After a much needed week to reset between jobs, I began a new role at Leonardo Jewelers and I am grateful for the opportunity to step into a position that allows for more flexibility and growth. This role is less rigidly defined, which gives me the space to use my skills in a more meaningful and dynamic way. I am looking forward to contributing to the team, learning from a new environment, and bringing the experience I have built over the years into a place where it can conti

Camp Ghost Ranch took place on July 26, and it ended up being one of my strongest events of the year. Hosted in the backyard of the band Were Ghosts Now, this annual summer gathering in Milestone blends live music, local vendors, food trucks, and camping around a bonfire that burns late into the night. Halloween decorations stay up year-round, which gives the whole space a playful, eerie charm. I brought extra lights this time so my table would stay visible after dark, and it

Unwind Records and Comics started carrying my books today, and it feels surreal to see them on the shelves of a real store for the first time. The shop just opened on the Asbury Park boardwalk, and it already has the kind of creative energy that makes you want to linger. I brought in three titles: Rin’s Comet Parts I and II, and Lab Partners, the prelude to A Night To Remember. Knowing that people can walk in off the boardwalk and discover my work on their own is a small but

My time at Merola Tile came to an end at the close of July, and I want to take a moment to acknowledge the experience and everything I learned while I was there. Working in that environment taught me a great deal about organization, communication, and the importance of understanding the full scope of a project from start to finish. I am grateful for the skills I developed and the people I had the chance to work alongside. At the same time, I reached a point where I needed a r

First Fridays landed a little differently this month. Because of Independence Day, the event was moved to Thursday, July 3, which gave the whole thing a slightly unusual but fun energy. I was still coming off the heels of Garden State Comic Fest, so it felt good to shift gears and be back at the Asbury Park Transportation Center with something more relaxed and community focused. July always feels like the height of summer here, the point where all the energy on the boardwalk

Garden State Comic Fest was my first major convention of 2025, a two‑day show in June that I was able to commute to from home. The last big event I did was Flower City Comic Con in Rochester back in September, and that one left me feeling pretty invisible. I promised myself that the next time I tabled at a large show, I’d come in stronger. So for GSCF, I brought more equipment than ever before and built the tallest setup I’ve ever had. I wanted people to see me this time. Eve

Today was the Suvifern x Asbury Underground Challenge, part of the North2Shore weekend in Asbury Park. The game scattered seven stamp stations across town, and players had to collect them all to complete their passports and earn band points. I was one of those stations, set up at Over The Moon Art Studios during Print‑a‑Palooza. Even though I arrived late and ended up upstairs — a quiet spot that usually gets overlooked — the Survifern players kept the day alive. They came in

Another month, another unforgettable First Friday at the Asbury Park train station! Hosted by Over The Moon Art Studios, this recurring event has become a staple for local artists, creators, and community members looking to connect over shared passions.

On May 31st, I had the chance to set up at the Sober Socials Secret Garden Dance Party  at Asbury’s Trinity Church—a new venue for me and...

The May 2nd First Friday  was the perfect way to welcome the warmer months in Asbury Park. With the doors open and vendors spilling into...