Join SCBWI member and former Regional Advisor Dana Sullivan as he celebrates the launch of his new graphic novel series: DEAD MAX COMIX #1 THE DEADENING published by Red Chair Press.
What is Dead Max Comix about?
Derrick Hollis is a 7th grader at Zachary Taylor Middle School and an aspiring cartoonist, too shy to show his work to anybody but his best friend Doug. When his dog Max dies, Derrick is left devastated. But then Max returns from the other side and starts to give Derrick advice. Derrick could use it, especially when it comes to affairs of the heart and standing up to bullies. When Derrick is too scared to ask his crush Kim to the Spring Fling, Max tells Derrick to “dog up!” and shake his tail on the dance floor. Will Dead Max be good for Derrick or lead him astray?
Who is Dana Sullivan?
Dana Sullivan was born in Los Angeles, California, and has been drawing on scraps of paper and in the margins of math tests for as long as he can remember. Since he has always loved reading and drawing, he got a degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Washington and then one in Graphic Design from Seattle Central Community College. Dana was the Creative Director at Costco Wholesale for 16 years until he realized he wasn’t being all that creative. He quit to become a full-time writer and illustrator of children’s books. He has written and illustrated dozens of pictures books to date. This is his first foray into graphic novels. Check out his website at http://www.danajsullivan.com/
When and where?
Secret Garden is hosting a reading party for Dana’s new graphic novel series. Secret Garden, 2214 NW Market St., Ballard, on Friday, 17 January 2020 at 7 PM. The event is free and the public is invited.
Can’t wait! I’m actually having TWO launch parties! Thursday, January 16, 7:00 p.m. at Brick and Mortar Books, 7430 164th Ave NE Suite B105, Redmond WA 98052
and Friday, January 17, 7:00 p.m. at Secret Garden Bookshop, 2214 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107