LP2 is honored to have Moni Barrette on the show! Are you trying to get your comic into libraries? How does getting your comic nominated for awards help get traction with librarians? There's so much to learn from this episode! About Moni Barrette: Moni has 16 years of public library experience at all levels and has leveraged that knowledge into working nationwide to get comics into libraries and schools. She is the past President of the American Library Association’s Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table, and co-founder of a nonprofit, Creators Assemble!, which is dedicated to connecting creatives in the pop culture space with educators to enhance learning opportunities. You can learn more at https://www.monibarrette.com/ As always, Substack subscribers can watch the whole video conversation! I'm making an exception for this episode! The first one's free! ⁠Click here⁠ to pledge your support.

LP2 is honored to have Moni Barrette on the show! Are you trying to get your comic into libraries? How does getting your comic nominated for awards help get traction with librarians? There's so much to learn from this episode! About Moni Barrette: Moni has 16 years of public library experience at all levels and has leveraged that knowledge into working nationwide to get comics into libraries and schools. She is the past President of the American Library Association’s Graphic Novel & Comics Round Table, and co-founder of a nonprofit, Creators Assemble!, which is dedicated to connecting creatives in the pop culture space with educators to enhance learning opportunities. You can learn more at https://www.monibarrette.com/ As always, Substack subscribers can watch the whole video conversation! I'm making an exception for this episode! The first one's free! ⁠Click here⁠ to pledge your support.

The Latinx Press Podcast is back! I'm giving my friends who are up for Eisners their chance to sway your vote! Professionals, if you haven't already, don't forget to vote! You can vote! Click here to verify your eligibility and make your voice heard! Tony Fleecs returns to the podcast to make his case for your vote! His works Local Man and Stray Dogs are up for best new and limited series! As always, Substack subscribers can watch the whole video conversation! ⁠Click here⁠ to pledge your support.

This week's episode features comic book IP legal expert and business pundit Gamal Hennessy. We discuss his ongoing, successful Kickstarter campaign to fund his next book, "The Business of Freelance Comic Book Publishing." Gamal has worked with major publishers and creatives for the last few decades while striving to ensure everyone gets a fair shake at whatever budget. We're honored to have him on the show, so make sure you're subscribed to the LATINX PRESS PODCAST to catch the full conversation. As always, Substack subscribers can watch the whole video conversation! Click here to pledge your support.

Sierra Barnes—aka Sierra Bravo on Twitter—is this week's guest! We talk about her historical fiction webcomic based on the WWI and WWII interwar period: Hans Vogel is Dead. You can read it for free online or preorder the new collection from Dark Horse at your local comic shop, online retailer, or bookstore. We dive into the queer history that inspired the webcomic, what it's like working on a story for 10+ years, and tangent into familiar nerdy waters. I hope you make sure to support Sierra and her new graphic novel! This episode was made possible by the Latinx Press Substack subscribers. There's no pressure to subscribe. Times are tough, so please enjoy guilt-free! We would appreciate it if you show your love by sharing, subscribing, and rating the show!

Sierra Barnes—aka Sierra Bravo on Twitter—is this week's guest! We talk about her historical fiction webcomic based on the WWI and WWII interwar period: Hans Vogel is Dead. You can read it for free online or preorder the new collection from Dark Horse at your local comic shop or bookstore. We dive into the queer history that inspired the webcomic, what it's like working on a story for 10+ years, and tangent into familiar nerdy waters. I hope you make sure to support Sierra and her new graphic novel! I wanted to make this video chat public to encourage more subscribers. Here's a taste of what founding members and paid monthly Latinx Press Substack subscribers receive almost every week. The first one's free! But there's no pressure to subscribe. Times are tough, so please enjoy guilt-free! Don't forget to subscribe and rate the show!

Jeff May is one of my favorite Los Angeles friends I met when I first moved out here. May is a comedian, boxer, and podcaster that loves comics. I was on his Sideshow Podcast back in 2019, and that was a blast. Jeff runs a pseudo-Patreon Podcasting Network and a monthly comedy show at a toy shop featuring major acts that you should check out if you want to live, laugh, and love. Tell him NoHo Hank sent you! This podcast is made possible by Latinx Press Substack subscribers. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and review!

Latinx Press Pod returns with up-and-coming creators: Oscar Garza and Rolando Esquivel! These guys are dedicated, scrappy guys keeping it real in Texas. We talk about their indie first series, Mashbone & Grifty, getting major distribution through Scout Comics' Latinx imprint: Chispa. You can get your hands on their action comedy that's listed to hit your local comic shop on June 14th. This podcast is made possible by Latinx Press Substack subscribers. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and review!

This week's episode features the one, the only: Alex Segura. This is just the audio! No musical breaks! Alex has given so many people a hand up, their big break, and promoted their work for over a decade now. I'm honored to call him a friend. He has gone from publishing pro to full-blown creative. If you haven't already, check out his latest book SECRET IDENTITY which was recently re-released in paperback after making every noteworthy best-of list for 2022. It's not too late to pre-order his new novel, Marvel's Araña and Spider-Man 2099, slated to hit bookshelves on May 2nd. This podcast is made possible by Latinx Press Substack subscribers. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and review!

Here's a preview of this week's episode! Alex Segura pitches his critically acclaimed crime novel, Secret Identity, in about two minutes. Here's one example as to why he's a best-seller! You can listen to the podcast here on Spotify, or become a monthly sustaining member via the Latinx Press Substack to watch the rest of the interview!