*If you’ve read this before, I have updated lots of little things, like location area and about the quantities of items.
It’s that time again! [just 3 days now]
Time to head back to the mother of all conventions, Dragon*Con!! [Sept 3-6, Atlanta, GA.]
I will be a guest at said lovely event. I will be selling my wares in the Comics & Pop Art Alley. I will be at Table 3 in the Hyatt Regency: Grand Hall East. For location info: full pocket guide see pg 64-65 of the pdf.
I will have my usual prints [including the large over sized 11x17 prints], copies of the 1st issue of The God Machine [*NOTE: I only have like a handful left. Get there on the first day early if you want one, or reserve one], original drawings, the RETURN of the CRAZY CRAYON COMMISSIONS, free stickers and other assorted goodies. I will be taking commissions as well! -I also plan on having an exclusive Dragon*con print for the event as well! [VERY Limited quantities.]
Sadly, I wanted to have Dragon*con to be the debut of THE GOD MACHINE’s Graphic Novel- but it wasn’t possible. 
[Archaia is still in process of getting it out to the printers.]
NOW DON’T FORGET: I will be on 2 panels!!! [please come if you can! I need all the support I can get!]
Title: Comic Book Scripting 101
Description: Interested in writing a comic? Attend this primer and pick the brains of some of the brightest and best in the business to learn the basics.
Time: Sat 05:30 pm Location: Hanover F – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)On the panel: Peter David, Pete Abrams, Dan Brereton, Chandra Free, Staff: Bobby Nash
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Title: Style Guide: Icons in Contemporary Art
Description: Not to be missed! Innovative women in the industry!
Time: Sun 05:30 pm Location: Hanover F – Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)On the panel are: Jennie Breeden(M), Sas Christian, Camilla d’Errico, Chandra Free, Kathie Olivas Panelist: Amanda Spayd
So that’s it for now. If any new information pops up I will add it to this entry. [Like where the pop art & Comics alley is and my table #]
Hope to see everybody there!!
<3
-Chandra
p.s. If you have any requests for a print, now is the time! Do it TODAY: Tues. Aug 31st.
Twitter: @spookychan
Because i’m a busy forgetful fool, I forgot to mention to all of you about “The Broken Spell” card deck.
ABOUT:
Broken Spell is the result of a collective 56 artists coming together to create a playing card deck based on their favorite fairy tales. Each card is illustrated by a different artist in their unique style.Cards may be viewed here: [link]
Participating Artists
Ross Campbell, Rose Besch, Nicc Balce, Becky Cloonan, Ji Hae Park, K.J. Sturgeon, GunnerRomantic, Brinson M. Thieme, Miss Monster, Amelia Fabian, Niki Foley, Julie A. Collins, Der-shing Helmer, Agaric, Kyvie, Yamiza, Yuki S., Nashya, Jennifer Mundy, Ashleigh Hetrick, Erilu, Polly Guo, KidChan, Lilykane, Chandra Free, Jisuk Cho, Jandruff, Homoshiroi, Eatfun, Lysol-Jones, Catherine Lu, Fabio Barboni, Katie De Sousa, Doctajules, Janaschi, William Chua, Katie Ryan, Cari Corene, Natalia Peirandrei, Jeffery ‘Chamba’ Cruz, Courtney Via, Reapersun, Zaphk, Msh, Lindsay Woods, Kelly Bastow, Erin English, Okkie Min, Katy Shuttleworth, Annissa Schwartz, Cuson, Coey Kuhn, Oh8, Tyler Bartel, Fawn LauThe deck consists of 54 casino quality, plastic coated playing cards, printed on 300gsm paperboard stick — the finest playing card stock available. Each deck comes in a specially designed box and there will be only one, limited printing of the deck, meaning after ordering is closed, there will be no more available. The end date for orders has been bumped from Aug 31 to Sept 10th due to delays.
After Sept 10, no more cards may be ordered!
This was my piece I contributed:
The deck starts at $17. You have 2 weeks to get it.
Order here: [link]
Questions, comments? Contact the wonderful mastermind behind this project, 
Don’t forget, Dragon*con next week!!!
So much to say!
But first- hi guys! I’ve been recovering from the madness that was SDCC! Thanks to all who came out and said hello, and for all of you who got a chance to get the new posters Archaia printed and a copy of The God Machine issue 1.
A few highlights you can see and hear!
