02.26.2010 -- IN THE WORKS -- Check out the paint job Air Graphics in Reading, Pa. did on "Corinn's Skateboard."

02.17.2010 -- IN THE WORKS -- Stephen is putting together a skateboard for "The .40 Caliber Mouse."

01.23.2010 -- NEWS -- The Norm Breyfogle preliminary sketches for "The Wild Damned" have started to come in! They're fabulous. We will be unveiling samples on the novel's Web site shortly.

01.01.2009 -- Special thanks to the many who came out to see us at Dracula's Ball in Philly Saturday night, including Michael, Danette, Dean, Lee & Chrissy, Melody, Brea, Clark, Bill, Gloria, Nila, Marinus & Teresa, Massimo, Olga, Adrienne, Caitlin, Sky, Chris, Steven, Erika, Shaun, Mark, Adrian, Troy and Brian.

10.28.2009 -- EVENTS -- On Halloween night, Mazz Press will be one of the vendors at The 48th Dracula's Ball at the Shampoo Nightclub in Philadelphia. For more information, click HERE.

10.25.2009 -- THE MASK OF THE CARRION CROW -- The mask is now being manufactured by KreationX Inc., New York. To order, log onto our order page in our CATALOG.

08.28.2009 -- The Booktin interview with Stephen Pytak can now be found at reviewer Sheena Patel's new site, BookFreeq, by clicking HERE, and her review of The .40 Caliber Mousehunt can be found HERE.

08.26.2009 -- POSTERS -- Our limited edition poster for "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt," Poster B, has sold out.

08.26.2009 -- IN THE WORKS -- Mazz Press has unveiled a new video, "Sculpting 'The Carrion Crow.'" Narrated by author and mask designer Stephen Pytak, it features footage of mask maker Erich Lubatti at work on the sculpt. You can see it by clicking HERE.

08.06.2009 -- EVENTS -- Stephen will be selling and signing copies of "Mousehunt" at "The Ultimate Allentown Comic Convention" 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at The Encounter, 811 Union Blvd., Allentown, Pa.

07.17.2009 -- NEWS -- Stephen Pytak, author of "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt," held an author event at Comics and Paperbacks Plus, Ephrata, Pa. tonight, greeted patrons, talked about Anime, "Resident Evil" films and Uwe Boll, signed copies of his book and posters, sold T-shirts and introduced a bunch of people to "The Carrion Crow." Fun night.

07.17.2009 -- NEWS -- Midwest Book Review gave Stephen Pytak's novel "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" thumbs up, calling it "a nonstop thrill ride that virtually cannot be put down until it is done." The entire review is in its July 2009 edition of Small Press Bookwatch. To read the review, click HERE and scroll down.

07.04.2009 -- EVENTS -- Stephen will be selling and signing copies of "The .40 Caliber Mouehunt" at Wade's Comic Madness in Levittown, Pa. on Aug. 15. The novel features art by former "Batman" artist Norm Breyfogle. A few copies of the book and a T-shirt are currently available for sale at Wade's.

06.23.2009 -- EVENTS -- Stephen is planning to return to do a second author event at Comics and Paperbacks Plus, 40 E. Main St., Ephrata, Pa. from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 17, 2009.

06.21.2009 -- NEWS -- Thanks to everyone who came out to our screening of Fulci's "Gates of Hell" in Coaldale, Pa. Saturday night, including Timothy, Alison, Jen, Anthony, Erica, Cassie and Jeremy. I posted a bunch of pix on my "Stephen Pytak" Facebook page. You can see one by clicking HERE. I'll post more Monday. I'm dead...

06.20.2009 -- NEWS -- Thank you to everyone who came out to our Ephrata, Pa. book signing Friday night -- including Justin, Ralph, Mitch, Wez, Tammy, Joe, Ron, Steve -- and our GREAT crew, Becki, Mike and Danette! You can see our gallery of photos on our Facebook page. You can see one by clicking HERE.

