Aug 22, 2015

SATURDAY SHORTS

No, that’s not a fashion suggestion (even though the weather in my part of the world is currently conducive to it). My Web Goddess, who knows much more about marketing than I ever will, has suggested that I post occasional short bits of my writing to pique the interest of people who are following me. I have short pieces of writing – I can do that! Expect something every Saturday.

To celebrate the inaugural Saturday Short, the writing I will post is not writing at all, but a cartoon (this is my first attempt to post an image on this site, so cross your fingers):

http://www.lespagesauxfolles.ca/index.phtml?pg=59&chap=3644

I know what you’re thinking: “But, Ira, what makes you think you can create cartoons when you can barely draw a straight line with a ruler?” My first response would be: you know me way too well, you know that? Then, I would think about it for a moment and respond: I’m a fan of a lot of cartoonists who have what could be considered a “rough” or even “primitive” artistic style. The important question really is: is the cartoon amusing and/or does it have something to say?

You can be the judge…

PS: Delicate Negotiations can be found on my Web site, Les Pages aux Folles. I’ll have more to say about that in the coming weeks – stay tuned!

PPS: How awesome are my friends? The first person to preorder Both Sides. NOW! was Stephen. The 11th person to buy the book was Siew. They are married. What are they going to do with multiple copies? One for the bathroom, one for the bedroom, perhaps? Give one away as a - it has adult content, so Christmas gift may not be appropriate – Valentine’s Day gift? They don’t really know, but this is how they support a friend?

Awesome.