An interview with Joey Fly creators
Aaron Reynolds and
Neil Numberman
Last year Aaron & Neil taught us how to create a graphic novel with a demonstration from their 2009 debut Joey Fly. Well, the creepy-crawly duo is back and so is Joey, in his new buggy sequel. Aaron & Neil shed some insight on the process of creating a second book in a series.
If you like Aaron & Neil’s buggy caricatures, be sure to leave a comment. Neil will create you in buglife! For every 10 comments, we’ll randomly select one caricature winner. Good luck!
Aaron and Neil, in creating the Joey Fly sequel, what cues did you take from the first book?
Aaron: I had established Joey and Sammy in the first book, and obviously that was staying the same, but I wanted to build on their relationship and take it to the next level. I think we did it…Sammy develops a love interest, but he’s in over his head. Joey still considers Sammy as much hindrance as help, but his concern for Sammy continues to deepen along the way.
I also really wrestled with the format of a customer showing up on the doorstep with a case for them to solve. That’s a very clear format for these types of books, a kind of throwback to old detective mysteries, Encyclopedia Brown, Scooby Doo, and Veronica Mars models of mystery, and works well for a kids’ mystery. In the end, I decided to keep things in that format, but I’ve also been intrigued to explore the idea of a mystery evolving right around Joey and Sammy, like you see happen in old Agatha Christie movies. I’m exploring that for an upcoming book in the series.
Neil: There were a lot of things I wanted to bring from the first book for consistency’s sake. I start and end each book off with a one panel spread, which is an attempt to bring the readers into our world smoothly. We also stuck with the monochromatic look, which keeps that film noir vibe, but with many new colors in this book for many new themes. It’s actually something I wanted to get away from with this second book, but our editor, Reka Simonsen, was very smart and steered me back. I’m glad she did, especially based on the reception of the first book. Folks seem to dig the look, and it’s ours now! It lets us stand apart from the other kids’ graphic novels out there.
What things changed?
Aaron: I think the mystery itself is better. I was torn in the first book between whether the mystery was too easy for a kid to solve before the end, or just right. That’s further complicated because this is a series that’s really accessible to mid-elementary kids, but also a great read for the 4th-8th grade set. In book #2, I feel like I got the balance just right. Writing mystery is a challenge unto itself. I hope, like all things, the more I do it, the better I get!
The other challenge is that, unlike many kids’ books, these characters aren’t kids. They live in an adult bug world…so the challenge becomes to create situations and obstacles that are kid-friendly and kid accessible, that you still believe these characters would encounter in the world we’ve created.
Neil: On my end, the quality in the art has really evolved, for the better. The character design has tightened up for Joey and Sammy, the city scenes are more involved. My favorite change, and I mentioned it above, is that I get to use the monochromatic look a lot more. Sometimes it’s used to set mood, sometimes as symbolism (the color I chose for Trixie Featherfeelers’ dressing room was very deliberate), and sometimes just to set up a joke.
I also played around with the panels a lot more, trying to make it more fun. I was so nervous with the first book, and I was very worried that my decisions would ruin the story, so the panel boxes are very tight and rigid. I had a lot more fun with the visual narrative in this one; tall panels, short panels, heart-shaped panels, no panel borders, it was a lot more fun.
As far as the actual drawing, this book takes place during a cold snap, so I got to draw a lot of bugs in scarves, jackets, and snowcaps!
How did you develop new characters?
Aaron: I knew I wanted to set the book in a theatre, and that was a cue for the characters that evolved to tell the story. I wanted a ridiculous Alan Rickman from GalaxyQuest type character…addicted to the craft of theatre…and that came out in Fleeago. But it’s also fun playing with ethnicity and age. So we have a South American tarantula, and a geezer skeeter. Bottom line…bugs make fantastic characters and give you so much to explore because they themselves are so unique.
Neil: The characters Aaron made in this one are brilliant. I’ve always been fascinated with great characters, from Charles Dickens’ to J.K. Rowling’s, and Aaron really knows what he’s doing there. There’s nothing more fun in the process than creating the character sketches; a grandiose, dramatic tarantula, a villainous stinkbug, a love-struck gypsy moth, and a geriatric mosquito. They were a lot of fun to draw over and over again. Oh, and let’s not forget, an entire bedbug chorus.
