Ken Carlson

@KenzoFKC
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Writer, artist, storyteller, filmmaker, and I like to think I'm fairly evolved for someone descended from monkeys. I drink booze to quiet the ever-present existential dread, and play music on the guitar to celebrate life and love.
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Highlights from Lilac City Comic Con Day 1 & 2

On Friday June 7th, I hit the road for Spokane, Washington, and my second ever time tabling at the Lilac City Comic Con! Anyone that's made the trip knows it's a LOOOONG drive from the western side of the mountains to basically the border of Idaho. I left the lush green of the rain forest behind, crossed the Cascade range, descended down the rolling hills of Kittitas County, crossed the mighty Columbia at Vantage, and…

https://kenzofkc.com/2025/06/10/highlights-from-lilac-city-comic-con-day-1-2/

Highlights from Lilac City Comic Con Day 1 & 2

On Friday June 7th, I hit the road for Spokane, Washington, and my second ever time tabling at the Lilac City Comic Con! Anyone that’s made the trip knows it’s a LOOOONG drive from the …

KenzoFKC

Scary Stories Whispered in the Rain

Earlier this year my friend and colleague Elizabeth Guizzetti sent me an unexpected invitation. Elizabeth was starting a spooky-story podcast where she would read the submitted stories. "Scary Stories Whispered in the Rain." Delighted at the prospect, I wrote a story VERY loosely inspired by some memories from my own childhood. Elizabeth accepted my submission of "We Don't Really Talk About That." Shortly thereafter I was able to…

http://kenzofkc.com/2025/05/30/scary-stories-whispered-in-the-rain/

Discover My Spooky Story on Elizabeth Guizzetti's Podcast

Discover cozy spooky tales from the Pacific Northwest with Elizabeth Guizzetti's podcast. Enjoy my story 'We Don't Really Talk About That'!

KenzoFKC

Highlights from My Crypticon 2025 Adventure

Crypticon was a bit different this year. Absent were the usual coterie of cohorts from Crypticons past. I didn't even party it up on the 13th floor this year! While different, Crypticon is still one of my favorite cons, so let's dive into a recap of CRYPTICON 2025! On the drive up I saw a yellow rectangular sign high on a pole adjacent to I5.

http://kenzofkc.com/2025/05/16/highlights-from-my-crypticon-2025-adventure/

Highlights from My Crypticon 2025 Adventure

Crypticon was a bit different this year. Absent were the usual coterie of cohorts from Crypticons past. I didn’t even party it up on the 13th floor this year! While different, Crypticon is st…

KenzoFKC

Goddess of Doggerland

 by F.K. Carlson  Two shirtless men in leather breeches crossed the velvet moss of the meadow. Untamed as the men’s beards, blooming wildflowers played host to butterflies and bees that flitted from one to the next. Spiraling blue tattoos covered the bodies of the men, ancient symbols of protection and power. One of them carefully balanced a steaming wooden bowl in his hands.

http://kenzofkc.com/2025/03/26/goddess-of-doggerland/

Goddess of Doggerland

 by F.K. Carlson       Two shirtless men in leather breeches crossed the velvet moss of the meadow. Untamed as the men’s beards, blooming wildflowers played host to butterflies …

KenzoFKC

Discovering the Joy of Filking at Orycon 45, Terror at WA Horror Con, and the Love of Comics at Grit City Comic Show

Wow! The last six weeks were a whirlwind of cons and excitement. It's nice to have a weekend with no plans for the first time since September. Time to sit back, chill for a minute, play some D&D, and draw some monsters. 😉 More after this wicked awesome drawing I made of the KING OF MONSTERS. Orycon in Portland was wonderful.

http://kenzofkc.com/2024/11/16/discovering-the-joy-of-filking-at-orycon-45-terror-at-wa-horror-con-and-the-love-of-comics-at-grit-city-comic-show/

Discovering the Joy of Filking at Orycon 45, Terror at WA Horror Con, and the Love of Comics at Grit City Comic Show

Wow! The last six weeks were a whirlwind of cons and excitement. It’s nice to have a weekend with no plans for the first time since September. Time to sit back, chill for a minute, play some …

KenzoFKC

FALL CONVENTIONS

I hope you're having an Awesome Autumn!

http://kenzofkc.com/2024/10/16/fall-conventions/

FALL CONVENTIONS

I hope you’re having an Awesome Autumn! It’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, so here we go. As we move from Mabon to Samhain, the veil thins and we celebrate the changing…

KenzoFKC
@ianrosewrites PBS rules!

I don't often watch the news. I prefer to read it. Cable news is a pretty barren wasteland, and I haven't had broadcast tv in I don't know how long. But I did watch today's PBS Newshour, and not surprisingly, they did a really good job of marking the event, putting it in both political and historical context, and looking ahead.

Public media rules.

Getting stuff ready for Crypticon.

Friday 5/3 - come to my booth for a chance to win a copy of all 5 issues of HELLBOUND SLANT 6!

Saturday 5/4 - doing the Iron Man Art Contest Saturday 5/4 at 1PM. At the end of the day I will give away the piece drawn for the contest.

Sunday 5/5 - hit up the booth for a chance to win a hardbound HELLBOUND SLANT 6 OMNIBUS!

Drop by booth 113 for a shot at winning some free art and comics! See you at Crypticon!

#ghost #fanart #drawing #illustration #art