It's been about 15 years since the last time I've been to Chicago, and I'm happy to be exhibiting with Lark Pien at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo this weekend. See us at Table 39! To kick off  Yam Books, we will be debuting Lollygag, a mesmerizing drawing anthology edited by Lark, showcasing the obsessiveContinue reading ""Chicagooo! Chicagooo! That Toddlin’ Town""

As a part of Hyphen magazine's celebration of their 10 years in print, they invited me and 9 other "emerging young authors" to talk about a writer who they admire. I talked about Lynda Barry. It hits newsstands soon or you can read the whole thing with an online subscription. Also, Julia Kuo drew anContinue reading "The Descendants"

(Gil Kane/Ernie Chan) RIP Ernie Chan. Ernie worked on the one Conan comic issue that my brother had that I used to read over and over again when I was a little kid. This issue of Conan has been and will be locked in my brain forever.   I remember the first time I tabledContinue reading "RIP Ernie Chan"

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 & VOICES:An afternoonContinue 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!!"