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Familiar Face

2013-05-22T10:01:00Z

That Nobody sure gets around! * * * Now that I'm properly settled back at home, I set aside time to write a general overview of my experience at TCAF -- some of my personal hurdles, sales/expense analysis, and overall value of the show. Maybe it'll be of some insight to those interested in applying for a table space next year. ^^ Now that my away-from-home shows have concluded for 2013, I can get back to focusing on the comics again. ♥ ... And don't forget to check out more Vachel comics at Little Dee!Continue reading...

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TCAF 2013 recap

2013-05-20T19:52:07Z

The Internets seem abuzz with post-TCAF 2013 afterglow. Most reports, particularly verbal ones after the show, have been overwhelmingly positive. I won't disagree -- it's an amazing show. It's one of the best run, best organized, and best publicized "indy" comic shows I've had the honor of exhibiting at for 3 years now.

Reports have been popping up recently, questioning if TCAF's peak year was last year. Well, I wasn't there in 2012, so I can't compare -- but here are my two cents on my experience this year:

Overall costs
Pre-show planning
Cost analysis
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Bull Horns

2013-05-20T10:01:00Z

Sometimes you just gotta grab Life by the horns. * * * Happy Monday! Coloring windows can be tricky at times... For more Vachel adventures, read Chris Baldwin's entire collection online at LittleDee.net!Continue reading...

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Nothing Happens

2013-05-17T10:01:00Z

The excitement just can't be contained! * * * Happy Aloha Friday! Just a quick heads up! nemu*nemu has been nominated for a couple categories in the Kids Comics Revolution Awards! If you think we are the bees knees, be sure to cast your vote for us! :D For more info (and some refresher strips!) see my blog post! * * * ... and of course, check out Little Dee for more Vachel comics~! ♥Continue reading...

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Kids' Comics Revolution Awards 2013!

2013-05-15T16:42:09Z

At TCAF, it was announced that nemu*nemu is a contender in a few categories for the 2013 Kids' Comic Revolution Awards! (WOO!)

Find my nominations in "Favorite Webcomic" and "Special Award for Excellence in Drawing Delicious-Looking Food"! VOTE HERE!

If you need some refreshers, feast your eyes on these~~ :3

...and the comic I'm nominated for~! ★

I'm up against some -tough- competition here, so if you'd like to help out, cast your ballot!

Winners will be announced June 23rd at a special ceremony at the conclusion of Kids Read Comics in Ann Arbor, Michigan!

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Flight Time

2013-05-15T10:01:00Z

If only flying were so easy~ * * * Hey folks! I'm back from Canada and I had a blast! I'm contemplating writing a couple blog posts about it -- one as a single shout-out to all the wonderful people who kept me company over the weekend at both the table and after-hours, and another to recap and analyze my experience at the show. In short, TCAF is such a different show from all the other shows I've exhibited at and it is truly an honor to have a table for. ♥ So now I am back at home and getting re-aquainted with the weather and time zone. D: Spreadshirt order was placed before I left and is expected to arrive here on May 24th. Don't forget to send some love to Chris Baldwin, creator of Little Dee, for letting us borrowing Vachel for this story! He's currently re-running his popular Rogues of Wool strips -- don't miss them! ♥Continue reading...

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[Blue Hawaii] Mama's Day

2013-05-14T19:21:28Z

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For those who missed it in the Sunday Star-Advertiser, the Mother's Day edition of Blue Hawaii!

Indistinguishable From Magic

2013-05-13T10:01:00Z

Hotspots

2013-05-10T10:01:00Z

Audra has flown to Canada to participate in TCAF (Toronto Comic Arts Festival) this weekend! If you're in the area, please drop by and say hello!Continue reading...

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Intermission: TCAF 2013 part 2

2013-05-09T10:01:00Z

Yeah. That's what you get when you fly economy. :3 Hey folks! I'm on my way to Canada, right about now! We just got the floor map and seating arrangement last night, so here's where you can find me! I'll be sharing table 266 with Kean Soo & Tory Woollcott! It's gonna be -great-! ★ For more info on the show and to check out who else is exhibiting and where, visit the official website! Anpan's story resumes tomorrow! :DContinue reading...

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Intermission: TCAF 2013 part 1

2013-05-08T10:01:00Z

Intermission Time! I'll be flying out to Canada for TCAF later tonight, and wanted to post these comics so you could share in my journey. (I just bringing Vachel along for the ride. XD) It's a long flight, so stay tuned for part 2 tomorrow~ XD I'll also have a few original marker pieces I just finished tonight for sale with me~ :D Meanwhile, the story will resume on Friday!Continue reading...

