IDW has a limited number of FREE Angora Napkin / Chiaroscuro promo comics for you at the San Diego Comic Con! Drop me a line if you picked one up and let me know what you think!Thursday, July 24, 2008
Get you Preview copies now at SDCC!
IDW has a limited number of FREE Angora Napkin / Chiaroscuro promo comics for you at the San Diego Comic Con! Drop me a line if you picked one up and let me know what you think!
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
New book from Meanwhile Studios!
You've read all about Carol's adventures during the International 3 Day Novel Competition, now you can read her work yourself! (If you missed it, click the links: Part1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8.
Earlier this year Carol received a PEI Council of the Arts grant to work with an editor (the talented and indispensable Lisa Cole) a photographer (the brilliant Artist / Photographer Shayli Vere) and book designer (your's truly) to produce Carol's first novel, "Hide Your Life Away".
So what's it about you ask? Here's a brief synopsis:
Thirty-two-year-old Jason Mahoney is a commitment-phobic grocery store clerk who finds himself at an inevitable crossroads. He is confused about his path in life, and is hiding from a potential romantic relationship. He can’t understand what cashier Debra Springer could possibly see in a lazy, unkempt, stock boy like him, but she wants him. Bad. And she wants the whole deal: marriage and kids.
Between Debra’s offers of unprotected sex and a late night roofing contract with his friend Random Michaels, it doesn’t seem like Jason will get to do the only thing he really cares about this weekend: watching his new Star Trek DVD.
Hide Your Life Away is a satirical, fast food, weekend romp that might just end up with a trip down the aisle.
The book is scheduled for release on September 23, 2008. You can pre-order the book from Amazon.com (just click on the link to your right).
This is a really funny and well written book by a talented new Canadian author, and don't just take my word for it, early reviews are already showing up:
Hide Your Life Away takes place in a world of lousy jobs, food, and junk culture, and out of this unpromising material Carol Little has fashioned (as I see it) a work about commitment, and how it can offer a certain amount of salvation from that world. Read it. It is diverting, informative and artful. Thanks Carol. --Lorne Elliott, Writer / Comedian
Book Info:
"Hide Your Life Away" by Carol Little
ISBN 978-0-9739971-1-8
156 Pages, Retails $12.99 US
Release date: September 23, 2008
Between Debra’s offers of unprotected sex and a late night roofing contract with his friend Random Michaels, it doesn’t seem like Jason will get to do the only thing he really cares about this weekend: watching his new Star Trek DVD.
Hide Your Life Away is a satirical, fast food, weekend romp that might just end up with a trip down the aisle.
The book is scheduled for release on September 23, 2008. You can pre-order the book from Amazon.com (just click on the link to your right).
Carol has started a blog too! Check it out at: www.carollittleauthor.blogspot.com
Carol is planning a book tour in Ontario and the Maritimes this fall, be sure to check back for more details soon!
This is a really funny and well written book by a talented new Canadian author, and don't just take my word for it, early reviews are already showing up:
Hide Your Life Away takes place in a world of lousy jobs, food, and junk culture, and out of this unpromising material Carol Little has fashioned (as I see it) a work about commitment, and how it can offer a certain amount of salvation from that world. Read it. It is diverting, informative and artful. Thanks Carol. --Lorne Elliott, Writer / Comedian
Book Info:
"Hide Your Life Away" by Carol Little
ISBN 978-0-9739971-1-8
156 Pages, Retails $12.99 US
Release date: September 23, 2008
Friday, June 13, 2008
More reasons to loath TV.
“You want a dark, Goth version of Tweety Bird? Have at it,” said Lisa Gregorian, executive vice president for worldwide marketing at Warner Brothers Television.
Please, if you can stomach it, read this great article from the New York Times on network execs bringing cartoons into the 21st Century.
Some brilliant creative highlights include:Artists produced nearly 400 drawings depicting new looks, then American Greetings asked licensing partners for feedback. With the drawings hanging in a single room, he told focus group members to put Post-it notes on the 20 that they liked. “We refined it from there,” he said.
And how about this:
On top of her new toy line, Strawberry Shortcake is getting a new computer-animated movie and a new TV series, starting next year. This time, in keeping with contemporary nutritional concerns, the franchise will downplay the sugary dessert theme and move, as Mr. Conrad put it, “fruit-forward.”
