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Archive for April, 2008

So I’ve left Dabel Brothers Publishing…

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

I’ve been receiving several inquiries from friends and colleagues who have heard that I’ve left Dabel Brothers Publishing.
Yes, I have left, for good. Yes, I’m mildly annoyed about it, and yes, it was because I chose to, and not because I was forced to.
I’ve had enough inquiries that I’m going to tell the story. But [...]

Ten Quick Rules of the Thumb For Applying For a Freelance Art Gig

Sunday, April 20th, 2008

I just posted some listings for some work for my flagship book at Army Ant Publishing, and I was thrilled to receive dozens of replies within a short period of time. I was less thrilled when I read them. Despite the fact that I’d taken plenty of time to carefully craft a want ad [...]