Update

Greetings!  It has been a busy 2014!  Certain other jobs and obligations have gotten in the way of bringing Volume III of Captain Cheeseball to life; however, I did want to let people know that the story IS in the process of being written as we speak.  AND, as a token of my good will, I present to you gift... A PREVIEW of the beginning of Volume III book VII!   ENJOY!!!

The Meeting with the Goddess

BOOK VII:

Control Room 308

‘Are you ready Captain?  To continue your adventure?’

Captain Cheeseball could hardly focus on her words.  She was the most BEAUTIFUL goddess he’d ever seen.  Come to think of it, she was the ONLY goddess he’d ever seen.    

‘Follow me, captain’.  As Pera, the Goddess of Worthiness walked off,  the captain floated after her, completely smitten.

Pera led the captain through a large steel door into a control center.  There were lights and futuristic computer screens everywhere being operated by other mini-goddesses.  Pera spoke MANY words, but again, Captain Cheeseball was only partially listening.  He was more interested in studying Pera’s beautiful features.  Then, he heard some words that shook him out of his trance.

“Wait, what was that last part?!?!?”, the captain said.

‘The spell has run its course.  The other goddesses and I are leaving Carnival Island now.  You must find your friends and leave the island immediately.  Things are not as they seem.” Pera and the other goddesses stood in the center of the room.

“Yes, Yes… But, what was that last part you said?”

“Carnival Island is going back to what it was before we cast our spell on the island… Zombie Island”.

With that, the goddesses disappeared.  Captain Cheeseball turned quickly to the computer screen and saw a video of the guy who greeted them at the entrance to the park.  The image flickered with static and when it cleared up, he saw the man for what he really was…  A ZOMBIE!!!  He had ALWAYS BEEN a zombie.  The spell made him look normal, but he was really and truly A ZOMBIE!!!

“Ahhhhh!!!!’  Captain Cheeseball let out a long scream. 

A ghostly voice hit the captain’s ears, “Remember… get your friends off the island immediately!”

Update

Greetings. 2013 has flown by! The plan was to have Volume III available in the spring of 2013. However, this did not happen. This was due in large part to a very positive development this past year which is the production if an animated film project. I have had a number of people ask me when the next book will be available. I'd love to say that I'll have it out sometime next year. I'm hopeful that I will be able to find the time. In the meantime, thanks for your interest and support and I look forward to getting volume III out into the world. Thanks!

Spring Update on Book III

The original plan was to get Volume III finished and out this spring; however, life got in the way a bit.  The timetable has been shifted back a bit and may get pushed back even further.  Cap City Studios is close to beginning work on a longer piece of animation which may take a lot of my time.  I may try to get the book written this month and work when I can on it over the summer and fall.  Once I get through Volume III, I'm only 1/2 way through the story.  Lots more to come!  Thanks for hanging in there.  I've had some people ask me recently when the next book will be coming out.  Hopefully soon!  Haven't abandonded it.  Thanks for the support!  

LCC Holiday Gift Fest Coloring Contest Winners

On November 10th at the LCC Holiday Gift Fest, we held a coloring contest at the Captain Cheeseball Books table. Here is the winning piece! Colored by Sydney age 9. Congrats Sydney and thanks to everyone who participated. A selection of some of the best entries can be found on the Captain Cheeseball Books Facebook Page.

New Captain Cheeseball Books Ad

This ad will appear in the 2012-2013 Worthington Swim Club Ad Campaign.  Will be visible throughout the year at four Central Ohio swim meets hosted at the Worthington natatorium on route 161 near Thomas Worthington High School. 

Captain Cheeseball Arrives in First Store!!!

Starting tomorrow, Wednesday September 26th, The Saga of Captain Cheeseball book series will be available at Larson's Toys and Games located at 1617 W. Lane Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43221. On November 10th, from 10am to noon, I will be at the store doing a book signing. Please come and check us out if you can! Thanks!!!

GROUP COMIC IS FUNDED!!!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1082051566/one-drop-comic-project

The UCLA group comic project looks to be a go!!!  I will post news about the book when it is complete! 

