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COLLABORATION IN THE WORKS

So on Saturday I took my son to a birthday party for my friend's daughter and happened to bring one of my books, What Happened to Kerbie Walobee? which I gave to my friend's wife as a gift. After leaving the party and coming home my friend text me a few hours later to tell me that he was reading the book and he was interested in collaborating on a book with me...He's an illustrator by the way and I can't wait to work with him. I think putting some artwork in your books bring it to life for your readers, if you're writing for children and also have a want to illustrate your work. They are able to see the image of the character that you've thought of; even though I think you should totally put the character a couple pages back so that they can build their own image and then let them see if what they thought of looks like what the artist drew. Here is some of Ian Willis's work: (All rights to these pictures belong to the artist).... Ian has a degree in ...

GEMMA'S HAPPY VALENTINE'S

I'm setting here in the laundry and this whole scene just popped into my head so I thought I would share it with you. It kind of makes me feel bad since it reminds me of a title I have yet to finish, but will happily get to it when I am inspired again. It's really hard since all I have to write is the end, but at the same time the ending can also make or break your story..but either way I hope you enjoy my little piece inspired also by the upcoming Valentine's Day. GEMMA' S HAPPY VALENTINE'S "I'm not going anywhere with you," she told him sternly, "you think because you bring me some cheap roses and an apology everything is okay?" "I don't know how many times I can say I'm sorry." He said to her with insincere tears in his eyes. " I really don't know what happened sweetie, one minute were talking and the next thing I remember is you standing at the door screaming as I woke up." " listen Troy, I w...

BLACK COMIX CREATORS MONTH- N STEVEN HARRIS

Welcome to the Brotherhood of The Fringe....A great comic book drawn and written by N Steven Harris. Also the co-creator of AJALA, Harris is showing the complex and interesting stories independent black comic book creators have to offer against the mainstream. Join the fight and get lost in the adventure. Synopsis  A nation has been occupied and colonized for 30 years. We focus on a young woman, named Jasira, native to the nation, who works as a journalist. The corporation that employs her is part of the colonial occupying power. Secretly, she works with a revolutionary group called the Fringe whose goal is to expel the invaders from their once proud and peaceful nation. Jasira is exposed as a spy and is apprehended, brainwashed, and transformed into a living weapon to be used to terrorize her own people and seek out and destroy the Fringe revolutionaries. Brotherhood of the Fringe can be purchased directly while supplies last at: www.nsworks.bigcartel.com You ca...