Posted by Marie on January 19, 2010
Nic Jajic and Mike Czerniawski have been working their tails off to secure the success of their first graphic novel. Now, the official word is that The Big Bad Book has surpassed Diamond Comic’s minimum order threshold and can now fill into the comic book market.
For those who do not know, Diamond is the main distributor of comic books and the major supplier of comic book stores. New product must meet their preorder requirements to be available for purchase at all. If the threshold is not reached, Diamond will just drop the title completely.
Fortunately, that is not the fate of The Big Bad Book. Congratulations, fellas! Thanks for letting me be a part of the process.
Posted by Marie on January 13, 2010
I love calendars and planners in January. There are so many empty days and plenty of space in which to plan and dream.
The news keeps screaming that 2010 is the year of growth and recovery. Regardless of whether this is truth or fiction, opportunities are always out there.
If you find yourself stuck at any time this year, please don’t hesitate to give us a call. When your A to B needs a little help, Detour Services will be ready.
Posted by Marie on December 29, 2009
The little ones get to party down at Bubble Bash 2009, put on by the DuPage Children’s Museum. It’s a count down to noon! (Hmm, perhaps I should look into this tradition too.)
Jeanie B! and the Jelly Beans are performing so it’s sure to be a good time.
Posted by Marie on December 28, 2009
The Big Bad Book graphic novel has been reviewed twice more.
Please check out the favorable write-ups at The Blog Monster and Ain’t It Cool News.
Nic Jajic also has an interview in the Southtown Star.
About the book:
112 pages, Black & White art,
ISBN: 9781934985144
Currently in Diamond Previews (DEC09 0644)
Releases February 2010
Pre-order directions:
- Go to Discount Comic Book Service.
- Click on “Preorders” in the left-hand column.
- Click on “Other Comics,” again in the left-hand column.
- Choose Alterna Comics in the “Publisher” drop-down.
Posted by Marie on December 8, 2009
The end of the year rapidly approaches.
For us small business runners, it’s time to hold sales, count inventory, reflect, and plan ahead. One of the things that always gets me excited about the impending new year is my ritual of Clean Out.
I find that the fewer things I have, the more I know I can thrive with an even lighter load.
So I go through my personal possessions and see what I no longer need. I go through my business materials and retire, file, and donate the unnecessary extras. The picture on the right shows the first four bags that went to the donation drop site.
As the space around me increases, I find that my spirit and enthusiasm expand to fill it. I make room for the next year.
I hope you are facing 2010 with a similar optimism.
