tag:www.vogelein.com,2007-08-14:/vogelein//2 2008-08-02T01:19:51Z Movable Type Publishing Platform 4.0rc4 tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.972 2008-07-30T01:18:14Z 2008-08-02T01:19:51Z

This morning, I got fan mail from Gail Simone, who likes Clockwork Game rather well so far. Here's hoping the rest of it doesn't disappoint!...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Gail Simone, who likes Clockwork Game rather well so far. Here's hoping the rest of it doesn't disappoint!]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.957 2008-07-03T02:20:01Z 2008-07-03T02:21:46Z

Who wants to see me and Carla in a steampunk photoshoot? You know you do. Huge thanks to Jennie Breeden for remembering her camera after I totally forgot mine. You rock, Jennie....

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Carla in a steampunk photoshoot? You know you do. Huge thanks to Jennie Breeden for remembering her camera after I totally forgot mine. You rock, Jennie.]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.955 2008-07-03T01:54:24Z 2008-07-03T01:55:50Z

Something that's been in the pipe for a long time may just be coming to pass. I really oughtn't say too much more about it until I'm sure it's going to happen, but it looks like it's gonna. Stay tuned...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Something that's been in the pipe for a long time may just be coming to pass. I really oughtn't say too much more about it until I'm sure it's going to happen, but it looks like it's gonna. Stay tuned for a pretty big announcement coming during or just before San Diego. I won't be there, but the project might. Yay. tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.954 2008-07-01T03:29:11Z 2008-07-01T03:40:30Z

We're back from Wizard World! Paul already has his usual witty Con Report up, so I'm going to let him host most of the pictures. There is one, however, that deserves a special nod: Thanks so much to J. Kevin...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Paul already has his usual witty Con Report up, so I'm going to let him host most of the pictures. There is one, however, that deserves a special nod: Thanks so much to J. Kevin Carrier for the very first piece of Turk Fanart! If you don't get the joke, head on over to Paul's website and check out his new comic, BPM. More soon, once my brain recovers -- including my encounter with Warren Ellis and an amazing Steampunky photoshoot with me and Carla in a Chicago eL station! ]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.956 2008-07-01T02:16:40Z 2008-07-03T02:18:45Z

Who wants to see me and Carla in a steampunk photoshoot? You know you do. Huge thanks to Jennie Breeden for remembering her camera after I totally forgot mine. You rock, Jennie....

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Carla in a steampunk photoshoot? You know you do. Huge thanks to Jennie Breeden for remembering her camera after I totally forgot mine. You rock, Jennie.]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.941 2008-05-20T21:35:32Z 2008-05-20T21:47:23Z

Rory Root, consummate comics retailer, has passed away at the age of 50. I knew him from theWEF, met him twice in person at APE, and though I didn't know him well enough to eulogize him the way many others...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Rory Root, consummate comics retailer, has passed away at the age of 50. I knew him from theWEF, met him twice in person at APE, and though I didn't know him well enough to eulogize him the way many others have, I was very taken by his shy, gentle, self-effacing nature, and how he countered that with his pleasant conversation and willingness to share his boundless knowledge with anyone, be it on line or at a convention. He was also one of the very first to give Vögelein a chance. We'll miss you, Rory. For your kind self, your beautiful store, and your positive comics evangelism. ]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.940 2008-05-19T04:47:12Z 2008-05-19T08:13:14Z

So it's almost 1am, and I'm finally winding down after Motor City Con this weekend. I will admit that I was really trepidacious about going, as last year I made about $10 all day Saturday. I am starting to run...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Motor City Con this weekend. I will admit that I was really trepidacious about going, as last year I made about $10 all day Saturday. I am starting to run behind on other tasks, and I was pretty sure I could get more mileage out of just staying home and trying to get caught up. Fortunately, this year's show turned out great! Paul and I got sat next to Pam Bliss and Jen Hachigian, and we had a grand old time. Awesome things that happened: Terry and his friend Mike, my annual Canadian Contingent, showed up with a big bag of Snacky Foods You Can Only Get in Canada, continuing a tradition started by Shane and Sara from Future Pastimes in Sarnia. Yay Smarties and Aero Bars! I have such wonderful, thoughtful fans. Pam was my one-woman PR firm and self-esteem provider, and I left the show rarin' to go on my next page of Clockwork Game. Paul and I each got to do a sketchbook addition for a really great Death-themed collection. There were some really amazing drawings in there, and it was totally intimidating to make my own meager contribution to such a gallery. Had our annual Saturday dinner at the chinese buffet with the Hamtramck gang; shoutouts to Sean and Michelangelo and Suzanne, as well as two folks joining our band of amiable zanies for the first time, Comfort Love and Adam Withers. Go check those guys out! They do some of the best sexy-without-being-grody superheroes going. Ran into an old Bodhran player buddy! Good to know he's keeping well. And my favorite exchange of the con was actually the last one. I ran into these three super folks from the Lansing area, and we all nerded out about all sorts of stuff including astronomy and urban gardening and Patton Oswalt. They also gave me an Organic Gardening Coloring Book, which was made entirely of awesome. If you live in that neck of the woods, you should go check out the organization it's for; it seems like something really worthwhile. So now! To bed! Next stop, Wizard Chicago. See you in a few weeks! ]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.930 2008-04-27T03:56:22Z 2008-04-27T03:58:29Z

