Links

Where my Books are Sold(in stores)/ Book Tour Sites/Where I Work:

• Gamer’s Bazaar– Local trading card shop and awesome place. They’re selling my book.
• Villainous Grounds- Café/comic book shop/nerd haven with a rad atmosphere and staff. They sell my books.
• AM Trading Co.- A St. Louis Comic book shop that sells some of my books. Wonderful staff.
• Books Galore– A local bookstore where my book is sold. Has everything you could need! Super amazing place!
• Books are Better- A hidden gem in the town my school is in. Kind people, so supportive. Lovely place.
• Aesop’s Treasury- Good friends who have all the used books, tabletop, and charm in one store you could ask for. It feels like a warm hug. ^_^
• Underground Dojo Keyboard Cage Fighters LLP- Super nice guy with fair, nerd prices! They help the gamer and geek community grow!
• Be My Book Boyfriend- The lovely website that set-up my “The Hunters and The Bringers” series blog tour! They are so supportive and sweet.
• GeekyKool: A fantastic site where nerds write for other nerds!  I write for them three times a month! ^_^
• Sheenah Freitas– My publisher and owner of Paper Crane Books/YA author
• Heroes for Kids- The cosplay charity I work for to help raise money for important causes and to help children smile. Plus, it is so good to be with other giving and nerdy people. They truly are my family.

Local Flair:

• ANW Photography- My friend Allie is a fantastic and adorable nerdy photograph. Give her a shot.
• Arkham Comics- A comic book and nerd memorabilia shop owned by the coolest, most fantastic nerds ever!
• Birdie Jane’s Cupcakery- My friend Whitney owns this delightful and delcious buisness! Worth every bite!
  Caroline Beffa Photography – High school friend with own photography business
• Casey Blumenstock– Local short story writer, blogger, geek, tired mom, and fantastic friend!
  Critter Lane Petting Zoo- A near-by, amazing, fun petting zoo! Animals! ^^
• Disney Travel Specialist at Let It Go Journey- These organized and wonderful friend Mrs. McFarland will take care of all your Disney dreams!
• Grimm Enigma Gaming- My beastie bestie’s Andrew’s Twitch streaming channel.
• Grimm Stone Studios by Kendal R. Hart- Amazing sci-fi, mythology, and freelance sculptor!
• K & A Games- Card shop a few towns away. Rad people!
• Kade & Gray Weddings- My lovely friend Heather’s wedding photography business. Beautiful pictures.
  Nathan Brown– One of my best friends. Website design major and game streamer on Youtube
• Chaos Emporium- An elegent haven of costumes, corsets, and accessories in St. Louis. 
  Brandon Elliott- The amazing hypnotist of our local anime conventions. Check out his shows on my Youtube Channel.
• Sherri Lynn Howard- Local short story author, dance mom, and awesome person
  Innovative Force– That’s right! The dance team that was on “America’s Got Talent” is from my town!
• Lou Lou’s Cakes and Bakes- My friend Jamie makes beautiful desserts and now has her dream of her own shop!
• MAB to Go Cupcake Shop- TASTY cupcakes, candy, cookies, and even incredible regular food.  This family owned business is as sweet as their treats!
• Olde Shire LARP- My county’s local LARPing group. Super cool people!
• Pense Productions- A wonderful photographer group for nerds! Such nice and talented friends.
• Salon de Charles- Salon Master, Singer, Author, dear friend. Chuck is my favorite!
• Scared Shirtless (Facebook: Scaredshirtlesstees)- A podcast show that I have done a few voices for. ^_^
  Sweetheart Chocolate shop- Local chocolate, candy, and sweet drink shop. Yum!
  The Feminine Touch– The best massage spa I’ve ever been to! Super nice and they have a coffee shop.
• The July Studio- Casey July, owner and designer who specializes in cosplay and photography.
• Wandering Wolf Press, LLC- Local publishing and card/board game company.
• Where Art Thou Art- Kawaii, kind owner/artist that makes illustrations, crafts, and more.

Non-Author Buddies:

• Snuti – Independent Game and Development Company
  Cherriuki- My artist’s website
  FireStarBooks– A YA Book blog run by two amazing, otaku sisters
  Ashley Choi– Dear friend and model
  Sarah Jane Photography– A great friend with her own photography business
• Voracious Bookling- A very kind YA book blog reviewer.