Since you had already been paired for the first book, with the second title, did you collaborate more?
Neil: There was about as much collaboration between the two of us directly as there was with the first Joey Fly… none. The entire process of the books goes through the editor, and I think that benefits all parties involved. And of course, the publisher has every right to look over all communication, since, y’know, they’re paying us!
So I don’t see the manuscript until it’s basically whittled down to what you see in the book. I might request a line here or there to help the flow of the art. From then on, Aaron gets some say on the art, especially the character design, but really doesn’t see much until the finishes. And after that it’s just minor changes and adjustments that he requests.
Aaron: All true, we never collaborate during the creation of the book itself. It’s amazing what happens when you take two artists, a writer and an illustration, and unleash them completely separately on the same story. They each develop their own vision for it and something truly magical happens that doesn’t quite happen in the same way when you are working side by side on a project. Having said that, I love collaboration and hope Neil and I will have the chance to partner down the road on a project in a more give and take way. Would be fun!
Are there more Joey Fly books in the works?
Aaron: I’ve already written a third book for the series and started a fourth. Neil and I love the characters and hope to continue the series with many more.
Neil: I really hope we get to do another. I suppose it all depends on the performance of this one, but Aaron’s told me some key components of the plot, and I already have a cover and more monochromatic themes in mind. Without saying too much, it involves maybe one of my most favorite things of all time: ghosts. Jeez, I hope I get the chance to draw insect ghosts!
Aaron: Book #3 contains ghosts, taxidermy, a run-down barrio, a pipe organ, a big game hunter, an orphanage in trouble, and two insect nuns. With that much of a sneak peek, you should be able to solve the mystery yourself!
Aaron Reynolds is a human, not a bug, but he often writes about bugs. He is the author of Chicks and Salsa, Superhero School, Buffalo Wings, and, of course, the Joey Fly, Private Eye graphic novels.
Neil Numberman is a termite currently residing in New York City. Joey Fly, Private Eye was his first graphic novel, but he is also the author/illustrator of the picture book Do NOT Build a Frankenstein.
Be sure to leave a comment for Aaron and Neil. For every 10 comments, we’ll randomly select one winner to receive a bug caricature by Neil! Good luck!
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November 4, 2010 at 8:55 am
Redhead
that graphic novel looks adorable! it’s a graphic novel, it’s a mystery, it’s full of bugs, it’s full of detail, perfect!
November 4, 2010 at 9:08 am
JonnyB
these books are something i’m going to keep in mind for when my kids are a bit older. i checked out aaron and neils last entry about the creation process – that is possibly the best blog entry in the history of blogging!
November 4, 2010 at 9:13 am
Christie Wild
Very cool stuff, guys! Hope you get to do the 3rd and 4th and 5th and 6th books in the series. Thanks for sharing!
November 4, 2010 at 9:15 am
Beth Coulton
Fantastic interview! I’ll be hosting them also in their blog tour on my blog on December 3rd. I’m previewing the book now in preparation – it’s terrific. Thank for the insight and the input Aaron and Neil – keep up the good work! Thanks for sharing your talents and wisdom with us today.
November 4, 2010 at 9:17 am
laura brown
I love your concepts. Its great to see how the art and story are connected for the onset. You can really tell how the excitement for the content has really developed when the writer and illustrator are “like mind”. thank you for sharing your insights.
November 4, 2010 at 9:19 am
aaronblogmonster
Thanks guys! We really appreciate your comments! And hey…if you have any questions you’d like to ask us…about the process, the writing, publisher responses to graphic novels…or anything else, ask away on the comments! Neil and I will be lurking here over the next couple days and would be thrilled to be part of the conversation!
~Aaron Reynolds
November 4, 2010 at 9:25 am
nina seven
fantastic post! i loved hearing from both the author and illustrator and learn about what went into the creation of their books. both books sound and look really interesting.
November 4, 2010 at 9:29 am
kathy stemke
Great work fellas. As a retired teacher, I can see these books inspiring reluctant readers to READ! Boys love mysteries and bugs. Girls are now jumping on the bandwagon too.
Best wishes, kathy
November 4, 2010 at 9:30 am
Sandy B
Fantastic blog, especially the production process. Graphic novels seem to be transforming the world of kids’ books. It is great to have ones that are “kid-friendly” yet complex and multi-leveled. I’ll be using this link in my PB workshops!
