Author Archives: rinaok

I have a short comic about my beloved city of Oakland on the Popula.com website, an online magazine empowering independent journalists and showcasing unique work in comics. Click here to read the story

BOOGIE DOWN NOW! Join me at events and comic shows to celebrate the new book. I’m very excited to share it with you!Bethesda, Maryland2018 Small Press Expo Saturday, September 15, 2018Brooklyn, New YorkBrooklyn Book FestivalSunday, September 16, 2018 Seattle, WashingtonShort Run FestivalSaturday, November 4, 2018Seattle, WashingtonSeattle Public LibraryConversation with Mimi PondSunday, November 5, 2018, 1:00 –Continue reading “Boogie About Town!”

This weekend at Comic Con, Drawn and Quarterly announced that it will include my book Blame This on the Boogie, in its list of Spring 2018 releases. I am insanely thrilled to be published by one of the powerhouse publishers of comics, and honored to be included with a roster of artists who have inspiredContinue reading “It’s Official!”

Ignatz drawn by Sophia Foster-Dimino The 2016 Small Press Expo (SPX) is this weekend and yet again I will not be able to attend to buy some mini-comics, partake of the chocolate fondue fountain or revel with my fellow cartoonists and comics fans. Someday, SOMEDAY…but, wait! I’ll still be with you all in spirit throughContinue reading “Ignatz Nominated!”

Holy toledo! My comic “Beginning’s End” got nominated for a mutha-effing Eisner Award for Best Short Story. To say that I am beyond shocked is an understatement. I am very, very honored and glad that I’ve received such positive feedback on my story which is one very near and dear to my heart. Here isContinue reading “CRAZY TOWN!”

Cartoonist and zinester, Jason Martin wrote a nice review of my latest mini-comic, When the Dust Settles, on his Zine Club blog. Jason has always been a favorite writer of mine with his zines Laterborn and Black Tea and I’m honored to have my comic included in his zine club reading! Read the review here:http://www.driftwoodcity.com/…/jasonszineclub-whenthedusts…/

Happy New Year, everyone! Yes, I know it’s already the end of January. I am a little late. Time definitely moves quickly. Last year alone went out like a light –so many events but little time to reflect on them. I had lofty ambitions to write recaps right after every show I attended last year,Continue reading “2014 – Something to Remember”

My new mini-comic is now available for sale at the Yam Books web shop. It’s called When the Dust Settles and it’s 60 pages of comics collected from my various blog and tumblr posts from 2011 to 2014. Buy it at the link below! http://www.yambooks.com/when-the-dust-settles