Aftershock is a global response to the disasters of March 2011 in northeast Japan. Over 30 contributors from around the world have donated their artwork and stories to this compilation. The project has two purposes, the first of which is to act as an open letter of support and concern to the people of Japan.…
Tonight I am presenting How I Made My Graphic Novel at the Orem Public Library, from 7-8pm. The event is free and open to the public. I’ll be taking the audience through a step-by-step process of how I made my book, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale—everything from the initial idea, to developing the story, making…
I recently read the newest addition to Top Shelf’s catalogue, Lucille, by Ludovic Debeurme, translated from the original French version. This is what the publisher has to say about it: “This rich and intimate story follows two teenagers, Lucille and Arthur, as they struggle with the complex legacies inherited from their families: legacies of illness…
Lucy Knisley has made what is easily my favorite series of images of the year in her pictorial summary of Harry Potter in 8 parts. Each picture summarizes a book, with the last book being split into two pictures. While each picture has, no doubt, taken Lucy hours and hours to make, she’s unable to…
Emily Carroll does it again with her new comic, The Prince & The Sea. As with most of her work, it’s a quick, but inspiring and rewarding read. The Prince & The Sea is a dark fantasy romance following the love between a prince and a mermaid. The storybook artwork and narrative work perfectly with…
Cygnus is a journal of speculative fiction headed by writer, editor and epic beard-grower, Casey Winters. The journal (which is listed on Duotrope’s Digest) will feature six to nine short stories, as well as speculative works of art (arguably, anyone could look at my pictures and speculate as to whether or not it is really…
My boy and I like to pick out movies from the library to watch (they’re free and we get ’em for two weeks!) and this week’s picks included Contact, starring Jodie Foster, from 1997. What an incredible film. I picked it up because I remembered liking it, but I’d forgotten just how great it really…
This is fascinating: the visual artist Shea Hembrey took it upon himself to create an international art show, featuring the works of 100 artists. When faced with the question of how to find 100 different artists from around the world, Shea decided to create the artists himself—their personas and their art. [ted id=1169]
If you aren’t already familiar with the comics of Emily Carroll, then this is a great strip to start with. A Question I Was Asked, like the majority of Emily’s comics, just screams good literature. The story is engrossing and mystical, and the artwork makes me drool. One day I hope to be a fraction…
This Saturday is the first annual Utah Festival of Books. “Fans of literature from throughout the state will be celebrating the beauty and power of the written word while enjoying a venue of wholesome entertainment for the entire family.ย The fun includes author signings, performances, booths, literacy activities, guest speakers, food and more! ” The…