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Original Comic Art for Sale!

Hi all, exciting news! I’m offering a limited amount of original comic book art for sale through my art dealer Cadence Comic Art. There are pages (and covers!) from my original work like Pumpkinheads, The Nameless City and Friends with Boys as well as artwork from licensed jobs like Avatar the Last Airbender, Attack on Titan and Archie comics (really!). If you’ve ever wanted to own original artwork from me, now’s the time to grab something. Follow the link here to see what is available for sale. This the first time I’ve offered pages from my creator-owned work for sale, as I tend to be more attached to those, so I hope they find good homes!

Also, there is a giveaway for my upcoming Young Adult graphic novel Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy happening on Goodreads this month, so check that out here. May the odds be ever in your favour. 😉

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Lucca Comics & Games

I will be in Lucca, Italy (!!) from October 31st until November 4th for Lucca Comics & Games, the second largest comic convention in the world! Very excited about this. Here’s a little graphic (in Italian) that has my signing times on it. You can find me with my Italian publisher, Edizioni BD, at Stand 243 in the Padiglione Napoleone. They will be debuting the publication of the Nameless City trilogy (yes, all of it!) in Italian. 

Above are my signing times (Mer is Wednesday, Dom is Sunday). Hope to see some readers in Italy!

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The Divided Earth Events!

Hi everyone! The Divided Earth, the third and final book in the Nameless City trilogy will be out in bookstores very soon! I’m so excited for people to read it! I really hope you like the conclusion of Rat and Kai’s story, which I’ve worked so hard on. Three years of my life spent on this trilogy! I have a few upcoming events to promote the publication of The Divided Earth; if you’re in the area, I hope you’ll come by to say hi and pick up a book. If you’re not able to come to one of my public events, The Divided Earth can be found where most books are sold: at your local bookstore, your local comic store, Amazon, B&N or Indigo. 

EVENTS:
Saturday, September 22nd
At Lethbridge Public Library, Lethbridge, Alberta
Word on the Street Lethbridge
I have a panel from 1-1:45PM, and I’ll be signing from 2-2:45PM
Panel info/Signing info

Tuesday, September 25th
Third Place Books, Seattle, WA
7PM/Event info here

Thursday, September 27th
Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge Island, WA
5PM-6PM/Event info here

Saturday, September 29th
Linden Tree Bookstore, Los Altos, CA
11AM/Event info here

Tuesday, October 2nd
Kidsbooks, Vancouver, British Columbia
7PM/Event info here

Also, in late October I will be a guest of Lucca Comics & Games, in Lucca, Italy! I don’t yet know my schedule, but I’m really excited for this trip. Never been to Italy before! I’ll post more about it closer to the date.

If you enjoyed The Divided Earth, please consider leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to support a book you like! 

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The Divided Earth

Look at this!! All three Nameless City books in one place! It’s only a few months until the publication of the conclusion of The Nameless City trilogy! Book 3, The Divided Earth will be out on September 25. I’ll be doing a few events to promote it’s publication, but until then, you can pre-order the book using this helpful publisher website, which has links to all the major bookstores that will be carrying The Divided Earth. I usually recommend supporting your local bookstore or comic store if you have one, but if not, Barnes & Noble, Amazon and other chains will do just fine. There’s also Indigo for the Canadians. 🙂 

Otherwise, you can keep up with my various comic-related posts on Instagram. 

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Two questions and two announcements!

Hi guys. While going through the messages in my contact form, I noticed two questions popping up frequently. I’m going to answer them here instead of replying to each individual question.

When will The Nameless City 3 be published? The title of the third Nameless City book is The Divided Earth and it will be published by First Second books on September 25th, 2018! I’m thrilled that readers are excited about the series, and are anxious to read the third book. And to answer another question: The Divided Earth marks the end of this trilogy and the conclusion of Kai and Rat’s story. The series was always planned as a trilogy that would finish with book 3, so there are no further books planned. 

I can’t access your old webcomic Demonology 101. Will you be putting it back online? Demonology 101 is 18 years old at this point. I started drawing it in 1999 when I was a teenager. It used to be hosted on another website, but now that host, who very generously provided space for this comic for years without charging me money, has decided to take that site down. So, D101 has passed on into the internet either. As of now, I have no plans to bring it back. I feel like 18 years is long enough for a webcomic to exist on the internet, and I’ve received many wonderful comments from people who have enjoyed reading it. And … well, I feel like it’s just time to let it go. <:)

And now my big announcement! I have been hired by Dark Horse Comics to continue writing the Avatar: The Last Airbender comic book series! Here’s the press release. I’m going to be taking the reins over from Gene Yang, who is a fantastic writer and a friend, and continuing the adventures of Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph and the rest of the Avatar crew. The books will be drawn by an artist I’m a big fan of, Peter Wartman. Not yet sure when the first book (we’re initially doing 3 volumes) will be published. I’ll announce that when I have more info.

