Shannon Live

“I don’t know how long I can stand, but I will stand and speak up.” - Sen. Cory Booker

Obviously the only solution is to read STRING, a Wine Down Your Weekend pick! Beautiful colors, fantastic (and instant) character development, and enough twists and turns to keep you turning the pages in anticipation!

I understand that compared to everywhere else it’s not cold here, but I’m still going to curl up and read awesome books to keep from shivering. Anyway, read #godzillasmonsterpiecetheatre from Tom Scioli and @idwpublishing it’s fantastic!!

56 Small Tasks to Be Proactive Against Book Censorship in 2025 and Beyond: Book Censorship News, January 3, 2025 Choose one task each week of 2025 for a year full of anti-book censorship activism and advocacy.

Not everyone can run or sit on a board.

Good thing there are literally dozens of other proactive means of defending libraries and schools!

Here are but 56: bookriot.com/56-small-tas...

2024 Bat-Tastic Awards - The Best in Indie Comics from 2024! YouTube video by Bat City Comic Professionals

2024 Batastic Awards where I celebrate my favorite #indiecomics of the year! This year with special guest, Cartoonist, @atpizzo.bsky.social

youtu.be/mq0V_uzsnso?...

So happy!! Volume 13 of #witchhatatelier is out today!! #manga

Donate to Recovery from the Loss of Our Home in the Eaton Fire, organized by David Booher We lost our home and possessions in the Eaton fire in Altadena, Cali… David Booher needs your support for Recovery from the Loss of Our Home in the Eaton Fire

I've know @davidbooher.bsky.social longer than anyone in comics--we were in college choral together. Never thought we'd both end up in L.A. writing comic books.

David lost his home and everything in it, right before he has surgery. You can help support here: www.gofundme.com/f/recovery-f...

Comic Industry Insiders - Shannon & Matt Live YouTube video by Prana: Direct Market Solutions

Have you checked out Comic Industry Insiders podcast from @pranadms.bsky.social
It’s a great way to hear what people in our industry are up to and learn new tricks and tips! Here’s our episode: youtu.be/463lxtI_aRk?... where we talk about being a non-profit and how comics can make a difference!

This has been going on for over 6 years now, though my YouTube of them only goes back to 2020 when I started officially reviewing wine to go with the books, rebranding the show to Wine Down Your Weekend!
If you need good book (or wine) recs, you can probably find some here!

20 Nov 2024 Wine Down Your Weekend Comics Livestream! YouTube video by Bat City Comic Professionals

Did you know every Sunday night at 9PM EST I talk about all of that week’s indie/small press new releases live on Bat City’s Facebook page? You can also catch it later on YouTube: youtu.be/MKo-q3j2fbo?...
I read them all so the booktalk tells you what it’s about, comp titles, and shows off the art!

I never got a chance to meet my mother-in-law, but she still serves as an inspiration to me. And I am beyond grateful for the man she raised. ❤️

With a surge of new people following me on BlueSky, I want to make sure you know about the new creator resources I have on my site.

40+ free articles about working in comics:
www.jimzub.com/category/tut...

Writing + drawing tutorials and interviews on my YouTube:
www.youtube.com/@JimZub/videos

Your voice as a superpower | Shannon Live | TEDxBradenton YouTube video by TEDx Talks

Want to hear a little about how and why I use comics to educate young people? Check out my TEDx talk: youtu.be/InDa4t6ikHA?...
There’s so much more to this conversation! I’m always here to discuss more with educators and comic people alike.

I am so happy to share this world with so many new people!

Updated my #ComicShop Starter Pack! go.bsky.app/Bj3QcoC

I love this shot of our store but I dont think weve ever posted it anywhere before…Bluesky exclusive!

Had a Fall festival and chili cook-off at our store today, and the absolute best moment was a teen girl reading the graphic novel she bought to her mom. #kidsreadcomics

Hey!! I’m jumping in! If you’re joining me you can expect to see a lot of posts about my two-time Eisner finalist 501(c)(3) non-profit comic book shop, Bat City Comic Professionals; tons of young people learning to read, write, and create comics; lots of indie book recs; and my husband! Let’s chat!