
At conventions, bathroom breaks tend to need to happen. If you’re sharing a table or near a friend, this isn’t often a big deal. Even when you both have to go at the same time, you tend to be able to hold it. Bathroom breaks provide a nice break from the floor, let you stretch your legs, and provides a chance to check out the show floor.
However, in this instance, it’s important to have conflict. So a fight scene has to be the solution. It makes sense. Right?
It’s important for creators to be passionate about their projects – otherwise, who would promote the work in the first place? Sure, once you’re established your fans can help spread the word, but you don’t get there right away.
Plus, for every person who knows about your work, there’s thousands more out there who never have. And they might even like it. But is it possible to be too in love with your own work? I’m sure a point can be reached, but I think most of the creators you’ll meet at a convention aren’t very full of themselves. They’re at the show promoting the work, interacting with the fans, and making new friends. Most of them, anyway.
Today’s my birthday, and how am I spending it? In a car with Alan Evans and his wife, heading to Mid-Ohio Con in Columbus, OH. Why am I doing that? Because I’ll be spending the weekend as a guest at the show, hanging out with some awesome creators all weekend and pimping the work. This will be my last show of the season, and I’m already excited for next year’s conventions. Be sure to stop by for the show and say hi. I’ll be at Booth 536 all weekend, except during my Reading with Pictures panel at 2pm on Saturday.
Hope to see you there!

Sometimes when talking to fellow creators who do their own art (and some of the ones who don’t), they’re curious about the photo comic process. I like doing the photos because it is distinguishing from other more traditional art forms, and it’s also a lot of fun to work on. Comics can be a collaborative process if you work with another creator (for me as a writer getting to work with an artist, for example), and the photo comics allow it to be collaborative with my friends – both comic and non-comic friends.
This weekend is Halloween and I don’t really have a costume planned out. Some people have suggested Lex Luthor. Some have suggested Captain Picard (although that means I need to go get a Star Fleet uniform). In the past I’ve even dressed up as Spider Jerusalem from Transmetropolitan (back when I was more fit, and had that six pack all the time).
Any suggestions on costumes?
Have a safe and happy Halloween, everyone!
The latest @$$hole! page has Trevor toting his wares to the people. Whoever may be interested in fine storytelling, this web comic series…or a water bottle.
Which, let’s be honest: at a show, water is one of the most important things to have at your table. No, seriously.
I’m at Anime Milwaukee this weekend sharing a table with the very talented Alan Evans of Rival Angels fame. We’ll be speaking on a few panels and selling our wares in artist alley.
Be sure to stop in and say hi.
