Blake’s Top 10 for 2025 I am a bit late getting this out, but a lot happened last year, especially on the personal side of things, so this list is less about my writing projects and more about life in general. 10. Daufuskie Island Marathon: That’s now marathons in 8 states! My running continues to send me on… Continue reading My Top 10 List of Cool Things I Did in 2025
Author: Blake Hoena
Do I Write Stories About Skateboarding?
A fun little coincidence … I turned in the draft of my latest skateboard story (title TBD) just as I received comp copies of a skateboarding graphic novel I wrapped up a bit ago. From my first ever published book: Skateboard Designs & Equipment to the just-released Skateboards: A Graphic History, I’ve written numerous titles… Continue reading Do I Write Stories About Skateboarding?
Two New Ghostly Graphic Novels
Is it too early to talk about Halloween? Because I just received comp copies of my latest graphic novels, and they fit perfectly into that scariest time of year. The Deadly Bell Witch Ghost is a classic ghost story that dips back into the early 1800s. John Bell moved his family to the Red River… Continue reading Two New Ghostly Graphic Novels
Miracle On Ice
“Legendary moment in U.S. sports history brought to life.”
— School Library Journal
The Amazing Journey from Comets to Ocean
My latest graphic novel, The Shocking Journey from Comets to Oceans, was a hoot write. It gave me an opportunity to flex my funny bone, poking fun at Pluto and making Uranus jokes, while also presenting a scientific theory about how water ended up on our big blue home—it was comets! Summary: Discover the origins… Continue reading The Amazing Journey from Comets to Ocean
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Bucket List Guides to Summer and Food
The start of a new year is a time of resolutions and making exciting plans for the year ahead—perfect timing for the release of my latest books. —The Bucket List Guide to Summer —The Bucket List Guide to Food These titles are for both thrill seekers and foodies. They aim to help young readers come… Continue reading Bucket List Guides to Summer and Food
Jólabókaflóð
What is that? Jólabókaflóð is an Icelandic tradition of gifting books on Christmas Eve and then spending the night reading. Hot chocolate is often thrown into the mix as it’s cold outside. What I’m reading? The Ogress and the Orphan by MN author Kelly Barnhill. Her book was a finalist for the National Book Awards… Continue reading Jólabókaflóð
Hello from Iceland
We’re getting to see many incredible sights on our Icelandic vacation, but one of the things I love most about being here is learning how folklore is such a big part of the culture. Almost every natural landmark has a story, like the Brimketill lava rock pool on the Reykjanes peninsula. Brimketill means “white-water cauldron,”… Continue reading Hello from Iceland
Books 2 & 1 to Halloween
Can You Find the Jersey Devil Can You Nab the Mothman These interactive books I wrote were released just this summer. And both focus on American cryptids. The legend of the Jersey Devil was born back in the 1700s when Mother Leeds cursed her 13th child, saying, “Let this one be the devil.” To this… Continue reading Books 2 & 1 to Halloween