tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post7825020387046521591..comments2024-03-28T19:58:07.827-05:00Comments on The Avid Reader: Virtual Tour + #Giveaway: The Mariya Suzuki Collection by Allison Spector, Dean Moses, Shannon Barnsley @InspectorAllie @Dean_Moses @ShanBarnsley @GoddessFishThe Avid Readerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04782388788767342109noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-9446486486848714652015-12-28T14:56:48.368-06:002015-12-28T14:56:48.368-06:00Great question! We worked with a fantastic artist ...Great question! We worked with a fantastic artist like Allison said—actually the collection is named after the artist, Mariya Suzuki. We told her what our stories are about and then gave her a few suggestions and, like Allison said, she came up with a few drafts for us to choose from. I chose the one I believed would best represent my book. I thought the human among the cattle would really drive home many aspects of A Stalled Ox all at once. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-11535109652081227392015-12-28T14:48:08.212-06:002015-12-28T14:48:08.212-06:00I wanted to note that Shannon sends her regards bu...I wanted to note that Shannon sends her regards but is having technical difficulties with the comments page. But she's with us in spirit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-9683661680592918132015-12-28T14:43:44.085-06:002015-12-28T14:43:44.085-06:00Well, that's one of the coolest things about t...Well, that's one of the coolest things about the collection. We got to work with the amazing Mariya Suzuki on the cover art. We had several concept sketches to work from. I chose feet because so much of my story centers on creeping, skulking, sleuthing, tracking and of course, stalking. The lovely feet belong to various characters in my tale. The trees and ferns represent the "Evergreen Jungle" of Bellingham, WA where the story takes place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-67079324247213633162015-12-28T14:10:03.155-06:002015-12-28T14:10:03.155-06:00A very interesting collection of books. I was wond...A very interesting collection of books. I was wondering howthe authors decided on the cover pictures for their books.Julianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-75847753953498042292015-12-28T13:09:49.191-06:002015-12-28T13:09:49.191-06:00Oh Orwell and Bradbury, they are the masters!Oh Orwell and Bradbury, they are the masters!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-45385921459756049592015-12-28T12:08:19.712-06:002015-12-28T12:08:19.712-06:00Oh Orwell and Bradbury, they are the masters!Oh Orwell and Bradbury, they are the masters!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-41176326774213833422015-12-28T12:04:58.654-06:002015-12-28T12:04:58.654-06:00Oh, definitely Gatsby as well for me. Good call! ...Oh, definitely Gatsby as well for me. Good call! And anything by Orwell, Bradbury, or Francisca Lia Block Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-50177585074895822112015-12-28T11:46:24.116-06:002015-12-28T11:46:24.116-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-20774192604225004162015-12-28T11:45:50.574-06:002015-12-28T11:45:50.574-06:00Great answers, Allison. Mine would be, The Great G...Great answers, Allison. Mine would be, The Great Gatsby, The Silence of the Lambs, and a recent read, The Devil in The White City. I love history, so history with a gripping narrative is even better. And I love entering Hannibal's twisted mind. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-795187608070575492015-12-28T11:37:35.101-06:002015-12-28T11:37:35.101-06:00Thanks, Allison!Thanks, Allison!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-26043938648626953582015-12-28T11:36:28.804-06:002015-12-28T11:36:28.804-06:00Thanks for hosting our collection. It is wonderful...Thanks for hosting our collection. It is wonderful to be among such great company. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12235678199872265555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-17028160294610803522015-12-28T11:35:52.189-06:002015-12-28T11:35:52.189-06:00Your welcome! No problem! I am very glad that I ca...Your welcome! No problem! I am very glad that I can help! Thanks for stopping by The Avid Reader. Thanks to everyone Allison, Dean, Shannon & Mariya!The Avid Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782388788767342109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-84133804177443188622015-12-28T10:25:00.490-06:002015-12-28T10:25:00.490-06:00Good omens, Breakfast of Champions, Bartemaeous Tr...Good omens, Breakfast of Champions, Bartemaeous Trilogy. I love magic, humor, delirium, wonder, drama, absurdity and farce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-4737492131513049512015-12-28T07:59:47.342-06:002015-12-28T07:59:47.342-06:00Thanks for hosting our collection, Avid Reader! We...Thanks for hosting our collection, Avid Reader! We really appreciate it. Great interview Dean!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-51032439176877485362015-12-28T07:29:04.121-06:002015-12-28T07:29:04.121-06:00What are your top three favorite books and why?What are your top three favorite books and why?Mai T.https://www.facebook.com/maitho.tran.7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366086039472321409.post-4321187343858061912015-12-28T04:10:11.974-06:002015-12-28T04:10:11.974-06:00Thanks for hosting!Thanks for hosting!Goddess Fish Promotionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952608939319684406noreply@blogger.com