I read in an interview that you committed to drawing this book in one year’s time and didn’t stop until you were finished. Since this was your first graphic novel, what kind of difficulties did you face in trying to get it done? Read the full interview with About.com here!
If you haven’t already read Upside Down: A Vampire Tale, then check out this four-page exclusive teaser at Comics Worth Reading! It makes a perfect gift for a little one, by the way (wink, wink). If you have read the book: how did you like it? Online reviews (especially at Amazon.com) are really helpful for readers who…
It’s pretty cool to know that Good Comics for Kids took some time away from reviewing Star Wars, Wimpy Kid and Smurfs comics to read my new graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale. Even better to know that they like it! Check out the Good Comics for Kids review here, and read about monsters, vampires and…
Every now and then I like to stop and clarify. For those of you who are new to this blog, or are trying to figure out who I am and what I do: this post is for you. HELLO. MY NAME IS JESS SMART SMILEY & I MAKE RAD PICTURES. Despite what my name might…
A couple of weeks ago I received a package from illustrator Nicole Daddona (creator of Hairphabet, an alphabetical catalog of illustrated hairstyles). Not only did Nicole send me a copy of her fun Halloween zine, Ghost’s Night Out, but she included what she calls a “mail order interview” – a hand-written form for me to fill out and…
Enjoy this printable doorknob for the kids, party, or school class! Scroll down to find more Halloween-themed activity pages, starring characters from my recently released graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale. To print: simply click on the image to view it at full-size, and then print it out for your family, party, or class.
UPSIDE DOWN IS ON THE GO! Upside Down: A Vampire Tale has already made its way into homes all across the U.S.! It’s really exciting to hear from friends and new readers that have enjoyed the book, and it’s especially rewarding to see photos of readers with their books. This is my first book and it’s…
Enjoy this printable Halloween maze for the kids, party, or school class! Scroll down to find more Halloween-themed activity pages, starring characters from my recently released graphic novel, Upside Down: A Vampire Tale. To print: simply click on the image to view it at full-size, and then print it out for your family, party, or class.
It’s out! It’s out! If I have one thing to tell you right now, it’s that my graphic novel Upside Down: A Vampire Tale is out! Get it at TopShelfComix.com.
I’ve been checking out books, music, magazines and more from the Orem Public Library almost weekly for the last 18 years. The library’s enormous collection has had a tremendous impact on me and my work, and I still look forward to each visit to check out more books, or to attend a concert or a…