I will be there, drawing on things ...

(Cross-posted from my LJ)

Free Comic Book Day! It's this Saturday! May 3rd! And I'm so excited! Strange Adventures will be having a hoopla (yes, that is the official term) for it, and I'll be there and drawing on things. Probably small children. And body parts. So if you're in Halifax this Saturday, come by the store and get free comics and stuff, and say hi to me. (Actually, I think FCBD will be at the church right next to the Spring Garden Library at Spring Garden Road and Brunswick Street, because the thought of cramming hundreds of people into that tiny store makes my claustrophobia itch just a wee bit. Anyway, whatever, I'm sure you'll be able to find where it is. Just follow the hordes of people.). And there'll be other artists there too, so you can talk to them instead of me if I'm scary or something.

However, if you do come talk to me, I'll give you a preview ashcan of my mysterious new graphic novel, which'll be published by SLG in December or thereabouts (barring my hand falling off, which at this point is a real possibility). Already it's getting rave reviews from my friends, one of whom commented (in an outrageous French Canadian accent): "I think this one will do better because the art is better. I don't remember any backgrounds in Zombies Calling." Me: "WHAT." And then I stabbed him with a fork. It was awesome.

Anyway. If you are in Halifax this weekend, BE THERE OR BE SQUARE.

Stuff from D101, Zombies Calling, Avatar, Futurama...

I'm selling a bunch of original art to help with my bout of unemployment. There's info and the pieces here: [link]

I'm selling them personally, not through ebay, so if you have problems with using ebay, or any place that needs a credit card, hopefully this'll help.

Happy art buying!

Pushing Daisies fanart on ebay.ca

Right here: [link]

It's a very nice piece, and I worked quite hard on it. Please bid so I can buy food. Thanks very much.

At The Beguiling and Geekdom...

Christmas is coming and I'm off to Ontario to visit my folks. I've been invited to do a couple of signings for my newly published graphic novel, Zombies Calling, at a couple of local stores. The BIG ONE is at the famous Toronto comic store The Beguiling. [link]
I'll be there with a much more famous cartoonist, Svetlana Chmakova (creator of Dramacon), whose Dramacon 3 book is just out. The signing will be on the 19th of December from 4-6 pm. Click here for info: [link]

If fighting your way into Toronto isn't your thing, I'll also be at my hometown comic shop, Geekdom, in Milton on the 22nd of Dec, from 1-3 pm. Here's the webpage with location info: [link]
I grew up in that tiny little town, which had one comic store that I absolutely hated going into ... it was claustrophobic and epitomized all that is wrong with comic book stores, including icky clerks and a selection of comics that ran the gamut of Marvel to ... Marvel. THAT comic book store closed down a while ago, but THIS store is new, and I'm assured is very nice. And I think it's important to support comic book stores in tiny towns (well, towns that are now basically suburbs of Toronto), because if you don't, where will the poor geeks trapped in suburbia get their comics?

Anyway, if you want to avoid the hordes of fans that I'm sure are going to descend on The Beguiling signing and mob Svetlana, the second signing might be a nice option. Hope to see you there!

... also, a book signing on the 24th!


Yes, FINALLY, my very first graphic novel is out. Published by SLG Publishing, Zombies Calling is finally in comic stores! And on amazon, ready for shipping as well. Please, if you enjoy my work, run down to your local shop and pick up a copy, and support my attempt at becoming a Real Live Comic Book Artist!
Here's a link to the Zombies Calling webpage, which contains art, comments, previews of the comic and a glimpse at its wacky evolution: [link]
I picked up a copy today (without waiting for my comp copies), and guys, it looks REALLY FANTASTIC. SLG did a wonderful job with the layout and printing, and it's pocket sized, like manga. So it fits perfectly in your hand or back pocket, and you can read it on the bus.

ALSO: there will be a book launch/signing for me on the 24th of November at Strange Adventures ( [link] ) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Click here for info: [link] Please come by if you're in the area. I'll be happy to draw in your book, sign it, whatever you like. As long as you buy it.

Some pictures from today: [link]
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