“It’s also about creating a cohesive line,” Mr. Conrad said. “We’re downplaying characters that were part of Strawberry’s world but who didn’t immediately shout out fruit.”
(Oh, I can't wait to see the characters that did "shout out fruit".)Recently I've been watching a lot of old Mickey Mouse (1930's) with my kids and, while not particularly funny, they are none the less well animated, beautifully designed and created with care and attention by real people.
Few things make me so angry as viewing the state of modern animation. Shit like Family Guy and King of the Hill make my blood boil.
Pop in Sleeping Beauty (my favorite Disney film) and try and imagine what that will look like done in Flash for the imminent straight to video sequel. Oh, it gives me ulcers.
Why won't Broadcasters, executives, producers, lawyers, marketers and their ilk trust in the ability of an artist to create without interfering? Is it too much to ask? I suppose if that were to happen we'd never have stuff like this:
What a loss.Sunday, May 25, 2008
Anogra Napkin Cover Preview
Hey gang, I need your help!
I have two versions of the cover for the up coming Angora Napkin graphic novel and I can't decide witch to go with. Visit the website to check out the options and cast your vote!
www.angoranapkin.com
I have two versions of the cover for the up coming Angora Napkin graphic novel and I can't decide witch to go with. Visit the website to check out the options and cast your vote!
www.angoranapkin.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Frye Festival notes
I'm back from my sojourn to the Frye Festival in Moncton and I had an absolutely amazing time! The streets were plastered in Frye Fest advertising. The event was huge, well organized and well attended, up over 25% from last year I over heard. This was the 9th year for the event and unfortunately the first I've attended. Had I known about it I would have gone last year to see Harvey Pekar speak.
There were plaques all over Moncton with qoutes from Northrop Frye. I read a recent poll on literacy in P.E.I. and evidently 42.8% of the working age people on P.E.I. (16-65) are not literate enough to read a box of asprin. I had a hard time believing that until one day I spent a few hours in the Tim Hortons downtown Summerside trying to do a little work. Now I believe it.
As a guest author of the Frye Fest I was put up in a swanky hotel (the Delta Beausejour) in the heart of downtown Moncton.
The view from room 333.
The Festival got an early kick off on Tuesday with the monthly Pop et Frye talk featuring yours truly. Talk about trial by fire! My talk lasted about an hour and was the first of many. By the end of the Festival I had spoken at 6 schools over 3 days (10 sessions), acted as MC at Cafe Underground with author Katia Canciani and ran a storyboard workshop with Rob Anderson from Fatkat. My voice was so raw I sounded like Leonard Cohen choking on Tom Waits. I had my speech crafted, refined and nailed down by the end of the week.
So serious.... I won a free coffee 3 out of 4 days by getting the Timothy's trivia right. Yay, not Tim Hortons.
It's nice to see the wild life has adapted to city living. This timid creature has taken on armor plating to protect itself. It scampered off moments after I snapped this picture.
My picture taking ceased pretty quickly into the event as I found myself too busy to even think of reaching for my camera.
Highlights:
- Getting to know some of the other authors at the Festival, like Katia Canciani and Christopher Lirette.
- Hearing readings from Russell Banks, Heather O'Neill and Darryl Whetter.
- "Midnight Howl" poetry readings at Mexi's.
- Chatting with Russell Banks about "Rule of the Bone", graphic novels, publishing rights and drinking Mojito's.
- Meeting lots of amazing people; musicians, Festival organizers and many interesting locals.
- Carol showing up for the Frye Jam on Saturday night.
I was like the bee girl in Blind Melon's video for "No Rain" all week; I had found my people. It was so refreshing to be surrounded by people who love to read and are into all things creative. I'm looking forward to next years event so I can take in some of the lectures and readings I missed while I was in the schools. Too much fun!
There were plaques all over Moncton with qoutes from Northrop Frye. I read a recent poll on literacy in P.E.I. and evidently 42.8% of the working age people on P.E.I. (16-65) are not literate enough to read a box of asprin. I had a hard time believing that until one day I spent a few hours in the Tim Hortons downtown Summerside trying to do a little work. Now I believe it.
As a guest author of the Frye Fest I was put up in a swanky hotel (the Delta Beausejour) in the heart of downtown Moncton.
The view from room 333.
