Cartoonists With Attitude

I’m feeling too lazy to put a baby blogging post together today, so go over to Damn Cool Pics and check out their annual “Parent Of The Year” photo celebration. A couple of examples:

Running a few hours late, but the new installment (page 11) is up at Modern Tales.

Oh, and: Have a fun New Year's Eve.

I will be staying home with the family. Cuz that's how rocking I am.

I’ve been a big fan of Liam Lynch since his Sifl and Olly days, but only recently discovered his awesome podcast, Lynchland. Here a few choice clips to entertain those of you who are celebrating this New Year’s Eve indoors and alone.

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Cartoon for December 31

Happy New Year, everyone! Here's my last cartoon of the year.

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"The Democrat Whisperer"...

This would normally be too sentimental for me (not too mention far too large an image to post on “Alas”), but what the heck, it’s the last day of the year. So by posting this drawing, I’m wishing all you wretches lots of hugs in 2008. Mwah!

Wasn’t that sweet? The drawings are by cartoonist Xiao Lei (門小雷) of Hong Kong. You can see a bit more of her work, and a slightly larger reproduction of the hug drawings, at startdrawing.org.

Literary Agent Shoutout

My brilliant literary agent Toni Mendez died in 2003, at the age of 94. In the industry Toni was known for her exquisite sense of style and amazing collection of French designer hats. I knew her as a friend, someone I talked to at least once a week for many years, someone who despite her age (or perhaps because of it) didn't shock easily and understood my work better than a lot of people half her age.

It has been a long time without Toni. I still can't believe she's really gone.

Now it's time to find a new literary agent. I have ideas for new books that I can continue to pitch myself, but the guidance of a smart agent is something I could really use. So...if you are an agent or you know a good one, please email me. I'm at chet@rall.com.

Thanks and Happy New Year!

Cartoon for December 29

Mitt Romney's rhetoric about making America less attractive to illegal immigrants reminded me of his background as an LBO specialist.

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