Planet Comicon 2021: Necessary Precautions

Friends, I am as excited as you are at the thought of getting back to a comic convention, even in the climate we’re in now. I’m going to have copies of all my books, including my collaboration with Rob Schamberger, RUDOW CAN’T FAIL, A MAP OF THE PROBLEM, both the EVOLVER and AGENT OF D.A.N.G.E.R. Trilogies, and some prints of Love, Empathy, Respect.

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I’m at table 1643 in Artists Alley with authors Dayton Ward and Kevin Dilmore on one side of me, and J.R. Frontera and her gang from Wordwraith books on the other. We’re calling this the Aisle of Fun because, hey, we’re going to make your experience memorable when you come visit! Be sure to visit my co-author Rob Schamberger at table 1427 to get the other half of the signatures your book might require.

But I can’t help remember that we’re still in the middle of a pandemic. Kansas City requires masks indoors, which includes the hall the convention is in. When you’re there, please honor the safety of the creators, cosplayers, celebrities, and other attendants by wearing your mask over your nose and mouth. I’m asking nicely. However you feel about all of this, it’s a requirement to be on the floor with everyone.

With that in mind, for my own peace of mind and the protection of others I am around after Planet, I’ll be limiting my hours at my table in Artists Alley. I may be around a little before and a little after, but I’m guaranteeing I’ll appear at these times:

FRIDAY: 3:00 pm to 6:00 pmSATURDAY: 11:00 am to 4:00 pmSUNDAY: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

There will be a plexiglass barrier between us, and I’m sorry for that but it is necessary. I am vaccinated and will be wearing my mask (even though I really don’t like them) and may even wear gloves at times. I’m not sure if I’ll let patrons page through copies of the books, but I’m leaning toward having one copy of everything out though it will be up to the individual to decide whether to pick them up or not. (That’s the reason I’m bringing gloves.)

(I should mention here that it’s likely there will be several demonstrations during the times above on how to fold a fitted sheet. It started with author Kevin Dilmore and I on Facebook and now it’s becoming a whole thing. I don’t understand what the big deal is. ANYway.)

I love this show, I love everyone who stops by to say hello, and I really hoped we’d be in a better position than where we are now. I’ve gone back and forth about whether to even appear at all, but I want to celebrate the release of RUDOW and honestly I want some of the energy that Planet always gives me as I head into autumn.

I’m a very little fish in the ocean of Planet Comicon, but I love the people I get to see and talking to potential new fans. You are all amazing people and I hope to see as many of you as possible over the weekend. Stay safe, friends. You are loved and you are valued.