I asked why she wants info how to draw manga. She explained her friends talk all the time about learning the best way to draw manga. They’ll likely talk about modern manga. She said her friends would think she was some sort of freak if she revealed she do not know anything about manga.

I get so much feedback sometimes that it’s scary, because I try diligently to fill out all my email myself–which becomes daunting while crafting an unique. Hey, I don’t even answer my family, then, Rofl! But I do love people and Manga expect going out and meeting folks. I look at booksignings and readings as mini-focus groups, because people give you instant feedback–good or bad, it’s all good, because then you may know working better in the future.

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