Otakon Workshops!

Otakon has invited me to present two workshops and a panel this year! No info on when the panel will be, but they've given me details on the workshops:

Name: "Make a Manga!"
Room: Workshop 2
Time 1: Friday, 4 - 6 PM
Time 2: Saturday, 12 - 2 PM

The Saturday session is a repeat of the Friday, so if you can't make the first go for the second. Helping me out with the workshops will be Erin Ptah (And Shine Heaven Now) and Kittyhawk (Sparkling Generation Valkyrie Yuuki).

Tekkoshocon Workshop!

Here are the details on my upcoming workshop at Tekkoshocon:

Name: Manga and Community Service

When: Saturday, April 4, 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Where: Workshop 2, in the Westin Hotel 2nd floor

I hope to see some of you there!

Tekkoshocon 2009

I'll be attending Tekkoshocon 2009. I've been invited as a head panelist, which is pretty cool. The con is April 3-5 in Pittsburgh, PA. I'll post the date and time of the panel in March when it's determined.

There's also a strong chance I'll be attending Otakon and Atsuicon this year. More info when I know for sure.

Vote vote vote

A reminder for anyone who forgot: today's the day to vote!

I've already cast my ballot and highly recommend going in the afternoon. The polling guy at my place said the busiest times are morning and evening when work lets out. So avoid the lines!

Also, check out Rick Marshall's article "Which Candidates Would Your Webcomic Characters Vote For?" It's rather nifty.

My quick guesses in no particular order (Emi may have her own take):

1. Keiko - Obama, because he strikes her as a sensible person.
2. Eri-chan - She's 17 so she can't vote. She thinks Obama is a bishie, though.
3. Ho-chan and Eeichi - Bob Barr. They're all for getting the government out of the way of having their own collection of wives and husbands.
4. Petra - Sarah Palin, since she can respect a woman who knows her guns. That McCain happens to be her running mate is an unfortunate coincidence.
5. Lycidia - Herself.
6. Daisuke - Lycidia.
7. Yamichi - Chuck Baldwin, because he seems to have the most rational approach to government.

Happy Estrada Day!

Today is the wonderful holiday known as Estrada Day, where Estrada flies around the Internet, delivering gifts of guest comics to webcomics around the world.

This year, the Create a Comic Project was lucky enough to be included in the festivities. And if you want to get a gift to celebrate the holiday, why not consider this lovely comic book Ryan and I did? (Money goes to buying supplies for the kids I work with.) It's about climate change, so it's edumacational!

For those wondering, I will be doing an Otakon 2008 report here. I've just been really busy. Summary: it was awesome, as were all the fans I got to meet. In 2009, look for me at Tekkoshocon, Otakon, and Atsuicon.

Otakon 2008 - Official OO Meetup!

The Official Okashina Okashi Otakon Meetup will be at the Front Lobby 12:30 - 1:30 PM on Saturday, August 9. Comment here if you'll be attending.

It'll be held after the big premiere by Funimation of the new Hellsing Ultimate OVA. Come and you can meet the guy who helps Emi write all this craziness! It's a great time to share any thoughts, ideas, or comments on the comic.

Also at the meetup will be Erin Ptah, the creator of And Shine Heaven Now. So you can meet two comic creators at the same time! "I'd buy that for a dollar!"

The Sports Arc - What If?

For anyone wondering what OO's Sports Arc would've looked like if it'd been written by a 10-year old, the Create a Comic Project has the answer. Some of the dialogue the kids came up with is better than my own. ^_^;;