The Hot Docs fest is on now in Toronto (April 30 – May 10), and everytime they mention it on the CBC, I just hear hotdogs. It’s too bad that we planned our TCAF trip starting next Friday, instead of last, we seem to be missing out on a lot of stuff. Still gonna be a great week though, I’m sure.

Here’s a page from the new minicomic, which should be ready tomorrow for me to take to TCAF. I’m gonna try to give them out to all the fine folks I meet – perhaps you will be one of those lucky souls! I’ll post details when I get back for anybody who would like to order one. Have a great week gals ‘n’ pals.

The crowds from upstairs on Saturday afternoon, the place was packed.

My TCAF pals Scott and Paul!

Outside the Toronto Reference Library.

And here’s my big prize! I bought Clyde Fans Book 1 and had it signed by Mr. Seth himself.

What a great weekend! We went to panels featuring Bryan Lee O’Malley, Stuart Immonen, Becky Cloonan, Paul Pope, Scott McCloud, Chip Zdarsky, and others I didn’t know and/or can’t remember. I gave out a few minicomics and very briefly chatted with some of my favorite artists – Seth, Kate Beaton, Matt Kindt, and O’Malley. If only I could get over the nerves and think of interesting things to say to these people.

We also went to the Doug Wright Awards on Saturday night, which turned out to be a pretty good time. Don McKellar was the host and here’s the awesome video they put together for the “best book” category. And Kate Beaton won the award for best newcomer (or something like that), which I thought was super duper.

Too bad the TCAF is only every two years. Can’t wait for the next one!