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Nobody

2013-05-06T10:01:00Z

Oh Anpan, the sore loser~ * * * * * [Important News!] nemu*nemu might be down for a few hours on Monday morning (Hawaii Time) as the electric company will be shutting down the power to do some maintenance on the line. We're told it'll take a couple hours, but we shall see! I'm also doing last minute prep for TCAF! I leave Hawaii on Wednesday night and will be back Monday afternoon. I hope to see some of you there! :D Reminder! If there's a specific item you'd like for me to bring, let me know before I leave -- I'll have a very limited selection of goods for the show. And for those who will be there -- I'll be participating in Dave Roman's 2nd Quick Draw session on Sunday! It'll be so much fun~ I hope you can make it! Continue reading...

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Free Comic Book Day & May the 4th (be with you!)

2013-05-04T19:08:41Z

Hey guys!

It's May 4th AND Free Comic Book Day!

Get your free copy of nemu*nemu Volume 1 -today only-! Be sure to click the blue text link below the image, unless you'd like to donate $ for your copy~! ♥

Also! It's May 4th -- Star Wars Day!

We have our very own Star Wars themed story in our archives -- why not give it a read~!

Start here for the beginning of the story, OR skip straight to the Star Wars action! (Even featuring a cameo by Karl Kerschl's Charles Christopher!)

And a whole lot more stuff going on this weekend! Enjoy!

Tango no Sekku 2013

2013-05-03T20:05:22Z

Available as a wallpaper set!

Happy Free Comic Book Day, Boy's Day/Children's Day/Tango no Sekku, and Cinco de Mayo!

Yes, it's a busy weekend -- chock-full of events! Announcements time:

May 4th is Free Comic Book Day, so I hope all of you check out your favorite comic shops and pick up something new! I have my eye on the Kaboom! Summer sampler with Peanuts, Garfield, and Adventure Time comics and more~ :D Viz also has a nice 2-sided sampler of Dragon Ball & Rurouni Kenshin, and Top Shelf has their own kids' sampler featuring Ray Friesen's "Pirate Penguin Versus Ninja Chicken" -- who incidentally is in Hawaii and will be doing a talk Saturday morning at McCully-Moiliili Library at 10:30am!

His talk will be followed by a Pen & Ink Works comic demonstration around 11am.

16 local libraries in Hawaii are participating and from what I understand, each have a different selection of books to choose from! Just remember to bring your library card to get one! Gotta get 'em all!

Also, if you want to meet up with some local storm-troopers and Jedi, you can find them stationed at various local libraries at these times!

May 5th is Children's Day/Cinco de Mayo/Tango no Sekku~!

When my younger brother and I were kids, my grandparents used to fly the koi flags/koinobori, bring out a set of boy samurai dolls, and feed us sweet and salty rice crackers/arare. What does your family do to celebrate May 5th? :D

(I should also note that we celebrate May 1st as "May Day" here in Hawaii. Lots of hula dancing and Hawaiian music to celebrate. Springtime - such a season of celebration~)

I had been doodling pictures of Nemu dressed as a fish (and Anpan as the fisherman, albeit deleted from the final image) for the past week and wanted to try out a new coloring technique. The above illo is now available as a wallpaper set and I'll also have it at TCAF next weekend as a print. :3

Speaking of TCAF!

I'll be exhibiting solo at the Toronto Comic Arts Festival in Toronto, Canada from May 11-12! The exhibitor map hasn't been confirmed yet, but I hope to see you there -- somewhere in the Reference Library~!

If there's something -specific- you'd like for me to bring (this includes books, specific pins, charms, prints, hats), let me know soon so I can make sure it's packed. I'll have a very limited number of items for sale.

New original art has been added to the nemu*shop and prices have been reduced on the fanart~

First come, first served! International orders, including Canada -- e-mail me and I will invoice you individually since I need to figure out the shipping costs manually.

Lastly! Spreadshirt group order closes Friday evening! E-mail me your orders ASAP.

You don't have to order thru me -- I'm doing this primarily as a service to folks who would like to pick up one or two items and save on shipping. I do not stock these items in my shop and will not have them available at any in-person events.