Conventions Friends and Family (artists and authors:)

• A Bees Creations- Makes amazing jewelry, masks, wands, and more. Also does cosplay photo shoots. AJ-chan is the BEST!
• John Anderson- Actor in several Marvel films and all-around great, fun, caring person!
• Art of Matthew Atchley- The sweetest Southern gentleman/artist/actor on this planet! Love him to death!
• Holly Barbo– Author of Paper Crane Books; Soft Science Fiction
  Lady Danielle Bienvenus– Well-known author with 14+ books, dancer, singer, and photographer
• Robin Burks- Fantasy author, cosplayer darling, craft genius, incredible lady and friend.
• Cakes Reanimated!- Tastiest cake pops ever! And shaped like nerd icons! Love it!
• Catastic Cosplay- My bestie Cat’s cosplay page! It is as amazing as her.
• Chelsea Quinn Cosplay- My wonderful friend Chelsea who does Harley Quinn has a great page here showing her cosplays!
  Dan Coglan-Samurai, Anime ConStar, Writer, Awesome Guy! Him and his wife are my role models and two of my closest friends. 
• Fandom Father- Cosplayer, photographer, everyone’s dad. Awesome dude!
  Michelle Franklin– Paper Crane Author of the “Haanta” fantasy series
• Amy Hale- A lovely lady of so many dazzling fantasy books: “Adventures with Heart.”
• Bre Horneker Art- One of the sweetest people I know.  Her heart has such range of kawaii to enchantingly haunting.  She has made me so many stunning commissions, Sailor Moon, and Pokemon squish stickers!
• Cathy Jackson- A beautiful, supportive, and talented soul who writes heartfelt tales.
• A.S. McGowan- A lovely person and talented fiction author who made our local author bash.
• Mimikoden: A Missouri cosplay wig and accessory store that liked my Sailor V!
• Brian Morris- What an endearing man and dear friend! A publisher, author, and snappy dresser!
• Julie Niemann- My FANTASTIC, beautiful friend’s author website! She’s the yang to my ying. 😀
• Nathan Perkins- Super cool school consouler, co-worker, and person who wrote about his experiences.
• RadiantGrey- A darling couple that makes art that blows my mind.  They know me well; I buy a lot. HA!
• Brian Rodman- Super rad, charming, kind, and skilled comic book artist and storyteller! 
• Alesha Sikes- My College for Kids bff who now has her first self-published work out.
• Skallywag Productions:  Nerdy podcast and live-stream site for your geeky discussions and fun chaos! 
• Sly Ducky Creations-  For all your custom AND Pokemon art needs! My Lindsey rocks so many nerdoms!
• Rachel Stiber- Missouri author and fellow lover of fairy tales and Disney.
• Transfiguring Adoption- A lovely charity that writes whimsial, magical books to bring awareness of what workers, teacher, and future parents need to know about what goes on with a child in foster care/being adopted. When they heard I worked with all foster kids, I got both books for FREE! I was touched.
  Dan Wright- My author bestie and Youtube mate, guitar player, Fantasy lover, creator of the World of Draconia

Other Fantastic Authors and Artists I’ve Met/Brought From:

