OTHER REALMS Debuting at BIG APPLE This Weekend!

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!  I'm debuting a brand new officially printed (like an actual comic - not from Staples!) called "OTHER REALMS" at Big Apple Con this weekend!  I've been working with writer Patrick McEvoy for awhile on short stories for the past year or 2, and now we have enough material for a book!  Inside, you can jump to 8 other realms where technology has unexpected consequences!  It's a sci-fi 'zine of short stories, printed in comic book format, but features a mix of comic art with prose/poetry + illustrations.

I sent the files to Ka-Blam for printing, and when I got this box in the mail on Monday I was literally JUMPING ALL OVER MY LIVING ROOM with excitement!  This really feels like a "level-up" for me professionally, as I've printed mini comics at Staples now for many years.  We'll be selling OTHER REALMS for $5 each at conventions.  We don't have an online store YET, but if you'd like a copy and aren't going to Big Apple in NYC or Motor City Comic Con in MI, just email me at mindy at mindyindy dot com and we'll work it out.  Speaking of Big Apple...

The flyer pretty much says it all!  Tickets are $25 per day.  If you think NYCC is too expensive, this is your chance to attend a comic con for a better price and get a feel of an "old school" convention.  In their own words: "Low ticket prices and family-friendly fun is the lure of this classic style convention that brings together fans of all kinds of entertainment from all walks of life.  Through the central theme of comic books, the convention features a large range of pop culture elements including science fiction/fantasy, film/television, cosplay, animation, anime, manga, toys, horror, collectible card games, video games, web comics, and fantasy novels. Including panels with celebrity and artist guests, the Big Apple Comic Con also features an amazing Artist Alley with the best local talent, and two main event Costume Contests, one each day!"

Comic cons are GREAT for deadlines to publish new work, and debuting OTHER REALMS at Big Apple is a prime example.  Even though ideally we wanted to debut it at MoCCA Fest, it couldn't get shipped in time.  However, I was able to make some postcards for it to give away at MoCCA to create some buzz.  Look for opportunities even in possible setbacks!

Hope to see you at Big Apple!

Big Apple Con THIS WEEKEND!

I'm exhibiting at Big Apple Con this weekend with ToughSpirit Creations!  Here's the scoop:

Saturday, March 11, 2017: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday, March 12, 2017: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Penn Plaza Pavilion 401
7th Avenue New York,
NY 10001

All artists/authors/small press will be on the second floor of the Penn Plaza Pavilion, the storefront right next door to the entrance to the hotel.  Looks like Big Apple has a big focus on cosplay this year - lots of panels and even an "Intergalactic Cosplay Dance Party"!  Big star appearances include Stan Lee and Jason David Frank.  As always, I'll be drawing custom sketches and selling mini comics!  For more info and to buy tickets, go to https://www.bigapplecc.com/

Hope to see you there!

CARTOONIST ASSISTANT NEEDED @BIG APPLE CON THIS SATURDAY!

I've gotten sick and need someone to speak for me and help at my artist's alley table at The Big Apple Con this Saturday March 7th in NYC!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be outgoing, friendly, and concise (don't ramble)
• Must be dedicated and responsible
• Must be ON TIME Saturday morning (10am)
• Must be able to stay the whole duration of the convention (10am-6pm)
• Must be in the NYC area
• Students wanting to get into the comics industry preferred

DUTIES:

• Greet people who pass by my table and ask them if they want a custom sketch.
• Explain brief details of custom sketch options.
• On either my iPad or a clipboard, get customers names, emails, and orders.

COMPENSATION:

• I'll buy you a ticket into the convention (worth $20)
• I'll provide lunch for you (worth ~$10)
• You'll get the last hour or 2 of the convention off to explore and have fun!
• If you do a great job, it could lead to other similar work because I table at many conventions, including MoCCA Fest and New York Comic Con.
• If you want, I will draw your own custom sketch of anything (worth $45)
• You'll get to "learn the ropes" firsthand from a professional cartoonist and can ask me anything about the comics biz.  Knowledge is power!

APPLYING:

• Send an email to mindy@mindyindy.com AND mindy.ann.13@gmail.com by Friday March 6th at 3PM with the following:
• Name, email, phone number, Skype contact (if applicable), availability
• Tell me a little about yourself and why you want to get into the comics business

I will hold interviews near the Penn Plaza Hotel after I set up for the convention Friday evening at 6pm.  Exact location TBA to qualified applicants.  If you can't make it Friday, let's Skype.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD!  I'd much rather get someone who's a friend-of-a-friend via Facebook, mailing list, or social media than go to craigslist.

HELP!  I need somebody, HELP!  Not just anybody

THANK YOU!!

Big Apple Con This Saturday!

The first comic convention of the year is this weekend!  The first day of spring brings the Big Apple Con at the Penn Plaza Pavilion featuring our favorite Tommy the Green Ranger (Jason David Frank) and many other guests and artists!  I'll be sharing a table with Nadia Burgess of Tough Spirit Creations. 

Big Apple Con http://www.nycbm.com/  Saturday March 7th from 10A-6P.  Tickets are $20.  401 7th Ave & 33rd St. 

See you there!