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Now that I’m trying to quit smoking—and actually managing to go significant chunks of time without a cigarette—something odd (and kind of messed up) has started happening. The smokers around me, the ones who know I’m trying to quit, often give me my first cigarette to get started again. They don’t do it out of generosity or malice exactly. It’s something deeper, more psychological. When someone in the circle quits, it forces the others to look at their own addiction. And that’s uncomfortable. So instead of facing it, they’d rather you join them back on the bench, lighting up like...

Mark your calendars, fellow truth-seekers, misfits, rebels, and lovers of the strange! The Unlikely Prophet is making an appearance at WonderCon 2025 — and you’re invited. 📍 WHERE: Anaheim Convention Center, Small Press Section, Table SP-8📅 WHEN: Friday, March 28, 2025 | 12 PM – 7 PM Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 10 AM – 7 PM Sunday, March 30, 2025 | 10 AM – 5 PM About the Series: The Unlikely Prophet What happens when schizophrenia meets spirituality, art collides with madness, and philosophy flirts with punk rock? You get The Unlikely Prophet — a visionary book series that...

So today, I woke up to some strange, uncomfortable dreams—courtesy of the nicotine patch I slapped on before bed last night. That’s one of the side effects, they say, and wow, it hit fast. I barely made it through my first cup of coffee before a fellow resident at the group home offered me a morning cigarette. And yep... I took it. Setback? Yeah. But also reality. I ended up smoking a few more before deciding to rescue myself at the local library—a clean, quiet, smoke-free sanctuary. So far, I’ve had six cigarettes and a snipe (yes, I counted that...

So I had my smoking cessation class tonight, and something unexpected happened—my teacher gave me an extra week’s worth of nicotine patches early. The class is technically only supposed to provide two weeks, but I’m walking out with a week's supply early, then more in the next couple sessions. Maybe it’s a sign they believe I can do this. Or maybe it’s just a logistical thing. Either way, I’m grateful. That said, I’m nervous. Actually, I’m more than nervous—I’m apprehensive, twitchy, and watching my last cigarettes like they’re sacred scrolls. The group home where I stay hasn’t exactly been a...

WonderCon 2025 – March 28–30Anaheim Convention Center | Small Press Section, Table SP-8 Spring is in the air, and that can only mean one thing—WonderCon 2025 is right around the corner! From March 28–30, the Anaheim Convention Center transforms into a celebration of creativity, imagination, and fandom—and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be there in the Small Press section at Table SP-8, sharing my latest work with you. This year, I’m bringing a unique blend of graphic novels, poetry, and illustrated books—all written and drawn by yours truly, Dan Joyce. These aren’t your average comic books. They’re deeply personal,...