In Writers & Poets and Didn't Know It

A big thank you must go out to Callie of Counterbalance who recently brought to my attention the fact that my cover illustration for Gargoyle 50 has been favourably mentioned in of all places, Poets and Writers magazine. You can read the small write-up here.

I was so thrilled about being mentioned in P&W that I went out and bought the print edition for posterity. You see, many years ago when I first started sending out cartoons to magazines, I sent a crapload of 'toons to P&W, and well, they rejected every single one of them. I wasn't accustomed to the sensation of rejection back then (like I'm so comfortable with it now – ha!), and so immediately stopped submitting to that mag. P&W eventually stopped using cartoons, anyway.

But now I am finally vindicated! My name and my artwork mentioned in their magazine! And it only took 20 years! Woo-hoo!!

UPDATE: I  have since found out from the publisher of Gargoyle, that this was the first time in 30 years that P&W has noticed their existence. What took them so freaking long?

Comments

[Carl V.]

Congratulations! That is fantastic! I'm very excited for you.

[kimbofo]

Well done, Patricia. A nice Christmas 'gift' for you! ;)

[Beth]

You should have bought two of those print editions. I would have.

Congratulations.

[callie]

Patricia -- So pleased to bring it to your attention. Loving my Gargoyle copy, btw! Thank you. If needed, I have another print copy of the P&W issue if you find yourself in need of additional proof for posterity!

[donna]

Hee. Reminds me of the early days of the web when my web page was mentioned in Time magazine. I bought about 20 copies - still have em too.

[iliana]

Congratulations! I'll have to check the magazine next time I'm in the book store.

[Heather]

This is great! Congratulations!

[Sarah Salway]

Congratulations. Very well deserved!