Short Run
Kyle will be tabling on behalf of both of us at this amazing comics show! Be sure to stop by and say hi!
Women Writing the Horrific - Beth Hetland & Cynthia Pelayo
Join us for a spooky afternoon as we hear from two horror/thriller authors! Reading(including visuals from Beth's graphic novel), followed by a Q&A and signing.
New York Comic Con!
I’ll be jumping on a corner of my buddy Tyrell Cannon’s table and on a panel FRIDAY ONLY! Because y’all, I’m nominated for a Harvey Award!!! I’ll be attending the ceremony Friday night.
Table: B-22
11am Panel: “Titles That You Should Be Reading, Recommending, and Teaching" Room 406.2
MSU School Visit + Artist Talk!
I’ll be visiting some classes on campus as well as giving a public artist talk! Hope you can make it to the talk if you’re in the East Lansing area.
Cartoonists and their Publishers Panel - SAIC Industry Week
I’ll be moderating a panel as part of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago’s Industry Week. The panel will have Bianca Xunise and their editor Aneeka Kailia from Penguin Random House, and Caroline Cash with her editor Avi Erlich from Silver Sprocket. This event is open to the SAIC community, including alumni! Book signing and celebration to follow.
Cartoon Crossroads - Talk & Teach
I’ll be leading a 1-hour session as part of the Professional Development Programming at CXC.
Comics in College - Teaching with your Strengths
Whether you’re leading a workshop, doing the adjunct hustle, or curious about dipping your toes into the academic pool, teaching is a great opportunity to grow your skills and broaden your network. Award winning educator, Beth Hetland, will share her insights from over a decade of teaching comics and comics adjacent courses at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Small Press Expo
I’ll be a Special Guest and tabling at the Small Press Expo in Bethesda, MD! One of my favorite comic shows of the year!
Saturday 11am - 7pm
Sunday 12pm - 6pm
Comics Club Zinecinnati Pre-Party Reading
I’ll be helping to kick off Zinecinnati with several other comics readers! (Pro-tip, I’ll be toward the end because I’m coming from my event in Dayton!)
Reading & Signing Event at Books & Co in Dayton, OH
I’ll be reading and signing Tender!
CAKE!
I’m a special guest at the Chicago Alternative K(c)omics Expo!
Table 111
I will also be on a panel on Saturday at 4:30pm
Horrifically Tender with Beth Hetland & Tyrell Cannon
Special Guest Beth Hetland’s new critically acclaimed body-horror graphic novel Tender (Fantagraphics) is sure to wiggle its way under your skin. Beth is joined in discussion by long-time pal and incredible cartoonist Tyrell Cannon (The Schlub, ERIS, Gary). They will crawl through every dark corner for a look inside the creative process and development of Tender.
Autoptic Panel - Publishing Match: Traditional vs Indie vs Self
A discussion on publishing and the differences between small press, self publishing and larger publishers. The conversation will included comparisons of different types of publishing, the benefits and drawbacks of each avenue, and how they can impact the artist and their work.
Moderator: Jenny Mott of POMEpress
Panelists: Trung Le Nguyen, Beth Hetland, Anders Nilsen
Pre-Autoptic Reading!
I’ll be reading part of Tender with some incredible cartoonists!!
Full line-up:
Beth Hetland
Blue Delliquanti
Chad Bilyeu
Trung Le Nguyen
Anders Nilsen
Bianca Xunise
Reading & Signing with Katie Skelly at The Pop-Hop
I’m so psyched to read and sign with Katie Skelly!!!
Reading & Signing at The Open Book
I’ll be reading and signing at The Open Book in Santa Clarita!
Reading & Signing at Vroman's Bookstore
I’ll be reading and signing at southern California’s LARGEST and OLDEST bookstore!
Reading Event at Heavy Manners Library
I’m delighted to share I’ll be reading with amazing cartoonists Elinor Bonifant, Nicole Goux, Nicole Georges, and Ezra Claytan Daniels! Tickets are pay-what-you-want donation that goes towards the Library!
San Diego Comic Con!!!!
I’ll be signing at the Fantagraphics Table the following days and times:
Thursday 4pm -5pm
Friday 1pm-2pm
Saturday 1pm-2pm
Sunday 12pm-1pm
CCA Class Visits!
I’ll be visiting Digital Tools taught by Allen Passalaqua and Professional Practices taught by Mel Gillman in the Low Residency Comics MFA program!
Reading & Signing at Comix Experience
I’ll be reading and signing books at Comix Experience!
Reading & Signing at Floating World Books with Molly Mendoza
I’ll be reading part of Tender and joined by the GREAT Molly Mendoza!
Reading & Signing at Third Place Books (Lake Forest)
I’ll be reading from Tender and signing copies at one of my sister’s favorite book stores in the Seattle area! Be sure to go to the Lake Forest location!