When Death Stops Working… What Happens Next? | Path of the Pale Rider Interview

This week on Talking Comics we sit down with indie comic creator Laurie Calcaterra, writer of the hit post-apocalyptic western series Path of the Pale Rider! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pathofthepalerider/path-of-the-pale-rider-issues-1-8Laurie shares her journey from martial arts fight choreography to writing comics, how she adapted a full movie script into a comic series, and what it takes to successfully run multiple Kickstarter campaigns.We dive into:✔️ The terrifying world where death is broken✔️ Turning film scripts into comic storytelling✔️ Marketing indie comics in today’s landscape✔️ Convention networking & podcast promotion✔️ Kickstarter campaign strategies✔️ Trades, omnibuses & future plansIf you love indie comics, horror westerns, or want to learn how to grow your own comic audience — this episode is for you!Host: A.J. Reimann👉 Guest: Follow Laurie: @lauriecalcaterra📰 Full episode blog on Substack 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/👉 Hit the Kickstarter “Remind Me” button to follow the project launch (coming early 2026). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/641500179/the-chronicles-of-panel-pete👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hkSponsors:• AMPED Comics – Use code TCP10 for 10% off https://ampedcomics.com/discount/TCP10• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-EtcChapters00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:09 Laurie's Journey into Comics07:00 Future of Path of the Pale Rider13:05 Conventions and Marketing Strategies19:54 Building Community and Reader Interaction29:06 The Unique World of Path of the Pale Rider39:10 Advice for Successful Kickstarter Campaigns49:11 Confronting Imposter Syndrome56:05 Creative Processes and Writing Techniques01:01:49 Community Support in Indie Comics01:07:38 Stretch Goals and Audience Engagement01:13:39 Kickstarter Success and Stretch Goals01:18:09 Exclusive Merchandise and Customization01:25:49 Hot Sauce and Culinary Ventures01:35:43 The Superhero Concept and Personal Connections01:41:09 The Indie Comic Community and Support01:46:42 Traveling to Conventions and Challenges01:47:57 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans01:54:18 TPC NEW 52 (2).png01:54:23 v3 Panel Pete Trailer v2.mp401:55:31 riverside_aqu_ad (video) _ jul 11, 2025 001_aquaudio.mp4#IndieComics#ComicBooks#Kickstarter#PathOfThePaleRider#ComicCreators#SelfPublishing#GraphicNovel#ComicWriting#IndieCreator#TalkingComics