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I'm going to be showing off Worst Journey Vol.1 at LICAF next week! If you're lucky enough to live somewhere near the Lake District, come on by and say hi, maybe get a signed copy ...

I'm a guest at the Lakes International Comic Art Fair - LICAF2021

I've been working with them on the 10 Years to Save the World digital comic anthology, which I'll be able to share online very shortly, and I'll be part of a panel and signing my books over the weekend.

Hopefully I'll see you there!

From the Trenches and in Pictures: The Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019

Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019. Image: Brewery Arts Centre

Heading to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival 2019, the event the culmination a year of publicity work for me, and others, and endless hours of hard work and organisation by the dedicated team based largely in Kendal, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of trepidation.

Not because we weren’t prepared in any way, or that…

LAKES INTERNATIONAL COMIC ARTS FESTIVAL IS THIS WEEKEND!

and I’m gonna be there along with so many other amazing cartoonists as part of a Canadian contingent invading the United Kingdom (we share the same powerful Queen so it’s allowed).  You should come!  And ASSUMING YOU DO, here’s some panels I’ll be at:

Saturday 14 October – 3.15pm-4.15pm – BAC Malt Room A whole new world – Webcomics Maestros (Panel event with Ryan North and Emma Vieceli)

Sunday 15 October – 11.30am-12.30pm Shakespeare Centre Adventure Time – Comics for Kids (Panel Event with Ryan North, John Martz, Claudia Davila, Jillian Tamaki)

There’s a signing after each event, and when I’m not at those panels I’ll be around the show, so if you see me don’t be afraid to come say hi!  I WILL SIGN ANYTHING.  <3  

If you follow me on Twitter you’ll have already seen, but I’m just reposting my statement again for my followers here so you know the situation.

I will no longer be attending LICAF this coming weekend. I do not do this to upset those who have supported me in the past so kindly - I truly appreciate the relationships I have with the festival organisers and patrons. Which is why I'm doing this in solidarity with those whose valid criticism and feedback regarding issues of racism have been dealt with in such a disappointing manner. I do not favour defensiveness and a lack of openness the representatives have displayed. The comics community will only grow and improve with an open mind and willingness to listen and change. I'm not a big voice in comics, but if it can help in any way, I think this is the right thing to do. I'm sorry it took me so long.

Hi everyone, hope you’re all doing well!

Here are some new releases and upcoming events that we’ll be participating in!

August 20 2017, Zine Dream, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

@figarizzle and @dirchansky in attendance, Dirchansky will debut Around the Bend (Summer 2017)!

August 31 - September 3 2017, FanExpo Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada 

@belugachop and Lis Xu in attendance, Wai will debut Off the Ice (Yuri on Ice fan comics) at table A387!

September 16-17 2017, Small Press Expo (SPX), Bethesda, Maryland, USA

@figarizzle and @lindateaa in attendance

October 13-15, 2017, Lakes International Comic Arts Festival (LICAF), Kendal, United Kingdom

@figarizzle and @dirchansky in attendance; debut title TBA

October 21, 2017, Canzine Toronto, Ontario, Canada

@belugachop in attendance