Welcome to the world of My 8-Year-Old Self!

The childhood cartoons and experiences of author/illustrator Mike Ivy inspire the adventures and mishaps of this little boy and his imaginary characters. Book 1 is the perfect gift for your children, the geek in your life or your inner child. It is now available on Amazon.com and this website. Stay tuned for Book 2!

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Welcome to The Geeky 8s—a club for dreamers, doodlers, sci-fi lovers, and imaginative introverts of all ages. By joining, you'll get: 🚀 A free mini comic zine: My 8-Year-Old Self and the Pizza Planet (print + color!) 📘 A bonus eBook: Geekery, a collection of nerdy illustrations inspired by Star Wars, Doctor Who, Peanuts, and more 🧠 Behind-the-scenes peeks at upcoming books ✏️ Printable activities, early access, and surprises from My 8-Year-Old Self & friends It’s free, fun, and slightly ridiculous—just the way My 8-Year-Old Self likes it. Sign up now and start your journey into geeky greatness!

News from the M8YOS Universe

Excerpts from the book, My 8-Year-Old-Self: A Year in the Life of a Geeky Introvert.

My 8-Year-Old Self draws the first EPIC issue of “Space Dog.”

My 8-Year-Old Self now has his own store!

Help support the continuation of author and illustrator Mike Ivy’s work on this project by purchasing gifts for your favorite geek or your own inner child.

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