INTERVIEW: I talk about The God Machine graphic novel, Fraggles, and Fear of Ghosts [comic] with Cameron Hatheway of Cammy’s Comic Corner. [Also in the beginning of the interview David Rodriguez & Patrick McEvoy talk about their book Starkweather] [*show note- I meant to say "JOSH" Finney and Kat Rocha]
also
Venture Brothers Tweetup Podcast: I was apart of this geekery- and how!
BUT! Now on to more pressing maters!
THE GOD MACHINE GRAPHIC NOVEL VOL. 1 !!!!!
It’s serious time! Seriously!
Break out the Absinthe, dress in your spooky attire, for on Oct. 18-27th- It arrives! [Just in time for HALLOWEEN!]
But first you have to contact your local comic shop[s] (locate your local shop here) to order you a copy, or even order it from AMAZON.com!
This is the time to act! Go to you comic shop, ask them to order you THE GOD MACHINE HC [Previews page 225] The more orders, the better! It let’s Diamond [distributor] know there’s a need for the book, so they’ll let it come back for a 2nd GN! It also let’s Archaia know there’s a demand! This is important! It shows that there’s a want for THE GOD MACHINE volumes in the future!
Don’t have a shop to go to? No problem! Amazon is providing you guys with a very good deal! $13.46 for 160pages of God Machine goodness! [don't mind the listing saying it's 144pages, it's in process of being corrected]
Other places to order from [if you want other options]:
Forbidden Planet £10.34 [huzzah, across the ponders rejoice!]
Things From Another World $15.96
The specs:
*All of the online places have the specs on my book wrong. But trust me when I say, I know it’s 160 pages. I made it that way. (It’s like telling a mother who just gave birth that she didn’t have a baby.) Because it was advertised as 144 pages, that’s what made the price lower originally. On the behalf of others, I’m sorry for any confusion.
So now we’ve got business out of the way, how bout was under that sexy hard cover?
A foreword by Doc Hammer (co-creator of The Venture Brothers), a new colored prologue that was only available as a limited run b&w ash-can, the lush beginning of The God Machine saga, Character bios, 13 pin-ups by fellow Archaia artists and other uberly talented artists!
What’s it about?
“Things have become monotonous. Change will come and wash it all away…”
“Stricken with grief from the death of his girlfriend, Sith, Guy Salvatore struggles to make sense of his world. He’s plagued with hallucinations of monsters that torment him with outrageous requests. He’s unsure if these manifestations are real or are being invented by his own sickened mind.
Enter Satan: a strange old man who shares with Guy a story of two Gods who govern all of existence. According to Satan, the Gods allowed Sith to be removed from her world. Now she is floating aimlessly in and out of dimensional planes known as the “Dream Worlds.” Satan implores Guy to take action and call upon his latent power to break through his world’s plane, search out Sith, and take vengeance upon the vile Gods who caused this atrocity.
Satan’s story promises hope to Guy and raises the possibility of Sith still being alive. Yet, Guy’s doubts linger: Is Satan to be believed? Who are the Gods and why did they allow Sith to be taken? Who is to be trusted? And, ultimately, is Guy slowly going insane?
So, what’s a “Guy” to do?
Join Guy as he begins to unravel the truth, and learn what really happened to Sith – before it’s too late…”
Mature Readers
There’s so much more news i have to tell, but this will have to do til next time! And boy will there be a next time!
ALSO: Any requests for stuff for me to provide at Dragon*con? Let me know! I’m hoping to have lots of goodies for all who attend!
Go forth, and order my lovelies! I promise it’s worth it. <3
With so much love,
Chan
It’s San Diego Comic-con time again!
I will be at the Archaia Booth #2635 [between Marvel and Image. ].
I will have prints, first come stickers, and available commissions*
Table Schedule:
Thursday:
11:30-1:00Friday:
2:00-4:00Saturday:
3:00-4:30Sunday:
1:30-3:30
4:00-5:00
*About commissions: be prepared to pick them up on Sunday, or pay a little extra for me to send them directly to you. There will probably be a list you can sign up for. Talk to me about details.
Archaia Panel!
Come one, came all! [bring your questions and lots of friends!] I’ll be there talking about my upcoming graphic novel, The God Machine! Also I will be in attendance with a lot of my other good friends and collages!
Also, you might have a chance to get one of the very last copies of my mini-comic prologue to The God Machine! Make sure you show up! There’s only 6 left!
