tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post9202069230184896655..comments2023-04-28T10:05:35.604-04:00Comments on Drawn To Picture Books: Small Crisis - by Jason KirschnerDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04642951167114603547noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-76395071989619781712017-02-07T21:57:56.598-05:002017-02-07T21:57:56.598-05:00I totally understand your questioning, Jason, as f...I totally understand your questioning, Jason, as far as what works and why. I'm not published or repped yet, of course, and until that happens, I'll continue questioning my judgement. I hate that that doesn't change, BUT---you've got so much talent, I know it'll work out :) And how many bestsellers are there? Very few in comparison to the thousands of books published each year, and of course, it's rare one can predict which books that will be, right? ;)WriterSideUphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065553950345760503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-24837270425401430352016-08-03T10:48:11.893-04:002016-08-03T10:48:11.893-04:00I love "silly, nerdy, and wordy", too! A...I love "silly, nerdy, and wordy", too! And I know how you feel. Isn't it funny how the worrying (and waiting) never stops? Well, the Murrays love Mr. Particular and can't wait to see what you come up with next!Diana Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15890151751596418426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-41653958851747921222016-07-30T04:48:39.896-04:002016-07-30T04:48:39.896-04:00Creativity is all about risk taking! Absorbing the...Creativity is all about risk taking! Absorbing the world around us, processing that information and allowing it to inform our end product in a fresh,new way, something you do so well! I love being a creative, but there's also an emotional roller-coaster side to what we do, which we try not to think about. We all have those feelings every time we put ourselves out there. I appreciate you having the courage to share it, it makes me feel less alone. And...I love your first book! It's a great story that a lot of kids and parents can relate too, the art is great, the humor is great and it's the kind of book that kids who aren't attracted to a traditional reading format, will absolutely love! Mr P has only just started his journey. Give it some time and in the meantime, keep on doing your thing, not for any other reason other than, you're just driven to. Love the new sketches, can't wait to see the rest!<br /> Deborah Cuneohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652861302076681476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-70831013045571388252016-07-29T21:03:21.040-04:002016-07-29T21:03:21.040-04:00Thanks Virginia! Very kind words and much apprecia...Thanks Virginia! Very kind words and much appreciated. I'm a teensy bit down but definitely not out. It was my turn to blog this week and this is what I've been thinking about. It was actually therapeutic to put it all down "on paper", so to speak.Jason Kirschnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377202459894350630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-36187527326564908902016-07-29T21:00:27.509-04:002016-07-29T21:00:27.509-04:00Thanks Barbara. I'm sure you're right. It&...Thanks Barbara. I'm sure you're right. It's just my latest internal argument. Once in a while my neurosis get to steer the ship - for better or worse.Jason Kirschnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13377202459894350630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-87945364435469727172016-07-29T15:51:05.390-04:002016-07-29T15:51:05.390-04:00I think you're taking a chance by using the co...I think you're taking a chance by using the comic book format to illustrate young picture books. There will be some parents/teachers who are less comfortable reading aloud a book in this format. But, being different also allows your work to stand out. Every day I make a new children's book illustrator or writer friend on FB, I'm happy my circle is growing but it also makes me painfully aware just how many of us there are out there. And, how completely important it is to be different. Keep on keeping on, Jason! You have oodles of talent and a great sense of humor. The big book will come : )Virginia Law Manninghttp://www.virginialawmanning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-44603363482202519042016-07-29T13:27:54.586-04:002016-07-29T13:27:54.586-04:00Love your honesty, Jason! And your book is going t...Love your honesty, Jason! And your book is going to build momentum as the fall arrives. Teachers and librarians will really enjoy Mr. Particular to relate to other particular kids. I think this time next year, you will feel so much better about the mark you are making on the industry. Barbara DiLorenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238439950081815820noreply@blogger.com