Monday, December 21, 2009
Merry......
Today is Yule, the winter solstice, and officially starts my care for the holiday seasons. So, I wanted to send a note to all my friends out there that I wish you the most beautiful Christmas/Winter Solstice/Hanukkah/Hijra/Rohatsu/Kwanzaa/Innocents Day/Boxing Day/St Stephen's Day or any combination above. The best present of all has been having you all in my life; you are my support. Be careful out there.
Monday, December 14, 2009
I need an agent....
I was surprised to learn that a few people are reading this blog since some of you linked to the Silver Wheel Yarn website. I have to say that you are brave people and welcome you aboard. Since there does seem to be those souls that like what I have to say I'm going to put everyone to work. Here is the assignment: find me an agent and get them to contact me. Agents don't seem to be the kind of thing that you can just google and find web pages for, so I'm in need of them to come to me. I'm not even sure what exactly they do, I have gist because I'm not a moron, but I do know a lot of people stay in the "small time" until they get one. It could be one of those chicken and egg problems, however, it never hurts to try. I know they sometimes hang around conventions, but that costs a lot and with no guarantee I don't like those odds. I have comic books to write and beautiful things to weave, so the Hell if I'm going to wait for an agent or publisher to ride up on a white horse and shinny armor, I'm not a moron after all and I go after what I want. If your not quite sure if I'm good enough, you can ether take my word for it or, if your an agent or otherwise someone I want to impress, e-mail me and I'll send a sample, or if your an average yet helpful soul, you can purchase one of the two issues, or both, of TPOT -----> IndyPlanet and enjoy the story in print.
As we speak, I'm completely avoiding what I should be doing for Arnessa and writing to you. I'm not behind, since CJ wants to work on the third issue of TPOT before doing it. There is a little good news on that front. We finally found a local store that we like, Collectibles Etc off Richmond Rd, and they will be carrying TPOT for us here in Lexington
Well, back to me doing Arnessa. I was in the proses of doing what was going to be the first issue when I realized that I assumed that people knew too much. So, now, what was the first issue will be more like the second issue and the first will be something new. The really good thing about this is that after it is all said and done I will have 46 pages planned out and ready for issues, big or small. This does mean that the script will be a little longer in the development stage, maybe two or three days at the most, but I think it is worth it.
The other night CJ and I stayed up really late and worked on some character sketches. I didn't realize how much they would touch me; it really made my two main character come alive. It's weird how you actually start caring for them, very weird and kind of disconcerning. I know that I'm a 26yo female comic book writer and that certainly puts me into a whole new category of geeky weirdo, but I really shouldn't be "caring" about these things. Oh, well, if it helps me write an interesting story and helps my readers fall in love with them as well, then it's worth it.
If everything goes well, I unbury my scanner, and can get it working I'll see about uploading the sketches. That should be fun for everyone. Remember the assignment, I'm counting on all my friends and loyal readers out there, all 3 of you. lol Have fun and be careful.
As we speak, I'm completely avoiding what I should be doing for Arnessa and writing to you. I'm not behind, since CJ wants to work on the third issue of TPOT before doing it. There is a little good news on that front. We finally found a local store that we like, Collectibles Etc off Richmond Rd, and they will be carrying TPOT for us here in Lexington
Well, back to me doing Arnessa. I was in the proses of doing what was going to be the first issue when I realized that I assumed that people knew too much. So, now, what was the first issue will be more like the second issue and the first will be something new. The really good thing about this is that after it is all said and done I will have 46 pages planned out and ready for issues, big or small. This does mean that the script will be a little longer in the development stage, maybe two or three days at the most, but I think it is worth it.
The other night CJ and I stayed up really late and worked on some character sketches. I didn't realize how much they would touch me; it really made my two main character come alive. It's weird how you actually start caring for them, very weird and kind of disconcerning. I know that I'm a 26yo female comic book writer and that certainly puts me into a whole new category of geeky weirdo, but I really shouldn't be "caring" about these things. Oh, well, if it helps me write an interesting story and helps my readers fall in love with them as well, then it's worth it.
