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I have recently created a Patreon page, where I will be posting about my works-in-progress, and indeed sharing draft chapters as things move forward.
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Author Archives: Sarah
Most Recent Dragon Addition
When I was at Wondercon earlier this year, even though I meant to avoid spending any money on swag (trying to be frugal), I encountered this creature, and she had to come home with me. She seems such a cheerful … Continue reading
Graphics to Make a Point – Part 2
I pushed on to finish the set of graphic images for the book, since I need to get the chapter written. But I needed to know what the images would look like in order to write the text to suit … Continue reading
Graphics to Make a Point
For my book on creating graphic novels, I’ve reached a point where I plan on discussing the things that graphic novels can do that others cannot, or at least not in the same way. To help make the point, I … Continue reading
Zoe Affected By Travel
I’ve been shifting between temporary quarters since the end of April, and poor Zoe has been carted along without protection. This image doesn’t really show all the effects. Her nose got a bit pushed to the side and flattened, and … Continue reading
Designing a Cover
Years ago, I considered possible ideas for the cover art for my still-in-process fantasy novel, The Ring of Adonel. There are many possiblities: should I focus on the main character or on the cause of the action, the object everything … Continue reading
Juvenalia Meets Poe
The following was a black and white tempura piece I did in nineth grade as part of a unit on short stories. I don’t recall whether adding artwork to my report was required, but I did it. It’s supposed to be … Continue reading
An Incomplete Thunderbird
Once upon a time I planned to do a story that included as one of the characters the Thunderbird of Native American traditions. He was going to be a shape-changer who would take on the form of a man. But … Continue reading
Introducing My Dragon Gallery
I’m not exactly sure how started my collection of dragons. I just like dragons. If I saw an interesting looking dragon, I would buy it. But as time went along, I acquired quite a number of dragons of various sorts. And … Continue reading
Playing With Puns
I’ve been an avid fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories since the fourth grade, when I inadvertantly began my acquaintence with the Great Detective by reading His Last Bow first, before any of the other stories. I was hooked right … Continue reading
Digital experimentation
I’m still learning the various possibilities with Photoshop. Today, after dealing with a bunch of other things, I decided to relax and do some experimenting. This is not very polished or even particularly intentional as art. But it amused me. … Continue reading
