Supanova

Hello everyone,
It's Friday 20th of April as I write this and the Supanova weekend is here!  This is the first time it's being
held on the Gold Coast and I'm heading there Sunday to check it out.  I'm taking my portfolio of art to show the editors and publishers there what I can do so I can (hopefully) secure some work.  I'll be there with my son, Bill, and those of you who've read my articles in MILO have seen a photo or two of him (and me) will recognise us.  If you do, say g'day and we'll talk training, cartooning and general stuff.  Hope to see you there!

Ken

WordMasters

I went to a free workshop hosted by GCCC Libraries and delivered by Rob Layton, a writer, designer and editor.  He gave some great advice on the five steps to publication and really knows his stuff.  If you have a manuscript you want published it pays to get professional editing (or at least proofreading) before sending the finished product to the printers.  Check out Rob's website at WordMasters.com.au or give him a call on 0411031236 or email rob@wordmasters.com.au.  Dinner is ready, got to go,

Ken

Gym Follies

For those of you who don't read Aussie Ironman Magazine (shame on you), here are the last few published gym follies toons.  I'm hard at work writing and illustrating a comic story at the moment and will post finished illustrations soon.  For those of you who love art, particularly manga art, check out David Lovegrove's home page.  He's doing some awesome stuff and I've learnt a lot from talking with him.  Till next time,

Ken

Comic Art

Hi everyone,

I'm real busy right now doing tons of art stuff and writing up a storm.  I just received the latest MILO and my article came up good (even if the toon is a little small).  I've submitted my next one and am working on another.  Also I'm doing a rough draft for my next article for Aussie Ironman and of course doing lots of Gym Follies toons.

I'm getting right into comics and comic book art and writing.  My favourite comic at present is Aquaman (DC's new 52).  Some amazing artwork and stories in the series so far.  My new favourite shop is Comics Plus in Southport.  Lots of great new comics and plenty of other stuff.  When you're next in the Gold Coast, check it out - they're about to move to Nerang Street.

Whilst we're on comics, look up the Supanova website and book a date to see the expo.  I'm going to the Gold Coast event in April and hope to network with the industry's best writers and artists.  Very exciting stuff!  There will be lots of other stuff there as well - gaming and trading cards etc.  I'm taking my son who will be wide-eyed at the gaming booths.  Anyway, here's a sample of my comic art so far.  Very crude and probably too much blacks, but a valiant first effort I say.  Till next time, train your brain as well as your body!  Ken

MILO Article

Hi fans,

My latest MILO article is in this month's issue. It's titled 'Yin and Yang in Training and Life' and talks about how numerous bodybuilders and strength athletes have yin hobbies of art, music, singing, acting and writing. I included some new 'Strength Follies' toons that I hope they publish each issue from now on. Just go to ironmind.com and click on the MILO tag. Order your digital or hard copy on line and enjoy. Email me your thoughts and your own yin hobbies. I'd love to hear about them. Till next time, train hard and rest harder!

Paleo and Primal diets and lifestyles

I've been doing a lot of research into 'Paleo' and 'Primal' style diets and lifestyles in compiling information for my upcoming book on strength and conditioning training.  Here are some of the better ones on the market:

1. The Paleo Diet by Dr Loren Cordain PhD - Dr Cordain is the leader in pale-style diet and lifestyle principles.  There's a lot of good research-based information in this and other books he's written on the subject.

2. The Paleo Solution by Robb Wolf - Robb is a qualified strength and conditioning coach and biological scientist, and knows his stuff in relation to diet and exercise.  He has a good training chapter in his book which is geared to beginners.

3. The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson.  Mark has some great info on paleo-style or primal (as he calls it) diet, exercise and lifestyle laws and is quickly becoming my favourite read on the subject.  He also gives some sensible guidelines in relation to exercise routines and styles.

4. No Excuses by 'Commando' Steve Willis.  This is the only book I can find with Crossfit information in it (apart from the crossfit.com website).  The Crossfit principles are sound and the exercise selections are excellent.

My book is a comprehensive guide to strength and fitness training modelled on the physical activities of ancient and modern hunter-gatherers.  Whilst it contains elements of the leading pale-style philosophies mentioned above, it goes into much greater detail.  Stay tuned for more posts on my book and my overall philosophy of strength and conditioning training my book and other writings are modelled on.  Thanks for stopping by!

Happy New Year!

Happy new year to everyone out there in cyberspace.  2012 promises to be a very big year for me and no doubt for everyone else.  An olympic year is always good for strength coaches and sports of all kinds, and I'm hoping to expand my business ventures and other projects I have on the boil.  Here's my goals for this year:

1.  Grow my strength and conditioning business - WILD Strength and Conditioning here on the Gold Coast;
2.  Write a heap of articles for Aussie Ironman and MILO;
3.  Have my new book finished and published, either by a big publishing house or failing that, self-publishing it;
4.  More cartoons and illustrations in print.

Whew! A big ask I know, but one I'm hoping to achieve with your help!  If you like my writings, cartoons or other ideas, drop me an e-mail and like it on Facebook.  I'd love to hear from you all.

In closing, attached are two digital illustrations I recently did for an animated ebook idea for Palmer Higgs publishing.  I haven't heard back yet, but if you have an idea for an animated children's book, look them up - you never know.  Thanks,

Ken