, I wouldn’t change it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It created an unbreakable foundation for the whirl of chaos you see today. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">As I’ve grown through my twenties and into my thirties I’ve watched my views and beliefs change and flex. Suddenly I find myself a fully fledged adult with opinions and outlooks based on my own thoughts not others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While these views are skewed though the kaleidoscope of a horror writer they are my own and I thrust them into each piece I create. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I fuck with religion, I’m irreverent to those supposedly in power and I don’t mind telling folks when they are being absolute ass clowns. I would hope they would return the favor should my own mouth get too big for my arse. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is what creates my style, contempt hidden within the guise of humor and terror, a wonderful vintage which I quite enjoy. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please stop by the Cutter site </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cutter2013"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.facebook.com/cutter2013</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> to check our latest updates and upcoming conventions we shall be attending. Here's a peek at one of our variant covers - created by Tim Shay.</span></div>
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-7993612563641412482013-02-04T19:24:00.000-05:002013-02-04T19:25:42.927-05:00February 4, 2013Back after a bit o hiatus. The holidays were a bear and I needed to focus completely on the upcoming launch of Cutter. <br />
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Things are picking up speed and coming together nicely. It is my sincere hope to blog more often and too greater purpose as this year progresses. <br />
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My anthology is still in the process of being edited and I am working on issues #2 and #3 of Cutter. <br />
Here's a few more glimpses of the Cutterverse for ya!<br />
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-50157001427530920112012-12-05T16:28:00.000-05:002012-12-05T16:30:05.285-05:00Back From New Orleans With Updates<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">
I made it back from New Orleans refreshed and recharged. The publication date for Cutter #0 is on its way! Here's a look at more amazing artwork.</div>
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-58794055503452942342012-11-27T20:28:00.000-05:002012-11-27T20:28:03.706-05:00New Orleans<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I shall be attending the Wizard World Con in New Orleans this weekend. Hope to see you there!K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-65851724654456956342012-11-21T16:49:00.000-05:002012-11-21T16:49:01.182-05:00Carmen Dioxide<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m branching outside my comfort zone. I’m writing a type of character I’ve never written before. She’s amazing, brave, no bullshit and transgender. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">She popped in as I was following a particular story arc off into the sunset. The person needed to carry these burdens would absolutely have to be STRONG. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I’m privileged to count several Trans individuals as friends. I’ve never met anyone stronger or more determined than these ladies and gents. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Like most of my characters Carmen came to me fully formed with her own history. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is not a stereotype and not a character meant to cash in on some trend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is a pivotal and extremely important guide and teacher for the series. Artist Christopher Gibbs and I are already working on development and concept art. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is vitally important to me that she be portrayed and written with accuracy. Needless to say my research will be extensive. I am fortunate to have wonderful friends and acquaintances to help in this process. </span></div>
K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-42883120479459062922012-11-17T14:14:00.000-05:002012-11-17T14:14:16.189-05:00The Cutterverse AwakesQuick updates on the forthcoming behemoth know as Cutter.<br />
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Our fan page hit 1000 yesterday. For independent creators this is a heavy milestone. Needless to say the entire team was ecstatic and of course we gave away some original art work in celebration.<br />
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We've decided to use our web page as more of an interactive tool. We solicit suggestion and comments from our fans.<br />
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We've asked them to help name one of our pivotal characters and ask for opinions on our current artwork and story arcs.<br />
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We post quotes from our characters and snippets of information about the Cutterverse and how life works there. <br />
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This is all preemptive to the release of <strong><em>Cutter # 0 </em></strong><br />
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It's turning into this amazing little interactive universe and I have to admit, although it requires a feck ton of work I'm really enjoying it. I hope as the Cutter Team moves forward we can keep this interaction going and bring it with us.<br />
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This is in no way an original idea, <strong><em>Steve Niles</em></strong> has been doing this same thing on his forum for countless years. I think being one of his disciples has shown me the importance of being accessible and respecting your audience. Just another way a MENTOR has made my creative experience better and more fulfilling. <br />
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Christopher Gibbs and I are starting to commit to Cons around the country and the always being updated list is available on the events section of our Cutter page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cutter2013">www.facebook.com/cutter2013</a><br />
Please stop in and help us spread the Cutterverse disease!K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-10394858977253349392012-11-11T13:06:00.001-05:002012-11-11T13:06:30.948-05:00Nov. 11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-59573198035219538552012-11-08T12:46:00.001-05:002012-11-08T12:46:28.418-05:00Support for Independent CreatorsI have to admit I am no millionaire but I have taken the initiative to support independent creators on Kickstarter and other sites.<br />
