I’m aware that most of my current viewers are artists and creatives of one stripe or another, so I thought you’d find this interesting.  I listen to podcasts quite a lot, and one of my more recent additions to my playlist is The Accidental Creative and this week’s installment gave me just the swift kick in the pants that I needed.

In brief, it’s an interview with marketing guru Seth Godin (author of Linchpin) and this concept of becoming indispensable.  What I found key about the interview is what he has to say about overcoming fear, or the lizard-brain.  Overcoming the resistance that comes from within, when you’re struck with any idea that stretches you out of your comfort zone.

It’s here if you’re interested: The Accidental Creative #186

Mister Mask, a name that evokes mystery…and perhaps a bit of camp.  I promise a fair bit of mystery, and only occasional dips into camp…  What Mister Mask is is an action-adventure urban fantasy serial, with superheroic roots.  These first chapters are my first stab at writing a traditional format comic strip, and my first attempt to tell the origin of my 1990’s indy comic hero ‘The Face’ – it’s a fun – and occasionally  frustrating process, but I believe in the format, so let’s see what I can make of it.  Hope you enjoy the ride. – hr

Okay, after much going back and forth and planning I’ve decided on a full relaunch of Mistermask, so grab a seat (or an RSS feed) and get ready for some supernatural action and adventure! …you know, again. – hr