November 4, 2010 at 9:55 am
Jodi Moore
Love the insight into the creation of these characters! Fascinating!
November 4, 2010 at 10:12 am
M. G. King
My kids will love this series. Great interview!
November 4, 2010 at 10:14 am
Ishta Mercurio
Great interview, guys! And yes, insect ghosts do sound very cool. I hope you get to draw them, because I want to read about them! Thanks for sharing!
November 4, 2010 at 10:19 am
Angela De Groot
Thanks for sharing your tips for writing sequels. I believe my alter-bug-ego is a stink bug. Don’t scare me, or I’ll stink up the place. Stink bugs are so pretty.
November 4, 2010 at 10:23 am
Bonnie Adamson
Oh, you guys! I had to run out and buy the first Joey Fly after your post last year–and now you’ve got me again! (And I’m really pulling for that third one: ghost bugs!!!)
Congratulations on the perfect non-collaborative collaboration!
November 4, 2010 at 10:24 am
Marcy Pusey
What a great post! I love being allowed in to the minds of successful authors and illustrators as they share their journey. Thanks Neil and Aaron for sharing so openly about your processes!
November 4, 2010 at 10:28 am
david e
it’s fascinating to me that they don’t have any communication with each other, that their collaboration is treated the same as most picture books for children, where in the comics world where graphic novels originated the writers and illustrators communicate directly quite often.
i can see why having an editor in the middle can be an advantage sometimes though.
great info on sequels and characters!
November 4, 2010 at 10:33 am
Lynn Anne Bemis
I have a heart for the bugs, especially the ones that prefer to live outdoors. Here’s to keeping fingers crossed. Nice interview guys.
Lynn
November 4, 2010 at 10:35 am
Nicole Zoltack
When my sons get older, I’ll definitely check out your books.
November 4, 2010 at 10:39 am
Megan K. Bickel
Awesome! I love the idea of a graphic novel for the younger set. Can’t wait to go find these books!!
November 4, 2010 at 10:49 am
Lynne Marie
I do so love bugs, but I have never ever envisioned myself as one. Such is the joy of children’s writing, that each day opens up a new possibility! Boy, I would love to see what kind of bug I am! I can only hope that I will be something NICE like a butterfly or a lady bug and not a stick bug! LOL. I am off to the Insectlopedia to see if I look like a bug, like some people look like dogs 😉
November 4, 2010 at 11:18 am
Lynne Marie
BTW, loved the interview, and was wondering how you felt about house flies, now that you have brought them to life in this wonderful way?
November 4, 2010 at 1:31 pm
Neil Numberman
I had a housefly in my apartment over the last few days. We couldn’t catch it as much as we tried, but I finally opened a window and shooed it out yesterday. I can’t kill flies anymore, just in case it is a tiny detective. That’s the price you pay when you’re most well-known character is, in life, an annoying pest.
November 5, 2010 at 6:32 am
katswhiskers
Eeek! Lynne, if I was a bug, I fear that I would be the stick insect sure and certain. Even my son was nicknamed ‘the stick with eyes’ recently.
November 4, 2010 at 11:14 am
LadyJai
Ok, now I am going to have to get these books for my son! I think he would like it! 😀
November 4, 2010 at 11:20 am
Holly C.
Great interview! My son loves graphic novels, so I’ll definitely be looking for these for him. Thank you for sharing.
November 4, 2010 at 11:27 am
Diana Murray
Thanks for the revealing behind-the-scenes look! I love the concept and the sample illustrations from your book. The description and image of bug city is so awesome. I’m a city girl, you know, and my first pet was a cockroach! 🙂 Ew.
November 4, 2010 at 11:58 am
Loni Edwards
I loved this interview! We are comics geeks at our house! It is so cool to see them being published for the younger generations. I love the format and hope to do one in the near future! Great interview and thank you!
November 4, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Rachel
Wow, very inspiring! The art is amazing, and your story ideas are truly ‘out-of-the-box,’ Aaron. Great post!
November 4, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Shannon O'Donnell
What a fun interview – I loved it!! Thanks, to you both, for the wonderful info and inspiration. My son LOVES fly guy. 🙂
November 4, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Erin Nowak
Great interview. I think it seems counter-intuitive to many that an author and illustrator do not collaborate at all during story and art creation, but for those of us interested in publishing we all know that’s just how it works. Thanks for speaking to this and to the amazing outcome that happens when two individual artists approach the same characters and plot within their own unique mediums. It’s fascinating!