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These brave souls place their dreams at the mercy of strangers. To me this equates with placing your child on a sacrificial alter. <br />
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I don't have much but I give what I can. When I look over their projects and see the love and dedication poured into each detail I gain so much respect. <br />
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The creative community is moving forward and cutting out the middle man. We are taking the initiative and <br />
offering our work directly to the masses. Unchanged, exactly how we see it, without interference from those worried strictly about profit.<br />
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No longer are we victims of others that can't understand our vision. <br />
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I am just ecstatic to be involved in this revolution and I encourage you to take a look and send your support. K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-31449481029609384422012-11-07T17:08:00.002-05:002012-11-07T17:08:23.406-05:00Balance<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The creative mind is a dark and twisted thing BUT loves to bask in the sun.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It can be stubborn – irrational – damaged beyond redemption – self destructive and moody.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Creative minds can also be caring and loyal – fiercely defensive of their loves – forging new paths into the unknown – irrepressible and free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">To balance all of this you must be a bit on the odd side. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sometimes a creative person may be in the same room with you, but is actually a million miles away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The inner workings are off and different from the considered norm. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I can attest that it is a stunning and brilliant roller coaster and creators are nothing if not FUN.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Christopher Gibbs and I have signed on to the Cincinnati Comic Convention and the Fan Boy Expo Knoxville for the upcoming year. We may also be heading to the Boston Comic Con BUT that is still on the table and has yet to made concrete. </span></div>
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Sneek peek of some new Cutter artwork -Tim Shay - Come and visit us <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cutter2013">www.facebook.com/cutter2013</a>K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-39790787265484149722012-11-04T18:09:00.001-05:002012-11-04T18:09:59.916-05:00Impetus<div class="DefListItemContent">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Multiple projects on the table, each one requiring you to be brilliant, (there’s no way in hell you’re not going to give 100% to anything you’re working on) promoting, marketing your brand, networking, making future commitments, PLUS making a living…….</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know we try not to be, we try to give equal attention to all aspects of our life. In the end the love for creating will win out and it will always come first. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our brains are wired that way, I shall quote Ben Templesmith – “I create because I have to.”</span></div>
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-64542780848026685922012-11-03T15:31:00.001-04:002012-11-03T15:31:21.929-04:00Cutter Contest<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Cutter Team has decided to let YOU name one of our most pivotal characters. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This character has major impact on John Cutter and has an important role in the entire series! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Before we start a few rules:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our character is Transgender (male to female) and performs as a Drag Queen. She also African -American and ABSOLUTELY FIERCE!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">No bullshit – straight shooter - Brave, loyal, intelligent, fearless and gorgeous! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">GOOD LUCK! www.facebook.com/cutter2012. Competition!</span></div>
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-44708121522208972512012-10-31T20:50:00.000-04:002012-10-31T21:11:43.289-04:00Appetite, Aphrodisia, Covetousness, CravingThere's an amazing book being created by 44 Flood that carries Lust as its title. I'm a huge fangirl of the artists and writer of this project. This week they were in the midst of ending their kickstarter campaign AND breaking some records. Ben Templesmith, Menton3 and Steve Niles did a wonderful video explaining the premise. Essentially their views on The Vices and foremost Lust. Fascinating stuff.<br />
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Due to all of this I've spent a few days contemplating lust myself. As a catalyst for horror it's perfect. Excellent jumping point for conflict also.<br />
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Lust and its effects, how prevalent this tiny word to horror creators. <br />
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Nothing is quite so horrific as twisting physical love. Taking something so personal and sacred, exposing it - mauling, bleeding and beating it under a bright light.<br />
Feeding this supposed most blissful event to the saliva filled maws of filth crusted monsters.<br />
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Most evil is consummated under the umbrella of GREED OR BREED. Of course these can be broken down into millions of subsections.<br />
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If you really sit and think about the horrible atrocities that occur on a hourly basis within the cult of humanity you can trace a line (albeit a long and rambling line) directly to this one word.<br />
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Lust is not just about sex. You can have a lust for numerous things, a craving that can't be satisfied.<br />
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A lust for blood,a lust to cause harm - see death up close. A lust for power over others, a lust to be adored and to illicit lust in colleagues .<br />
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Protagonists and their counterparts must have a drive, a conflict, a distraction - a craving to accomplish - essentially they must have lust in all its forms.<br />