The second announcement is the next graphic novel that I’ll be drawing: I’m drawing a comic called Pumpkinheads, written by the amazing author Rainbow Rowell (Eleanor & Park, Fangirl). I’m a huge fan of Rainbow’s work, and getting the chance to work with her is a dream come true. Currently Pumpkinheads is slated for publication in 2019, and you can read the press release about it here. 

And that’s it! Thanks everyone. 🙂

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TCAF & VanCAF!

Hi guys, I have two upcoming Canadian conventions where I will be exhibiting, along with my boyfriend Tim. At the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF), you can find me on the second level at table #200. Click here for the TCAF map. I’ll have copies of my most recent books (The Stone Heart, The Nameless City, Superhero Girl, Friends with Boys, etc) for sale and I’m happy to sign any books you bring yourself. Tim will also have copies of the self published edition of his webcomic Mush A Mush for sale.
I’ll be on one panel at TCAF at St. Paul’s on Bloor Street. Panel info:
1:00 PM – Adventure Awaits! – Four authors talk about the adventures that occur inside comics — how do you create a plot full of adventures and characters that are ready for adventures? How do you write and draw the fun and excitement of adventures into the page? Adventures await you in this panel discussion. A conversation between Scott Chantler, Faith Erin Hicks, Sara Goetter, and Molly Ostertag; moderated by Alison Wilgus.

At the Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (VanCAF) I’ll be at table N3 in the Gym. Here’s the map. Like TCAF, I’ll have copies of most of my books for sale, and I’m happy to sign any additional books you might bring. I also did a VanCAF poster! I’m happy to sign that as well.
I’m on one panel:
The Terrifying World of Kids Comics
Saturday at 10:30 – 11:15 AM in the Performance Centre
Kids comics are a big deal in the comics business these days. But what do you need to watch out for when you’re creating comics for kids? When it comes to violence, drugs and alcohol, scariness, and mature themes, how much is too much? What’s acceptable/unacceptable to publishers, to parents, and to the kids themselves? Laser Moose and Rabbit Boy creator Doug Savage hosts Strangebeard’s Kelly Tindall, Katie Shanahan (Silly Kingdom), Kean Soo (March Grand Prix), Faith Erin Hicks (The Nameless City), and Mike Lawrence (Star Scouts)
Panelists: Doug Savage, Kelly Tindall, Katie Shanahan, Kean Soo, Faith Erin Hicks, Mike Lawrence

See you there!

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LA Times Festival of Books!

I’ll be at the LA Times Festival of Books at the University of Southern California on Saturday, April 22nd.
My one panel is:

YA Graphic Novels: Drawing You In
12pm at the YA Stage
There will be a signing afterwards. Hope to see people there! 

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The Stone Heart (Nameless City 2) Book Tour Dates!

The Stone Heart (The Nameless City book 2) will be published on April 4th, and I’ll be on tour to promote it! You can find me at these events through April and May. Some details will be updated later, so check back here for further info. For the Stone Heart tour, I’ll be talking and signing with a number of fantastic cartoonists and writers. Very grateful all these wonderful creators have taken time out of their busy schedules to talk to me about comics, writing, and other awesome things. Hope to see you at these events!

Tuesday, April 4th
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Books with G.Willow Wilson
7:00PM
1521 10th Ave, Seattle, WA

Wednesday, April 5th
San Francisco, CA
Books Inc with Raina Telgemeier
7:00PM
Santa Clara City Library, Central Park Location, 2635 Homestead Road, Santa Clara, 

Thursday, April 6th
Portland, OR
A Children’s Place with Victoria Jamieson
4:00PM
1423 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR

Friday, April 7th
Salt Lake City, UT
King’s English with Shannon Hale
7:00PM
1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT

Saturday, April 8th
Omaha, NE
Legend Comics with Rainbow Rowell
5:00-7:00PM
5207 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE

