Jack had a busy travel schedule this fall. In addition to The Original Art exhibit in New York City and a First Book event at PS82 in Queens, he participated in four other events throughout the state.
New York ComicCon
His adventures began in October when he traveled to the Javits Center in the Big Apple for New York ComicCom. His first stop was the Chronicle booth, where he signed copies of Star Wars Epic Yarns for fans of all ages, including the Joker and Harley Quinn!
Next he participated on a panel entitled “Geek-constructing Fandoms” with Erik Didrikson, creator of Pop Sonnets; Ryan Britt, author of Luke Skywalker Can’t Read; Caseen Gains, expert on Back to the Future; Colleen Gleason, author of the Stoker & Holmes series, among others; and David J. Peterson, creator of languages for Game of Thrones. That’s David appearing to look grumpy—but he says he was just listening attentively!
Here’s David and Jack happily signing books afterward—proof that they were fast friends!
Medaille College
The following week, Jack traveled to Medaille College in Buffalo, NY at the invitation of Assistant Professor Alice Villaseñor, a Jane Austen scholar, and Associate Professor Mary Louise Hill, director of The Write Thing Reading Series. There he took listeners behind the scenes of Cozy Classics and Star Wars Epic Yarns and signed books afterward.
The National Museum of Play
In November, Jack ventured to Rochester, NY for In Another Galaxy Weekend at The National Museum of Play, where figures, spaceships, and sets from Star Wars Epic Yarns are currently on display (link to our other blog). Jack spent the weekend greeting fans, signing books, and watching the public delight in our lit images and felted figures.
Our display was so enthralling that even the Dark Side couldn’t resist!
We’re not exactly sure what these Jedis were thinking, but hopefully that the Force was strong with our Star Wars Epic Yarns display!
That weekend, Jack also met Dave Pollot, creator of Star Wars/thrift store parodies!
Many thanks to Corrie Kraai of the National Museum of Play for making it all happen!
JASNA – New York Metropolitan Region
Jack capped off his busy semester with a visit to the General Society Library in New York City, where he gave a presentation to The Jane Austen Society of North America – New York Metropolitan Region. The audience oohed and aahed as he gave an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of Cozy Classics.
Janeites also got a special treat—a visit from Lizzy, Darcy, Frank, and Harriet!
Thanks to Kerri Spennicchia and all the members of JASNA-NYC for a delightful afternoon!
That’s a wrap! Here’s to more adventures in 2016!