My latest Littlest Pet Shop episode "Feud for Thought" is streaming for a limited time on the Hub's website.
Check it out HERE if you want to see the Biskit twins and two adorable koalas engage in some professional grade feuding.
Click HERE if you enjoy pictures of soybeans.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Thursday, July 17, 2014
I've Got Physical Proof!
Uh, I mean I've got a physical proof. Copy, that is. A physical proof copy, Of my book...Giantkiller. It just arrived the other day and is being given a final check. So far, so good.
(cue mini squee)
(cue mini squee)
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Saturday Question: Getting an Illustration Agent
From Herb:
Q: I recently completed illustrating my first children's book which is due out later this month. Should I begin to look for an agent to represent me for more work in this field?
A: First, it's good that you're pursuing this kind of work as once an illustrator catches on, the gigs pour in. I once heard of a very talented illustrator who had some 5+ years of book assignments awaiting his attention. Nice problem to have. That said, you may want to wait to see if the book is a success before beating the bushes for an agent. If it is, then it'll be much easier to get an agent's attention. In the meantime, I would suggest building up a portfolio specifically designed to get book illustration work (scout around on the web to find out what would be in this kind of collection as opposed to other fields such as animation). One way to add to such a portfolio would be to find an old public domain fairy tale or the like and illustrate your own version of it -- with a humorous twist or not. If you have a good book illustration portfolio then you'll be in a much better place when the time comes to seek out an agent. They'll ask for one anyway. That's my non-illustrator take on it.
Illustrators: You folks (obviously) have a lot more experience in this field and I would welcome any corrections or advice for Herb. Please share your thoughts in the comments.
Got a question for a self/traditionally published author and TV animation writer (who'd be perfect for that show you're staffing)? I thought so. Leave it here in the comments and I'll try to answer it on the following Saturday.
Q: I recently completed illustrating my first children's book which is due out later this month. Should I begin to look for an agent to represent me for more work in this field?
A: First, it's good that you're pursuing this kind of work as once an illustrator catches on, the gigs pour in. I once heard of a very talented illustrator who had some 5+ years of book assignments awaiting his attention. Nice problem to have. That said, you may want to wait to see if the book is a success before beating the bushes for an agent. If it is, then it'll be much easier to get an agent's attention. In the meantime, I would suggest building up a portfolio specifically designed to get book illustration work (scout around on the web to find out what would be in this kind of collection as opposed to other fields such as animation). One way to add to such a portfolio would be to find an old public domain fairy tale or the like and illustrate your own version of it -- with a humorous twist or not. If you have a good book illustration portfolio then you'll be in a much better place when the time comes to seek out an agent. They'll ask for one anyway. That's my non-illustrator take on it.
Illustrators: You folks (obviously) have a lot more experience in this field and I would welcome any corrections or advice for Herb. Please share your thoughts in the comments.
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
Giantkiller Cover Reveal
My designer Mike Wykowski worked diligently over the weekend and came up with a real winner. The framing of the giant's face makes him look both mysterious and menacing and I love it. Thanks for your great work, Mike, and thanks for the feedback, folks! It really helped!
Here now, the cover for Giantkiller: Leonard the Great, Book Two.
Woo hoo!
Here now, the cover for Giantkiller: Leonard the Great, Book Two.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Time for the 7D!
Here's the deal:
"The series takes place in the whimsical world of Jollywood, where Queen Delightful relies on the 7D – Happy, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Dopey, Grumpy and Doc – to keep the kingdom in order. Standing in their way are two laughably evil villains, Grim and Hildy Gloom, who plot to take over the kingdom by stealing the magical jewels in the 7D’s mine. With seven very distinct personalities, the 7D always manage to save the day and send Grim and Hildy running back to their evil lair to try another day."
Check it out!
Monday, June 30, 2014
Help Me Pick My Cover
My most excellent designer, Mike Wykowski, just sent me the two cover finalists for Giantkiller and now I'd like to get your opinion. The subtle but significant difference is in the framing of the giant's face, everything else is the same. Here they are:
Followed by...
What do you think? Have a preference? Let me know which cover you like better in the comments.
Thanks!
Cover #1 |
Cover #2 |
What do you think? Have a preference? Let me know which cover you like better in the comments.
Thanks!
Saturday, June 14, 2014
Saturday Question: Pimping Your Animation Idea
From Jojo:
Q: Hallo there I am sorry to bother you but I kinda need a little help and gaudiness. I have an idea for an animation film but I can't really show it to anybody without having a manager or an agent first and I have no idea how to do that. Can you please help me? Thanks very much.
Got a question for a self/traditionally published author and TV animation writer (who'd be perfect for that show you're staffing)? I thought so. Leave it here in the comments and I'll try to answer it on the following Saturday.
Q: Hallo there I am sorry to bother you but I kinda need a little help and gaudiness. I have an idea for an animation film but I can't really show it to anybody without having a manager or an agent first and I have no idea how to do that. Can you please help me? Thanks very much.
A: Just like the studios and production companies you'd eventually like to reach, most reputable agents
or managers are uninterested in "ideas," especially from unknowns (I
assume you're an unknown, if not, what the heck are you doing asking a
question like this to an unknown like me?). They're much more likely to
respond positively to a well-written query in which you very briefly
describe your idea and then offer to send YOUR SCRIPT. That's right, I
said script. Aside from claiming a recommendation from J.J. Abrams (don't do this unless you really have one), writing a script is
the only way I know of that you, currently an unknown, will get a
legitimate agent or manager interested in your "idea."
As far as your needing a little gaudiness (assuming that wasn't an autocorrect error), I'd suggest checking out Mardis
Gras or carnivale footage on YouTube and seeing if you can crib some
tips from there. ;)
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