06.12.2009 -- EVENTS -- Stephen has scheduled an apperance at Lazy Dog Coffeehouse, 18 E. Sunbury St., Minersville, Pa. at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009. Check out the cool advertisement for the event, "An Evening with Stephen Pytak," posted on the Lazy Dog's Web site by clicking HERE.

05.30.2009 -- EVENTS -- Stephen has scheduled an appearance at Comics and Paperbacks Plus, 40 E. Main St., Ephrata, Pa. from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009. Click on EVENTS to see the unsued flyer. Mazz Press will also sponsor a screening of the Lucio Fulci classic horror film "The Gates of Hell" at the Angela Triplex in Coaldale, Pa. at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2009. The actual flyer for that event is also posted on EVENTS.

05.02.2009 -- NEWS -- Stephen and Becki had a GREAT time promoting "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt," "The Wild Damned" and its star, "The Carrion Crow," at TDS Enterprises presents Comics & Games in West Chester, Pa. today. Thanks to Nick, Chip, Claire, Marion, Bekha, Jon, Tug and Chelsea for hanging out. Please check out our photos on our Facebook page or our MySpace page by clicking HERE.

04.14.2009 -- EVENTS -- Stephen will be selling and signing copies of "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" at TDS Enterprises presents Comics & Games, 14 S. Church St., West Chester, Pa., from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2. For more information, log onto the TDS Web site by clicking HERE.

03.30.2009 -- POSTERS -- We've updated our CATALOG and now offer four 11 x 17 posters for sale. Check out new additions, posters C and D, neat accents for any library, dorm, garage, recreation room or gothic lair.

03.29.2009 -- NEWS -- Famed comic book artist Norm Breyfogle has agreed to draw and watercolor the illustrations for Stephen Pytak's novel in development, "The Wild Damned." Stephen and Norm made the deal this afternoon. There will be 17 illustrations. For more information about "The Wild Damned, "visit the book's Web site at www.wild-damned.com

03.29.2009 -- Booktin, a book reviewer from the UK, today posted a review of Stephen Pytak's novel, "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt." To read it, click HERE.

03.24.2009 -- EVENTS -- We unveil our Internet ad for our next book signing, to be held as part of The 3rd Annual Block of Art in Pottsville, Pa. at Pottsville Free Public Library noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009.

03.23.2009 -- NEWS -- Stephen created a Facebook group for fans called "The .40 Caliber Mouse: Fans with a Vengeance." It's a great place for readers to leave feedback, write reviews or start conversations by starting topic threads. Please join!

03.23.2009 -- NEWS -- Just a reminder: "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" is not only available HERE, but at a few comic book stores in Pennsylvania. They are: Dreamscape Comics, 302 W Broad St., Bethlehem; Beachhead Comics, 1601 Chew St., Allentown; Comix Connection, 6200 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg; Comics and Paperbacks Plus, 201 E. Main St., Palmyra; and Comics and Paperbacks Plus, 40 E. Main St., Ephrata, Pa.

3.16.2009 -- NEWS -- Booktin, a book reviewer from the UK, interviewed Stephen on Friday, March 13, 2009. To read the interview, click HERE.

02.12.2009 -- EVENTS -- Many Worlds Gallery offers up its impressions of our art show. Check out their review.

02.04.2009 -- IN THE WORKS -- The mask created for Stephen Pytak's novel in development, "The Wild Damned," is complete! Check out the pix! Order YOURS today!

01.30.2009 -- EVENTS -- We're making final preparations for our biggest event yet, FURY: THE ART OF MAZZ PRESS at Many Worlds Gallery, Pottsville, Pa. from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8. There will be musical entertainment by SOJI. You can hear samples of his music at his MySpace page by clicking HERE.

01.09.2009 -- EVENTS -- Tomorrow we're hosting our first author/book-signing event for "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt." It will be at Pottsville Free Public Library, Pottsville, Pa. from 1 to 4 p.m. We'll have books, posters and shirts for sale. There will be cake!