If you plan to pick up a ladies' shirt - get 15% off when you order directly thru spreadshirt with code: MOTHER2013

Economy Flight

2013-05-03T10:01:00Z

Where has the joy of flying gone? Continuing on with Vachel's stay in nemu*nemu land~ He's so much fun to draw~ I wish I could get Chris' nuances down. :3 There's a certain charm to how he draws their expressions -- especially Vachel's "muppet-eye" face. (Which incidentally doesn't happen too often in Little Dee.) Last minute reminders -- nemu*spreadshirt group order closes tonight. E-mail me your orders and I will invoice you directly via paypal. You don't have to place an order with me -- I do this more as a service to folks who want to pick up one or two items and save on shipping, particularly those who live in Hawaii. If you want to pick up some ladies' items for yourself, there is a coupon code for 15% off. Use code: MOTHER2013 Here's the link to the shop: nemu*spreadshirt shop Note: All items in the spreadshirt shop are print-on-demand and will not be available at any of our in-person events. Also, a call for TCAF merchandise! I'm bringing a VERY limited amount of items for the show -- so if there's anything -specific- you want, please let me know before Tuesday. (This includes charms, pins, certain prints, etc.) Lastly - new artwork is up in the nemu*shop! First come, first served! International peeps (including Canada) will need to contact me to figure out shipping.Continue reading...

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Hare Today Gone Tomorrow

2013-05-01T10:01:00Z

Those pesky rabbits! * * * It's Wednesday and this means, we have a couple days left in the nemu*spreadshirt group order! (See blog post for more info!) If you are planning to pick up a ladies shirt on your own, you can get 15% off with coupon code: MOTHER2013 (Just in time for mother's day?) We also have a brand new wallpaper set up in the shop for the month of May! And of course, if you are enjoying this story and our guest vulture, be sure to give some love to Chris Baldwin's Little Dee~ :DContinue reading...

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Bird of Prey

2013-04-29T10:01:00Z

Finally! Vachel introduces himself! :D Some of you are already familiar with this vulture from fellow webcomic "Little Dee" - he's visiting the nemu*nemu world for the duration of this story with permission (and input!) from Chris Baldwin himself! (Thanks Muzhik for the link!) I encourage you guys to go and check it out~ They're brilliantly-written comic strips. In fact, go and buy his books because they're the best way to read these comics, hands down. ♥ Meanwhile! Spreadshirt group order closes on Friday! Get your orders in soon!Continue reading...

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Turkey

2013-04-26T10:01:00Z

Anpan is pretty fervent about saving those turkeys on Sankiesgivings. It's not every day you have a chance to meet one -- sort of. :D * * * We're a couple weeks out from my only away-from-home show of the year -- the Toronto Comic Arts Festival held at the Toronto Reference Library on May 11-12! It's a free event, so if you're in the area, I encourage you to come -- if you're an avid comics readers (and not necessarily of the Marvel/DC kind) the list of guests are amazing. Because this is an "overseas" show for me, I'll have a very limited amount of merchandise along for the ride. Let me know ahead of time if there's something specific you'd like me to bring from the shop. Meanwhile, one week left on the t-shirt group order!Continue reading...

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Bent

2013-04-24T10:01:00Z

Someone's bent out of shape... I'm happy and surprised some of you know just who the vulture is! He hasn't formally introduced himself, but will soon! :D (For those who want to get a jump start, try here~ ♥) * * * Also! Gelaskins orders have been shipped! Thanks so much to all who participated in the group order! We have another group order open now to May 3rd! Open to all designs up at the nemu*spreadshirt shop! Also! If you missed our latest Blue Hawaii comic that printed in Sunday's Star-Advertiser, it's right here!Continue reading...

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[Group Order] Gelaskins & Spreadshirt

2013-04-23T19:17:18Z

SO! Great news! The Gelaskins order has arrived!

Everything looks great and all orders are shipping today. :D Thanks so much for participating! I hope you guys share your photos of your nemu*skinned devices with us! :D

Since a few have asked, I've added some of those gelaskin designs to our spreadshirt shop.

I haven't seen a coupon code come in about a month, so if there's enough interest, I'll host a group order for spreadshirt shop items.

These items are PRINT-ON-DEMAND and will not be available at any of my in-person events.

Contact me with the following:
1) Your shirt order (design name, cut (unisex, ladies, kids, toddlers), color, size, quantity)
2) Your mailing address
3) Your billing e-mail address (for paypal)

The order will close on May 3rd. Be sure to get your inquiries in before then.

Also -- From past experience, I expect the order to take somewhere between 3-5 weeks to arrive AFTER the order has been placed. Please keep this in account when ordering.