Graphic Design, Writing/Editing/Proofreading, Print and Digital Production (I make stuff)
In 1992, True Crime: Serial Killers and Mass Murderers trading cards were first created and written by Val Jones, with art by Jon B. Bright. The trading cards were a worldwide sensation, spawning hundreds of print, radio, and tv interviews, bans, protests, and imitators. Now they're back for the 30th anniversary this year! Jones and talented painter Kowe Rallen bring you thirty years of serial killers, mass murderers, and school shooters. Things are worse than ever. Email valariej99@gmail.com for more information.
"Val has the ability to make everything beautiful! Whether it's the written word, illustrations, or graphic design, she has the magic touch. She's a powerhouse designer and a true professional."
Alex Lachapelle, Gander Publishing
"Miracleman was a comic book that everyone spoke of with the utmost reverence—it set the tone for everything that we read today and changed the superhero genre."
Benjamin Baily, Nerdist
"Those True Crime Cards...(creators) Jones and Collier were bad-ass women...they took heat for it!...a bunch of interesting information..."
Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark, My Favorite Murder Podcast
"Val's eye for mechanics and ear for rhythm can insure that any media content she proofs is clear, precise, beautiful, and most of all, memorable."
Erin Martin-Elston Professor of English, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
I started out in comics, creating a successful small-press imprint and moving on to publishers where titles I edited included Miracleman, True Crime Trading Cards (creator/writer), Classics Illustrated, Clive Barker adaptations, Dragonriders of Pern, Deathdealer, and more. I have worked in comics as an editor, writer, artist, and publisher. I also worked on several projects to raise awareness and/or funds such as Born to Be Wild (PETA), Negro LeaguesTrading Cards, and AIDS Awareness Trading Cards. Then I branched into graphic design and project management for toys, animation, product packaging, marketing, political collateral, and more. I expanded into designing websites, emails, learning management systems, and apps. I've worked since 2001 in education, developing and creating print and digital materials for learning disabled adults and children, including textbooks, tests, and innovative teaching tools, and designing marketing materials.
My focus now is to use my skills and talents to teach others and try to leave the world a little better than when I arrived.
If you'd like to know more, please email valariej99@gmail.com.