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There are so many feelings and messages that can be carried on the back of this word. Three days of contemplation wasn't enough for me to explore all the possibilities.<br />
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I challenge you to think on lust, to inject it into a project - to experience the turmoil and radical upheaval - to manipulate your surroundings and human interactions with it.<br />
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<br />K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-68368045229559195542012-10-30T19:51:00.001-04:002012-11-03T05:43:42.267-04:00Tim Shay Joins The Cutterverse.<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We here in the Cutterverse would like you to meet our newest addition Artist Tim Shay</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tim Shay is an avid freelance artist living in Southern California with his wife and 4 kids. He artwork has been featured in several projects including Breygent Marketing's Dexter Season 4, Deadworld, Red Sonja and Vampirella Sets, Cryptozoic's Tarzan, Batman: The Legend, and The Walking Dead (Seasons 1 and 2) sets, as well as Gary Reed's "Voices from the Deadworld" graphic novel.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He strives to capture a lot of realism and emotion in his artwork. He has some exciting projects lined up for the future and continues to thrive on a steady diet of ink and lead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For contact information and samples of his work, please visit www.TimShay.com or his Fan Page at </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Shay-Sketch-Art/129818253735791"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Shay-Sketch-Art/129818253735791</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div>
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-79656260753243783532012-10-30T15:46:00.001-04:002012-10-30T15:46:46.654-04:00 Redemption<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Could it be that we recognize the evil in ourselves just under the surface?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Absolution of the worst evil, at least one redeeming quality, something we can identify with. Does it give us hope that we can also be saved?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It’s extremely difficult to write a villain / antagonist that that has nothing within them the populous can identify with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Even the most horrific characters in fiction have a fan base that adores them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The urge to redeem - to save - to find something (anything) sympathetic.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cases in point – pick a legit serial killer and watch his documentary. Cute pictures from childhood, how they volunteered at the ASPCA or a church group. Meanwhile on the weekends they were skinning and eating children. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is why I use my main villain / antagonist to deliver some of the most important meanings within my work. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing sticks in the brain better than an excellent bad guy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My favorite archetype to write, using this beast you can combine the “I don’t give a fuck,” of the bad guy – with the twisted need to do good shit and be loved.</span></div>
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-73464913138020229582012-10-29T15:31:00.000-04:002012-10-29T15:31:34.839-04:00Fear<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Writers take their own fears, views, traumas and turn them into fodder for their fiction. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">From childhood we collect impressions and feelings. These are taken and through hard work or a soul selling pact, we place them into our words. We don’t quote – we just extract the feelings created. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I take my collected thoughts, experiences, interactions and such and then turn them into monsters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I then use these metaphors to create a vision / message of the opinion I’m trying to secretly tell my readers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In the course of my writing I tackle several touchy subjects. A re- occurring theme involves religion. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nothing gets a reaction out of people quicker that poking around with God. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t just write about religion to get a reaction. The subject has confounded and provoked me my entire life. May hap the creation of my work is some kind of self imposed therapy. If so, it’s not working. I come out at the end with more questions and subjects to twist. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Enough rambling for now – UPDATE ON PROJECTS TIME!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Cutter # 0</i></b> has started its final decent. We are almost ready to put the whole thing together and disburse it to the masses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are still conducting giveaways on our Facebook page so please stop in </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/cutter2013"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">www.facebook.com/cutter2013</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Gods & Monsters</i></b> progresses slowly since I added that last story. My editor is most like to kill me before this is over. We look for it to go off to print sometime in January. </span></div>
K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-62904509834862921782012-10-28T13:36:00.000-04:002012-10-28T13:36:00.378-04:00Cutter T Shirt GiveawayWhen our Cutter fan page hits 200 we will be giving away our brand new Cutter T shirts. Stop in and check out the page. comments and inquiries are appreciated. www.facebook.com/cutter2013<br />
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T-shirt design drawn by Christopher GibbsK.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-41481886579374025142012-10-28T00:25:00.000-04:002012-10-28T00:25:22.657-04:00It's a Win.....<br />
When I first started learning how to transition from a novel / short story
writer to a comic book / script writer I asked a few comic professional to read my
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<span lang="EN">The feedback (to my amazement) was very positive. The most interesting thing
as far as critique was they thought I should change or shorten (contract) some
of the words in my dialogue. They felt that sometimes my protagonist would speak
