(c.) 2014 by Watson-Guptill Title: Make Comics Like the Pros  Authors: Greg Pak & Fred Van Lente Published: 2014 by Watson-Guptill Publications There are many "how to draw comics" instructional books out there --I've borrowed quite a few from the library over the

(c.) 2014 by Zondervan Title: The Princess Spy Author: Melanie Dickerson Published: 2014 by Zondervan Margaretha has always hoped to find her true love, but when an injured man is brought to Hagenheim castle, her world is thrown into disarray.  The mysterious Englishman

(c.) 2014 Tyndale House Publishing  Many Christians feel daunted by the prospect of sharing their faith with others.  When it's with someone who's belief system may be unfamiliar to you, even more so.  In a post-9/11 America, there is so much (often conflicting)

Yay, finals week is over! Just submitted my last project, so I can get back to blogging.  Lots of reviews coming soon, but for now, Wordless Wednesday is back!   I scored a couple of good deals at a swap meet last week. 

The final covers from The Heart of San Francisco trilogy For this week's "Wordless Wednesday" I was inspired by Julie Lessman's guest post last week when she wrote about her original ideas for The Heart of San Francisco trilogy's book covers.  It stuck

Note: It's my pleasure to introduce you to one of my favorite authors, Julie Lessman, as my first guest blogger on The Artist Librarian.  Enjoy this peek into the book cover design process of her "Daughters of Boston" and "The Heart of San

Wordless Wednesdays are normally photo related, but today, I give you ... my first vlog: This was actually a booktalk assignment for my LIS special topics class on comics/graphic novels.  I've never done a booktalk, but once I thought up the idea (because

(c.) 2014 - Revell Publishing  Don't forget to stop by during Thanksgiving week for an interview with Julie Lessman and your chance to win one of her novels! Title: Surprised by Love Author: Julie Lessman Published: 2014 by Revell  Surprised by Love is

ZinePak edition of HTTYD2's Soundtrack I'll just say upfront, I'm not a music person.  That is, I've never really been musically inclined, though I think I do sing on key. ;-)   However, I do love listening to music and some of my

A sneak peek at book reviews to come! Happy belated Veterans Day for to all service people and their families!  Wow, I can't believe it's been nearly a month since I last blogged here!   Long story short, I was traveling late last month

Astrid, Toothless, Hiccup, and Snotlout sport new looks between the movies. How to Train Your Dragon 1 1/2?   Not really, but over the weekend, several new stills were released from Dawn of the Dragon Racers, a new animated short that releases with the

HTTYD2 promo image with old and new character designs At the opening of How to Train Your Dragon 2 (HTTYD2), we discover five years have passed since the events of the original movie (HTTYD).  Astrid Hofferson: a fiercely determined 15 year old, has

Okay, this isn't a HTTYD post (they're coming, I promise) but ... Author Kaye Dacus wrote a book "quiz" I decided I wanted to try out ... I guess you can tell she was an English/Literature major, hmm?  As per her instructions, feel