A graphic novel can have graphic sex and violence, but doesn’t have to (mine doesn’t). A rectangle is not always a square. But it will always have pictures, that is, graphics.

Why bother?

“When you have the talent to be able to write and to draw it seems a shame to choose one. I think it’s better to do both.” – Marjane Satrapi, author/illustrator of Persepolis.

Also, thanks to Illustration Friday for linking here last week, and hello to any readers who found me that way!