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There is a whole lot going on right now, so this post is going to be a bigger one than usual.

I’ve been back from Nebraska Comic Con, Fort Collins Comic Con, and SLC FanX. I had a great time at all three but for a wee bit of business truth, sales were underwhelming.  The part of doing this for a living even if it’s currently a side hustle that can sting a bit.

For Nebraska Comic Con, I had a bunch of in depth conversations with other vendors and there was definitely something that is popular there that I haven’t really seen elsewhere. Kind of like how badge ribbons are a huge part of SoonerCon, but nothing like that at the same time.

So what is it, you’re wondering? It’s the creation of fragrances based around characters, both in movies and in books! There were colognes, perfumes, scented candles as well as other sundries about celebrating the smells of characters… well that sounds weirder than it is… I mean fragrances that immerse you in those characters. Bergamots, vanillas, musks and citruses! All so that you can sense the strength, the mental acuity, the coldness and warmth of various characters. You get a completely different feel of a character’s vibe, their passions and drives. Absolutely fascinating!

Fort Collins Comic Con was an absolute blast! It was on a different site than the last time I attended and stickers were massively popular there. I had a fantastic conversation about the trade routes of the Pre-Columbian Americas! I met some incredible artists both in and outside of literature circles and some neat booth setups which has me thinking about changing ours up in some way… We shall see if I go with it or not.

Salt Lake City FanX was absolutely huge. I believe it is the biggest one I’ve been a part of, even bigger than KC Planet Comic Con! We shared our table with Kia Leep and she is awesome! You should definitely check her out. We were close to a lot of the big display things (Ghostbusters, Doctor Who, Mandalorian Mercenaries) as well as very close to Brandon Sanderson’s display / author signing over the weekend.

I saw things at this one I’d not seen before… a full size Totoro with the old lady from Spirited Away leading the way, a full size wrestling ring where a tiny Spider Man faced off against a Cyborg and a Troll, a myriad of fairies clutching dandelions the size of a human being, oh and the Gatekeeper! I mean there was more, but you get the gist.

So where am I going with all this?

For the final event of the year (for me), I will be at Mile Hi-Con this weekend! Come on by and say hello, buy a book, stick me in a time machine so I don’t miss any of it! As a bonus, for those who have been keeping track, Amber McCulloch, who is narrating the audio version of the Matilda will be there on Friday! She has a panel on October 23rd at 3:00pm about voicework. Come on out and get to see the face behind.. err… in front of the voice!

I had a great time at SoonerCon with my Machines of the Infinite Press compatriots Lyndsie Clark and Robb Wetmore!

This is the first time all three of us were gathered to work the table at a convention, and we had a blast. Such great artists there and what a vibe! I had so many great conversations about my books and my writing process. I even fielded a few business questions from folks who are thinking about hopping into the writing journey themselves!

As always, the folks running SoonerCon were fantastic to work with and I can’t recommend it enough. I mean they built a pirate ship in a room! How cool is that? There was an affogato vendor there too!

Whew, this year has been a bit of a whirlwind! But this is no time to be slowing down! You can catch us at the following conventions before the year end!

I finally have a quiet moment! No travelling, no other commitments and all that. I can finally listen to the audio auditions for Saga of a Space Freighter: The Matilda!

I am beyond excited to hear what other artists will bring to my story. I’ll keep you all updated on how it goes!

Image by Petra Šolajová from Pixabay

Come on out and say hi! Fellow author and member of the Machines of the Infinite Press Writer’s Coop Lyndsie Clark will be there too!

• An indie speculative book fair featuring local authors Hosted by Periapt Press at Dungeons & Javas.

Oh man, am I behind! It’s been a whirlwind of activity lately and I missed posting about a few things.

I had a great time at Read Between the Stars and would do it again! Great location, excellent people, and an all-around fun time!

Then it was off to Mile-Hi Con at a new location! The same great people were running it, and the new venue was very nice. Plenty of excellent panels on the roster and fantastic authors to boot! I didn’t get to wander around as much as I would’ve liked, but that’s for the best of reasons!

I can’t wait to see where I’m headed off to next!

Lyndsie Clark and I will be at the Machines of the Infinite Press table at Read Between The Stars! Come out and say hello to us and other local authors!

Fantastic Cosplay, Great Artists & Authors Galore!

Lyndsie Clark and I had a fantastic time at MCL Comic Con as the Machines of the Infinite Press Author Collective table!

It was an incredibly well run convention at a great location. Plenty of room for vendors and visitors and a fun vibe all around. I had some wonderful conversations with a bunch of folks, was told many times I needed to watch K-Pop Demon Hunters and had an all around grand time!

I know I’m missing a bunch of names, but a quick shout-out to Chaz Kemp & Carolyn Kay for spending time with Lyndsie and me and all of our questions (so many!), and to Lena M Johnson and Logan Young for excellent conversations about writing! You should go check out all their stuff!

The weather was perfect, the overall vibe was fantastic and Grand Junction is wonderful town! I would love to go back next year!

I will be out at Mesa County Comic Con on Friday 9/19/25 and Saturday 9/20/25 with my Machines of the Infinite Press partner Lyndsie Clark!

I am looking forward to meeting new people, seeing cool cosplay and having a great time! Come on out and say hi!

Come out and support a local indie book store during the Lafayette, CO Farmer’s Market! Many local authors, including me, will be there this Sunday August 24th, between 10:00AM and 12:00PM. Come by and say hi!

I had an absolute blast at Soonercon 33! And I’m not talking about the hot wind blowing around town!

This Con had one of the best vibes I’ve felt in quite a while. Everyone was very cool, the volunteers and staff were incredibly helpful. Even the guide sent by email prior to the Con was loaded with fantastic information for the event! It was a smooth operation!

The art on display in the Exhibit Room and at the tables was fun and fantastic and the cosplay? Some of the best I’ve seen!

This was the first Con I’ve done as part of a Publishing Collective and I must say having someone with the same drive for the success of Machines of the Infinite Press makes the hours go by fast! Thanks so much Lyndsie Clark!

We met some great people at the event and the conversations alone were worth the drive. A huge shout out to Sci-fi author Robb Wetmore, Gothic horror author Tommy B Smith, Fantasy author Cheryl L-G Trent and to the podcast Bookthots! You should definitely check them out!

Soonercon 33 was an excellent show and I’m thinking about going back next year. If you are around Norman or Oklahoma City, this convention is worth it.

Either way I am more motivated than ever to get the next book done. I’m staring at you manuscript!