November 4, 2010 at 12:35 pm
melangeofcultures
Aaron and Neil,
You guys have quite the imagination. Wow! I am so impressed with your creative ways. Great post! Thanks for sharing.
Nicole Weaver
http://nicole-weaver.com
November 4, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Neil Numberman
Whoa Nicole, you got me for a second there! You share the same first AND last name as my sister, and I dedicated this book to her (although hopefully she doesn’t find out until x-mas). Thanks for your comment!
November 4, 2010 at 12:44 pm
Aaron Reynolds
@ Lynne Marie…
Is it wrong to say that I still swat houseflies? They’ve given me so much. Now I have swatter’s remorse…
~Aaron Reynolds
November 4, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Carolyn Rohrbaugh
I loved the idea of writing about bugs. Thank you for giving the inspiration
Carolyn Rohrbaugh
November 4, 2010 at 1:54 pm
Diandra Mae
I’ve always been curious about the process when there is more than one creator of a graphic novel. Thanks for sharing, guys! I look forward to the new book!
November 4, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Beth MacKinney
Thanks for your post. I really enjoy getting a look at the creative process that writers and artists go through when they’re creating a book. Awesome!
November 4, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Courtney Pippin-Mathur
The book looks great! Love the monochromatic feel of the spreads shown. I think I’ll be getting this for my daughter!
November 4, 2010 at 3:47 pm
Addy Farmer
looks great fun – i wonder if the series is out in the UK?
November 4, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Sarah Dillard
Great interview– I’m always amazed and delighted at how two artists working pretty much separately can create something that works so seamlessly. I hope there will be a third and a fourth (and a fifth, and a sixth…)
November 4, 2010 at 4:47 pm
sarah
I want a buggy pic!
November 4, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Kristin Gray
Oh my word. Our copy of Joey Fly is tattered. I have 4 boys who share a room and fight over that book at night! Great interview! 🙂
November 4, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Dana
That was a fun read. And an interesting inside look at the process. Thanks!
I think I’ll be checking out these bug books…
November 4, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Aaron Reynolds
@Addy… not sure if it’s been released in the UK or not, Addy.
@Kristin…love hearing that your 4 boys have read the book to death! Woot for worn-out books!
November 4, 2010 at 6:36 pm
Stephanie Shaw
Wow! Reading your interview was just like being a fly on the wall! Thanks for all the insight into your creativity. And, please, more of these fantastic books!
November 4, 2010 at 6:53 pm
Janice Green
Sounds like a fun way to write. Now to think up a story that will work in graphic format… umm… still thinking……. 🙂
November 4, 2010 at 6:54 pm
Lynda Shoup
The idea of ghost bugs is really intriguing. I can’t wait to see what you do with them.
Along with others, I really enjoyed reading about your process.
November 4, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Dorina Lazo Gilmore
I’m fascinated by the thought that went into creating your character’s world. I’ve also found the same to be true about the author and illustrator unleashing their creativity separately. It’s hard to explain to folks outside the publishing world but it really works. The creative expression is allowed to bloom! Thanks for sharing.
November 4, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Tracey M. Cox
Thanks for the interview. I know it’s hard to keep coming up with sequels. I have a pb, Shaping Up the Year, and will be hitting certain holidays more indepth to turn it into a Shaping Up sequel.
You made me take a step back and I think I have another concept for “Shaping Up…”. Now to go and see if I can come up with enough illustration possibilities.
THANKS!
November 4, 2010 at 7:47 pm
Catherine Johnson
My son would love to read that in a couple of years. Very imaginative.
November 4, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Lori
It’s great getting a behind the scenes look at the making of a graphic novel – thanks!!
November 4, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Mary Meinking Chambers
Hey guys thanks for your incites on your bug related graphic novels.
I too love to write about bugs. There’s so many strange bugs out there. After all there’s more of them on Earth than humans.
When we were in Costa Rica for Spring Break we saw some GIANT bugs on steroids! Our daughter about came out of her skin when a “pet” rhino beetle on the loose in our shuttle bus/van. Ha!
Love your concepts and exucutions. Keep on promoting the bug world!
