Comments on: Monsters & Mormons: July update

By: Th.

Th. — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:05:03 +0000

We’ll approve the text and the illustrator separately, just like in kids’ picture books, but if we’re happy with the both of you and the combination thereof, then thanks for saving us time.

By: ET

ET — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 17:48:07 +0000

William, I’ve actually enlisted a friend to do illustrations specifically for the story I’m working on. Short story, about five chapter, with an illustration heading each one. Would that be okay or do I need to share (obviously, as with the story, I assume the illustrations need to be approved either way)?

By: Wm Morris

Wm Morris — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 13:40:00 +0000

Thanks for spreading the word, Beth. We are looking for someone who can draw a compelling illustration with basic craftsmanship (e.g. correct perspective and lines) and who is excited. No fine arts degree required, but fine arts degree holders are welcome too — just like with the writing which can span genre and literary modes and be more in one or the other so long as the central concepts are present.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:45:54 +0000

I have emailed about 13 people telling them about this opportunity, including my photographer friend of mine.

What qualifications are you looking for in an illustrator? Someone capable of doodling in the margins of their notebook, or a person with a fine arts degree?

By: ET

ET — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:23:26 +0000

Wow. Nicely done. Uh, come one, come all… I guess.

By: Moriah Jovan

Moriah Jovan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:19:20 +0000

Oops. Forgot to close my quote tag.

By: Moriah Jovan

Moriah Jovan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:18:36 +0000

…there’s the question of whether or not others would even be interested in the first place.

Well, it’s no skin off my nose to create it and leave it there for people to wander in and spend a little time attempting to build a robust community. But I’m patient that way.

By: ET

ET — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:11:10 +0000

I have no preference, honestly. I was picturing it as a message board, I guess, but whatever would be most effective and preferred by everyone else trumps all. Perhaps most importantly, there’s the question of whether or not others would even be interested in the first place.

By: Moriah Jovan

Moriah Jovan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 20:05:57 +0000

Ask and ye shall receive: The Peculiar Pages forum.

By: Moriah Jovan

Moriah Jovan — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:13:21 +0000

where interested and involved parties can congregate and provide updates and encouragement?

A forum, as in a message board? We can do that (perhaps this weekend). Or we can create a blog page. Otherwise, this is the announcement blog post.

Perhaps someone knows a way or a place for the Monsters and Mormons hopefuls to check in with each other, post their progress (not their work), and otherwise instill in each other a perfect brightness of trope.

No problem. Tell me what format you'd prefer: message board or blog.