Tomorrow I will be at Tall Tales Books launching Liam and I’s new book: Food Fight! Local authors Robin Stevenson and Sylvia Olsen will also be there launching their new books.

Venue: Tall Tales Books, 795 Fort Street, Victoria, BC
Date and time: Saturday, May 15, 3:00PM
Exciting folks you’ll get to meet: Robin Stevenson, Sylvia Olsen, Mike Deas

Thanks to Orca Book Publishers this weekend I will be attending the Toronto Comic Arts Festival signing copies of the newest Graphic Guide Adventure; Food Fight. This is a really exciting opportunity as I will be in the company of some very talented people, as well as meeting Liam, the author, for the very first time in person!
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival is a unique comics event, patterned after comics festivals like Angouleme, Harlem, and the Small Press Expo. It is two full days of comics-related events, including readings, presentations, panel discussions, gallery shows, and a large exhibition area featuring publishers and comic authors and artists. We like to describe it as ‘unconventional’.

Happy Earth Day! Written by Janet Wieczorek and illustrated by me for the March issue of Canadian Reader published by Les Plan. Check out their website at www.lesplan.com!

Above is an illustration I have recently completed for the Victoria READ Society’s Noisy Kids Reading Club. Check out their website for more information at www.readsociety.bc.ca.

www.food-fight.net has launched! Check out the brand new website dedicated to the new Graphic Guide Adventure: Food Fight. The website features games, resources, free wallpapers and avatars and more. Keep posted for more info on Food Fight which will hit the shelf’s in a matter of weeks.

I will be doing a Comic Book Workshop at Tall Tales books here in Victoria BC the Saturday. Check out their site for more Info!

“A Comic Book Workshop with Mike Deas on Saturday, March 20th from 10am to 12pm! Do you know a budding artist who loves drawing and wants to learn how to illustrate their very own comic book? If your creative one is 9 or older, they can join local comic book artist Mike Deas for a workshop at Tall Tales Books! Mike is the artist for the very popular Graphic Guide Adventures series which includes Wild Ride, Ramp Rats, Soccer Sabotage, Media Meltdown, and the upcoming Food Fight! Mike will cover character design, composition, perspective, Deasand storytelling in the comic book medium. The class will be on Saturday March 20th from 10am to 12pm and is $20 per student (this includes a sketchbook and pencil).”

Check out this event in support of my friend, JL, who has a nasty case of Lyme disease.

“On Saturday April 3 the JL Lyme Support Society will host LYME-AID 4 at the University of Victoria to spread awareness about Lyme disease and to raise funds to help pay for JL’s medical expenses.

1:30 pm UNDER OUR SKIN- An award wining documentary exposing the politics behind the silent Lyme disease pandemic that is sweeping the nation.

3:30pm PRESENTATION by DR. MURAKAMI- a now retired BC doctor who has successfully treated over one thousand Lyme sufferers offers insight into the Lyme situation in Canada and advice on what to do if you might have it.

Silent art auction- showcasing some awesome local artists’ pieces ranging in styles and mediums.

The event will be held at the University of Victoria, David Strong Building, Room C103

Entry is by donation.”