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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 20 MIN

(Ep: 60) From Swamp Sounds to Graphic Novels: The Creation of Frankie Crossroads

from The We Make Children’s Books Podcast · host wemakechildrensbooks

#FrankieCrossroads #MarkRichardLuther #IndieComics #GraphicNovels #SelfPublishing #BluesMusic #AdventureComics #YoungAdultBooks #ComicBookArtist #IndieAuthor #CreativeJourney #UpstateNewYork #ComicCon #IllustratorLife #bookseries Join us as we dive into the whimsical world of "Frankie Crossroads," a unique graphic novel series created by Mark Richard Luther. In this interview, Mark shares the origins of Frankie, a blues-loving frog from Upstate New York, and his adventures along Route 28. Discover how Mark's love for the blues and a chance encounter with a croaking frog inspired this engaging series. Learn about the self-publishing journey and what it takes to bring such a vibrant character to life, all from a one-man creative team. Don’t miss Mark’s insights into the future of Frankie Crossroads and his plans for the upcoming installments. Storycomic Logo designed by Gregory Giordano See more of Greg’s work at: https://www.instagram.com/gregory_c_giordano_art/   Want to start your own podcast?  Click on the link to get started: https://www.podbean.com/storycomic Follow us: Are you curious to see the video version of this interview?  It's on our website too! www.storycomic.com www.patreon.com/storycomic www.facebook.com/storycomic1 https://www.instagram.com/storycomic/ For information on being a guest or curious to learn more about Storycomic? Contact us at [email protected] Thank you to our Founders Club Patrons, Michael Winn, Higgins802, Von Allan, Stephanie Nina Pitsirilos, Marek Bennett, Donna Carr Roberts, Andrew Gronosky, Simki Kuznick, John Holland, Maureen Devlin, and Matt & Therese. Check out their fantastic work at: https://marekbennett.com/ https://www.hexapus-ink.com/ https://www.stephanieninapitsirilos.com/ https://www.vonallan.com/ https://higgins802.com/ https://shewstone.com/ https://www.simkikuznick.com/ https://www.dieboldcomics.com/ https://www.maureendevlinauthor.com/ https://benjaminhunting.com/   Also to Michael Winn who is a member of our Founders Club!

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