BOOKS & COMICS
Upcoming & Published
Before I knew I wanted to be a filmmaker, I wrote stories. As far back as second grade, I remember writing longhand in a spiral-bound notebook, then reading my work to my classmates.
Film soon entered my life and became my dominant medium, but - perhaps inevitably - I eventually returned to telling stories on the page.
WAYFARERS
Dystopian Adventure Novel,
First published weekly through Amazon's Kindle Vella
2023-2024
Now available in paperback, hardcover and e-book.
Also available from these fine booksellers.
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"Wayfarers" is a gripping tale of survival, faith, and the enduring power of heritage in the face of relentless oppression.
In a post-apocalyptic wasteland ruled by the totalitarian New Dominion, religion is forbidden. Abe Katz, a resourceful and skeptical fugitive, joins a group of Jewish refugees led by the tough and charismatic Rabbi Moshe. They embark on a perilous journey to reach the coast, where a freighter awaits to take them to safety. Along the way, they face treacherous landscapes, relentless pursuit by a ruthless Senator, and internal conflicts about faith and survival.
Moshe carries a digital archive called "the Ark," containing thousands of years of Jewish tradition, and urges Abe to preserve their cultural heritage. Initially reluctant, Abe must navigate his evolving role as a leader and protector of his people's history. As the refugees forge uneasy alliances with other persecuted groups, they face increasing threats not only to their lives but also to their cultural identity.
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Brother's Keeper
Single-Issue Comic Book, OxRock Productions, 2023
Illustrated by Joshua M. Edelglass
Colors by Aljoša Tomić
Available from the Publisher
Amazon.com (US & Global)
A dramatic retelling of my grandfather's harrowing story from Israel's 1948 War of Independence.
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Teachers and educators can submit their email address below to receive a free educator's guide to help incorporate Brother's Keeper into lessons on Israel and the War of Independence
JOSÉ AND THE PIRATE CAPTAIN TOLEDANO
Graphic Novel - Kar-Ben Publishing, 2022
Illustrated by Joshua Edelglass
Available from the Publisher
A dramatic expansion of the story I first told in a short film, this middle-grade graphic novel follows José, a young refugee from the Spanish Inquisition, who falls in with the mysterious Pirate Captain Toledano.
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Nominee: JewCie Award in Historical Narrative from the Jewish Comics Experience, 2023
Winner of the PJ Our Way Author Incentive Award from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
"José and the Pirate Captain Toledano"
is available at many online retailers in the US and around the world.
It is also available directly from the publisher's website.
Here is a partial list of places where you can order copies:
(list is updated periodically)
Where to Buy
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Amazon.com (affilliate link)
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Bookshop.org (support your local bookstore!)
Comic Book Series - Originally published by Maggid Comics, an imprint of Source Point Press, 2022-2023
Illustrated by Kat Baumann
Colors by Kat Baumann (ashcan), Alex Zeif (Issues 1-4)
Letters by Dave Lentz
Covers by Kat Baumann, Malia Ewart, Scotty Schlueter, Olivia Rock
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Individual Issues available here!
A "Special Edition" graphic novel with bonus content is now available on Amazon.com.
Look for the trade paperback graphic novel from Source Point Press in late 2024!
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Action and mystery abound as Professor Ben Mortara embarks on yet another globe-trotting archaeological adventure! In this issue, Ben is presented with a career-defining opportunity to solve the mystery of the Map of Solomon – a magical map that reveals the location of a powerful treasure. Ben is accompanied by Salman, his mysterious benefactor's trusty and resourceful assistant. Together, they explore ancient palaces and secret chambers in search of the map, staying one step ahead of the many forces that seek the treasure (and its power) for themselves.
Sample Pages
Original Issues 1-4 of "Ben Mortara and the Thieves of the Golden Table"
are rare and can be hard to find. Ask your local comics shop!
If they are in stock, they may also be ordered directly from the author's web store.
Special OxRock Editions of issues #1-4 can be ordered here. These include some new back-matter material from the author that is not included in the original issues.
The Special Edition graphic novel, with bonus material from the author, illustrator and colorist, is now available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback and e-book.
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