tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post7261493914817032607..comments2024-03-26T12:40:12.966-07:00Comments on Mirka Muse: WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE THE ILLUSTRATIONS?Mirka Breenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-143771343980655772012-03-05T06:49:21.441-08:002012-03-05T06:49:21.441-08:00Nice story! its cool...;)Nice story! its cool...;)Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-3771144133900285702011-11-27T06:28:40.821-08:002011-11-27T06:28:40.821-08:00Interesting post, Mirka. It had a happy ending yet...Interesting post, Mirka. It had a happy ending yet not. Wishing you all the best with The Voice of Thunder but wishing I could read the turkey book too and see the illustrations!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-20827513439855825032011-11-18T04:58:29.653-08:002011-11-18T04:58:29.653-08:00So glad it turned out well for youSo glad it turned out well for youStephanie Thebanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02197712437323773022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-30877745759043785912011-11-18T04:33:09.239-08:002011-11-18T04:33:09.239-08:00You pulled me through all those emotions too -- I ...You pulled me through all those emotions too -- I was on tenterhooks waiting for number 3 to be the perfect illustrator for you, and so glad that she was! But what a let-down that this project was cancelled. <br /><br />As a child, I hated it when the illustrations in a book weren't as good as the text, or when they clearly didn't support the text, showing different details, or getting the main character all wrong. I'm so glad that you hold out for the right artist.Mary Witzlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06458299046574564155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-85483767075916021312011-11-17T07:30:28.581-08:002011-11-17T07:30:28.581-08:00So glad about your novel to somewhat ease the pain...So glad about your novel to somewhat ease the pain about the PB. Amazing that you had such input into the art. I've also had all sorts of different experiences with cover art for novels, so the general industry wisdom doesn't always apply.Marciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10006966091789130047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-7211173177288682302011-11-16T18:54:58.773-08:002011-11-16T18:54:58.773-08:00Okay, you had me go through so many emotions here....Okay, you had me go through so many emotions here. I give you a lot of credit for being okay with the project being cancelled. I hope you see it in print one day. And good luck with your novel!Kelly Hashwayhttp://www.kellyhashway.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-46632889314689806372011-11-16T15:56:30.069-08:002011-11-16T15:56:30.069-08:00What a fun--and then heartbreaking--experience. I ...What a fun--and then heartbreaking--experience. I love that you got to see your characters come to life (I checked out some of the sneak peeks on your website, how fun!) And I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for you to find another house for your project!Sara {Rhapsody and Chaos}https://www.blogger.com/profile/09824996048264979275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-20184798936477452592011-11-16T11:07:31.631-08:002011-11-16T11:07:31.631-08:00Dear Mirka:
Another great experience you have sha...Dear Mirka:<br /><br />Another great experience you have shared. I have seen many stories and illustrations mismatch PBs. I'm very glad and proud that you got to "dress your baby." <br /><br />Whether it's published or not, it's your book and your dream child. Just enjoy reading it whenever and to whomever it's possible<br />CheersPriya Iyengarhttp://everythingmattersinlife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-1697435144188603502011-11-16T10:20:21.944-08:002011-11-16T10:20:21.944-08:00Hi Mirka,
Oh, I SO understand this. I had two rea...Hi Mirka,<br /><br />Oh, I SO understand this. I had two really frightening experiences with illustrators before BOOSTER BOGG was happily published (with a great illustrator). Thanks for sharing this story. <br /><br />EllenBetsy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014494159999481760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-74153161564923762802011-11-16T05:31:34.283-08:002011-11-16T05:31:34.283-08:00OH, Mirka, I remember when you shared on the BB th...OH, Mirka, I remember when you shared on the BB that the PB was canceled. That is heartbreaking, but I hope you will find another home for it. I've had that happen to one PB as well -- fell through the cracks during reorganization of the company. But you have Thunder coming out and I am looking forward to reading it.<br /><br />I write a lot for magazines and although I've never been consulted on the illos, I am always delighted. Illustrators make the story jump off the page and into the imagination.<br /><br />VijayaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-122380780523568242011-11-16T01:48:03.834-08:002011-11-16T01:48:03.834-08:00Oh, how incredibly frustrating! But I love the pos...Oh, how incredibly frustrating! But I love the positive spin you put on it. It's all about the story, isn't it? And good to know there are illustrators out there who can help us express this. Looking forward to your MG release!Anne M Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04547591113801578453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-51399662506506062102011-11-15T18:56:42.570-08:002011-11-15T18:56:42.570-08:00The story about the story is always fascinating, a...The story about the story is always fascinating, and yours is no exception, Mirka. I'm so glad you got such a wonderful illustrator in the end. And I'm so sorry the book got canceled. I hope you find another publisher for it. I'm really looking forward to The Voice of Thunder! Congrats again on it!Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458293325369594900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-18638704445876567662011-11-15T18:40:59.227-08:002011-11-15T18:40:59.227-08:00Thanks for sharing your journey. It helps me keep...Thanks for sharing your journey. It helps me keep things in perspective when I am grunting over doing my own illustrations and they do not look quite like how I want. It also helps me to be more patient as I deal with others when I am illustrating for them, <br /><br />I look forward to the release of both of your books, and many more to come. Gobble GobbleDiane Kress Howerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01792011477893726554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-43650403687534553242011-11-15T18:23:55.732-08:002011-11-15T18:23:55.732-08:00Wow Mirka, what a story! You had me rooting for yo...Wow Mirka, what a story! You had me rooting for you, practically holding my breath, and then so relieved when I saw that amazing cover. How wonderful. But then - cancelled? No!!!!! How sad. I hope you find another venue for this story and I wish you all the best with The Voice of Thunder!Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7570512522741409033.post-33370099341134892682011-11-15T18:18:12.112-08:002011-11-15T18:18:12.112-08:00This is certainly a twist on the great book sunk b...This is certainly a twist on the great book sunk by a crummy cover story we've heard so much about lately. I'm sorry this happened, Mirka...here's hoping your agent can sell it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com