Graphic novel project with Beckett!

Photo of Beckett by Alisa Garcia on Beckett's camera.

As I may have mentioned, I've been working on a graphic novel. Unfortunately my artist had to opt out recently (for good reasons, and I support her decision) and I thought I might have to shelve the project for a while. Happily, however, I managed to find another artist who was willing to work on the project.

So...I'm pleased to announce that Beckett Gladney and I will be working on a graphic novel together. No, we don't have a publishing contract yet, but my agent is going to be sending out our proposal once it's finished.

I'm doing the writing and Beckett's doing the art. I've raved in the past about Beckett's amazing photos, as you may recall...



Image by Beckett.

You can see more of Beckett's photos in her Flickr site. I especially love her portrait photography. Here's one she took of our friend Dave Clement, and it remains one of my favourite Dave photos ever:



Image by Beckett.

Here's one she took of me which I've used in professional contexts:



Image by Beckett.

I usually hate photos of myself, but I really like this one. :-)


Image by Beckett.

Beckett's an illustrator by trade; I love her artwork! You can see her online sketchbook on Flickr as well as on her Web page. Beckett also did the painting on the cover of Urban Tapestry's Myths and Urban Legends CD as well as Sushi and High Tea.


Image by Beckett.

Beckett's husband, Paul, is also a good friend. They live out on the west coast, way too far from Toronto. :-(



Image by Beckett.

Beckett's also a musician, though she'll claim she's not. You can hear her harmonica on Seanan McGuire's most recent CD, Stars Fall Home (click on the soundclip for "Country Song.")



Anyway, I'm SOOOOOOO EXCITED about working with Beckett! We've been sending layouts and roughs and scripts back and forth; I can't imagine doing this by snailmail. She and I will likely be posting about the progress of the project in our blogs (Beckett has a Livejournal), maybe even some samples.

Wish us luck, eh? :-)



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