The comic above was inspired by a recent discussion in Writer Unboxed as well as Juliet Marillier’s recent post.
Last time, I posted a cartoon caption challenge for an image featuring an editor at a desk and an Easter bunny. Lots of great responses! John Monahan‘s caption suggestion got the most thumbs up:
“We’ve had some complaints, so from now on you’re going to be called The Non-denominational Spring Festival Lagomorph-American.”
Heh.
Also, some big news in my life since last time. I just got two new book contracts with Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers, woohoo! Details here. Have a great weekend, all.
About Debbie Ohi
Debbie Ridpath Ohi writes and illustrates books for young people. Recent illustration projects for Simon & Schuster Children's include books by Judy Blume and Michael Ian Black. Her blog for children's book writers & illustrators: Inkygirl.com. On Twitter: @inkyelbows
Congrats on the book contracts, Debbie! That’s great news! Love the cartoon. As one who is struggling to build a platform, I understand the notion of throwing in a monkey, whatever it takes. What it takes is time, patience, focus. And a darn good laugh now and then. Thanks for providing that to us.
Thanks for the laughs this morning, Debbie :-)
Almost too true to be funny. Incisive!
Ah, perfectly encapsulates my feelings on The Great Platform Debate! Thanks for that, Debbie, and congrats on your book contracts!
Oh, I absolutely love this!! I was just thinking about this very topic yesterday – you’ve summed it up perfectly :) That said, I’m off to write my book …
Right after I tweet this.
Hee. Perfect cartoon.
Congrats on the publishing news, Debbie. Well-deserved.
Fabulously funny, Debbie. Thank you! And, so wonderful about your happy “deal” news. Hard work does pay off!
1) LOVE this, hahahah! You’re so funny and clever.
2) Congratulations!!!!
Love this, Debbie! And I can’t wait to shout out about your new BOOKS! Congrats!
There is also the third option of having a great sheep as well as a decent platform. I’m not sure about separating the two. You write because you want to reach people and connect with them. You build a platform because you want to reach people and connect with them. So maybe you can take a holistic view and work on them together?
In other news, so much congratulations!
Two book contracts and a fun sense of humor? Awesome. Congrats. :)
Sometimes a picture speaks a thousand words…such as your cartoon on platforms.
Congrats on your new books!
Love your comics, Debbie. :) Congrats on the publishing contract!!!
Congrats Debbie! That’s awesome news!
A good chuckle. It is hard to remember the sheep when you are building the platform.
Off to tend my sheep – and find a monkey.
Nice metaphor! Got a smile out of me.
Good point, though. No matter how good your platform is, people won’t buy your book if it’s crummy.
That brought a big smile to my (somewhat jaded) countenance.
And congrats on the book contracts, fantastic news!
CONGRATS! on your news – so exciting!
and loved the cartoon – *laugh*!
Congratulations!!
Congrats, Debbie. I think it’s a real gift to be able to look at the funny side of life. We need more cartoonists and comedians.
Thanks for the congrats and for the kind words about my comic, all. :-)
Congratulations on the contract and love the cartoon.