Saturday, March 31, 2007

Spring is in the Air! Finally!

Taking it to the rooftops, by nicole Spiridakis, sfgate.com
Nicole's second article for the San Francisco Chronicle is in today's Home & Garden section.

The story behind the story is pretty interesting: Nic wrote this last Autumn.

Like a fine wine, The Chron will serve no story before its time.

Friday, March 30, 2007

Samer's on the Road, eh


Samer is in Canada "for work and a little R&R." The work is at Reuters' Center of Excellence in Toronto.

He's agreed to consider becoming a guest columnist on peepsNet to detail his trip, which includes business at the place which made peepsNet possible (er, by being the location at which are located the offshored jobs of the people who used to work for me, whose privacy I continue to invade).

Hopes for any updates on a certain Martin fellow were dashed when peepsNet was informed that he was on vacation.

Excellent timing, Mr. Farha.

No pictures yet: it is Samer's custom to publish upon return. He thoughtfully posted this picture taken in an earlier trip to Toronto.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

peepsNet approves


Specs become her, no?

Saturday, March 17, 2007

Wizard World Mike

Mike is attending Wizard World Los Angeles this weekend with other members of The Antidote Trust.

You can catch him at the Artist's Alley at booths 1411 A&B. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Independent Propoganda reports that "Sales will be promoting and signing their latest comic titles, along with other The Antidote Trust members Robert Roach, Dale Wilson, Kevin Grevioux, Korby Marks and Blake Chen."

peepsNet needs to crack that Antidote Trust press list ...

Thursday, March 15, 2007

The Antidote Trust

Thanks to Google Alerts peepsNeet has just learned that Mike is one of the creators of "The Antidote Trust," which describes itself as "... a consortium of like-minded creatives in the comics industry."

Mike's page is very cool, and begins with this brief bio:

Mike Sales (aka M.TOREZ) was born in Columbus, GA, where he swam in creeks, climbed plumb trees and flew kites, then moved to DC and dodged bullets, crackheads and crooked cops for fifteen years (having a ball the whole time.) Currently, he and his lovely wife have settled down in the suburban greenways of Raleigh, NC., here he runs TYPE ILLY PRESS.

Sunday, March 11, 2007

Myth Conceptions - Black History of Comics

Mike is one of four author/illustrators interviewed for this Silver Bullet Comics article by Brant W. Fowler:

"What better way to close out the month on this, the next to last day of February, which is also Black History Month? There are so many important events throughout history that are recognized during this month, but aren’t or haven’t always been noted in accepted curriculum for our schools and so forth. While Black History should be celebrated at all times, it’s good to have this period of time in which we can all be educated about parts of history we may not be aware of, or haven’t searched out ourselves."
"To help me with the topic I was fortunate enough to speak with a few creators both independent and professional and get their outlooks and opinions on the subject."

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Another Opening, Another Show


They are going to have stop calling me "Mr. First Nighter" if I keep this up.
Yes, I missed the opening of DCIst Exposed show at the Warehouse Gallery last night (I was not the only one). I'm going to say that I needed to be even-handed here since I missed the opening of peeps-in-law Michael's gallery gala and because I happen to know Nicole keeps very close tabs on these things and that she knows how to text me. (My excuse with Mike? Raleigh is outside my range)

The important things are that:
  1. Samer was one of a very select few who were exposed, as it were;
  2. His photo, "Lady Bug (blue)" was purchased even before the show opened;
  3. A lot of people showed up even though there was only a cash bar
In an exclusive interview with peepsNet Samer says:
"It really was a fantastic night. The place was packed, and I didn't expect such a turn out. It was great to meet the other photographers (who I won't name, cause I have a leaky memory) and the DCist staff.

"I got compliments from tons of people, and it really was a joy just to sit back and watch people's reactions."
The show runs through March 16.

Southside Nefertiti #2

Mike gets a very strong review for his graphic novel Southside Nefertiti #2 from Brant Fowler at SilverBulletComics.com.

Among the comments by Fowler that will appear on Mike's next book jacket:

"... in usual fashion, Sales has crafted a very real and powerful story full of real life drama and angst and colloquialisms that really give this story depth and character."

"His characters are intelligent without becoming something they’re not ... Sales doesn’t shy away from stereotypes, but he doesn’t give into them either.

"... the story is deep and very telling. It’s a representation of urban life told in a manner to inspire hope, justice and strength."
Be sure to get your copy of Southside Nefertiti #2 soon -- book illustrator Don Tate II was very glad to get his as a gift from his children's book author mom, Eleanora E. Tate!

Oh yeah - and check out the redesign at Type Illy Press. I guarantee that is one intro you will not be skipping.