Some announcements and progress in my pants...

Something I haven't talked about is that since after Pittsburgh Con, the wife and I gave up fast food. Quit. No more. That simply, I have lost 11 pounds so far. I ain't TRYING on a diet, like hardcore yogurt and water only with 20 hours of exercise a day... but simply, but out the fast food. I vow one thing: "I will never give McDonalds a dime of my money ever again." I've lived arm and arm with that evil place since I was 3, and when I was 16, I worked there. And my close friends worked there. The memories are both good and bad. But when you come down to it, McDonalds is an evil, brainwashing, nazi-like place. No one understands what I am talking about unless they work there for once. So those of you who have and see how much that place changes you and effects your brain, you know what I am talking about. So finally, never again shall I eat or dwell near a McDonalds. My kids will eat healthy and never go through what I did as a kid. I think in some ways, being fat and standing tall and proud despite that fact made me a stronger person. I wouldn't change anything about it. It seemed to all work out for me in the end. But still, I think future generations are in trouble. So do some research, and quit the D. You'll lose 11 pounds just for doing that.

This weekend was the Motor City Comic Con. This is the first year since 2002 that I wasn't there. I am truly, truly, truly bummed that I couldn't go. This move, sucked me dry. And still is. I have three credit cards SCREAMING for their money, which I just don't have to give them. But now that the wife has a full time job, we can catch up over time. But it really sucks not having money. I'm tired of it. So, I'm working on the STORE at the head site and offering commission deals. Expect an announcement soon. I gotta get some cash flow in, or else I'm gonna be sleeping with the fishes. Quite literally.

Annoucement: For a long time, I've been considering a business partner in my comics. I need someone to take care of the small mundane details that come with publishing, creating, etc. Someone to kick me in the ass and motivate me. Someone to handle the money parts of the business. Someone to run ideas past who will give me an objective opinion and still look at the "bottom dollar" part of the equasion. Someone to help me sell well at the conventions so that I don't have to. Well, I made my decision and hired someone... My wife. She's now the person in charge of "my business." She handles all mail, supplies, behind the scenes stuff, editing and convention stuff. I focus only on the art and creating at hand. Its a great partnership and I think she's excited. Our first "debut" of this new method will be the fall Motor City Con. I'm glad to have her as an active participant in my dreams and not someone who watches it from afar. This makes this "OUR" dream, and not just mine. It also frees us up to stand and kick ass, sales-wise. Whose gonna say "no" to buying a comic from a girl?? :) Yeah, I've sold out to that idea, but I kinda have to, to survive. My stuff is a hard sell at the comic cons sometimes. But I cannot tell you how excited I am about this partnership. We're gonna do great things.

On WISE INTELLIGENCE I am in the teens' pages. I mapped out the rest so I plan to get tehm all pencilled by wednesday and then ink them all for the next week or two. I should be done by first week of June. Then off to the writer for lettering, etc. I'm happy with how its coming along.

Lots of my favorite bands are coming out with CDs soon: June 5th: Marilyn Manson, Paul McCartney, Dream Theater. June 19th: The White Stripes. June 26th: The Meat Puppets (both brothers Kurtwood this time!) and July: Velvet Revolver. Finally, a good time in music again!

I'm still writing Pleasant Life scripts when I don't feel like drawing. So everyday I am doing something creative and moving things forward. I am working on ideas that will get us afloat and change things for the better. I'm thinking ONLINE exclusive content. Also, I am offering collaboration gigs to my peers. Hoping something or someone bites and wants to be a part of it all. Lets hope that all comes together. Some exciting possibilities in the pipeline.

Well, I'm sure you've had enough by now. Take care my little droogies.

T