Sunday, April 9th
Brooklyn, NYSy
Community Bookstore with Marie Rutkoski
6:00PM
143 7th Avenue, Brooklyn NY

Monday, April 10th
Syracuse, NY
B&N Syracuse with Tamora Pierce
7:00PM
3454 Erie Boulevard East, Dewitt, NY

Thursday, April 13th
Vancouver, BC
Chapters Metrotown with Elieen Cook
7:00PM
Metrotown Eaton Centre, 4700 Kingsway #1174, Burnaby, BC

UPCOMING CONVENTIONS/BOOK FESTIVALS (details to follow):

April 22nd-23rd
LA Times Festival of Books
Los Angeles, CA

May 13th-14th
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (Exhibitor)
Toronto, ON

May 2o-21st
Vancouver Comic Arts Festival (Exhibitor)
Vancouver, BC

 

 

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My Last Three Conventions of 2016!

I’ll be at 3 comic conventions/book festivals over the next couple weeks, and then that’s it for me until next year! Whew, 2016 has been quite a year for travel. *_*

Massachusetts Independent Comic Expo (MICE)
October 29-30, Cambridge, MA
Exhibitor (Atrium), table #A31
I’ll have copies of most of my books for sale. Unfortunately I’m not able to offer a credit card reader, so please bring cash if you would like to buy something. 🙂

Events:
Friday, October 28th, 7-9pm
MICE Kick-off Party, Hub Comics

Saturday, October 29th, 4-5pm
Live Drawing Demo
Cartoonariam (Located on the Eisner Level)

Sunday, October 30th, 1-2pm
Panel, Developing the Independent Graphic Novel
Lecture Hall

Thought Bubble
November 5-6th, Leeds, England
Exhibitor, Royal Armories Hall, table #26
I’ll have copies of The Nameless City for sale. I’ll also have a signing with First Second (New Dock Hall, table 165B) on Sunday. They will have copies of my other books available. I’m happy to sign any books bought from First Second at the show (or any books you’ve brought yourself). 🙂

Events:
Saturday, November 5th, 3:10-4pm
Panel, Comics for Everyone
Newsroom, Royal Armories (Forth Floor)

Sunday, November 6th
Signing, First Second Books,
2pm, New Dock Hall, table 165B

Panel, #Artcred
3:10-4pm
Newsroom, Royal Armories (Forth Floor)

Monday, November 7th
Signing at Gosh! Comics, 6-7pm
London, England

Miami Book Fair
November 18-19th, Miami, FL

Events:
November 18th
12:30-1:30PM
Comics Presentation, RSVP required (click to RSVP)
Room 3314, Building 3, 3rd floor

November 19th
10:30-11:30AM
Panel, Brave New Worlds: Building Comic Universes
MAGIC Screening Room (Building 8, 1st Floor)

2pm-3pm
Panel, Adventure is Around the Corner
Wembly Wordsmith’s Storytoriam (in Children’s Alley)

3-4pm
Panel, Unlocking Secret Histories
Wembly Wordsmith’s Storytoriam (in Children’s Alley)

And that’s it! Hope to see people at these conventions! 🙂

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Conventions! (Later half of 2016)

Hi everyone, I’m doing a few upcoming conventions/book festivals this fall. Some of the info is not yet confirmed and will be updated later. But here’s where you can find me:

SPX! (Small Press Expo)
Saturday, September 17, Bethesda, Maryland
Signing at the CBLDF table (W84), 1-2pm
All Ages Graphic Noveling (panel), SPX/White Oak Room, 6-7pm
**Note: I am not tabling at SPX, but my books will be for sale at the CBLDF signing.**

Brooklyn Book Festival
Sunday, September 18th, Brooklyn, NY
Guest Bookseller, Macmillan booth #512, 11am-12pm
Let Me Show You My World (panel), 2pm
Saint Ann’s School Rotunda, 129 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY

Word on the Street Vancouver
Sunday, September 25, Vancouver, British Columbia
Comic presentation, 12:05-12:30pm, Peter Kaye Room

Vancouver Writer’s Festival
Tuesday, October 18th, Vancouver, British Columbia
Illustrated Imaginations, 10AM-11:30AM, Studio 1398
**You must register to attend this event.**

Massachusetts Comic Expo (MICE)
Saturday & Sunday, October 29th-30th, Cambridge, MA
**I will be tabling at this convention, schedule to come!**

Thought Bubble
Saturday & Sunday, November 5th-6th, Leeds, England
**Schedule to come!**