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

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