Do you want to trade links?
No, I’m sorry, not right now. I just don’t have time to add links right now. However, I post links to websites as part of the credits in the fan art section.

When do you update Red String?
Every weekday. Monday through Thursday updates consist of comic pages. Friday updates are sketch days, separate from the ongoing story. Updates usually occur 12:00am EST (GMT-5)

How long will this story go on?
The comic is planned for 49 chapters 54 chapters. This count includes the two side story chapters. This means with chapters one through thirty-six completed, there are sixteen chapters left.

Your comic isn’t manga!! Why do you draw “manga-style”? Why did you set it in Japan?
Nope, it’s a comic book series. As an American I create comics, not manga. Red String does not claim to be anything else. My art is influenced by many different artists and writers, both American and Japanese. My work reflects those influences. As for why I set my story in Japan, as an author, I find that if something interests me, I want to write about it. I am interested in Japanese culture. I have tried my best to write a tale as accurate as possible to the traditions and nuances of the culture. However, this story was primarily written for an American audience by an American author, so pacing and style will obviously be different from Japanese manga.

Why do you have homosexual themes in your story? Don’t you have any morals?
This comic’s main theme is LOVE. It is not confined to just heterosexual love. It deals with all forms of love; romantic, parental, platonic, heterosexual, homosexual, unrequited, etc. I believe if you have love, you are a very lucky person. I believe in not discriminating against people who have love in their hearts. Love is better than hate or prejudice. Also, some people have brought up the religious aspect. I am writing a story set in Japan and most Japanese are Buddhist or Shintoist. Less than 2.5% of Japanese are Christian. It would be grossly inaccurate to push Christian beliefs on characters that obviously were not raised in that religion.

How did you get your comic picked up by Dark Horse Comics?
They came to me out of the blue. I didn’t submit anything to them or show them my work. They read Red String online and asked me for permission to be published by their company.

Is there a print version of Red String available?
Yes. Print versions of volumes one through three are published through Dark Horse Comics. They can be found in any big-chain bookstores or your local comic shops. Volume four was self-published which means it is not as widely available as the other three books.

Red String Volume 1
Release date: January 28, 2007
ISBN: 978-1-593076-245

Red String Volume 2
Release date: January 23, 2008
ISBN: 978-1593078-843

Red String Volume 3
Release date: May 14, 2008
ISBN: 978-1593079-581

Red String Volume 4
Release date: May 20, 2009
ISBN: 978-0-615-28984-7

Will Red String Volume 4 ever be available in stores?
Volume 4 is solicited through Haven Distributors under the Order code: REDSSTRT04. Just print out this coupon, fill it in, and hand it to your local comics store.

What is Threads?
Threads is the name of the Red String art books. They are 80 page self-published works that contain full-color illustrations. The books contain a lot of art never seen on the site.

I like this story a lot and want to support your work. How can I do this?
You can link to the web site, tell your friends about Red String and where to find it, make a donation, buy merchandise, commission me to do art, send me things you’ve made (fan art, fan fics, poems, songs, cosplay photos, etc.). Really, any way you can thinks of to support Red String is good.

Can I review your comic for my zine/magazine/online site?
Yes you can. The more exposure for the comic, the better! Just let me know where I can read it.

Can I send you fan art?
ABSOLUTELY! I absolutely LOVE fan art!

Can I link to your site?
Yes you can! This site is LINK FREE which means you can link to my site without asking. I even have some banners made up that you can download and use. Your support is appreciated!

Do you want to trade links?
No, I REALLY DO NOT trade links. Please do not email me about this.