Xaviar Xerexes: We did an interview with you back in 2003, and I'd like to do a quick catchup one if you have a few minutes. What's your take on the United States as it heads towards another presidential election next year?

Stephen Notley: I think folks are just marking time until the Bush era ends but they're frustrated that neither party is offering anything like a clean break from Bushism.

Xerexes: When global warming destroys the planet will the northern provinces of Canada rule the world (or at least the Western Hemisphere)?

Notley: The way I figure it, when we've slid into the classic Max Max/Road Warrior battle over fuel, rents will still be high in Alberta.

Xerexes: What do you have planned for Bob the Angry Flower in 2008?

Notley: Hmmm... good question. Some kind of book or special longer story thing, but I don't have the details all figured yet.

Xerexes: Where are you located these days and what are you up to during the daytime hours?

Notley: I'm located in Seattle, Washington doing technical and other kinds of writing for PopCap Games.

Xerexes: Are you reading anyone else's webcomics these days? If so what's on your monitor?

Notley: I tend to stay away from webcomics in general, but I am a slavishly regular reader of Achewood and Penny Arcade.