tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post2533124646903338401..comments2023-11-17T11:08:31.857-06:00Comments on Michael May: To con or not to con (also: Frank Miller movies)Michael Mayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-18643035769903681512007-11-30T13:52:00.000-06:002007-11-30T13:52:00.000-06:00Hey Michael,Just wanted to add that after a tad to...Hey Michael,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted to add that after a tad too long I finally have some firm news on the book front. No print publication plans as of yet, I'm afraid, but I can say that the story will be serialized online at GirlAMatic.com beginning on Monday, December 3rd. GaM is a very cool non-misogynistic site featuring comics from all sorts of genres and I'm quite happy to be joining them. The url for the comic is at http://www.girlamatic.com/comics/godknows.php and it'll update every Monday with four new pages.<BR/><BR/>So, there you go. News! :)<BR/><BR/>VonVon Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220594066500266194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-56141743526297941702007-05-03T14:52:00.000-05:002007-05-03T14:52:00.000-05:00Thanks for the additional thoughts on promotion, V...Thanks for the additional thoughts on promotion, Von. And <I>special</I> thanks for the CBIA tip. I'm going to apply.<BR/><BR/>And good luck with the book!Michael Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514945570212261283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7857882.post-51480440050626000542007-05-03T14:09:00.000-05:002007-05-03T14:09:00.000-05:00Hey Michael,First, thanks a bunch for not only rea...Hey Michael,<BR/><BR/>First, thanks a bunch for not only reading my blog but putting up a link. Very cool of you to do that.<BR/><BR/>Promotion isn't an easy thing to do. Unfortunately, there isn't one "right" way to go about it and I think the frustrating part, especially with creative projects, is trying to find the right way of doing it involves a lot of trial and error. Figuring out a way to do that on a small budget is bloody tricky. For me, going to cons "just because" was never a good idea. I always knew that, just based on my own experiences in running a bookstore, and that was why I targeted both APE and SPX. They fit what I was trying to do better. That they haven't worked nearly as well as I would have liked is disappointing. But such is life. I've learned a helluva lot and while that's cost me a few more dollars than I'd ever have liked to spend, it's done. And it's not like it was a miserable time, either. Vacation-wise, they were all a lot of fun.<BR/><BR/>One suggestion I do have (take from it what you will) is that you might want to join the Comic Book Industry Alliance (http://thecbia.com/index2.html). This is a private Delphi forum that's for retailers, publishers and creators. But primarily retailers. Some of the brightest lights in comics retailing regularly post there and it, I think, would be a great way for you to meet some retailers. You do have to apply (info is on the site) and, of course, you should be as respectful and professional as possible (well, duh). I think it's worth a look if nothing else.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again!<BR/><BR/>VonVon Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18220594066500266194noreply@blogger.com