{"id":2845,"date":"2020-05-07T07:10:07","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T07:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T08:13:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:13:38","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.michaeleregina.com\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Michael is an all-ages horror graphic novelist and illustrator. He’s the creator of the <\/span>Adamsville<\/i> trilogy, The Sleepover<\/i> and the brand new\u00a0Deepwater Creek<\/i>!<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t
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Introducing \"The Full-Time Part-Time Artist\"<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Full-Time Part-Time Artist<\/span> is a\u00a024-page zine<\/span> for writers, cartoonists, illustrators, and creatives trying to make meaningful work while balancing jobs, family, and real-life responsibilities.\u00a0<\/p>

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Deepwater Creek<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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From the creator of\u00a0<\/span>The Sleepover<\/span>\u00a0comes a horror graphic novel for kids about two brothers and their friends who set out to uncover what terrors may be lurking in their nearby creek. Perfect for fans of\u00a0<\/span>Goosebumps<\/span>!<\/span>
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Named One of the 2025 <\/i>Top 10 Best Graphic Novels for Children<\/em> by the American Librarian Association (ALA)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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There\u2019s nothing that Wade and his younger brother, Andrew, love more than fishing together. As summer draws to a close, they\u2019re excited for one last hoorah before classes begin and they end up at different schools for the first time. But a typical fishing trip with their best friends, Camilla and Tommy, quickly takes a darker turn. As heavy fog creeps over the creek, Andrew hooks something big\u2014too big. In a moment of chaos, the brothers end up overboard. There, in the murky depths, they get a glimpse of what waits at the end of the line. And it seems far more monster than fish.<\/span>

Wade and the others wonder if the recent hurricane that hit the area may have stirred up more than just water, unleashing something horrible from below. Their parents don\u2019t believe they saw anything at all. But if there really is something out there, the kids know someone needs to stop it. So, they decide to do what they do best and go fishing for their biggest catch yet: evidence of a real-life river monster. Will these four friends be able to prove everyone wrong and save the creek, or are they about to discover they\u2019re in way over their heads . . . and in deep trouble?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\u201cNonstop action threaded with heartfelt emotion offers a satisfying reading experience.\u201d \u2014<\/span>Kirkus Reviews<\/span>
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“A fast-paced horror story that intertwines a monster adventure with emotional growth. Endearing characters and genuine scares make this an excellent choice for both reluctant and more advanced readers.” \u2014School Library Journal

<\/span><\/strong><\/span>\u201cMichael Regina’s beautifully written and illustrated graphic novel,\u00a0<\/span>Deepwater Creek,<\/span>\u00a0is a nautical nightmare full of monsters, mystery, bravery, friendship, and family. It’s a fast-paced, action-packed story about facing our fears in order to take care of the people we love. Regina is the master of gorgeous, heartfelt middle grade horror in the graphic novel space. I adored it, and thrill-seeking middle grade readers are going to eat it up.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u2014Lora Senf, Bram Stoker Award winner and author of\u00a0<\/span>The Clackity

<\/span>\u201cWith Spielberg and King as his wayfinders, Michael Regina\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Deepwater Creek<\/span>\u00a0is fast-paced, heartfelt, and in parts terrifying. This is the kind of book I\u2019d have devoured as a kid.\u201d \u2014<\/span>Douglas Holgate, illustrator of the #1\u00a0<\/span>New York Times<\/span>\u00a0bestselling The Last Kids on Earth series<\/span>

“Deepwater Creek\u00a0<\/span>is an absolute blast! An adventurous fishing trip downriver that gets swept off into Lovecraftian monster territory, with a cast of well-realized young characters fighting desperately to not become fish bait. Throw in beautiful watercolor art and a big beating heart beneath all the soggy mutants, and you have a real trophy winner!”<\/span>\u00a0\u2014Trevor Henderson, author of<\/span>\u00a0Scarewaves
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Learn how I made this graphic novel of nautical cosmic horror for kids<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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