An exciting week of love!
Helloooo, and happy almost-Valentine's day!
I know lots of people hate V-day, and even though I like to think of myself as the kind of rebel who would go against such a mainstream thing (I've never been a fan of required fun--or required anything!), I kind of love having a day set aside to tell your loved ones you love them. Why does it have to be about romantic love? Or consumerism per se? Why not cut out paper hearts for your friends, family and lovers like we all did in grade school and hide them in each other's pockets?
With that said, here is a brand-new comic about love on the Rumpus:
http://therumpus.net/2012/02/smoke-in-your-eyes-leather-jacket/
TONIGHT (Monday 2/13)
If you're in SF tonight, I'm going to be doing a reading (with a lot of other writers who are probably much better at reading than I am) of my favorite cringe-inducing erotica at the Make-out Room. I'm going on first, and I'll be reading a beautifully written, kind-of-nasty story by Anais Nin. I will attempt to not blush. Other readers include Daphne Gottlieb, Justin Chin, Kirk Read and Michelle Tea. Emceed by my fellow Five True Fans buddy, Cassie J. Sneider.
Here are details: https://www.facebook.com/events/335207576519165/
THURSDAY 2/16
This Thursday I'll be at the Asian Art Museum at their monthly adults-only party, Matcha. The theme is sensuality, and I'll have a whole hour to dazzle you with some visual readings. There will also be fragrance-makers, tea tastings, ASIAN ART, and lots of amazing things that you don't want to miss. Believe me! The events starts at 5 but I go on at 7.
Here are details: https://www.facebook.com/events/308013555911167/
FRIDAY 2/17
If you're in the publishing industry, you probably know about the SF Writer's Conference that will be going on all weekend. The legendary Trina Robbins (comics herstorian) and I will be there, giving a presentation about women in graphic novels, plus I'll be doing a short reading. We go on at 2 pm. I'm not sure if this is open to the public, but you can find out about it here: http://www.sfwriters.org/
SATURDAY 2/18
I'll be driving to Los Angeles on Saturday morning, and joining a comics reading in the evening. There's some amazing talent on this roster, so if you're in the Los Angeles area and you want to be entertained Saturday night, this is the place to do it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/354998781184446/
SUNDAY 2/19
Los Angeles Zine Fest! I'll be tabling with the brilliant Gabby Gamboa. Here's another link that you can't live without: http://lazinefest.com/
MARRIAGE EQUALITY ANTHOLOGY
I made a comic about proposing to my husband, and it's going to appear in this anthology about marriage equality. At least, once they get enough funds to kickstart the project. Here is a link to their Kickstarter page, where you can preorder a copy of the book, plus get fun little arty treats if you donate more money to the cause (and it's a good cause!):
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/765505753/little-heart-a-comic-anthology-for-marriage-equali
Okay, that's all I have today. What an exciting week this will be!
Love,
Mari
I know lots of people hate V-day, and even though I like to think of myself as the kind of rebel who would go against such a mainstream thing (I've never been a fan of required fun--or required anything!), I kind of love having a day set aside to tell your loved ones you love them. Why does it have to be about romantic love? Or consumerism per se? Why not cut out paper hearts for your friends, family and lovers like we all did in grade school and hide them in each other's pockets?
With that said, here is a brand-new comic about love on the Rumpus:
http://therumpus.net/2012/02/smoke-in-your-eyes-leather-jacket/
TONIGHT (Monday 2/13)
If you're in SF tonight, I'm going to be doing a reading (with a lot of other writers who are probably much better at reading than I am) of my favorite cringe-inducing erotica at the Make-out Room. I'm going on first, and I'll be reading a beautifully written, kind-of-nasty story by Anais Nin. I will attempt to not blush. Other readers include Daphne Gottlieb, Justin Chin, Kirk Read and Michelle Tea. Emceed by my fellow Five True Fans buddy, Cassie J. Sneider.
Here are details: https://www.facebook.com/events/335207576519165/
THURSDAY 2/16
This Thursday I'll be at the Asian Art Museum at their monthly adults-only party, Matcha. The theme is sensuality, and I'll have a whole hour to dazzle you with some visual readings. There will also be fragrance-makers, tea tastings, ASIAN ART, and lots of amazing things that you don't want to miss. Believe me! The events starts at 5 but I go on at 7.
Here are details: https://www.facebook.com/events/308013555911167/
FRIDAY 2/17
If you're in the publishing industry, you probably know about the SF Writer's Conference that will be going on all weekend. The legendary Trina Robbins (comics herstorian) and I will be there, giving a presentation about women in graphic novels, plus I'll be doing a short reading. We go on at 2 pm. I'm not sure if this is open to the public, but you can find out about it here: http://www.sfwriters.org/
SATURDAY 2/18
I'll be driving to Los Angeles on Saturday morning, and joining a comics reading in the evening. There's some amazing talent on this roster, so if you're in the Los Angeles area and you want to be entertained Saturday night, this is the place to do it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/354998781184446/
SUNDAY 2/19
Los Angeles Zine Fest! I'll be tabling with the brilliant Gabby Gamboa. Here's another link that you can't live without: http://lazinefest.com/
MARRIAGE EQUALITY ANTHOLOGY
I made a comic about proposing to my husband, and it's going to appear in this anthology about marriage equality. At least, once they get enough funds to kickstart the project. Here is a link to their Kickstarter page, where you can preorder a copy of the book, plus get fun little arty treats if you donate more money to the cause (and it's a good cause!):
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/765505753/little-heart-a-comic-anthology-for-marriage-equali
Okay, that's all I have today. What an exciting week this will be!
Love,
Mari
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