(a fellow buggy author/illustrator)
November 4, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Melissa Liban
What great books, I’ll have to check them out. I love graphic novels and graphic novels for kids, even better!
November 4, 2010 at 10:37 pm
rebecca
I loved hearing the process from both ends and how you each have your own vision. These books willl be added to my recemmendation list for my ‘boy readers’… I am always looking for something new to hook them. Now I will have the author’s and illustrator’s story to go along with the book- how exciting! Thanks 🙂
November 5, 2010 at 6:11 am
Rebecca Colby
Great interview! Interesting to hear about the collaboration (or rather non-collaboration) process of the book.
Joey Fly is now on my Christmas gift list–to myself! 🙂
November 5, 2010 at 6:27 am
katswhiskers
This was such a fascinating read, Aaron and Neil. I was really surprised to get near the end and read that you don’t collaborate – because the tone of the interview shows that there is obviously a great rapport/respect between you.
Any time you’d like to join us on #pblitchat to talk about graphic novels and answer some Qs (on the fly, so to speak) then I’d love to hear from you. Email pblitchat [at] skymesh.com.au.
You can read more about #pblitchat here: http://picturebooksonly.wordpress.com/about-picture-books-only/
Thanks for sharing your story. 😛
November 5, 2010 at 6:40 am
katswhiskers
Oooh. See your offer to answer Qs above… My Q:
How do you format a graphic novel MS? And is it necessary (permissable?) to have illustration notes? Very intrigued… I haven’t ever really considered that a graphic novel could have different author/illustrator.
Also… What is the page/word count from a graphic novel?
And how much of the text changes once the illos start to form on the page?
Oops. That’s three Qs. I guess you’ve got me thinking. 🙂
Thanks!
November 5, 2010 at 7:41 am
Sheri A. Larsen
I absolutely love this!! Very informative interview. I like the way they came up with new characters. Nice.
November 5, 2010 at 8:24 am
Christine Poreba
You are a true TEAM BUG!!!
November 5, 2010 at 9:39 am
ccgevry
Fabulous interview. So true on the author/illustrator relationship. I’ve never even met or spoken to the illustrator of my first book because he’s not online.
Wishing you continued success.
Cheryl
November 5, 2010 at 9:50 am
Heather Kephart
Fabulous, award-worthy article and interview! So thrilled to learn more about y’all and Joey Fly. I too have a burning interest in graphic novels, having grown up with The Archies.
November 5, 2010 at 10:36 am
Pam Jones
hahahha…these are so darn great. i love seeing the raw sketches..it’s very inspiring and gets my brain thinking about my own sketch ideas. 🙂 Awesome work!
November 5, 2010 at 10:55 am
Aaron Reynolds
@katswhiskers
Thanks for the great questions! Glad we got you thinking! Here are the answers:
Q:How do you format a graphic novel MS? And is it necessary (permissable?) to have illustration notes? Very intrigued… I haven’t ever really considered that a graphic novel could have different
author/illustrator.
A: I actually write something that looks more like a script for a play or a screenplay. Should really post an example on my blog to see…*adding to the to-do list*. It has all the dialogue and captions assigned, but also contains “stage directions” in the form of action, description and the like. Not “illustration notes” per say, but crucial information to help the illustrator (and editor) visualize the story.
Q: Also… What is the page/word count from a graphic novel?
A: Can really vary, but Joey Fly 2 runs about 12,000 words.
Q: And how much of the text changes once the illos start to form on the page?
A: Actually very little. Neil is great about working with the story he gets from me. Occasionally, he’ll have some action sequences or a visual thing that requires more panels to bring to life than I planned, so he’ll come back to the editor to ask me for a few lines of dialogue, but very little gets cut. That’s mostly because I think of the story as a VISUAL thing, rather than just words, so I don’t use description or narration when I can simply show it in the action of the stage directions.
I love that, in the whole realm of “show, don’t tell”, I know I’ll have pictures to do the talking for me. 🙂
November 5, 2010 at 10:56 am
Aaron Reynolds
And that should be “per se” not “per say”.
Yes, I am a writer…words are my slaves. 😛
November 5, 2010 at 11:27 am
Aaron Reynolds
Okay, in reference to katswhiskers question above, I posted an example of the graphic novel manuscript format on my own blog. You can truck on over and take a look by going to http://www.aaron-reynolds.com and clicking into the blog.
