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Status: Single
Age: 39
Sign: Pisces

City: Spindle Towne
State: TENNESSEE
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/26/2006

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September 15, 2007 - Saturday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry

Edgar Allan Poo Page 36 NOW POSTED!


Welcome back, my friends! I'm very happy to announce that we have posted the 36th page of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1!


I am also pleased to tell you that the graphic novel continues to sell extremely well. To those who have not yet purchased the book, please visit the beautifully revamped Edgar Allan Poo Myspace Page for information on how to do so. To those who have: we thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.


Here's what people have said thus far about The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1...


"A brilliant fantasy epic on par with Mouse Guard." – Broken Frontier


"The title might make you uneasy, but don't let it. This is a marvelous piece of work." - ComiXtreme


"I would recommend this book to any fan of Edgar Allan Poe, but, more importantly, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fairy tale that has some real value to it." - Comics And...


"Fast-paced and beautifully illustrated, Poo will grab readers' attention from the start. One of those rare books that correctly represent the term 'All Ages', Poo will find fans from grade school to grandparents." - PLAYBACK:stl


"The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allen Poo reminds of Alice in Wonderland but with elements of the Lords of the Rings and (to a lesser extent) Wizard of Oz, mixed with helpings of Poe-esque haunting pathos... a recommended read..." - Silver Bullet Comic Books


As we delve deeper into the land of Terra Somnium...




And so Terence Crab joins our heroes in their journey to the Temple of the Maghi.

And yet...

Lurkers in the woods size up our adventurers. For what ends? Are they friend or foe?.

Please click the banner or link below to read this touching episode.



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Epilogue


As always, thank you so much for your continued outpouring of praise and encouragement. We thank you for continuing to read and support us in this endeavor. We honestly couldn't do it without you.


Your friend,

Dwight L. MacPherson

Creator/Writer Edgar Allan Poo
Currently reading:
From Hell - New Cover Edition
By Alan Moore
Release date: 09 February, 2000
September 8, 2007 - Saturday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry

Edgar Allan Poo Page 35 NOW POSTED!




Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls... I'm very happy to announce that we have posted the 35th page of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1!


I am also pleased to tell you that the graphic novel continues to sell extremely well. To those who have not yet purchased the book, please visit the beautifully revamped Edgar Allan Poo Myspace Page for information on how to do so. To those who have: we thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.


Here's what people have said thus far about The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1...


"A brilliant fantasy epic on par with Mouse Guard." – Broken Frontier


"The title might make you uneasy, but don't let it. This is a marvelous piece of work." - ComiXtreme


"I would recommend this book to any fan of Edgar Allan Poe, but, more importantly, I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a fairy tale that has some real value to it." - Comics And...


"Fast-paced and beautifully illustrated, Poo will grab readers' attention from the start. One of those rare books that correctly represent the term 'All Ages', Poo will find fans from grade school to grandparents." - PLAYBACK:stl


"The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allen Poo reminds of Alice in Wonderland but with elements of the Lords of the Rings and (to a lesser extent) Wizard of Oz, mixed with helpings of Poe-esque haunting pathos... a recommended read..." - Silver Bullet Comic Books


As we delve deeper into the land of Terra Somnium...




At last... we catch a glimpse of the Nightmare King as Terence recounts the ghastly fate of his beloved family at the hands of the dreaded lord of dark dreams.

Please click the banner or link below to read this revealing episode.



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Epilogue




As always, thank you so much for your continued outpouring of praise and encouragement. We thank you for continuing to read and support us in this endeavor. We honestly couldn't do it without you.


Your friend,

Dwight L. MacPherson

Currently listening:
Under the Influence of Giants
By Under the Influence of Giants
Release date: 08 August, 2006
September 1, 2007 - Saturday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry

Edgar Allan Poo Page 34 Now Posted!



Well, the release of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1 has come and gone. Feedback thus far has exceeded my wildest dreams. Thank you so very much to everyone who purchased the graphic novel and taken the time to let me know how much you and your families enjoyed it! Please... keep those e-mails and PMs coming!

Here's what people are saying about the graphic novel:

"A brilliant fantasy epic on par with Mouse Guard." – Broken Frontier

"The title might make you uneasy, but don't let it. This is a marvelous piece of work." - ComiXtreme

"Literary references, heroism, friendship, love, fear and happy endings all reside within this book. A great story. Grade: A" - Comics And... Waiting For the School Bus

"MacPherson made a magnificent story... but what Thomas Boatwright did with the art is truly astonishing! This was definitely the read of the week, if not the month! 9.3 out of 10" - The Leap Forward

"A beautifully illustrated, fun story for adults and children alike." -Lonestar Comics

As we delve deeper into the land of Terra Somnium...

Angered by Irving's suggestion that Terence could possibly be a spy for the Nightmare King, Terence begins to tell the sad tale about the fate of his beloved family.

