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“Collectors Confessions” Interview!
Recently, I appeared on the Collectors Confessions YouTube channel, where hosts Chad Farley and Brian VanNostrand interviewed me about my writing career. And the interview just went live!
During the interview, I talked about some of the “licensed character” books I’ve written over the years, like the Marvel-themed Little Golden Books I’ve written for Penguin Random House, and the Lilo & Stitch books I’ve written for Scholastic.
I also discussed my work as a comic book writer, nonfiction author, and television scriptwriter.
You can check out the whole interview below:
Captain America Will Return in “Avengers: Day of Doom!”
Last year, I wrote an Avengers Little Golden Book called Day of Doom, which was illustrated by the incredible Dan Schoening. And guess what? It comes out on May 5th, 2026 from Penguin Random House.
Just so you don’t get the wrong idea, I should also point out that – although the Day of Doom LGB has a title that’s eerily similar to Avengers: Doomsday – this book is NOT an adaptation of that film. So if it isn’t based on the movie, what is this book about? Well, I don’t want to say too much about it at this early date. But here’s the official publisher description of the book, which tells you a little bit about its plot:
Marvel’s classic villain Doctor Doom stars in his first ever Little Golden Book as he takes on the mighty Avengers! Marvel’s mighty Avengers find themselves up in the air when Doctor Doom unleashes his powerful anti-gravity ray to steal the Avengers Tower. As the Super Heroes go soaring, will they be able to defeat their foe? Find out in this full-color Little Golden Book that’s just right for little heroes and Marvel fans and collectors of all ages.
And hey, did you notice that part in the publisher description where it said that this is the first ever Doctor Doom Little Golden Book? Which is pretty cool! I’m very proud of this book, I had a great time writing it, and I can’t wait for everyone to read it!
Speaking of which, it’s available for preorder HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.
And to see all of the other books I’ve written for Penguin Random House, click HERE.
The Taylor & Travis “96 Facts” Book Comes Out on April 21st!
The next “96 Facts” book will come out from Penguin Random House on Tuesday April 21st, 2025. That book is called 96 Facts About Taylor and Travis. As in, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. When did Taylor and Travis first meet? When did they first start dating? How did Travis propose to Taylor? Are there references to Travis in Taylor’s song lyrics? This book will answer all of your “Taylor and Travis”-related questions. And like most of the previous “96 Facts” books, this one was written by yours truly and illustrated by the amazing Risa Rodil.
Here’s the official publisher description of 96 Facts About Taylor and Travis:
The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to know more about their favorite it couple.
The book is available for preorder HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.
BTW, if you’re keeping score, 96 Facts About Taylor and Travis is the THIRD book I’ve either written or co-written about Taylor Swift. The first two are 96 Facts About Taylor Swift, which I wrote solo, and Brain Games – Puzzles and Quizzes: Taylor Swift, which was a book where I was just one of the co-authors.
And to see all of the other books I’ve written for Penguin Random House – even the ones that DON’T have anything to do with Taylor Swift – click HERE.