I’ll be at @siglufjordurcomicsfest September 11-13, so come join us if you’re able! (You want to know why I applied? It was how they describe the fest as “probably the northernmost comics festival in the world”. It was the “probably” that really did it for me.)

The events in this comic happened last year (2025), and I never would have guessed that less than a year later I’d actually be attending a comic festival IN Iceland! #comicfestivaltravelogues #siglufjörður #comicfest

When your pros and cons list is equal. Reminder: The comics in this series are chronicling events that happened last year (2025). I will not be at Thought Bubble this year (sorry). #comicfestivaltravelogues #prosandcons #comicfestival

For context: We did once attempt to break the world record for preforming a music show in all of the 50 US states in the fastest amount of time, and then I illustrated a 300 page graphic novel about it in less than a year. So yeah, I wouldn’t say “smart choices” are our norm.

A reminder that the events in this series happened last year (2025). I did not apply to Thought Bubble this year and will not be attending (sorry). #comicfestivaltravelogues #acceptanceletter #comicfestival

Btw, this comic series is chronicling events that happened a year ago (2025). Things have changed for me since then, but I wanted to show a little of what it was like applying and getting rejected from so many events. #comicfestivaltravelogues #comicfestival #thoughtbubblefestival

Special thanks to @dcorsetto for commiserating with me about how frustrating getting rejected can be. And if you haven’t already, check out Danielle’s Pätrẽon! Eric & I show up in one of her recent daily comics! #comicfestivaltravelogues #rejectioncollection #comicfestival

Hello! I’m starting a new comic series! Now that the Pilgrim series has concluded I’ve decided to dive into another autobio series that I’ve been thinking about a lot: The difficulties of “breaking into” the comic festival circuit and dealing with *~rejection~*!

Little inking process video for you of one of the new Pilgrim comics going into the upcoming book! And a reminder that Eric & I are heading out on tour this summer! (Don’t worry, our wonderful neighbors will be checking in on all three of our kitties daily while we’re away.)

The worst part of going away on tour is leaving the kitties. But the best part is how happy they are when we come home. Summer tour with @pocketvinyl.bsky.social starts next week! Come out, say hi, and tell me about your cats! #pilgrimthecat #eartipped #welcomeparty

I’m working on 20 bonus Pilgrim comics that will be in my upcoming book, and I may share a few in Pâtrêôn (we’ll see). Also! I’ve playing a few shows this weekend with my band @pocketvinyl Come say hi! And if you mention Pilgrim, I’ll give you a sticker! #pilgrimthecat #comicsketch #pencilsketch

Another round of signing books for the Kickstarter, with Pilgrim’s help. This book (“The Cat’s Person”) was an Inktober project I did a few years ago, where Eric helped me write a poem in 31 parts (one for every day of October)…

Working on signing yet another shipment of books for the Kickstarter (150 copies of my second Touring Test collection: “Delusionally Optimistic”) and Locutus and Pilgrim are loving playing in the packing paper! Sound on because it was LOUD #pilgrimthecat #locutusthecutestofborg

New Pilgrim sticker sheets have arrived! At the moment these are reserved for those of you who added these on in the Kickstarter. If there are any left over I will make those available, but I can’t promise anything right now. #pilgrimthecat #stickersheet #catstickers

On our Pilgrim Kickstarter people were able to add on books of my past comic collections. We had a shipment of my first book arrive a few days ago, and I’ve been going through and signing them all so that they’ll be ready to mail out once we get all the other Kickstarter rewards.

Now that the Kickstarter is over, packages have slowly begun to arrive on our porch! First up: Over 1,000 Pilgrim bookmarks! These will be included for free in each physical Pilgrim book ordered through the Kickstarter. #pilgrimthecat #kickstarterbooks #bookmark

Here’s an inking process video of the cover design for Pilgrim’s book. I’m so happy with how this turned out, and I can’t wait to see it printed in hardcover! If you missed out on the Kickstarter I’ve included a preorder to my profile. #pilgrimthecat #bookcoverart #coverreveal

- We were fully funded in under 12 minutes ($5k) - We hit our first stretch goal within the first day ($12k to get hardcover books) - We hit our second stretch goal and something I almost didn’t dare to hope for (1,000 backers to record an audiobook)

Pilgrim’s Hourly Comic Day midnight That’s a wrap on Pilgrim’s hourly comic day and that’s a wrap on Pilgrim’s book Kickstarter! What an amazing whirlwind of a campaign! #pilgrimthecat #pilgrimshourlycomicday #crowdfunding

This campaign has been an amazing experience. Thank you all for helping us make Pilgrim’s book come to life! Also I’ve been sharing the 5th slide almost daily to remind people about the Kickstarter, and I only just realized her tipped ear is backwards. Whoops! #pilgrimthecat #pilgrimshourlycomicday

Pilgrim’s Hourly Comic Day 11:00 PM We’re in the very last stretch of Pilgrim’s Kickstarter! I’ll be going live on Instagram tonight around 7:00 PM EST, and the Kickstarter will end at 8:00. Tune in to see Pilgrim herself! (hopefully. If she consents)

Also, how amazing were all those comic covers?? I was honestly so giddy to see each of those amazing artists interpret my comics. Huge thank you to all of them! And go follow their accounts if you don’t already, they’re all so good!

Pilgrim’s Hourly Comic Day 10:00 PM Pilgrim’s book Kickstarter is almost over! That means you still have time to submit Pilgrim fan art in exchange for a free sticker! When you post your fan art please mention the Kickstarter and please tag @thetouringtest

It’s been so amazing to see all the love and support for Pilgrim over these past few weeks, thanks for helping to make this book happen!

There are a few original comics still available as rewards, we are SO close to reaching our final stretch goal of getting Pilgrim to “sign” every book with her lil paw (stamp), you’ve got 7 more days to share your Pilgrim fan art, and…

Pilgrim’s Hourly Comic Day 9:00 PM It doesn’t happen often, but sometimes Locutus can be a real sweet older brother. We are in the final week of Pilgrim’s Kickstarter! #pilgrimthecat #pilgrimshourlycomicday #catsiblings

And thank you @thedayct our local newspaper for talking to us about Pilgrim! I got recognized at the library because of this article! www.pressreader.com/usa/the-day/...

Pilgrim’s Hourly Comic Day 8:00 PM Locutus, my orangest boy and first love, is still having a tough time adjusting to his new little sibling. I always need to make sure I give him extra love and attention these days. #pilgrimthecat #pilgrimshourlycomicday #catsiblings

In Pilgrim digital tour news: We released a podcast where Eric & I talk about the behind-the-scenes of meeting Pilgrim and the process of making her comic while her story was ongoing. You can listen for free right now on our Pätrëön (you don’t need to sign up).