I got the idea of a cartoon. It was to be based around a writer. I thought about introducing my computers as other characters – weeny little netbook, middle-sized laptop and great big desktop. I liked the idea, but I didn’t think I could actually do it.
I can draw a bit, but I’m out of practice and anyway, there’s a big difference between an ordinary drawing and a cartoon with some style. I didn’t think I could draw a cartoon that was any good.
And jokes. I’m not that good at jokes. I didn’t think I could come up with enough.
And then there’s time. I’m writing books, writing proposals, turning my back–list into e-books, and being an RLF fellow… I didn’t think I could produce a cartoon as well.
Still, the idea wouldn’t go away, and in the pub one night, I mentioned it to my brother and sister-out-law. My brother Adam was interested. He is a cartoonist – has published cartoons, and been paid for them. He had developed a rather stylish cat and mouse. And despite having more than enough to be getting on with himself – holding down a job and studying with the OU – he volunteered to produce the cartoon.
So Blott was born – and I should say no more and let Blott speak for himself. I didn’t lay down too strict a brief – I see no point in dictating to someone else’s creativity. Enough that it had to fit in with a writer’s blog. I’d quite like the computers to be characters, but have no idea if they will ever be… The sister-out-law, as is her wont, has supplied some brilliant ideas – as I’ve no doubt the other brother will (but he’s designing the covers for my e-books). It’s a cooperative cartoon!
First one to be posted this weekend. All of us @priceclan hope you enjoy it.
