Business Casual

The first book collection of Business Casual finally begins its pre-order today! Head over to the Business Casual store to see all the details behind Business Casual Volume 1: Agile Development, including a special pre-order incentive.

I'm looking to submit the initial order of books within the next week or two so this won't be too long of a pre-order. I should have a firm cutoff date for the pre-orders in the next day or two, and I'll be sure to post the exact cutoff date when I have it. I'll also be posting additional preview images of the book in the next few days so be sure to check back in and see more details on what the book will offer.

I'm excited that this book may finally become a reality and can't wait to hold it in my hands. Hopefully, some of you will share that enthusiasm with me.

Don't feel too bad about complaining about a department or someone causing you trouble in your job. Unless you work at a company of one, there's a group or someone else at your company that's complaining about you holding them up. It's just the way we are.

The important detail I have to share is that I had a great time at the Minneapolis Indie Xpo. After a couple of lackluster convention experiences recently, this one really delivered for me. The organization behind this convention was excellent and definitely needs some recognition. Andy Krueger and Sarah Morean did an outstanding job organizing and promoting this event. Kudos to both of them and all of the others who pitched in to make MIX 2010 such a good time.

Since my camera broke recently, I don't have any pictures to share. However, what I can share is that the convention was full of people who seemed genuinely interested in comics, art, and talking about the craft. In some conventions, you get a lot more foot traffic passing by your table, but that's all they do. They just pass by. Even if the MIX attendees didn't buy anything from me, they gave me a chance to either pitch my comics to them or just talk to them about comics in general.

In short, the show was just what I needed to recharge my comics battery. It refueled my excitement level in making comics, and I hope that it shows in my work. I'm more committed than ever to finishing my Business Casual book, and since I had a good response to my first mini comic, I'd like to make another.

So way to go MIX 2010, I hope to see you next year.