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WonderCon 2025 – March 28–30Anaheim Convention Center | Small Press Section, Table SP-8 Spring is in the air, and that can only mean one thing—WonderCon 2025 is right around the corner! From March 28–30, the Anaheim Convention Center transforms into a celebration of creativity, imagination, and fandom—and I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be there in the Small Press section at Table SP-8, sharing my latest work with you. This year, I’m bringing a unique blend of graphic novels, poetry, and illustrated books—all written and drawn by yours truly, Dan Joyce. These aren’t your average comic books. They’re deeply personal,...

It’s earlier in the day, and I’ve got smoking cessation class later tonight. To be honest, part of me doesn’t want to go. I already know what they’re going to say—triggers, cravings, breathing exercises, patches, blah blah blah. But the other part of me—the part that still wants to quit—knows I need to be there. Especially today. This morning was rough. I slipped. I had a cigarette. Just one, but that has a way of opening the floodgates lead me off my pace and back to more. It didn’t solve anything. It didn’t make me feel better. It just reminded...

There’s something oddly romantic about the old smoking sections. You’d walk into a restaurant, and they’d ask you, “Smoking or non?” as casually as asking if you wanted fries with that. It was normal. Social. Expected. A smoke was part of the meal—like dessert for the damaged. Those little zones of secondhand rebellion weren’t just places to smoke. They were places to be. Places to think. Talk. Meet strangers you’d never speak to otherwise. And that’s where the concept of smoking buddies comes in. Smoking buddies weren’t always your friends. Often, they were just familiar faces with the same bad...

Dan Joyce is an Orange County-based artist renowned for his evocative works that delve into themes of mental illness, music, and contemporary life. His official website, danjoyceart.com, serves as a comprehensive showcase of his artistic endeavors, offering visitors insight into his diverse portfolio, personal journey, and available merchandise.​DAN JOYCE art Homepage Overview Upon entering the site, visitors are greeted with a clean and intuitive layout that highlights key aspects of Joyce's work.The homepage features prominent links to his latest projects, popular collections, and recent blog posts, providing a seamless navigation experience.​ Artist Bio and Resume Highlights Dan Joyce's artistic journey...

One of the first things you notice when you quit smoking—besides the constant urge to punch someone—is that your sense of smell and taste comes roaring back. At first, it’s a beautiful thing. That chicken salad sandwich? Divine. The smell of fresh bread? Like heaven. But then, something sneaky happens... you discover chocolate again. And donuts. And every sweet thing you’ve been ignoring while puffing your taste buds into submission. When I quit smoking for eight years in Nicotine Anonymous, I was hit with this sugar train hard. At every meeting, there was a full-on bake sale—cookies, brownies, cakes—you name...