I love the idea of making a better shop than just a page where you buy shit. I hate selling things, which is part of my job. I don't have the energy to do most in-person events, I'm not on social media, I'm not traditionally published (though you're still expected to pound the pavement these days), so how do people like me get one to see the work, notice the work, read the work, but also enjoy it, not feel smothered by it—or me?
Coming from other jobs where I was talking to people instead of shouting at them, this is still such a change. And I've been doing it for... almost 6 years?
If you come up with something, or just want to noodle ideas. Call me. Screaming into the void or making eye contact with people while they wander a vendor room just isn't doing it for me.
*I can't wait for your next projects and this fairy tale book is obviously up my alley, so I look forward to checking it out!
I'm guessing you're familiar with the concept of "third places," but in case you're not, watch this video: https://youtu.be/9Ku9csXhvJY?si=uy-zdBY_s2MphnRZ I'd love to see a virtual third place, but I also think we need more physical third places. This is why I love ttrpg conventions.
Oh, yes, absolutely. It's been coming up in conversation a lot recently, mostly about physical spaces, but yeah, this is very much what I'm noodling about from a publisher's perspective. I'm also reminded of what Laibach did with the Virtual NSK state for many years.
I love the idea of making a better shop than just a page where you buy shit. I hate selling things, which is part of my job. I don't have the energy to do most in-person events, I'm not on social media, I'm not traditionally published (though you're still expected to pound the pavement these days), so how do people like me get one to see the work, notice the work, read the work, but also enjoy it, not feel smothered by it—or me?
Coming from other jobs where I was talking to people instead of shouting at them, this is still such a change. And I've been doing it for... almost 6 years?
If you come up with something, or just want to noodle ideas. Call me. Screaming into the void or making eye contact with people while they wander a vendor room just isn't doing it for me.
*I can't wait for your next projects and this fairy tale book is obviously up my alley, so I look forward to checking it out!
I should have copies the next time we see each other!
I'm guessing you're familiar with the concept of "third places," but in case you're not, watch this video: https://youtu.be/9Ku9csXhvJY?si=uy-zdBY_s2MphnRZ I'd love to see a virtual third place, but I also think we need more physical third places. This is why I love ttrpg conventions.
Oh, yes, absolutely. It's been coming up in conversation a lot recently, mostly about physical spaces, but yeah, this is very much what I'm noodling about from a publisher's perspective. I'm also reminded of what Laibach did with the Virtual NSK state for many years.