Archie and the Gang Meets Luiza's Crew

I was given the opportunity at Baltimore Comic Con to be a part of their Year Book which this year focused on Archie and the properties associated with it. I was able to include my characters in the mix as well and thought it'd be perfect to document a passing of the torch of sorts of the High School kids to the Elementary School kids.  What better way to have them in the same scene than to have them going to a concert to see Josey and the Pussy Cats?!

I hope you enjoy=]

Remember, "A Reason to Smile!" volume two is available at Comixology and Amazon, check the links below to get your copy today! You can also email me at thelearningcurv@gmail.com to get a signed copy as well!

Comixology ($5 digital copies):

A Reason to Smile vol.1

https://www.comixology.com/A-Reason-to-Smile-Vol-1/digital-comic/260674

A Reason to Smile vol.2

https://www.comixology.com/A-Reason-to-Smile-Vol-2/digital-comic/465971

Amazon ($20 Hardcover copies)

A Reason to Smile vol.1

https://www.amazon.com/Reason-Smile-Javier-Cruz-Winnik/dp/0990818209

A Reason to Smile vol.2

https://www.amazon.com/Reason-Smile-Javier-Cruz-Winnik/dp/099081825X/ref=sr_1_1_twi_har_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493847702&sr=1-1&keywords=a+reason+to+smile+vol.2

A Reason to Smile Vol.2!!!

"A Reason to Smile!" is proof that people want positive stories that uplift us and promotes a bright outlook on life! What you see here is the front and back cover to Volume 2 of the book. Help me continue to self publish this series by pre-ordering your copy of Volume 2 at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/969189472/find-a-new-a-reason-to-smile-vol2

Luiza will always do her best to find a reason to smile, no matter her circumstances. She won't let anything keep her down, not chores, the crowded subway, or her friends telling her she can't play football! Pre-order your copy today to see how this little girl makes things work in her life!

If you'd also like Vol.1 as well, this is the perfect time to place your order. I've sold out of all 500 copies I've produced from the first kickstarter, so I hope to make my $8,000 goal to produce both books and continue to self publish this series! Check out the cover to Volume 1!

A Reason To Smile!

I present my first cover for  my book, "A Reason to Smile!" I can't wait to send this to the printer and have it in my hands to get into yours!  Once that happens I will have another post about the book in print, along with the merchandise (t-shirts, bookmarks, buttons and so on...) be on the lookout!

If you haven't ordered your copy through the kickstarter, shoot me an email to thelearningcurv@gmail.com and lets get you "A Reason to Smile!"

ElCoqui

I will be ordering these shirts tomorrow! I can't wait to get them for all those who paid for them on Kickstarter & have them available at comic con's across the country! This is the design that my character Luiza Brillante wears in my book "A Reason to Smile" and i am extremely excited to be making this into a shirt we can all wear!

I will be at Sketch Con this weekend and hope to debut this shirt at the Special Edition NYC on the 14th and 15th of June. I'll have a week off and then be on to the Toy Con NJ! Boston, Baltimore, NYCC, and NC Comic Con's will be on deck next and I can't wait!!! I will be at Sketch Con this weekend and hope to debut this shirt at the Special Edition NYC on the 14th and 15th of June. I'll have a week off and then be on to the Toy Con NJ! Boston, Baltimore, NYCC, and NC Comic Con's will be on deck next and I can't wait!!!

After 25 years of drawing, I finally have a copyright on my own character... I present to you 

Luiza Brillante!

She is here to brighten your day and always give you a reason to smile...
I hope you enjoy what comes from her adventures!

I developed her for a children's book that I will be announcing upon completion (within the next few weeks) centering around Luz.  It is a slice of life type story where her interactions with those around her impacts them in an extremely positive way.  Her story will be great for kids and fun for adults as well.
Stay Tuned for more to come!