As some of you might have heard, I’ve accepted a promotion to the role of Editor, Manga Classics with my current company, UDON Entertainment. The change actually happened back in January and it’s a sign of how busy my new role is keeping me that I haven’t had a chance to post about it in the last four months. Phew! My new responsibilities include overseeing production for our manga classics…
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Book Expo America arcs
One of the most overwhelming things about Book Expo America, for confirmed book-hoarders like me, is the sheer volume of free books available. Often, you need to attend a signing or event in order to get a copy, or stalk a publisher’s booth until a fresh stack is set out, but it’s mind-blowing just how many advance reader copies (ARCs) can be accumulated at the show, if you put your…
ShiftyLook Podcast Interview
I’m just back from a glorious five-day writing retreat and doubling down on busy, as usual. We’re less than two weeks from San Diego Comic Con and I’m scrambling to keep on top of all the press relations, organization and general juggling required to to make sure the show goes smoothly. I’m also doing rewrites on season two of my webcomic, Rocket Fox, pulling together some pitch materials for my…