If everything goes well, I unbury my scanner, and can get it working I'll see about uploading the sketches. That should be fun for everyone. Remember the assignment, I'm counting on all my friends and loyal readers out there, all 3 of you. lol Have fun and be careful.
Friday, December 11, 2009
First Draft
Today I sent the first draft of my synopis to CJ for review (it did end up to be three pages.) I got a glowing review, except for the end. I don't think the story is the problem, I like the end, kind of a "finding yourself" buddhist ending that I had been going for. The problem was that I stopped written while I was on a roll and started today when I was way more distrated and had less heart in it. Hopefully tomarrow starting at 7 am (yes, I get up that early for resions you will not know until I no longer have to) I can warm up a cinimon roll, open a cold sippy of milk, turn on some music from http://www.paganradio.net/ , and get to rewriting the ending and writting a completly new script for the first issue.
Good news is that, according to CJ, who has had more hands-on in the comic business than me, I don't have to worry about adding action. What I do feel like I need to change is the feel of the first issue. You see, Arnessa started out to be a one issue 24 page comic in it's self; a kind of artistic expression, but it has grown into a multi-issue or even trade paperback size so the inital issue no longer compleatly expresses, or expresses too much, for what I want.
Right now I'm going to listen to CJ tell me a story that you will soon be able to read in the next issue of TPOT. Until then....
Good news is that, according to CJ, who has had more hands-on in the comic business than me, I don't have to worry about adding action. What I do feel like I need to change is the feel of the first issue. You see, Arnessa started out to be a one issue 24 page comic in it's self; a kind of artistic expression, but it has grown into a multi-issue or even trade paperback size so the inital issue no longer compleatly expresses, or expresses too much, for what I want.
Right now I'm going to listen to CJ tell me a story that you will soon be able to read in the next issue of TPOT. Until then....
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Today
I said I was going to do the Arnessa synopsis and script today and although I didn't get them done I did write two pages (almost) of the synopsis. I'm sure by the time I get to the end and have it all fleshed out there should be three pages. Thank you Berea College! Maybe I'll have it done by tomorrow and then I'll work with CJ on the actual pages. They said that there only needs to be a few pages sent in and I'm afraid that there isn't enough action in the first issue, but I really need it to be that way. On the other hand if I treated it more like a full trade paperback or a graphic novel I think it might work better. There just isn't enough action, although plenty of story, to fit into 20-24 page blocks. It's also part of my own view of comic books. I rairly buy issues, it just sucks sitting around for months hoping the writer/illustrator gets around to making the next one when you are hanging in the balance. It just takes so much more time without making any money, not that I know what that is like, yet. We'll see. I need to sit down with CJ and get his word on the whole sha-bang.
It's really weird that I'm even doing this let alone how bad I want it. I admit that I have my flights of fancy and I enjoy doing all of them still to this day, but there is something about this comic book world that excites me. Something I want to be apart of. I've never been famous or even truly looked up to for what I do, no matter how good I was, but I'm hoping I have a chance at this. It wouldn't make since that I would, there are probably thousands of weirdos out there that, like me, have hopes to see their comic book in printing and the publishers probably use half the ones they get to wipe their butts with. CJ is such a good artist and I have a good story and that's all I have to offer, I just hope that is all they require.
It's really weird that I'm even doing this let alone how bad I want it. I admit that I have my flights of fancy and I enjoy doing all of them still to this day, but there is something about this comic book world that excites me. Something I want to be apart of. I've never been famous or even truly looked up to for what I do, no matter how good I was, but I'm hoping I have a chance at this. It wouldn't make since that I would, there are probably thousands of weirdos out there that, like me, have hopes to see their comic book in printing and the publishers probably use half the ones they get to wipe their butts with. CJ is such a good artist and I have a good story and that's all I have to offer, I just hope that is all they require.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
To Start Off With
So, I live this crazy life where I do so many random things that I am starting to have a hard time keeping up with it all. I try to create different people to the outside world to keep simpleton minds from exploding and creating a mess I would probably have to clean up. It's driving me crazy and this is my solution. Here will it all be and if you choose to be brave enough to read along I'm sure that it will be entertaining if not dangerous. You can tell me so when we meet, because, as your about to find out, I'm sure we have something in common and we're bound to cross paths. I refuse to introduce myself in this; I do way to much of that everyday and it would take WAY to long, so you'll just have to jump in and take it like one of those SAT paragraphs where you can assume any start of end you want.
