So I have two new children’s books coming out this August. I’m going to wait on talking about the second one until the work on it has wrapped, but the first one is a book called “The Lava is a Floor!”
I wrote the book with my longtime friend (and old college roommate) Jeremy R. Scott (also known in larger circles as “Jocco”), and once again it was an honor and a privilege to be able to work with someone I’ve known for so long.
“The Lava is a Floor!” is the tale of a brother and sister duo of monsters named Blarg and Clarg who live in the crater of a volcano. One day, they find themselves bored as can be and decide to use their imaginations and pretend to become the weirdest creatures they know: humans.
Jeremy did a great (and exceptionally fast) job at bringing Blarg and Clarg to life, and I wanted to share the first five pages of the book with you here:





Published by Silverline Books under the umbrella of Image/Shadowline Comics, “The Lava is a Floor!” will be available in specialty shops and comic stores this August, and all other bookstores across the country this November, just in time for the Holidays!
So keep an eye out here for more “Lava” updates and shenanigans, and stay tuned for the announcement of my other children’s book.
I can’t believe they let me write kids’ books,
-Shady
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April 26, 2009 at 7:46 am
Frank Cvetkovic
I like how you slipped the Churamanes in there.
April 26, 2009 at 12:15 pm
Josh Peters
Congrats, bro. Looks hilarious.
April 26, 2009 at 12:45 pm
jshady
Thanks, guys! I appreciate it!
April 28, 2009 at 7:55 am
dni
Delighted that you have found new ways to frighten my children.
April 28, 2009 at 12:13 pm
jshady
HA! Thanks, David!
April 29, 2009 at 2:33 pm
JAMIE
sweet! I like how you slipped in the Churamanes also!
April 29, 2009 at 2:47 pm
jshady
Thanks, Jamie!
May 19, 2009 at 1:21 am
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June 8, 2009 at 3:06 pm
oberonthefool
Heh. And here I thought my brothers and I were the only ones who played this game when we were kids…