The Campaign, Day Two

Posted By: Peter DavidPosted On:

I have to admit, in recent months, I have been discouraged by humanity. As I constantly read about how Trump’s election has resulted in a country wide coming out party for haters, I was left wondering what the hëll was wrong with everybody. To be honest, when I began this endeavor to square myself with the IRS, I was concerned I was pointlessly embarrassing myself for little gain. I suspected people would just tell me to solve my own problems, which admittedly some did.

But I was wrong. Thus far the support has been tremendous, both on my website and my GoFundMe page. Money has been coming in both from long time friends ($1000 from Elayne and Robin Riggs) and even long time opponents ($200 from Erik Larsen.) Colleen Doran is auctioning a piece on eBay here. Even more heartening have been the words of support, from people who have been in my situation and people who have been long time fans of my work.

Thus far people have given me, in combining both locations, around $30,000. I want to give something back.

So I’m going to be instituting a rewards program.

When the amount reaches $40,000—the first level, which would get me almost halfway to my goal—I will post an original short story on the Crazy 8 website. It is entitled “Memento Morrie.” Let’s just say it was inspired by recent governmental events. I have just finished it and was going to begin sending it around to magazines, but to hëll with it. You guys have earned it. There will also be rewards for $55,000, $75,000 and the final $88,000.

I figure it’s the least I can do for so much generosity.

PAD

16 comments on “The Campaign, Day Two”

  1. Peter,

    Do you still have any original art to sell? I know at one point you had s Todd McFarlanr Hulk cover.

    Just a thought.

    David Bandier

  2. Peter,

    I’ve only met you once (a moment spent talking to you at Comicpalooza) but you have been one of my idols ever since I figured out that the writers were the ones that really brought me the characters and stories that I loved.
    I am a struggling comic creator myself and so while I can’t contribute directly, what is the best way for me and others to do so indirectly. In other words, what of your writings will see the most money going to you (since buying back issues off EBay is going to do nothing for you)?

    Eagle

  3. “Titled,” not “entitled.” It’s a common mistake, but they don’t have the same meaning. 🙂

  4. Have you spoken with a tax attorney? Depending on your last contact with the IRS regarding this issue, the statute of limitations on collection may have expired.

  5. Make sure you get enough to pay the IRS on this too, as I’m guessing they (over)tax donations as well as everything else other than their minds.

  7. I donated as a thank you for the volume of work that I enjoyed.

    I am planning to take you up on signing a couple of books, though. I will include a return postage label to make it as easy on you as possible.

    (Note that I would have donated anyway, but the chance to get a couple of books signed is appreciated. 🙂

    Best of luck!

  8. The short story sounds interesting. I thought I would just take a look at the crazy 8 website for now but when I clicked on the link it took me to a children’s clothing site. Maybe it’s because I am in the UK but I thought I would let you know just in case there is something wrong with the link.

  9. I’m really sorry to hear about your troubles. I’m a CPA as well as a lifelong fan of yours. If you don’t have someone representing you already, I’d be happy to donate my time at no charge, as a thank you for the years of enjoyment you’ve given me. Feel free to email me at scott@scottlevycpa.com if you want to discuss. We can also look at ways to lower your future taxes and attack the problem from both sides.

    Best of luck,
    Scott

  10. Just caught up on life enough to spot this — “ugh” is putting it very, very mildly. Sent a chunk of change your way, PAD; best of luck!

  11. In a few days, when i have some money…
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    Classy move on Erik Larsen’s part.
    .
    As Kris Kristofferson says

    don’t ever cuss that fiddle boy
    unless you want that fiddle out of tune
    that picker there in trouble boy
    ain’t nothin’ but another side of you.
    .
    if we ever get to heaven boys
    it ain’t because we ain’t done nothin’ wrong
    we’re in this gig together
    so let’s settle down and steal each other’s song.

  12. Does anyone else get a Kickstarter vibe from the “when we reach level X, you get Y” format?

  13. just so you know, you’ve linked to Crazy8 dot com, when you meant Crazy8 *PRESS* dot com.

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