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Bloody Forehead #2: The Quest for Originality
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in ColumnIn Bloody Forehead I put the eponymous cranium to good use discussing the various issues I’ve encountered in the brutal self-publishing arena with my debut Welcome to The Fold.
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New Humble Book Bundle Digs Up Neil Gaiman Rarities
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in Comic NewsThe folks at Humble Bundle continue to serve comic readers well with their latest offering, The Humble Book Bundle Neil Gaiman Rarities.
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New Marketplace Comichaus Aims to Unite Collectors and Sellers
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in Comic NewsLooking to sell your comics? Then take a gander at Comichaus.com, a recently launched comic book marketplace.
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Preview: Alpha By Jens Harder
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in Comic NewsKnockabout Comics will be publishing an English translation of Jens Harder’s ludicrously ambitious Alpha.
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Preview: LOVE: The Fox
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in Comic NewsAs an unabashed animal lover and vociferous opponent of fox hunting, I just had to share these pages from Magnetic Press’s LOVE: The Fox.
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Read Korean Comics at Spottoon.com For Free
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in Comic NewsSpottoon.com is a new platform publishing webcomics of Korean origin to a western readership. Until the end of August, you can sign up and read their eclectic selection of comics for free.
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Dawn of the Unread Illustrates Nottingham’s Literary History
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in Comic NewsThis awesome little webcomic explores the lives of literary figures from Nottingham’s rich history.
Shelf Abuse
Storytelling, comic books and self-publishing
To better focus my efforts, Bothersome Books, my wee publishing imprint and home to my novel and short stories, has merged with Shelf Abuse. Expect several new releases this year.
Shelf Abuse: Sporadically Singing the Unsung Since 2006
Welcome to Shelf Abuse, the blog of British writer, web/graphic designer and occasional illustrator Carl Doherty.
What started out in 2006 as a blog about comics, gradually leaning more towards self-published and creator-owned works, has slowly transitioned into a home for my own self-published efforts, and a place to share my opinions on art, literature, cinema, storytelling, publishing, design, animal rights, depression… and yes, still comics. You’ll also find the occasional guest article amidst my mercifully brief rants.
Current Site Status
Due to an increasingly dense schedule, I’m no longer officially accepting review submissions. Hopefully this will eventually change, but not looking likely any time soon.
However, my love for indie comics hasn’t diminished in the slightest. Please do feel free to follow me on social media, add me to your mailing list or inform me of your new book. I can’t always reply, but I always appreciate hearing about new books.