Author Archives: rinaok

YAM BOOKS LAUNCHED Oakland, CA May 8, 2012 – The cold, stark winter months are now past, and with spring’s arrival we celebrate the bloom of Yam Books, Bay Area–based small-press publisher of art books and comics. Stemming from a deep-rooted desire to see more work by inspiring and visionary creators, Yam Books’ mission isContinue reading “It’s official!! Wish us luck!”

This Saturday is FREEEEEE Comic Book Day! So go to your friendly neighborhood comics store, and get some free comics as well as BUY some comics to help our industry out! As a part of this wonderful holiday, the ever amazing Tugboat Press, Mr. Greg Means, has published a free comic called Runner, Runner whichContinue reading

Please donate to Sparkplug Comic Books, publisher of Whirlwind Wonderland and some of the most interesting comics out there today! They have a fundraiser at Indiegogo! Lots of donation incentives like Katie Skelly’s collection of Nurse, Nurse minis, new issue of Elijah Brubaker’s amazing comics series Reich and an upcoming collaboration with Juliacks and OlgaContinue reading “Sparkplug!!!”

Let’s do it! Let’s celebrate April Fools Day together! This Sunday, I’ll be reading from my book “Whirlwind Wonderland” at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Really honored to be a part of this group of Filipino female authors and to celebrate Women’s History Month! Please join us, tell your friends! It’s free! PINAY LIVES &Continue reading “Reading @ the Oakland Asian Cultural Center”

I finally finished all the DWTS Season 12 prints! I cannot believe it’s all done and also that I did all that crap! Ha! 12 sets of prints made with print gocco and Aquash watercolors! These will eventually be for sale at Ho Ho Snappers! Now onto the comic which should be ready just inContinue reading “IT IS FINISHED!!”

Let’s see! I know I know, I’ve been bad at posts, but listen, okay I am working on three new comics as well as trying to finish up on these zany DWTS prints. I will hopefully be back on track next month/year! But oh, look! Listen! This is so cool! My story “Arroz Caldo” hasContinue reading “Hit Lists”

6 more to go? Really?!? I think this project is slowly curing me of all DWTS obsession ills.