• Art of Stephanie Riley- What a geek-tastic group! I have gotten D & D accessories and shirts and Pokemon parafphernalia galore! I am in love with the wood craving swan I got from them!
• Artcana Lover- Digital artist.  I am OBBESSED with their “Lore Olympus” products! Always make more!
• Ash and Paper- Amazing cosplayer and artist.  I got some stunning “Lore Olympus” prints!
• Holly Atkinson- Professional Free Lance Editor at Evil Eye Editing
• Josh Barbeau- Author of the Hollow Harbor comic series: “Tyrants,” a work of power and politics.
• Brittney Ann Art- Met in Knoxville. Very sweet and has such detailed Disney art that is looks like it popped out of the screen! Sent my a special “Lion King” one with free shipping since she sold out at the con. <3
• Adam Butterey Illustration- Rad Illustator with works in Marvel.  I got some Power Ranger prints from him!
• Lizzie Christie-Illustrator and Designer of breathtaking art.
• Coffee Allen- AMAZING art who is working on his own manga. His painting/chalk style is jawdropping!
• Kathy Clark– YA Time Travel and Mystery Author.
• Tommy Clark- Cool guy and writer.
• Veronica Crow- Graphic Designer/Illustrator.  If you need the most lovely magical girl series enamel pins, this is for you! I have and am in love with thier “Princess Tutu and “Cardcaptor Sakura” pieces!
• Comic Grind- A super epic comic artist!
• S.R.Crawley- Aspiring author and lover of words.
• Kayla Dann- A local, self-published author of the gripping work, “Things Among Thorns.”
• Nicholas Haring– Missouri author of the “Robot Wars” series. He is also a teacher.
  Rich Foland- A Thriller author
• Ink and Drinks Comics- Cool comic book artist I met at a convention.
• Lorenzo Lizana- Amazing comic book artist and fellow!
• Ellie Mack- Missouri Author, editor, and blogger with works that will leave you wanting more.
• Randy McWilson- Popular Missouri sci-fi/time travel author and a respected man.
• Monte Baldwin Illustration- The artist who did the Knoxville Fanboy Expo VIP Poster Art! Very chill, kind fellow.  I bought three posters as gifts for some of my nerdy guy pals.
• Brandy Nacole- Paranormal author and blogger.
• Jason J. Nugent- Author of the YA “Forgotten Chronicles” and dragon fantasy series “Curse of the Drakku.”
• Mark Piggott- Retired Navy Journalist and author of “Forever Avalon”
• PopGore!- Radical Superhero art!
• Sonya Ray- Author of the “Three Crowns series.”
  C.J. Ryall– A Japanese culture lover. Working on first novel
• Rori Comics- Cool comic book artist I met at a convention.
• William Schlichther- Author, screenwriter, teacher of English and theatre. Books about dragons, zombies, and killers.
  Jennifer Sights- Missouri Urban Fantasy author
• SKITS: 3 books.  3 variant covers. 3 different storyline. Same tale. You pick the path! Really passionate group!
• Christopher Smith- Voice Actor, Star Wars nut, amazingly sweet guy.
• Rita Stradling- Young Adult Fantasy author with a brilliant style and smile to match.
• Red Banana Art by David Clark- He did the offical Cape Comic Con Artwork 2021 in less than 24 hours! And it was a GRAND SLAM! He had tons of Power Rangers.  I bought three, ha! Reasonable prices too!
• Take Me to Neverland Artwork- A kind artist. I bought my table cloth from her.
  Clancy Tucker– Australian Adventure Author
  Emily Wenstorm- Fantasy Fiction Writer, Creative Arts Blogger
• Jessica Wettig- Nerdy creative and author/poet.
• Wizyakuza Artwork- Out of this world artist that makes INCREDIBLE three-in-one, moving posters.

Convention/ESTY Treasures (More Crafty Things/Muiltimedia:)