Friday, July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room 9
Archaia: ALL ACCESS — Get updates and new information on a host of Archaia titles, including: Awakening with writer Nick Tapalansky and artist Alex Eckman-Lawn; Critical Millennium: The Dark Frontier with writer Andrew E. C. Gaska and artist Daniel Dussault; Feeding Ground with creators Chris Mangun, Swifty Lang and Michael Lapinski; The God Machine with creator Chandra Free; Gunnerkrigg Court with creator Tom Siddell; Hybrid Bastards! with writer Tom Pinchuk; The Killer with writer Matz; Killing Pickman with writer Jason Becker; Starkweather: Immortal with writer David Rodriguez and artist Patrick McEvoy; and Titanium Rain with writer/artist Josh Finney and artist Kat Rocha.
Missing SDCC this year? Can’t find time to see me at SDCC? OR you ended up missing me at SDCC? Have no fear! I will be a guest at Dragon*con (Sept.) and I will have a table at New York Comic-con 2010 (Oct.) with Lindsay Cibos and Maximo Lorenzo. So you have at least 2 other cons to come see me this year!
-Chan
p.s. There will be an interview up tomorrow morning on the LA Weekly, stay tuned for further announcements!
Turns out, I WILL be at SDCC this year. [Archaia Booth #2635]
If you’re going to be there, let me know what you’d like to see me bring to the con.
I’ll have THE GOD MACHINE 1st issue, prints, stickers, commissions, less then 10 ash cans left, etc- but let me know if there’s a special print you want, or something to that effect!
Hope to see you there!
ALSO! Thanks to all who voted for my book and I for the Eagle Awards. Sadly my book and I didn’t make it to nominations. Thems’ the breaks, as they say. But thanks to all who helped!
Well i’m coming close to finishing up the first graphic novel of THE GOD MACHINE! Wish me luck you guys!
Take care!
-Chan
PODCAST APPEARANCE:
Was on with the fine folks of Ninja Mountain Podcast again for episode
62: “Concepts and Comics…”
I’m on the 2nd half of the show, talking comics!
-chan
Please guys help me, the little guy, get an Eagle Award nomination for myself AND The God Machine!
The Eagle Awards are now accepting nominations for your favorite comic, artist, writer, etc. published during the 2009 year. If you liked the first issue of THE GOD MACHINE, and you thought I was somebody to mention as an newcomer artist, writer, artist/writer, Fully-Painted Artwork, etc, please nominate me, Chandra Free, The God Machine Preview Book (for favorite American Colour Comicbook), and my publisher Archaia for an Eagle Award.
I’d really appreciate this! It will help get THE GOD MACHINE more attention if it makes a nomination! [we'll worry about winning later] Tell your friends, blog it, tweet it, do anything to get the word out! Please! Any bit can help. :)
[*note you don't have to vote in every category to vote! and CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FILTER TO VERIFY!] Go forth and nominate ASAP!
And remember, this is just the nomination stage. This is not the actual voting for winning. And since I am a newcomer, and The God Machine is still the new kid on the block in terms of being published, we need ALL the help we can get! The God Machine and myself are barely known.–It’s you guys who will actually get it nominated, no one else. So I ask you, please, from the bottom of my heart, help me and The God Machine get seen!
Thank you, so much!
Now for some other news. ^_^
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So this is a little delayed due to trying to get settled back in, and other not so fun things!
But thanks to all who came out and said “hi” at Wondercon! It was a wonderful experience, and i hope to return in the future. Also thanks to all my Archaia friends; creators, the big guys, and our lovable interns! You guys made it totally amazing! <3
The Archaia panel went rather well, lots of cool Archaia news took place, and I got to talk about the God Machine, and take some questions! I have no video of the event, but a little write up over at CBR exists! Certainly check that out for some great news on upcoming Archaia titles! Lots to look for in 2010!
While I was at Wondercon, I had the chance to do 2 video interviews! [and don't worry, i'm a complete dork in both of them!]
1st one: Cammy’s Comic Corner [be sure to stay around for Patrick McEvoy's :iconpatrickmcevoy: part of the interview too! You may find what he has to say.. interesting! ;)]
See it here:
[direct link to youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqzI_gB_xX0 ]
[Also if you want to see the full thing, including my fellow Archaia Creators, Josh Finney, Kat Rocha, Tom Pinchuk [who are also my dearest friends!] Go here: CCC’s Wondercon 2010]
2nd one: Comic Vine with Bat Girl Babs (aka Sara!!)
See it here:
Comic Vine with Bat Girl Babs (aka Sara!!)
[direct link: Comic Vine]
Thanks to both Cammy and Sara!!! And do make sure you visit Cammy’s Comic Corner and Comic Vine!
