keep it 100: here's jason!

100 words with poet/artist Jason McBride

Jason McBride is an indie comic creator, collage artist and writer. He’s also the author of Pirate Haiku, Horror Haiku, and the author & illustrator of Quantum Joy Infinite Melancholy. 

Earlier this year, I discovered him among the pages of “Weirdo Poetry,” a newsletter that delivers a daily micro-dose of poetry comics and short messages about the creativity process. His gorgeously-illustrated haiku is insightful and provocative.

Jason believes in the principle of enough. “My search isn’t for unbelievable wealth,” he says. “I’m looking for contentment.”

Welcome to the mashup’s micro-interview! Answers can be any length, but the total word count—including my 8 questions—can’t exceed 100 words.

10-word Bio

Amateur human, haiku maniac, disciple of the ocean, husband, dad

10-word Writing Routine

Write at night while everyone sleeps, drink lots of water

Favorites    

writing spot - anyplace with an ocean view

illustrator - Eric Carle

pen or keyboard - pen for poetry, keyboard for everything else

Tell us about raising 4 kids

As the stay-at-home parent, I experience the good, bad, and dirty parts of helping three teens and one almost teen become adults.

Current Project

A collection of haiku comics loosely built around wonder.

Weirdest Job

I sold low-flush toilets as an independent contractor when I was 18-19