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OMG it is the end of 2017

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There is only one word to describe my 2017: TIRED! There were some unexpected overseas trips (both personal and business) and several invitations to give talks at various festivals because of my new book. I also setup booths at two major conventions (STGCC and AFA) and two small fairs in schools. Because of that, Monday comic strips had been affected and progress of my 4th book slowed down. Sadly, after 3 years since my first book, revenue from the books remained modest and I now don't find it worth while to continue after my 4th book unless all sales are taken care of by the publisher. Or I just do an ebook version. This means I won't be buying back my own books to sell at conventions and gift shops anymore. Currently I still have a lot leftover at home and won't be restocking after I clear them all. Besides spending several months making the book itself, I found myself trapped in the selling of my books after it's published. Because my royalties are in deprecia

Comics: Finally over

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I'm not sure about other countries, but in Singapore the malls and some radio stations will keep on playing christmas music and carols...

Comics: Oops

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Though my yoga teacher says the weight gain could be muscles...

Comics: How yoga help in losing weight

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Based on true story, shouldn't have eaten so much before the classes that happen after lunch/dinner.

Comics: I did not know yoga can be dangerous

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Happened to me on a Saturday class, which half of the students were pretty advance. I was nearly kicked left and right on the face but I won't really wear a helmet to class... I will continue to practice my dodging skill...

Evacomics at Xiamen International Animation Festival 2017

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One of my acquaintance was an organiser for an animation festival in China, so I was invited to represent Singapore for their IP business matching and exhibition.

Evacomics at AFA 2017 (C3AFA)

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This year's Anime Festival Asia is quite different because the Creators Hub is tucked away at a corner. In the past, it's located at the back of the hall along with the commercial booths.

Comics: The Convention Memory Test

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Having a booth at convention is always a time of test... a time to test memory...

Comics: Buying Dreams

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Many times we buy things not because we need them but because we imagined what we may become by using it ... (but end up not using it, haha)

Comics: Facebook is greedy

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Recently, Facebook updated the algorithm again to further limit our reach to readers. Over the years, many people had complained that they don't see my comics anymore and thought I've stopped! But in fact, I still upload a new comic strip every Monday! But of course, if you subscribed to my blog, you are safe and still updated with the latest comic! Here I compiled the list of social media channels that I run that you can follow besides the evil Facebook: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/evacomics This is where I post my comics first and respond to all messages. Line Web Toons: http://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/evacomics/list?title_no=125143 Opened this new channel recently and run by my young fan :) Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/evacomics/ I've been using the Instagram stories a lot but I think it may become evil and greedy like its big brother in the future. Twitter:  https://twitter.com/evacomics Sometimes the tweet limit can be limiting... maybe tha

Ultimate Guide to Copic marker shopping in Tokyo, Japan

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Because my previous guide "Where to buy COPIC markers in Tokyo", was an all-time hit with 30,000 page views, I decided to do an updated version for all illustrators who are planning to buy COPIC markers in Tokyo.

Manga School Experience at Nakano in Tokyo

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I always wondered how a "real" mangaka teaches so I signed up for a 2-hour workshop with Yazawa Nao sensei, the artist of Wedding Peach at Manga School Nakano .

Makeover in Kimono at Asakusa as an Oiran

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Unlike your typical kimono shoots, Studio Nanairo at Asakusa provides glamorous transformation into maiko or oiran (courtesan) in a studio environment or you can pay extra for street shots! *Disclaimer: This was a self-funded trip to provide non-bias review of experiences for my blog and/or new comic book. I do not get any money in return for recommendations.

My First cosplay experience at Studio Crown in Akihabara, Tokyo

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I'm working on my 4th book now and one of the chapters is about Cosplay in Japan. So I decided to pay for my own trip and packages (special thanks to my fans at Patreon too) to write and draw an unbiased review about each experience. I never cosplayed before so I was enthusiastic about the "Perfect Anime Costume" package, which cost 15,000yen or around US$140.

Comics: Halloween special

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For my foreign fans: ERP means Electronic Road Price, which is a gantry that our government installs to deduct fees for entering certain roads to reduce congestion at certain town areas. MRT is our subway system, and it breaks down often. Honestly do you buy those fancy Halloween candies or chocolates for yourself or give away? :P

Comics: Dumb question that everybody asks

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Although sometimes the waiter/waitress will recommend their signature dish... Is there anybody out there who had never asked this question before?

Comics: Women during travel

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I do feel like a hamster storing extra food that I don't need, because just in case... I booked ANA instead of Singapore Airline this time for my trip to Japan because of the extra checked in luggage allowance, hope I don't blow it this time!

Comics: Traveling in Asia

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In Southeast Asia, you will get tanned due to the strong sun. In Japan, you will be tempted to buy a lot of things back. In Korea, you do not need to put on make-up when you leave the hotel because you can just go into any cosmetic shop to try the products and they will put it on for you for free~

Comics: The twist

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Not sure if the body works like a cloth filled with fats, I could twist these out of the body for a slimmer waist!