Hope it helps!
November 5, 2010 at 12:16 pm
Tabatha
Alan Rickman bug characters! Insect ghosts! Wow, you have a great imagination. I will need to get my hands on a copy of Joey Fly.
November 5, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Neil Numberman
@katswhiskers To further elaborate on Aaron’s answers, the first Joey Fly was 96 pages, and the second is 128. And regarding text changes, I see it as almost a challenge NOT to change a single word. I know I can trust Aaron and our editor to make sure the text is perfect, so my job is just filling in that story with art. Plus, IF I want to add anything, I always have the option of telling stories and inside jokes in the expressions of the characters, by hiding secret narratives in the background, and through visual gags.
November 5, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Kristen Hilty
Thanks for posting the formatting of a graphic novel manuscript. Sometimes it’s the little details of manuscript submitting (like formatting) that bog us down. It helps to see how others do it.
November 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm
Valerie Larson-Howard
As a mother of three boys, graphic novels are a hit in our home. I am always amazed at how the good ones are able to combine amazing graphics with a well-written story. It was interesting to hear how it is done.
November 5, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Valarie Giogas
I love the behind the scenes/story behind the story of this. I’ll have to get Joey Fly for my son. Sounds right up his alley.
November 5, 2010 at 4:46 pm
tara
We’ve picked our first batch of 6 winners! Random.org picked numbers and they correspond to the following folks: M.G. King, Katswhiskers, Diana Murray, Shannon O’Donnell, Diandre Mae and Heather Kephart!
Congratulations! I’ll be emailing your shortly.
Keep the comments creeping in and we’ll continue the contest through Monday!
November 5, 2010 at 7:37 pm
katswhiskers
Wow! Grinning at winning the caricature – thankyou Tara and Neil. That will be so bug-eyed COOL!
Also huge thanks to Aaron and Neil for your answer to my Qs. Much appreciated!
KatApel
November 5, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Diana Murray
Yahoooooo! OMG!! I’m so excited! I can’t wait to see the caricature. I’ll have to frame it and put it in my office. Thanks, Neil! And thank you again to Aaron and Tara! 😀
November 5, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Heather Kephart
Aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! I’m doing handsprings – forwards, backwards, quadracepwards – heck, I didn’t think I could move like this at my severely advanced age! I can’t wait for Joe’s caricature. He’ll want to touch it of course. HA! Okay, I’ll let him touch it. ONCE. Then I’ll do a cool wall-thingy with Joey Fly and the caricature. It’s sure to make him the Prince of Playdates! Thank you! xoxo
November 6, 2010 at 8:21 am
Sarah Frances Hardy
I adore these books, and it’s fascinating to hear about their process!
sf
November 6, 2010 at 8:23 am
JonnyB
aw it’s really bugging me that you wont be bugging me
November 6, 2010 at 11:24 am
Lynn
What a wonderful idea! I’m glad for the introduction to these books as I’m sure my nephew and grandson will enjoy them. Keep up the fun work! 🙂
November 6, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Connie Mustang
My son is a protector of all things that creep, fly or crawl in our house. I’ve just added your book to his Christmas list. I’m sure he’ll love it.
Thanks Aaron and Neil for the sneak peak into your graphic insect lab. You’ve given me an idea for a story, and if/when it’s published, I’ll send you a copy. 🙂
Connie Mustang
November 6, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Connie Mustang
I meant peek, not peak. Sheesh! If I had the eyes as a dragon fly, maybe I wouldn’t have missed that. lol
November 10, 2010 at 12:48 am
Jen D.
Thanks for the insight. Looks like great books!
November 19, 2010 at 12:41 pm
tara
And the final winner is Lynn Davidson! Congratulations!
November 19, 2010 at 1:03 pm
Lynn
Omigosh! Thank you so much Tara, and Neil! I’m thrilled and will be happy and proud to show it off. All the best to Neil and Aaron for continued success with these books.
November 22, 2010 at 6:12 pm
peter wonsowski
can’t wait for the 2nd Joey Fly! huge fan of the first
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January 28, 2011 at 3:37 pm
DianaM
I got my caricature in the mail yesterday! It’s awesomely, awesomely awesome! Seriously, I can’t believe how great it is. He captured my personality. Now to find the perfect frame. Thanks a million, Neil and Tara! 😀