• Andy Kluthe- College Humor/Pokémon Artist and sweet guy!
• Artful Sunshine- The make amazing Pokeball terrariums AND I am definately going to request a Rick Riodion book charm necklace! If you love book charm jewelry, she’ll get you looking bookworm classy!
• AtelierMaxter- Where Gamer and Geek is Tres Chic!
• Believe It Production- COOL anime convention photographers and artist!
• Bluewing Creation- Makes adork-able dice and the owner very nice. I love my mac and cheese dice, lol!
• Bubbly Waffo Productions- Really bouncy Nora from RWBY cosplayer.
• Celebworx- A service that allows you to meet your childhood stars virtually. 
• Darkmagic Sweetheart– Cutie projects with funny posts.
• Discoverytoys- Inspiring Toys for every type of child. 
• Dragonfire Studio- Plushies, Jewelry, Bags, and More Amazing, Nerd Things.
• EnchantedDan- Enamel Pin Maker of Disney and Sailor Moon icons. Fun and budget-friendly.  I adore them!
• Esclairstudios-SUPER nice people that have great buttons and beautiful anime clocks!
• Fidje- One of the BEST Chibi artist ever! Hits all my nostigia feels.  Work is darling and artist nice. GO NOW!
• Fir3h34rt Studios– Adorable chibi artist that do incredible commissions and stickers!
• Fox Leap!- A whimscal artist from the U.K. that makes enamel pins, bags, and more from mythological creatures to Disney and what I fell in love with: “Anastsia!” Prices & quality perfection & quickly ships! LOVE!
• Frigonimy- Fun, colorful art, mostly stickers and keychains. Got some fun “Ouran” items!
• Gena Ford- Concept Artist, 2D and 3D Animator, Illustrator, Cosplayer
• Hearts Delight: Fantasy Clothier.  I see their love works at Ren Fairs.
• Hey! I’m Tabby- Cats! Choas! Art!
• HF Prototyping- 3D Printing Masters of lots of nerdy, tech-made crafts.  I have a Pokemon holder from them.
• HoneySuckle Rose Creations- Lovely people and friends who make upcycle key chains and jewelry that I adore! <3
• Jdelgado! Art- Really edgy gamer artist.
• Jubblier- Maker of fun, geeky stickers, keychains, pounches, & more.  I got some “Kingdom Hearts” stickers.
• Love Thy Beads- Perler beads! My babies! They turn them into unique items.  I got a Ponyta Gamboy Color keychain.
• Maddison Cherie Jewelry- Cool laser-cut pins, keychains, and jewelry.
• Musetap Studios- I have SEVERAL of their beautiful posters!
• Natalie Moon AKA That One Chick You Don’t Kno– Cartoon Artist and fun!
• Nayukidraws- An artist from Denver that makes gorgeous art!
• Nat d20- Vintage Inspired Geek Fashion
• Onigiri Art!- Freelance artist that makes kawaii stickers and pins.  And yes, some are cute onigiri! 
• Pixel Bound Studios- Makes kawaii stickers!
• Replay Toys- Figures! Loungefly wallets and mini bags! Funko Pops! And more! It’s all here!
• Rymar’s Reliquary- Custom and homemade dice crafter!
• Scriblistudios- Artist of keychains, buttons, stickers, and more that is spooky, but uniquely precious!
• Tee Imp- Makes really cool t-shirts to fit your dorky needs.
• The Game Slave- A podcast for gamers.
• TTLoveco- Adorable and precious stickers! I bought many “Ouran HS Host Club” ones here! Great packing!
• Vanri Ventures- Digital Artist and Illustrator

Favorite Authors:

• P.C. Cast and Kristen Cast– Mother and daughter authors of the House of Night and The Other World series.
• Kiera Cass- I ADORE the Selection series! A princess contest underdog tale? Nothing is better!
  Susane Colasanti– YA Realistic and romance fiction author who I have had a few conversations with. She’s so encouraging! I have ALL her books 🙂
• Claudia Gray- YA fantasy author.  I adore her Firebird series (one of the few sci-books I like) and her stand-alone Fateful. I look forward to her Constellations and Spellcaster series!
  Mari Mancusi– A fellow Otaku author of the Blood Cavern series and Gamer Girl
  Lurlene McDaniel– YA author of teens who deal with fatal illnesses or tragedies
  Richelle Mead– Urban Fiction Author of my obsession: The Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series
  Stephenie Meyer– Author of my beloved Twilight Saga and The Host
  Rick Riordan– Author of the AMAZING Percy Jackson, The Heroes of Olympus, and Trials of Apollo series’, The Kane Chronicles, AND The Magnus Chase series! I have ALL his book! I owe this man so much!

Will add more of my favorite authors: there are just so many!

Want to be an author link with me? Read below to find out how!

Author Link Exchange Guidelines:

1. Fill out the below information and e-mail it to me at mcomnick88@gmail.com
2. You must be an author, self-published, indie, or published, and send me a link to where I can find your work.
3. You must have a social media or a website or blog.
4. You must add my website to your website. I would prefer under an author link page or section, but as long as I am on there and you tell me WHERE, any place is fine.
5. After you receive your approved e-mail, you must be willing to be a guest author or be interviewed by me and allow me to post it on your website. I will advertise your book or work as well. I EXPECT, AS A FRIEND AND FELLOW AUTHOR, FOR YOU TO DO THIS FOR ME AS WELL PLEASE! To be a guest or interviewed and promoted on your website, blog, or social medias. From the time we become ‘links,’ we can give each other one year to do the interviews for each other or guest blogs. EX- If I accept your request on 01-02-2020, then we have until 01-02-2021 to do the item above. This will help both of us get exposure! 
That’s it! Thanks for being an interested fellow author of mine!
Information to fill out and send to me (Please make the title “Author Link Exchange Request”):
• Name (first and last):
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