I'm a comic book author and I've been working on a comic book, actually two, for a year or more now and I've finally got CJ (the artist of both) motivated enough that he says he's going to them. I'm really going to stay on-top of him (don't be dirty) this time because we have a local store that wants to carry The Price of Tea, aka TPOT, and I've always said if it every got in stores (we publish it ourselves) that we would keep up with it. I can't stand when an issue isn't out when it should be and I wasn't going to do that to our readers. We have two issues in print and then had a years pause while we worked on more profitable ventures, but now I'm ready to get started again. TPOT is a labor of love that I would like to leave in our hands. I want to keep it safe, it was my first comic baby after all.
Comic number two is my outlet for the 14yo steam punk, goth kid that is inside me. I call it Arnessa. I really want to get the synopsis and script out at the first of the year to some of the bigger places (Dark Horse, Oni Press, ext) and see if I get a bite. I have great hope for this one; the story is a good one,complete with a "deeper meaning," alternative realities, and a hint of lesbianism. We worked on the sketches and more of the story this week and it is shaping out nicely. I will work on my end tomorrow.
On the weaving front (I'm a professional weaver), we are gearing up to try for the Kentucky Arts and Crafts Guild in January. The thing about all this crappy economy is that nothing is selling. Usually this would be a bad thing, because money is good, but right now we are in more of a need for laziness and nothing selling means we don't have to make new stuff like mad. We need this guild so we can move on to bigger things and get to the point where I can do everything I want to do instead of everything I have to. We are hoping for a residence somewhere, but that cannot happen without "proof" that we are active in the weaving community. It does have some other benefits, namely help in the one area I suck at, marketing. I don't know how much help, but any would be better than none. I'm a good weaver, but I have a hard time getting people to sell me stuff, let alone selling others my goods.
I'm a comic book author and I've been working on a comic book, actually two, for a year or more now and I've finally got CJ (the artist of both) motivated enough that he says he's going to them. I'm really going to stay on-top of him (don't be dirty) this time because we have a local store that wants to carry The Price of Tea, aka TPOT, and I've always said if it every got in stores (we publish it ourselves) that we would keep up with it. I can't stand when an issue isn't out when it should be and I wasn't going to do that to our readers. We have two issues in print and then had a years pause while we worked on more profitable ventures, but now I'm ready to get started again. TPOT is a labor of love that I would like to leave in our hands. I want to keep it safe, it was my first comic baby after all.
Comic number two is my outlet for the 14yo steam punk, goth kid that is inside me. I call it Arnessa. I really want to get the synopsis and script out at the first of the year to some of the bigger places (Dark Horse, Oni Press, ext) and see if I get a bite. I have great hope for this one; the story is a good one,complete with a "deeper meaning," alternative realities, and a hint of lesbianism. We worked on the sketches and more of the story this week and it is shaping out nicely. I will work on my end tomorrow.
On the weaving front (I'm a professional weaver), we are gearing up to try for the Kentucky Arts and Crafts Guild in January. The thing about all this crappy economy is that nothing is selling. Usually this would be a bad thing, because money is good, but right now we are in more of a need for laziness and nothing selling means we don't have to make new stuff like mad. We need this guild so we can move on to bigger things and get to the point where I can do everything I want to do instead of everything I have to. We are hoping for a residence somewhere, but that cannot happen without "proof" that we are active in the weaving community. It does have some other benefits, namely help in the one area I suck at, marketing. I don't know how much help, but any would be better than none. I'm a good weaver, but I have a hard time getting people to sell me stuff, let alone selling others my goods.
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