01.03.2009 -- IN THE WORKS -- Today, author Stephen Pytak approved the final sculpt of "The Carrion Crow" mask. Those images are on our IN THE WORKS page. Now Lubatti Designs of California will enter the molding and casting stages. The finished mask will be unveiled at FURY: The Art of Mazz Press at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8 at Many Worlds Gallery, Pottsville, Pa.

01.01.2009 -- EVENTS -- Happy New Year! Today we reveal our new promo image for our upcoming book signing, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 at Pottsville Free Public Library, Pottsville, Pa.

12.26.2008 -- ARTISTS -- Artist Norm Breyfogle, who drew the artwork for "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt," has recently drawn a few Archie comics. According to Norm's Web site, and a blog he linked to which you can find HERE, Norm just wrapped up pencilling and inking the first issue in a four issue run on the ‘Archie’s New Look’ series. I must say, his Veronica and Betty look rather awesome!

12.24.2008 -- NOVELS -- A few comic book stores in Pennsylvania have agreed to carry copies of "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt." So far, the book is stocked at: Comics and Paperbacks Plus, 201 E. Main St., Palmyra, Pa.; and Comics and Paperbacks Plus, 40 E. Main St., Ephrata, Pa. For more information about these locations, log onto www.comicsandpaperbacksplus.com

12.17.2008 -- EVENTS -- To celebrate the release of "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt," we've scheduled two special events in Pottsville, Pa. in early 2009. Check out our EVENTS page for the details.

12.16.2008 -- NOVELS -- "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" is now available for purchase. Copies are $14.95 plus tax. We'll be updating the site later today with links to PayPal, etc.

11.14.2008 -- IN THE WORKS -- Lubatti Designs of California revealed images of the sclupt in progress for the mask for "The Wild Damned!" Check out the pix.

11.08.2008 -- POSTERS -- Two 11x17 inch prints for The .40 Caliber Mousehunt will soon be available for purchase! One features artwork by Norm Breyfogle. The other is of "Corinn" model Samii Gee. We've posted the images.

11.03.2008 -- CATALOG -- Over the weekend we photographed two models wearing our shirts, including our new women's fitted blacks. Check out some of our pix of Brandy Grubbs of Saint Clair and Samii Gee of Philadelphia.

10.31.2008 -- NEWS -- Stephen Pytak launched the Web site for his novel in development, The Wild Damned. It's at www.wild-damned.com

10.31.2008 -- CATALOG -- Our NEW T-shirts are in! We've dreamed about having shirts like these for years. They feature The .40 Caliber Mouse symbol with the R registration tag below it. New images are coming soon.

10.31.2008 -- NEWS -- The .40 Caliber Mouse Web site relaunched today, featuring new flags and character pages for The .40 Caliber Mousehunt. The novel, with art by Norm Breyfogle, is coming soon. By the way, Happy Halloween!

07.01.2008 -- NEWS -- Fantasy novelist Stephen Pytak is planning to bring one of his new characters to life in a rather interesting way. Stephen is hard at work on his third book, "The Wild Damned." It features three bold leads. One of the more enigmatic wears a mask. Stephen designed that mask (drawing it over and over from many angles and putting together an 18-page report). He hired Lubatti Designs, California, to create it. The contract began today. Stephen will post news and images as they become available.

06.26.2008 -- NEWS -- The legal notice for the "Mazz Press" fictitious name form was published in The REPUBLICAN & Herald, Pottsville, Pa.

05.12.2008 -- NEWS -- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of State Corporation Bureau, Harrisburg, filed the fictitious name form Stephen Pytak typed up for "Mazz Press." Mazz Press will publish "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" in fall 2008.

04.27.2008 -- Thanks to everyone who put in their two cents on the draft of the cover for "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt," due to be published some time this year. Over the past week, Stephen posted it (and a few other drafts) here, on MySpace and on Facebook. And he's received a mix of suggestions and praise from friends, including artist Norm Breyfogle, whose "Corinn" is prominently featured on the cover:

"The cover looks great, Stephen! Very eye-catching. Love the purple." -- Norm Breyfogle, artist for "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt."

