Hi John,
My name is Alessandra (called Sandy) from Italy.
At first, sorry for my English!
I’d like to tell you that you are my favorite illustrator !
I met you in Lucca comics & games in far 2005 during an interview of Ragno Magazine, do you remember?
In that time, you draw me a play card of munchkin “a lot of very nice balloons”, but my boyfriend lost my card and I cry.
I love Munchkin illustration!
In Lucca comics & games 2014 I went to Lucca only for you, but during your signed session, Lucca’s security couldn’t enter in Games palace .
So, I’d like to know if you will came in Italy again , and finally say hallo to you!
Thanks a lot for your kindness and enjoy yourself!
Sandy
Hi, Sandy!
First off, thank you so much for the VERY kind words! Your English is MUCH better than my Italian, so you have nothing to apologize for!
I’d love to come back to Italy, and soon. When I was in school, in England, we’d spend our summers outside of Milan. I miss it terribly.
The problem with Lucca is, it usually falls on Halloween, and I really try to spend holidays with my wife and daughter. But I do have a many friends there, and I miss them all. It’s also one of my all-time favorite conventions. So…possibly..?
I’m sorry I missed you at Lucca 2014 – it was a crazy huge convention. I’m going over my 2018 schedule now: if I’m not back at Lucca next year, perhaps there will be another Italian show.
In any case, Italy’s definitely top of my list to get back to, and soon! And I’ll certainly re-draw you that card. Tell your boyfriend he loses a level!
With many thanks,