I just had the nicest workshop today. It was held at the Veteran's Memorial Library in Mount Pleasant. Everybody who came was really excited and enthusiastic and immediately reminded me why I keep giving these how-to sessions -- and one...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Veteran's Memorial Library in Mount Pleasant. Everybody who came was really excited and enthusiastic and immediately reminded me why I keep giving these how-to sessions -- and one of the attendees actually knew what The Turk was! I had a great time, and I hope everyone else did too.]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.915 2008-04-08T21:45:10Z 2008-04-08T21:45:22Z

I seem to have confused my readers! The new webcomic currently has seven pages available, not just two. The "first page" available last Tuesday was actually Page 6, or Page 1 of Part 1. There's a whole five-page prologue that...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com seven pages available, not just two. The "first page" available last Tuesday was actually Page 6, or Page 1 of Part 1. There's a whole five-page prologue that comes before it. If you haven't already found it, you can click here to read it from the beginning. My bad for not being clearer when I sent out the big release. My brains were all muddled from sleep-deprivation and long hours at the desk. ]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.911 2008-04-01T04:06:51Z 2008-04-01T04:07:25Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VÖGELEIN CREATOR JANE IRWIN LAUNCHES NEW WEBCOMIC KALAMAZOO, MI – April 1st, 2008 – Self-publisher Jane Irwin, known for her black-and-white painted series Vögelein, has chosen April Fool's Day to begin her newest project, Clockwork Game....

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com fierystudios@hotmail.com www.clockworkgame.com www.vogelein.com ]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.899 2008-02-22T05:24:50Z 2008-02-22T05:25:09Z

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Here's another long-overdue post: comics journalist extraordinare Rich Watson has done what most readers, fans and journalists have not -- put his time and efforts where his mouth is -- and created The Glyph Awards, which honor the best in...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Rich Watson has done what most readers, fans and journalists have not -- put his time and efforts where his mouth is -- and created The Glyph Awards, which honor the best in black comics. Today is the final day for entries; nominees will be announced on February 25th, and winners will be awarded at the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention in May. Recently, blogger and former Glyphs judge Pam Noles did a wonderful interview with Rich about the Glyphs, ECBACC, and his deep devotion to both indie comics and comics journalism. (Pam's a great interviewer and a fantastic writer -- I realy encourage readers to check out her series of posts on the Golliwog that appeared in the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen book The Black Dossier. They're just plain excellent.) Rich is also just plain excellent. He's a great person and a sensitive interviewer and crazily dedicated to his medium, and about the only bad thing I can say about the guy is that he's NOT MAKING ANY NEW COMICS RIGHT NOW HINT HINT RICH. Yes, on top of all this, he's a writer and artist -- and quite a good one, too. So head on over to his column on PopCultureShock and find out more about Rich, the Glyphs, and ECBACC. Yay.]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.883 2008-01-20T23:30:41Z 2008-01-20T23:31:19Z

Something I keep forgetting to post about: a new gallery in Lapeer, Michigan, Gallery 194, has a really nice show of local comics artists up right now. I've been really distracted lately -- so much so that I neglected to...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Gallery 194, has a really nice show of local comics artists up right now. I've been really distracted lately -- so much so that I neglected to post this in time for the gallery opening. Man, have I been out of it! Still, the show is up until February 8th, so there's still plenty of time to get out there and see Michigan comics luminaries like Sean Bieri, Matt Feazell, Matt Manning and Martin Hirchak. Should be a lot of fun!]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.882 2008-01-20T23:27:40Z 2008-01-20T23:30:23Z

I just updated the Vogelein Fanart page, with five new images that I've been sitting on since the summertime. Gadfrey, how the time gets away from me; apologies to those kind, wonderful fan artists who had to wait so long...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Vogelein Fanart page, with five new images that I've been sitting on since the summertime. Gadfrey, how the time gets away from me; apologies to those kind, wonderful fan artists who had to wait so long for their pictures to get posted. I also finally updated the Appearances section, so you can see where I'll be until the end of February. Sorry again for all the delays; the new project is completely monopolizing my time, and I had to take a whole day today to just get all caught up on my overdue to-do list. ]]> tag:www.vogelein.com,2008:/vogelein//2.878 2008-01-17T12:40:46Z 2008-01-17T12:48:47Z

Another update: The (incredibly nice) guy who built the replica of the Seekrit Project sent me a rare, out of print book last night, and I stayed up until 2am devouring it. It contained all sorts of terribly useful photos...

Janer http://www.clockworkgame.com Another update: The (incredibly nice) guy who built the replica of the Seekrit Project sent me a rare, out of print book last night, and I stayed up until 2am devouring it. It contained all sorts of terribly useful photos of people, places and devices that I desperately needed for the book. I also went to K college and made photocopies of a 150-year-old book with a very long article on the subject -- one that I'd been trying to track down for about two months, and lo, there it was literally in my backyard. Unfortunately, what these two (really good, really thorough) items taught me were that I had several minor, but key, details wrong. Like for instance, Mr. M___ was not thin at all, but described, firsthand, variously as "stout", "florid" and "phlegmatic". Neither was he buried with his c.b. -- for it still exists, in a museum in a large city on the East Coast; and it is very unlike how I've drawn it: it doesn't fold, and it's full of holes. Mr. M___ also spoke a language (fluently, it appears) that I had him using a translator for. And neither (again firsthand) did Captain N___ ask Mr. M___ for their last fateful interaction; it was the other way 'round; it appears M___ was that desperate. Blargh. Rewrites. Redraws. This is what I get for being so thorough and not just pulling things out of my ear. Still, far better now than after I've shown it to everyone.