The Festival got an early kick off on Tuesday with the monthly Pop et Frye talk featuring yours truly. Talk about trial by fire! My talk lasted about an hour and was the first of many. By the end of the Festival I had spoken at 6 schools over 3 days (10 sessions), acted as MC at Cafe Underground with author Katia Canciani and ran a storyboard workshop with Rob Anderson from Fatkat. My voice was so raw I sounded like Leonard Cohen choking on Tom Waits. I had my speech crafted, refined and nailed down by the end of the week.
So serious.... I won a free coffee 3 out of 4 days by getting the Timothy's trivia right. Yay, not Tim Hortons.
It's nice to see the wild life has adapted to city living. This timid creature has taken on armor plating to protect itself. It scampered off moments after I snapped this picture.
My picture taking ceased pretty quickly into the event as I found myself too busy to even think of reaching for my camera.Highlights:
- Getting to know some of the other authors at the Festival, like Katia Canciani and Christopher Lirette.
- Hearing readings from Russell Banks, Heather O'Neill and Darryl Whetter.
- "Midnight Howl" poetry readings at Mexi's.
- Chatting with Russell Banks about "Rule of the Bone", graphic novels, publishing rights and drinking Mojito's.
- Meeting lots of amazing people; musicians, Festival organizers and many interesting locals.
- Carol showing up for the Frye Jam on Saturday night.
I was like the bee girl in Blind Melon's video for "No Rain" all week; I had found my people. It was so refreshing to be surrounded by people who love to read and are into all things creative. I'm looking forward to next years event so I can take in some of the lectures and readings I missed while I was in the schools. Too much fun!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Fyre Festival Schedule
The Frye Festival is starting in Moncton this week and I have a slew of events going on:
April 22, Timothy's Cafe, 7pm
Pop et Frye
Press release:
Troy Little, author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed graphic novel Chiaroscuro will be speaking about the evolutionary process in creating his book. From it's simple beginnings in his sketch book, through numerous creative mutations and finally into the world of both small and big press publishing, Troy will talk about what it takes to be an independent graphic novel creator. Troy will give his talk at 7pm at Timothy's on Main Street.
School Visits:
April 23, JMA Armstrong High School, 8:30am - 11:15am
April 23, Bernice MacNaughton High, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Mentor workshop; grades 9 - 12:
April 23, Cafe Underground (Aberdeen Cultural Centre), 7pm
School Visits:
April 24, Caledonia Regional High School, 10:45am - 11:45am
April 24, Moncton High, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
School Visits:
April 25, Riverview High School, 11:00am - 12:15pm
April 25, Harrison Trimble High School, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Book Signing:
April 26, The Comic Hunter, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Storyboarding workshop:
April 26, Mad City Comics, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Comic Jam:
April 26, TBD
Whew! And from what I'm told there's other events I may be taking part in but won't have that information available until I arrive. Hopefully I'll find access to a computer and be able to update my Blog with any new information.
I'm really looking forward to this event and hope to take in some of the other events going on through out the week. See you there!
April 22, Timothy's Cafe, 7pm
Pop et Frye
Press release:
Troy Little, author and illustrator of the critically acclaimed graphic novel Chiaroscuro will be speaking about the evolutionary process in creating his book. From it's simple beginnings in his sketch book, through numerous creative mutations and finally into the world of both small and big press publishing, Troy will talk about what it takes to be an independent graphic novel creator. Troy will give his talk at 7pm at Timothy's on Main Street.
School Visits:
April 23, JMA Armstrong High School, 8:30am - 11:15am
April 23, Bernice MacNaughton High, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Mentor workshop; grades 9 - 12:
April 23, Cafe Underground (Aberdeen Cultural Centre), 7pm
School Visits:
April 24, Caledonia Regional High School, 10:45am - 11:45am
April 24, Moncton High, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
School Visits:
April 25, Riverview High School, 11:00am - 12:15pm
April 25, Harrison Trimble High School, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Book Signing:
April 26, The Comic Hunter, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Storyboarding workshop:
April 26, Mad City Comics, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Comic Jam:
April 26, TBD
Whew! And from what I'm told there's other events I may be taking part in but won't have that information available until I arrive. Hopefully I'll find access to a computer and be able to update my Blog with any new information.
I'm really looking forward to this event and hope to take in some of the other events going on through out the week. See you there!
Monday, March 31, 2008
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