In the coming weeks I’ll be posting more THE GOD MACHINE sneak peaks to Comic Vine, so look out for updates over at my profile there.
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I’m on another Ninja Mountain along with Kat Rocha, Josh Finney, and of course Patrick McEvoy – Check it out here: http://ninjamountain.blogspot.com/2010/04/episode-61-business-on-side-wonder-con.html
Looks like i’ll probably be returning again next week too! :D
I think that’s it. *phew* lots of words and things!
Thanks everybody for reading- and don’t forget.. nominate!!! PLEASE! Pretty please!
-Chan
This weekend is Wondercon!! [April 2-4th] in San Francisco! I’ll be with my publisher, Archaia [booth #813-815], I’ll be selling my usual, doing commissions, and I’ll even be on a panel [sunday] with my fellow Archaia creators!
See ya there!
Info time!
- Wondercon 2010 April 2-4th MOSCONE CENTER SOUTH
747 Howard Street, San Francisco. Archaia booth [[booth #813-815]]
PANEL: SUNDAY3:30-4:30 Archaia News, Notes and Highlights for 2010— In the coming months, Archaia will be making a big splash with new hardcover books, new #1s and digital releases of its high-quality line of titles. Join us for a spirited discussion about all that and more! Panelists include Archaia’s Mel Caylo, Stephen Christy and Paul Morrissey, plus creators Josh Finney and Kat Rocha (Titanium Rain), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor), Chandra Free (The God Machine), Patrick McEvoy (Starkweather: Immortal) Tom Pinchuk (Hybrid Bastards!) and Michael McMillian (Lucid). Also on hand will be members of the Fraggle Rock #1 comics team, including writer Heather White, artist Jeff Stokely, consulting editor Joe LeFavi and managing editor Tim Beedle! Attendees will receive a free gift from Archaia! Room 236/238
Also, don’t forget to see my best friend Patrick McEvoy on Friday for his digital painting seminar! [6:00-7:00pm
ROOM 204/206] [see link for more details!]
Speaking of Mr. McEvoy, I had the chance to join him and a few other talented Ninjas on the very cool, “Ninja Mountain Podcast.” We talk about Licensed Properties and Conventions! Come take a listen! And if you haven’t heard of the show before, it’s a great show on the industry of fantasy illustration, etc.
That’s it for now!
-Chan
First off, thanks to all who cam and saw me out at Megacon! It was a great show because of all of you. Thank you!
Next up is Wondercon this up-coming April 2-4th in San Francisco! I’ll be with my publisher, Archaia [booth #813-815], I’ll be selling my usual, and I’ll even be on a panel with my fellow Archaia creators!
See ya there!
- Wondercon 2010 April 2-4th MOSCONE CENTER SOUTH
747 Howard Street, San Francisco. Archaia booth [[booth #813-815]]
PANEL: SUNDAY3:30-4:30 Archaia News, Notes and Highlights for 2010— In the coming months, Archaia will be making a big splash with new hardcover books, new #1s and digital releases of its high-quality line of titles. Join us for a spirited discussion about all that and more! Panelists include Archaia’s Mel Caylo, Stephen Christy and Paul Morrissey, plus creators Josh Finney and Kat Rocha (Titanium Rain), Joshua Hale Fialkov (Tumor), Chandra Free (The God Machine), Patrick McEvoy (Starkweather: Immortal) Tom Pinchuk (Hybrid Bastards!) and Michael McMillian (Lucid). Also on hand will be members of the Fraggle Rock #1 comics team, including writer Heather White, artist Jeff Stokely, consulting editor Joe LeFavi and managing editor Tim Beedle! Attendees will receive a free gift from Archaia! Room 236/238
-Chan
TOMORROW!!! I’ll be at Megacon 2010, March 12-14th at the Orange County Convention Center Hall D
9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819.I’ll be in:
Artist Alley, Burgundy #3b
Don’t forget this year, I actually have the first issue of The God Machine available for sale, along with the Prologue Ash-can comic!
I’ll be doing on site commissions. For sale I’ll have regular prints, and NOW Poster Prints! Also free stickers and other goodies. …and maybe the return of CRAYON COMMISSIONS! ;D
Hope to see you guys there!
[also if we've met before, or know each other online, please as a favor, reintroduce yourself. I have a terrible memory when it comes to names and faces.]
-Chan
p.s. Don’t forget in about 3 weeks I’ll be at Wonder-con! CA, April 2-4th!! I’ll be at the Archaia booth.
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