[ Posted by Dimestore on Jan 18th, 2007 10:55 AM ]...

Hi there! We’re starting up this year’s Small Press Idol…and wanted to invite you to the grand unveiling of this year’s Guidelines. I apologize for the all-in-one nature of this. At this time, individuals and teams have a little over a month to get things together and be ready to post their Round 1 entries. Round 1 will last till March 25th. It’s a solid window to get a project together and qualified for Round 2 past our judge panel. If you are interested in being a contestant, this is fair warning to get a project going!
If you are a news outlet or resource of any sort, we invite you to help spread the word about Small Press Idol, and get on the official Sponsors and Supporters list on the Idol Main Page. Traditionally, the page has gotten hundreds of thousands of hits a month for the 5 months the contest runs. All we ask in return for the link placement on our prominently placed list, is a link back in some way that is fairly prominent, and that you indeed cover the contest if you are a news site. You can contact us about that right from the guidelines page.
Just want to watch the show? That’s great! Now is time to sign up at the site so you can VOTE in the rounds to come, and post comments about your favorites! We’re expecting hundreds of contestants this year. It should be a lot of fun!

http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/SmallPressIdol
/Idol07/index.html

Hope this message reaches you in the spirit it was intended, you are welcome to ask questions, and otherwise make sure this is for real. This is the fourth year for the SPI. Last year’s contest pages are still online. So that’s what this is about, hope it interests you!

Ian Shires
P.O. Box 214
Madison, OH 44057

[ Posted by joamette on Jan 1st, 2007 9:40 PM ]...

Happy New Year, friend! Much love and peace to you and yours. :)

[ Posted by Vinnie on Dec 22nd, 2006 9:29 AM ]...

Thanks so much for your comment! Have a great holiday season!

[ Posted by workhorsecomics on Dec 15th, 2006 2:56 PM ]...

Ah schucks, I get around.

[ Posted by thatrogersguy on Dec 14th, 2006 4:01 PM ]...

Hi there - thanks for the add.

[ Posted by nightgig on Dec 5th, 2006 10:58 PM ]...

Muhahaha!

Rockin!

[ Posted by Ebae on Dec 5th, 2006 9:52 PM ]...

Thank you for considering to look at my comic! I'm also grateful for your crits. You always need some to get better! : D

I'll try and work at perfecting it. ^_^

[ Posted by joamette on Dec 5th, 2006 8:26 PM ]...

"What are you a college student :P"

Actually, yes. ;p Being a nerd helps too (I'm still not even done with high school).

[ Posted by optimumwound on Dec 5th, 2006 7:34 PM ]...

Yes that was what MySpace was initially meant for. But it's done wonders for us so I can't fault it. I also met the love of my life on that site. Unintentionally. I read on comicsreporter.com this morning that they're thinking of starting up a COMICS channel on MySpace. I'll be interested to see how it all turns out.
-Jay

[ Posted by optimumwound on Dec 5th, 2006 7:00 PM ]...

Hi David,
Nice 6-page preview. Very crisp black and white pages. It's been quite a happy surprise today with Josh starting this network up.
-Jay

[ Posted by jcb54680 on Dec 5th, 2006 6:37 PM ]...

It's great. It doesn't ruin the experience either. It does ruin some games. Especially at Nintendo. There are some games that I am going to spend the rest of my life avoiding now.

[ Posted by ericm on Dec 5th, 2006 6:30 PM ]...

What's you problem with my livejournal? Not enough blinky glitter unicorn graphics? ;)