A Blazing New Book For My Nephew

I've been working on kind of a fun project for my nephew Jody (age 4) for some time.  I've used any spare moment I can find in between my full time job and any other household chores I have to do.  But now it's finally done. I made a colouring book with a fun story in it.

Yes, the book features two characters with huge copyrights attached to them so there is no way I could sell this for money anyway.  I'm somewhat certain everyone reading this has heard of both these characters: Blaze and Speedy Gonzales.  However, for the sake of those who are unfamiliar, I'll provide some video examples below.



Blaze of the Monster Machines



Speedy Gonzales

Ok, so now everyone is caught up and now familiar with all of the characters that are in this book? Good.  Feel free to read this epic saga below.  Enjoy!

Jody's Christmas present

It's the Christmas season again.  That means that Santa Claus or Krampus or Festivus Freddie or whomever has delivered presents to all the girls and boys whether they deserve them or not.

At Halloween, I used my artistic skills to help my nephew Jody make a costume.  So, this Yuletide, I used those same skills to make a very special book for him.  Before I show you this book, I need to familiarize you with Jody's new favourite show: Monster Truck Shape Race!!



He watches it and talks about it aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaalllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the time, because he's 2 and that's what he does with everything he likes.  As you can see, the show is specifically designed to teach kids about all the different kinds of shapes.  With that in mind, here is the book I made for him:

So, what's the verdict? Does Jody enjoy the book?

I think he does.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all.  I hope we all have a wonderful and prosperous 2016.

Welcome to the world, Jody

As of September 8, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. Saskatchewan time, another soul has maneuvered his way among the living.  He is my new nephew named Jody Douglas Martin.  (The reason I'm rather late in posting this is because all week I was busy with my all too demanding job as well as finalizing my latest comic book).
He's named after our cousin Jody whose life was tragically cut short when he was only 21 years old.  He was part of a construction crew working on the highway when a big semi truck (whose driver was undoubtedly asleep) was just not being careful.  Needless to say we all miss him terribly.  My sister was roughly the same age as Jody so they were very good friends.  Her naming her first born child after him will most definitely help preserve his memory.

As a welcoming gift, I have very quickly scribbled down this little drawing for him.  Although I don't think his little baby eyes can make out shapes just yet, I hope he enjoys it anyway.

So there's that.

Ok, world.  Like I said, my new nephew is here.  It is now up to you to make sure that there are enough finances and resources for little Jody to live a nice comfortable life.  Let's all see to it that he grows up in a very positive environment so that he can become someone very very cool.  All greedy corporate fat cats should definitely stop grafting money away from the people just to pad their own savings.  Really, Donald Trump can go at least one day with out eating a solid gold omelette.

No I can't.

OK!  So Trump is being an unmovable knob on this.  But the rest of you out there with too much disposable income should absolutely help give Jody a fighting chance in this world (and any other babies too if there's time).

And for those of you seeing this post and asking, "who's that crazy man in the picture yelling at the baby?"  Well, that is just my attempt at drawing that legendary rock 'n' roller The Big Bopper.  Like I said up top, I drew this very quickly.  So, below is a clip of Mr. Bopper in all his glory.  Enjoy!