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Stumptown 2009. It’s that time of year again, when the fine city of Portland, Oregon, opens it’s arms to the world of comics! The city has even dubbed the month of April, Comic Month, how cool is that?

This is something that Writers Old Fashioned wouldn’t miss for the world. So we’re packing up our wares and heading up North. Also, check out fellow Old Fashioned Writer, Jason McNamara’s Trophy Award nomination for Outstanding Small Press.  And please, look out for us. Stop by booth 85 and say hi, will ya?

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Hi there intrepid reader I’m Danger Bob, sorry if we’ve met before but I have trouble with names. Sit for a minute and read the story of how I almost died. Okay, it’s just one of the stories where I almost died, but this one takes place during Wonder Con 09. Continue Reading »

Posted by: Emily in Conventions
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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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Posted by: Emily in Conventions
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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 »

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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 »

Posted by: Matt in Conventions,Promotion
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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! 

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    Well, we survived and have returned with tales to tell.     Here’s a smattering of David Brother’s San Diego reports!   Here’s mine.  And here’s what JK Parkin of Newsarama had to say about this panel that happened to feature a couple of us yapping about comics! 

Posted by: Kirsten in Conventions
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San Diego Comic Con starts tomorrow night and several members of Writers Old-Fashioned will be there signing comics and participating in panels. Here’s where to find us:

Thursday
 
2:00-3:00 Science Fiction That Will Change Your Life—

Graeme McMillan joins a discussion of science fiction stories intended to make you rethink your whole life or alter your perceptions. Room 2

4:00 - 5:00 Matt Silady signs his comic, The Homeless Channel, at the Ait-PlanetLar booth. Booth 2001
 
6:00-7:00 The Comics Blogosphere— David Brothers discusses the blog explosion has opened up a new frontier for comics criticism. Room 32AB

6:30-7:30 So You Want to Do a Graphic Novel— Kirsten Baldock and Matt Silady give tips on completing your own graphic novel. Room 3

Friday

2:00 – 3:00 Matt Silady signs his comic, The Homeless Channel, at the Ait-PlanetLar booth. Booth 2001

5:00-6:00 Teaching Comics— Matt Silady discusses academic programs for young cartoonists. Room 4 
 
8:30-11:30 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards— Come and cheer for Eisner-nominated Matt Silady. Ballroom 20
Saturday

4:00 - 5:00 Matt Silady signs his comic, The Homeless Channel, at the Ait-PlanetLar booth. Booth 2001

See you there!

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This year’s Stumptown Comics Fest was very good to Writers Old Fashioned. We sold a lot of books, shook a lot of hands, and had a couple of drinks. For the full story, give this here picture of us with Marvel Comics Superstar, Jeff Parker, a little click: 

Posted by: Matt in Conventions
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We’re heading to the Stumptown Comics Fest this weekend.  Should be a great show.  April is Comic Book Month in Portland, you know. Stop by Table 90 if you are in the area and say hi!