2019 convention schedule and some other tidbits

Yes, I realize I’m a little late with this, but better late that never!
2019 is shaping up to be another fun convention year. I was already a guest at the DeLand (FL) Comic Convention. My long-time pal Steven Butler made the trip down with his budding artist daughter, Lily, and we had a great time.
If I can get the picture to embed, here’s one of me and writer John Crowther.

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Upcoming shows:

Feb 23: The Indie Showcase at ACME SUPERSTORE in Longwood, FL
Mar 16: Dyersburg (TN) Comic and Pop Culture Con
Apr 13: Fusion Con in New Port Richey, FL
May 4: FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! Bamf! Comics and Collectibles in Maitland, FL
June 1-2: Marble City Comicon in Knoxville, TN
Aug 24-25: Infinity Toy and Comic Con, Kissimmee,  FL
Nov 3: Daytona Beach Comic Con, Daytona Beach, FL

There’s a good chance I’ll return to Pikeville, KY in early August this year, but still working out the details.

I’ve reached out to Raleigh Supercon and to HeroesCon…but unfortunately have received no responses from them Would love to get to both places as I’ve never been to either. Obviously, if I ever hear back, I’ll update you here. So it goes…

Creative Work

Still plugging away making comics…

Waiting on Dean for C&M #2. He went and did some silly thing like get married! I think he’s getting back in the groove, so hopefully we’ll be able to kickstart #2 before long.

Been working with artist Alan McMillian on a graphic novel we’re calling SPECK. Both of us are getting out of the comfort zone a little in the way we’re doing things and what we’ve planning…but it’s turning in to a lot of fun. As we get more done, I’ll keep you posted…but it’s pretty exciting!

I’m talking to several other artists…but nothing that I can really show or talk about yet. As soon as it–or anything–happens, you’ll be the first to know!

Memphis comic and fantasy convention this weekend

If you’re in the greater Memphis area this weekend, be sure to carve out some time to hit the Graceland Guest House for the Memphis comic and fantasy convention happening this weekend, November 16-19 (Friday through Sunday). Aside from being in the shadow of Elvis Presley’s house, there will be lots of comic geeky fun! It’s a great time to do some early Christmas shopping, too!

Obviously, I’ll be there with the new comic, Cat & Mouse #1, as well as a handful of other stuff I’ve written. Ask me about the deals I’ve got and I can set you up with some great deals—and autograph to your favorite Christmas gift recipient.

Another cool thing about this show is that my collaborator on C&M #1 Dean Zachary will also be there. So you can get both of us to sign your comic for one low-low price. (That’s FREE for the signatures, in case you didn’t know) Dean will have some original art from the issue, too, as well as other cool art.

My traveling co-hort, and man who can find a Waffle House just about anywhere, Jeff Whiting will be there, too. Jeff’s got some sweet The Tick stuff with him, as well as his creator-owned projects including Shanghai.

There will also be a gaggle of other creators, including the incredibly gifted artist Mitch Foust. His work needs to be viewed in person—so get there.

I’ll be on a couple of panels, too. On Friday (9pm), I’ll be on BREAK-IN STORIES with Dean, Jeff, and comic artist Joyce Chin (who I know, but she may not remember me as it was a looooong time ago!). We’ll be discussing how we each broke into the comic industry and offering tips for those who want to do it today.

Then on Sunday at 11am, Dean, Jeff and I will be talking about Independent Comics (for those who don’t know, Independent comics are basic all those comics NOT published by Marvel or DC) and strategies for doing them as well as taking questions from attendees.

SO, make your plans to attend and I’ll see you there!

Con Report: ComiConway 2018

l-r: Jeff Whiting, Dean Zachary, Me, Mark Pellegrini

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Wow, but what a very cool show this is! I could probably write a novel as to what a good show it is, but I’ll stick to this blog post.

I traveled to Conway with my pal, fantastic inker, and indy comic creator Jeff Whiting. Jeff and I, due to our proximity, travel to a lot of shows together. It’s more economical and it’s just more fun to have a traveling buddy. Of course, since I own no cellphone, Jeff checks in places and tags me—but his camera takes the coolest images—will try to copy one here.

Part of creator row at ComiConway. l-r: Dean Zachary, Me(absent, but you can see C&M & TINY), Jeff Whiting, Howard Mackie.

Friday night was a meet and greet at the Faulkner County Library, the sponsor for the con. Free passes were given to those in the front of the line and all the guests had a chance to meet those in attendance. The show had a cool lineup, which included: Howard Mackie (who’s written over 100 comics!),   and Timothy Lim. Some non-comic celebrities included Andy Field, Mark Dodson, Travis Langley, and John Russo. Some of the guests I knew, several are now new friends!

Saturday was non-stop chatting with new fans. In fact, I talked so much that my throat was a little sore that night. It was fine the next day…and Sunday was more of the same.

Jimmy and Kara Dyer and their crew run a fantastic show. One of my favorite aspects of the show was the focus on comics. I mean, heck, I’m both a comic fan and a comic maker—I love comics. I like to see comic creators at a “COMIC” show…and tables full of boxes!

l-r; Dean Zachary, Jimmy Dyer, me, Kara Dyer, Howard Mackie, Jeff Whiting.

If you’re a fan of comics and you can reasonably make the annual ComiConway, you’ll be doing yourself a favor to go. If you create comics and are ever invited to this show, you’d better not say no.