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Romney’s ready to get packing and package up some #comicbooks for my #kickstarterbackers! Doesn’t he look just overwhelmed with enthusiasm.
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#NewYorkComicCon was an amazing and reassuring experience. It's been amazing seeing people return for more books after buying the previous books! I've also been blessed to have customers who want to know more about the series and will buy the first few stories to get introduced to my series. This show helped bring my stories to so many people, and I've come close to setting some milestones in my career. . . . I introduced #AReasontoSmileMakingFriends in October in digital form, but in January in physical form (shout out to all of my #KickstarterBackers and #PrintNinja). I was able to have over 100 preorders due to the kickstarter, and after introducing the book at the #SchomburgCenter during the #BlackComicbookFestNYC selling 22 books, I have since gone on to sell close to 300 copies and sold a record 32 copies this weekend! . . . I can't thank the @BlackComicsCollective/Deirdre Hollman and @NewYorkComicCon/Mike Negin enough for allowing me to be a part of these shows and present my books to the masses! I also can't thank you all enough who have bought or supported the series in one way, shape or form. You guys have proven that a book series about positivity and every day life can sell close to 3,000 copies! I will be at the #ComicConforKids sponsored by #iHeartRadio, and then #BaltimoreComicCon, so I expect to share the news either this weekend or the next of reaching that 3k milestone! Stay tuned for that and know that book 4 is on the way! I am 17,000 words into the next story titled #AReasontoSmileHelloNewKid in which #LuizaBrillante, who was once the new kid, befriends the new kid, who helps Luiza grow into an even cooler kid! My goal is 75,000 words, so however many words it takes to tell this story will determine when its done... so yea, stay tuned lol . . . #bookseries #childrensbookseries #comicbookseries #comics #comicbooks #childrensbooks  #graphicnovels #picturebooks #boardbooks #PuertoRican #PuertoRicanAuthor #PuertoRicanIllustrator #JavierCruzWinnik #nycc #nycc2019 #nycc19 #NewYorkComicCon https://www.instagram.com/p/B3WsbsAhl-f/?igshid=j0pjcl3018hw

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Final #commission for my #Kickstarterbackers is done, and just in time for some nice warm weather! How could I also not enjoy this character drawing of this happy gentleman drawn as if he were a character in my #AReasontoSmileSeries =] These drawings are so fun! And I'd never have learned to draw this way had it not been for writing and illustrating #AReasontoSmile! This #childrensbookseries has elevated my life so much and its due in part to taking a journey that I was right for me, rather than forcing myself down another path that I either wasn't prepared for or able to navigate as well! I hope this guy makes you smile, and I hope you find a reason to smile today. . . . #AReasontoSmile is a children's book series featuring a #PuertoRicanGirl named #LuizaBrillante and has 3 books in its catalog. Each book is a different reading level and a positive story in NYC that focuses on finding the bright side of life! You can find previews of the book at www.etsy.com/shop/thelearningcurv and order your copy today! . . . #customart #commissions #portrait #portraiture #headshot #art #drawing #sketch #colorsketch #colordrawing #illustration #prismas #prismacolormarker #markers #markersketch #cartoon #cartooncharacters #cartoony #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvl7c6oB7tM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cslh48pim71t

As I was drawing this sketch for one of my #kickstarterbackers, I began to remember that I miss being at #C2E2 and being with all the great people I've been able to meet throughout the years. I've done the show for 7 years and I've amassed some amazing memories, met some amazing people, and have had such a great time there...Im thankful though for being able to do this drawing for a number of reasons. C2E2 is one of those shows I always do a decent number of sketches at and this piece reminds me of those wonderful times. I get to remember some great times at the show along with some amazing times in Chicago itself. I am also fortunate that people want to give me their money in exchange for the art I can create. I've always simply wanted to be able to make a living with the art I do and this piece is another example of the journey I've experienced to make that happen. I've got one more sketch to do to fulfill the #kickstarter obligations and then its back to creating more fanart and #AReasontoSmile stories =] chapter 4 is almost done for my chapter book in the series, so as you see here, im still putting one foot in front of the other. Thanks for sharing this journey with me! . . . This drawing is inspired by the kids of the person who selected the custom sketch reward on my kickstarter for my 3rd book titles #AReasontoSmileMakingFriends. They are drawn in the same style as the characters in the book art so please feel free to check out my etsy and see if the book is a good fit for you or your loved ones! . . . #childrensbookseries #childrensbooks #graphicnovels #graphicnovelseries #comics #comicbooks #comicbookseries #boardbook #boardbooks #customart #commission #lettering #wordballoon #art #drawing #sketch #colorsketch #colordrawing #illustration #prismas #prismacolormarkers #prismacolors #markers #copicmultiliners #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/BvYCytehoJN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hq8i69c3f517

Sending out more packages of #AReasontoSmileMakingFriends to #kickstarterbackers and purchasers from #Etsy always has me feeling good! Have you gotten your book yet? There are about 20 more packages to go, including those with art and those who I need addresses for, so I hope to have those out by the end of next week! Tomorrow I'll be at the #BigAppleCon selling more books and merchandise from the entire series, will you be there? Check my profile if you can't make it to a show but you want a book! . . . #boardbook #AReasontoSmileSeries #PuertoRicanGirl #selfpublished #kickstarter #childrensbookseries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #babybooks #booksforkids #booksforbabies #kidsbooks #selfpublishing #childrensbookartist #childrensbookauthor #authorsofinstagram #kidlit #puertorican #puertoricancharacters #diversity #diversitymatters #children #taino #kidsreading #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/BuwUcC1h9wE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11kt4kwixoelu

I've sent out over 100 packages for my #Kickstarterbackers and I look forward to sending more. I am now in the sketches phase so stay tuned to some more original art! . . . #AReasontoSmileMakingFriends is a #boardbook about a little girl from the city who happens to make some life long friends because she decides to go outside and play instead of staying home! The #AReasontoSmileSeries stars a 2nd Generation #PuertoRicanGirl from #NYC named #LuizaBrillante. She is always trying to find the good in the world she lives in and has starred in 3 books so far, all #selfpublished and funded on #kickstarter! Feel free to check my bio for the link where you can find all 3 books available for you and your family! . . . #childrensbookseries #childrensbooks #boardbooks #babybooks #booksforkids #booksforbabies #kidsbooks #selfpublishing #childrensbookartist #childrensbookauthor #authorsofinstagram #kidlit #puertorican #puertoricancharacters #diversity #diversitymatters #children #taino #kidsreading #JavierCruzWinnik https://www.instagram.com/p/BuT6sZlBvca/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1b0mchaf3i164

I don’t know how to express my gratitude to all the amazing people who have already joined our #Kickstarter... oh. wait a minute... YES I DO dear #KickstarterBackers!! ▶️SEE VIDEOS NOW⏪ 👼🏼😏😇 Our @annasks.tv Kickstarter started a mere 24 hours ago and we're already 23% funded! That's almost 1% an hour! Sincere thanks to everyone pledging, sharing, and reaching out to us with feedback and sharing your kind words of support! Ann and I are truly filled with joy and gratitude!!!! www.AnnAsks.US 💖Shout Out to the AMAZING @darrenhayes for this badass cover!! 💖 (at Studio City, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK-NBXHZYN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ijshsm2m8y8b