Please click the teaser image or link below to read this important episode!




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Please take a few moments to check out the beautiful new EDGAR ALLAN POO MYSPACE PAGE which was masterfully renovated by my buddies Matt and Brandon. I think they did a magnificent job—don't you?!

As always, thank you for reading and we'll see you next week for the 35th page of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo!

Your friend,
Dwight L. MacPherson
Creator Edgar Allan Poo


Currently reading:
Hamlet (Arden Shakespeare: Third Series)
By William Shakespeare
Release date: 20 March, 2006
August 25, 2007 - Saturday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry

Edgar Allan Poo Page 33 Now Posted and an Exclusive Myspace Contest!



Well, the release of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1 has come and gone. Feedback thus far has exceeded my wildest dreams. Thank you so very much to everyone who purchased the graphic novel and took the time to let me know how much you and your families enjoyed it! Please... keep those e-mails and PMs coming!

As we delve deeper into the land of Terra Somnium...

We find our heroes sitting around a cozy fire on the Delta Isthmus, listening to the soothing sounds of the fiddle of one Terence Crab. But can this newfound friend be trusted?

Please click the teaser image or link below to read this important episode!




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Okay... the contest. We are looking to beautify the EDGAR ALLAN POO MYSPACE PAGE. To enter the contest, build a "mock-up" page for Edgar Allan Poo, take a screen shot and send it to me at dwightmacpherson@gmail.com by September 15th. One winner will be selected Saturday, September 18th in the weekly update bulletin.

The creator of the selected page will receive an autographed copy of The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1 for his or her personal library and a sketch by series artist Thomas Boatwright to hang in said personal library. Not too shabby, eh?

See you next week--and good luck!

Your friend,
Dwight L. MacPherson
Creator Edgar Allan Poo


Currently reading:
Watchmen
By Alan Moore
Release date: 01 April, 1995
August 23, 2007 - Thursday 

Current mood:  thankful
Category: Writing and Poetry
Well... the signing went splendidly yesterday at Mountain Empire Comics in Johnson City, Tennessee! Made some new friends, shot the breeze with a few old friends, signed a bunch of books and had an all-around fantastic time.

Sadly, no one had a camera with them. To some, this is probably good news as you don't have to see new pictures of my scary mug. To those with a death wish, I apologize for the lack of photographs. Try sticking a fork in a light socket to achieve the same effect.

No... don't do that, please.

I would like to thank everyone who paid their hard-earned cash to purchase a copy. Trust me, I am well aware that the green stuff is hard to come by. Ten bucks isn't much to pay for 96 pages of original material, but to some, it may have required a sacrifice. I want you to know that I appreciate your sacrifice and my sincerest wish is that after you finish reading, you feel it was money well spent.

A lot of love, sweat and tears were involved in the production of this book and I hope it shows. I thank you for sharing this experience with us. Oh... and I promise you haven't seen the last of Edgar Allan Poo. Not by a longshot.

Sincerely,
Dwight L. MacPherson

PS- The books are selling extremely well on both AMAZON.COM and BARNES&NOBLE.COM. If you have not yet ordered your copy, please visit one of the links above or the EDGAR ALLAN POO MYSPACE PAGE for more purchase options.



Currently reading:
Watchmen
By Alan Moore
Release date: 01 April, 1995
August 22, 2007 - Wednesday 

Current mood:  excited
Category: Writing and Poetry



Can you believe the day is finally upon us, my friends?

I don't know about you, but I didn't think it was ever gonna get here!

To celebrate this grand occasion, E.A. Poo artist Thomas Boatwright and I will be making in-store appearances tomorrow!

Thomas will be here:

Acme Comics
2150 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408


I will be here:

Mountain Empire Comics
1210 North Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601


We're working on doing a signing together, so be on the lookout for another announcement... if I can pull it off. hahaha

Thank you so very much to each and every one of you who have supported and promoted Edgar Allan Poo. I cannot find the words to express how much we appreciate you. Thank you.

Now hurry up and go to sleep so tomorrow can get here quicker! Go on! Off to bed ya go!

Your friends,
Dwight L. MacPherson, Thomas Boatwright, Thomas Mauer and Avery Butterworth


Currently listening:
Tell No Tales
By T.N.T.
Release date: 25 October, 1990
August 20, 2007 - Monday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry

The Chemistry Set Welcomes Dwight MacPherson's Edgar Allan Poo

Press Release




The Chemistry Set is pleased to announce that the webcomic The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo will be joining its line-up in September. Created by writer Dwight L. MacPherson and illustrated by Thomas Boatright, the series began at DrunkDuck.com and is now moving to The Chemistry Set.

Hailed by critics ("A brilliant fantasy epic on par with Mouse Guard." - Broken Frontier) and creators ("I've seen enough to convince me to buy it." - Kurt Busiek), the first collected volume will be released from Image's Shadowline imprint on the 22th of August and make its webcomic debut on The Chemistry Set on the 17th of September.

