Mar 04 2009

I Still Believe in Comics.

I originally wanted to write a recap of my 2009 WonderCon, but I just can’t get into the details.  It seems if I focused on the specifics (like the fact that Mike Mignola’s table was two tables away from our own!) I’d be missing the big picture of WonderCon.

Does anyone remember this song?

(click “continue reading” to rock out)

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Feb 14 2009

Love and Comics

Throughout the history of comic books, there have been some great loves (Jesse and Tulip, Cyclops and Jean, Peter and Mary Jane, etc.).  However, there’s one love story that left an impact on my heart, the size of a crater. Continue Reading »

Jan 15 2009

The Freaks Come Out at Night

I don’t know about you, but I love some good ol’ homemade costumes and comic book fans are especially good at do-it-yourself fashion.  Wonder Con is like a pop culture safari; cruise around the convention halls and you’ll be sure to spot several icons in their natural habitat. Continue Reading »

Dec 27 2008

Feb. 27- Mar. 1 2009

 

WonderCon 2009 is fast upon us and you can bet your bottom dollar that the dames and gents of Writers Old Fashioned will be there in tip top form (don’t make a liar outta me, boys)!  We’ll be slinging our comics until the whiskey runs dry or they kick us out, whichever comes first. This is just a reminder post but there will be more to come as the weekend gets closer.  That’s two months to pull yourself out of bed, write something, and slap it together, ok?

Dec 09 2008

Holiday Meeting; Old Fashioned Style

Tired of the same old holiday work party?  The same stuffy office surrounded by the same morons you work with day in and day out?  Well, what’s better then a karaoke machine AND a wine cooler?  I’ll tell ya what… Continue Reading »

Nov 18 2008

Reviews Should Be Good!

Greg Burgas over at the Comics Should Be Good Blog shares his love of the Martian Confederacy “McNamara’s script crackles right along, with plenty of wit and wry humor.”

Check it out!

Nov 11 2008

Brazilianoir gets it’s first review!

Over at comicsworthreading.com, Johanna Draper Carlson gives a run down of contenders for the Isotope Award for Excellence in Mini Comics.  Guess who one of her picks is?!


Nov 10 2008

Rain, Bloody Marys, and Comics

 

Well, I just poured another cup of tea and am ready to tell you about my experience at APE 2008.  First up, let’s talk about the weather.  How amazing was that rain?  I’ll tell you what, everyone with a massive hangover from Halloween was thankful for those dark skies.  Continue Reading »

Oct 28 2008

Newsarama talks Writers Old Fashioned & APE!

JK Parkin has put together a nice rundown of all the happenings associated with this weekend’s big Alternative Press Expo here in the City. Scroll down the article a bit for the very special Writers Old Fashioned announcement. And if you are in the area, make sure to stop by table 448 and say hi during the show!Here’s the link! 

Oct 13 2008

Emily gets interviewed?

That’s right.  Apparently someone thinks I’m somebody.  Listen in as I yak and yak about doing it yourself (making comics that is) with Tim at Deconstructing Comics.

And be sure to keep your ears open for my secret code: giggle= dash and “yeah”= dots.  Remember, use those decoder rings!

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