Group Graphic Novel Project

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1082051566/one-drop-comic-project

A number of UCLA graduates are collaborating on a group graphic novel project which we're looking to debut at the Alternative Press Expo in October. Here is a link to that event... http://www.comic-con.org/ape/

It should be a fun project. There are about fifteen artists throughout the animation and comic book industries contributing to this book. Please take a look at the kickstarter.com link above and think about supporting the effort if you can. Many thanks and here's to a successful effort!!!

Upcoming Short Comic

I am currently collaborating with some fellow UCLA Animation Workshop graduates on a graphic novel which will be a compilation of short stories from many different artists. It might be available by the end of this year (I will keep you posted). I wanted to share a page in progress from the piece I am submitting. My short story elaborates on the dream sequence in Book II. I'm excited that the book will be printed in color!!! Enjoy!!!

1000th Page 'Like' on Facebook!

Yesterday, the Captain Cheeseball Books Facebook Page reached its 1000th like!  Its exciting to see that many eyes on the page!  Writing the book was easy compared to getting the word out on the book.  Reaching your audience takes some time and effort.  'Thanks' to all those who have checked out the Facebook page and an EXTRA special 'Thank you' to those who have purchased the books!!!  If you or your kids have read the books, please let people know about them.  Word of mouth can be extremely powerful.  Thanks again and its exciting to move into this next stage of the life of The Saga of Captain Cheeseball!!!  

$1.00 off Both Books!!!

This week, you can save a little cash on both of The Saga Captain Cheeseball books!  Go to the Facebook page 'Captain Cheeseball Books' and 'like' the page if you haven't already.  Then, look at the top two posts on the page and you will find information on how to save $1.00 off of each of The Saga of Captain Cheeseball Books!

If you've already 'liked' the Captain Cheeseball Books Facebook page, you can just click on the links below to go straight to the books.  Use the code next to the link for your $1.00 off coupon!!  Enjoy!!!

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July, 2012

Though the next volume of Captain Cheeseball won't be out until early next year, there will be a few things to look forward to over the next six months.  First of all, I am working on a short piece for a compilation comic book that will be out later in the year.  The piece will elaborate on a section of the book and feature Captain Cheeseball.  Also, I will be working this fall to get the first two volumes into stores around Columbus.  Stay tuned!

100th 'Like' on Captain Cheeseball Books Facebook Page

Today, the Captain Cheeseball Books page on Facebook hit the 100 'Likes' mark! Thanks to everyone who has been supportive of the book. I'm really looking forward to the continued adventures of Captain Cheeseball!!!

Book Trailer for The Saga of Captain Cheeseball: Volume II

Follow this link to purchase the book.

Volume II of The Saga of Captain Cheeseball is AVAILABLE!!!

At midnight on June 18th, The Saga of Captain Cheeseball: Volume II became available!  The adventure continues with the loveable but fairly inept captain as he moves deeper into his quest to find a treasure for the king of the island nation of Flinginghamdunbergville.  Captain Cheeseball finds himself in a few tight spots in the second chapter of the story and also meets a few new friends who accompany him on his adventure.  Its time to continue your adventure with Captain Cheeseball!!!

A book trailer promoting volume II will be online in the next day or two.  Keep an eye out for that!

3 Days and Counting!!!

I'm currently working on a book trailer that will come out on Monday along with the book.  Doing some motion graphics with the artwork I have.  Don't think I will have time to animate anything.  Would have liked that, but didn't really have the time this week.  

My kids grabbed copies of the proofs when they arrived the other day and read through them quickly.  Its nice to have a little test market right in our house.  They seemed to like this one.   I can't wait to start the next volume!!!

They're Here!!!

7 Days and Counting...

Volume II of Captain Cheeseball is ON ITS WAY!!!

Book Trailer Coming Soon!

Volume II of The Saga of Captain Cheeseball will be available on June 18th, a week from Monday.  I will be attempting to 'get the word out' on a larger scale by also releasing a book trailer.  The trailer will be about a minute long with original music created by my brother Keith Richner and will introduce the characters and describe the basic set-up to the stories.  If you check out the blog, please forward the links around.  Very excited about this upcoming volume and looking forward to building some momentum. 

Ten Days and Counting!!!

Volume II of The Saga of Captain Cheeseball is almost here! Look for it on June 18th, 2012!