After being waitlisted for TCAF, I’m reflecting on why "rejection" is actually providing the clarity I need to pivot away from the stress of convention tabling. I discuss the shift toward the direct market, the success of my latest projects, and why my "mainstream" style is finding a better home south of the border and in local comic shops.
Join me as I talk about building a creator community in Toronto and why 2026 is shaping up to be my biggest year yet despite the setbacks.
00:00 Welcome Back
00:53 Cutting Back on Tabling
01:21 The Cost of Conventions
02:39 Convention Connections & Community
04:42 2026 Wins & the Roadshow
05:39 Handling Soft Rejections from Stores
06:16 Early Lessons in Rejection
07:19 Toronto vs. Mainstream Comics
09:08 Finding Success in the Right Places
09:54 Turning Rejection into Clarity
11:00 Reminders & Sign-Off
