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
I'm curious what the real winning "hook" is when pitching the wonders and merriment of a slow-flush toilet. Slow-flush toilet salesman is an AMAZING idea for a story/protagonist (or... antagonist). I feel like the slow-flush toilet world is one where you get a lot of complaints later on. I feel like there is a market for a "constant flush" toilet. A toilet that evacuates itself as you are doing your business. Like, a "therapy toilet". A "confidence toilet". A toilet that tells you, "hey, take your time, I'm working on this, let me know if you need anything else, I'm here for you. Keep up the good work, bud!"
Loved this! Jason is one of my favorites here.