in a stilted manor not used when real people talk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">I had to explain that some people who suffer severe PTSD and
realize they could be having an episode or find themselves under extreme stress
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<span lang="EN">They use clear precise words, NO contractions - almost like some kind of an
instructional video. Not all individuals use this coping technique BUT in my
script my protagonist does. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">This makes me worry a bit about the reception the comic will receive when
it hits distribution. I don’t expect everyone to be an expert on PTSD,
especially the severe form my protagonist (<b><i>John Cutter</i></b>) suffers from.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Don’t get
me wrong, this is not a stereotyping of the disorder. My perspective comes from
personal and other contacts with numerous individuals (and myself) that suffer
and deal with this issue daily. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">PTSD is just one small part of my protagonist. He understands what he’s
dealing with and copes the best he can. It doesn't define him and it’s not the
only aspect of his personality and background revealed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">It does impact him and it does set conflict and create problems he must
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<span lang="EN">After much deliberation and <i>self-doubt</i>t I decided to remain true to my
vision and leave the dialogue the same. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">To me this “coping mechanism” is part of the SOUL of my protagonist. If I
modified it because others didn't understand the issue I would be a hypocrite. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">The creation of the protagonist and the universe he lives in came from the
need to inform. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN">I can be equally happy with someone that totally understands my vision OR
someone that doesn't understand – hates it- <b><i>BUT</i></b> is driven to<b><i> SEE</i></b>.</span></div>
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like that one the best.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN"> Forcing someone to open their eyes to anything, even if
it’s uncomfortable – is a win. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!-- start LinkyTools script --><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=108146" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end LinkyTools script -->K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-84202992902259489752012-10-26T23:59:00.000-04:002012-10-26T23:59:11.308-04:00Tired TentaclesI've spent the day working on the business end of writing and creating. Looking through distributors and finishing up some more promotional swag for <b><i>Cutter</i></b>. Tentacled T shirts will be available SOON.<br />
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My artist partner Christopher Gibbs is at the Fan Boy Convention in Tennessee this weekend. This will be the first introduction of our <b><i>Cutter</i></b> marketing swag to the public and I can't wait to get feedback. The Cutter Fan Page is up and running strong. Please visit us at www.facebook.com/Cutter2013. You could win free stuff! Please leave your contact information as a message and we will be glad to place you on the list to receive <b><i>Cutter #0 -</i></b> FREE! Upon publication the end of November.<br />
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My next book, <i><b>Gods & Monsters</b></i>, is coming together nicely. We are still in the editing stage AND developing a cover. I've backed myself in a corner.....I started another piece and I REALLY want this story included.....may be a slight delay but if I believe IT CAN BE DONE!!!<br />
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Soon Christopher and I will put our heads together and set up a list of upcoming conventions.<br />
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<br />K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-28346042686061427852012-10-25T16:07:00.001-04:002012-10-25T16:07:43.018-04:00Eyes Wide Open...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460916085535734109.post-89050703191753663352012-10-24T22:53:00.000-04:002012-10-24T22:53:51.933-04:00Tasting Green and Feeling Orange<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the past several days I had the extraordinary opportunity to get advice, information and suggestions from someone I’ve admired <em>(as a writer and artist)</em> for years.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just a few words and a little time have re fueled my creative fire. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t think enough emphasis is put on the importance of mentors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know that those who’ve achieved success and have spent some of their time gifting ME with that hard earned knowledge have helped me avoid the pitfalls and failures that are almost required. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Another kind writer has offered extensive advice and encouragement.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I credit him for teaching me the importance of making things happen on the merits of your own power. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Instead of being selfish and attempting to keep others from creating great things, a few have stepped up and quietly extended their hands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">They may even face the ridicule of their peers. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I watched an acutely cute version of this. The comments were meant in jest <strong><em>BUT</em></strong> it showed a clear divide between the person that respected me as a growing fellow creator and an individual smug and comfortable in their success. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">If YOU are a mentor, <strong>THANK YOU</strong>….. If <strong><em>YOU</em></strong> have a mentor - you are a lucky bastard and must treat them kindly and realize how important they will be to your future. </span></div>
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The promo poster and stickers for <b><i>Cutter</i></b> are in the HOUSE! Outstanding art from Christopher Gibbs and Dennis Willman......The Legion moves forward. We have also launched our fan page an invite you to take a look and sign up for art and promo giveaways. Get on the list for <b><i>Cutter # 0</i></b>. We have a shite ton of surprises in store!!! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Cutter1013">www.facebook.com/Cutter1013</a>K.N. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10296907993173480613noreply@blogger.com0