Where did you get the idea for Confessional from?

It's interesting. I was raised Catholic, and I do still practice. One aspect of that religion that I've always been interested in is the Seal of the Confessional. What that means is that anything that is said to a Priest within the bounds of a confession is held completely secret, no matter how horrible the confession is. I started to play with that concept, and the idea of what the worst thing that could be confessed would be. And then it hit me, what would Lucifer have to say within the confines of that little room?

What is the confessional about?

Lucifer, The Devil himself, enters a confessional, and attempts to explain to the Priest why he is ready to die.

What next? Is there more to come for this title?

There is a story that I would love to tell that builds on this one. There aren't any immediate plans for that right now, but you never know what the future holds.

What is your best bit about the comic to you?

This is going to sound horrible, but there is a single page shot in there of a church exploding. I carried that image inside my head for 5 years as this story went from a germ of an idea all the way through to completion. The first time I saw that page, I smiled almost as wide as the day my son was born.

Describe the confessional in three words.

Lucifer's greatest secret

What do you think to Lee's art?

Lee's art was absolutely perfect for this story. He created a sense of mood that really captured what I was trying to get across. I really wanted to portray the sense of claustrophobia you feel when you get into a confessional, and Lee did that amazingly.

What did you think when you saw your book in print?

I felt like a kid at Christmas. My wife called me at work to tell me the package with the books in it had arrived, and I couldn't wait for the day to finish so that I could get home and see them. In fact, I made her open them while I was on the phone with her just so she could confirm that this was in fact a comic book with my name on the cover.

How did you get involved with Warpton?

I found Warpton's website, and I emailed Steve to see what kind of
submissions they were interested in. I sent him a couple of scripts, and he really liked this one. So he helped me get through a couple of revisions, and then connected me with Lee. It was a really enjoyable
experience from the very first set of emails.

What is your background? Have you been involved with comics for long?

I've been a comic fan since I learned how to read. About 5 years ago I started getting involved in review writing for Zentertainment.com (now Mediasharx.com), and ComicBookInsider.com. From there I started to branch into script writing. I've always wanted to write, and since I can't draw anything more advanced than a stock figure this was the perfect way to be involved in an industry that I have always admired.

Is there anybody who inspired you to write?

I read voraciously, so the list of inspirations is quite a long one. If I had to narrow it down I would say Shakespeare, H.G. Wells, Jules Verne, Mark Waid, Grant Morrison, Alan Moore, and Neil Gaiman. Also, my wife has been a huge inspiration and a great source of support throughout this whole process.

What would you say to new writers wanting to get into comics? Have you any words of wisdom?

Keeping in mind that I am an amazingly new writer myself, I would say perseverance is key. There will be countless doors closed in your face before your first break comes through. And then there will be even more shut after that. But if you stick with it, you will achieve whatever you want.

What other stories are you working on?

Well, I've always got something that I am working on. Right now I'm
working on an anthology series with OutcastStudios.com character Cedric the Dragon Slayer. As well as a proposal for a web based series with a friend of mine that is still in the planning stages.