"Faithful Drunk Duck readers will not experience a break in the story continuum," explained MacPherson." September 17th is the scheduled update day, but now, instead of visiting the site at Drunk Duck, they will find the newest page posted on The Chemistry Set's website." The Chemistry Set is available at www.chemsetcomics.com.

Creator/Writer Dwight L. MacPherson is the man behind Dead Men Tell No Tales (Arcana Studios), as well as Jim Reaper and Lil' Hellions: A Day At The Zoo (Silent Devil Productions) and the upcoming Archibald Saves Christmas (Shadowline/Image).

"At The Chemistry Set, we're always looking to stretch the meanings of 'chemistry' while also trying to find new niches for our readers," said co-founder Vito Delsante. "Dwight and Poo do exactly that. We're excited to have them both!"

The Chemistry Set is a destination for webcomics in a variety of styles from a variety of up & coming and established talent. Founded in 2006, The Chemistry Set boasts three Xeric Award winners and a combined bibliography including work for Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Random House, Image Comics, SLG Publishing and many others. Visit The Chemistry Set at www.chemsetcomics.com.


-D
Currently reading:
Watchmen
By Alan Moore
Release date: 01 April, 1995
August 18, 2007 - Saturday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry
If you have not yet figured it out, this week's episode will reveal why I included the word "surreal" in the title. This stunning new page adds to the complex mysteries of the story and challenges your perception. As I've said before, the key to unlocking the secrets of our story can be found in the lines of the poem upon which the premise of our story is based: A Dream Within a Dream. I would recommend that you seek there for understanding, fellow adventurer.

As we delve deeper into the land of Terra Somnium...

Episode 32
Poe is visited at his wife's grave by an angelic being named Gabriel. Gabriel explains the precarious position the poet's prayers have placed Heaven in... and answers a question that will challenge Poe's--and our--perception of what is truly "real."

Please click the teaser image or link below to read this mysterious new episode.


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I have good news, my friends!

It has been confirmed that The Surreal Adventures of Edgar Allan Poo Volume 1 will be released this coming Wednesday: the 22nd of August!

To celebrate this grand and glorious day, I will be making an appearance here on the 22nd:

Mountain Empire Comics
1210 North Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601

Thomas Boatwright will be appearing here:

Acme Comics
2150 Lawndale Drive
Greensboro, NC 27408

If you live close by or feel like taking a road trip, please drop by and see one of us. We'd love to meet you, sign your copy and thank you personally for purchasing the book!

Once again, we thank you for reading our strip. I am amazed by the many pages I visit and find E.A. Poo banners and links. I can't tell you how much we appreciate your support. This book is a resounding success and it's entirely your fault! hahahaha

We love you guys and gals and hope you will continue to support the strip. There is much more story to tell, so we hope you will continue the journey with us.

Until next week,
Dwight L. MacPherson
Creator/Writer Edgar Allan Poo


Currently watching:
Radar Men From Moon 1
Release date: 24 September, 2002
August 11, 2007 - Saturday 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Writing and Poetry
Can you believe the day is almost upon us? August 15th--this Wednesday--will see the release of Shadowline/Image's THE SURREAL ADVENTURES OF EDGAR ALLAN POO Volume 1!

Now... before you get your hopes up too much, let me remind you that though Diamond has listed E.A. Poo on this week's shipping list, it does not guarantee its release on that day. Monday at 5 PM EST, Diamond will post their final shipping list. If TSAOEAP is not listed at that time, I will send out a bulletin to let you know shipping has been delayed. So cross your fingers!

As we delve deeper into the land of Terra Somnium...

As Poe sadly recites a poem at the grave of his dearly departed wife, he is surprised by a most unexpected visitor. But who... or what is this mystery caller?

Please click the teaser image or link below to read this beautiful, emotional page...


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Please be sure to read the editorial beneath this week's episode. There is some extremely important news there that you do not want to miss!

Until next week,
Dwight L. MacPherson
Creator/Author Edgar Allan Poo

Currently reading:
Nightmare Academy
By Dean Lorey
Release date: 21 August, 2007
August 9, 2007 - Thursday 

Current mood:  ecstatic
Category: Writing and Poetry
And it glows brighter than Tatooine's dual suns!

Special thanks to Dave Baxter at Broken Frontier for the overwhelmingly-positive review!

Please take a few moments to drop by and...

CHECK IT OUT!

Oh--and just to clarify: EDGAR ALLAN POO IS NOT FECAL MATTER as reported by Mr. Baxter.

This page clearly rules out that possibility...



It's obvious that Dave devoured the book so quickly that he missed this page. Which... is very cool, too!

Sincerely,
Dwight L. MacPherson
Creator/Writer Edgar Allan Poo



Currently watching:
The Outer Limits - The Original Series, Season 1
Release date: 03 September, 2002