"It really grabs you when you look at it almost like she is jumping off the page at at you. Also I like that it is mainly purple, black and white. Very streamlined, not distracting. It is pretty cool. Whoever did the art work is talented." -- Christina Hale, Ashland, Pa.

"I think this is great! The color purple 'pops' and grabs your attention & the devilish vixen on the front cover calls out, 'the point of goth is the ice pick I am about to shove through your throat and pin you to the wall with"...*L*..(just kidding).....but honestly, if I saw this book on the shelf it would definitely grab my attention to pick it up and see what it is all about. Good Luck with everything Steve!!! I think it's great the way it is!" -- Cindy Grubbs, Saint Clair, Pa.

"Nicely done...Again, that Breyfogle artwork is really striking." -- Tom Coombe, Allentown, Pa.

"Kinda fits right in with my Stan Lee comments. I think it fits in as a selling tool to that certain genre of the public reader that you are targeting (did I just say that?) Ha Ha! Anyhow, I really do like it!" -- Denny Graham, Harrisburg, Pa.

"I like it. The purple isn't 'poppy' like before, I think it's just about the perfect shade because you said the darker you went the harder it was to read the print." -- Brandy Rissmiller, Nazareth, Pa.

04.06.2008 -- NEWS -- A lengthy account of author Stephen Pytak's kidney-transplant experience was published today in The REPUBLICAN & Herald, Pottsville, Pa.

02.06.2008 -- NEWS -- Yesterday I found out Norm Breyfogle -- the legendary comic book artist I hired for my second novel "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" -- put up "The .40 Caliber Mouse" as a topic on his message boards at www.normbreyfogle.com. He also posted four samples of the artwork I commissioned. Click on MESSAGE BOARD then NORM'S NEW PROJECTS and it's fourth from the top. Check it out, and leave feedback, if you have time. I'm going to post something there later tonight. The second part of "The .40 Caliber Mouse" series, "Mousehunt" is a dark actioner in which our heroes -- mercenaries made popular by the Internet -- are running from the clutches of a society obsessed with hiring them, using them or killing them.

02.03.2008 -- Sorry I haven't updated the site in some time. I've been healing from the kidney transplant I received on Dec. 25. This week, I started submitting "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt" to publishers. Keep your fingers crossed and we'll keep you posted.

09.05.2007 -- I again want to thank the five people who have volunteered to edit and critique a draft of my new novel, "The .40 Caliber Mousehunt." Today I received a copy edited by Denny Graham of Harrisburg. He had this to say after turning the last page:

"If Stan Lee were to write an action novel...this would be it. Human characters just a little shy of action heroes. Colorful, fun, occasionally funny, fast-paced. There wasn't one chapter that did not urge me to read the next.. I can't help but believe that what you will hear most in your reviews of this book will be 'So, how soon does the 3rd book come out?"

07.18.07 -- The first round of editing is complete! Stephen's wife, Becki, spent whatever free time she had (she doesn't have much by the way) reading through the book with a red pen. Meanwhile Stephen combed through it again and again. In the process, a few new scenes were added and now the book clocks in at 66,536 words. This week, the book went onto the second round of editing. Five copies were printed out and given to five friends: a musician, a truck driver, a retired person, a metal head and a Vampire novelist. They are expected to finish it within a month and offer their recommendations, if any.

04.26.2007 -- NEWS -- A six-part series Stephen had written in 2006 on the consolidation of three Catholic elementary schools was given Honorable Mention in the 2007 Pennsylvania Keystone Awards.

04.22.2007 -- Finally the first draft is complete, clocking in at 63,333 words. So many changes took place with this book since I came up with the concept back in 2003. Now we're going to print it out and let a few trusted souls read it before we do a final edit and submit it to potential agents and publishers. Meanwhile, Breyfogle will deliver additional artwork by mid July.