August 4, 2010
I have been working on this for the last several hours looking forward to posting to illustrationfriday.com for the word “double”. Apparently last week went faster than expected and so here is a new but late unbook. Click the image to enlarge.
Introducing
Siamese Socks: A Double Knit Twins Mystery. The knitting in this image is completely artificial. It is created with digital knits and purls in Photoshop. No sheep suffered humiliation or overexposure in the production of this image. In fact no trees have been used in the production of this artificial cover for an artificial story. So enjoy and double your artificially flavored fun.
Disclaimer
UnBooks are fake book covers based on the word from illustrationfriday.com. They will never be at a store near you.
August 2, 2010
I received a nice rejection from a literary agent this morning. I am disappointed but I guess that it is one rejection closer to getting an agent or selling the next book. I have about five books going right now with one that I am attached to.
There are moments where the story moves forward and I am convinced that this is it. But sometimes the advancements are dead end roads that lead the story away from its core idea and it becomes necessary to back up. I was hopeful that this last version was the right balance. Back to the drawing board.
June 5, 2010
A summer trail through a winter world is made possible by an Un-brella.
This is a spread from my picture book Un-brella. It seemed like a perfect choice for this weeks illustrationfriday.com word, “trail.”
Can you see the trail the rabbit followed?
July 14, 2008
I received some good news today. Un-Brella, my first picture book is being reprinted this week. It is so nice that it has found a niche in the crowded market. The book was first published in April 2007 and so it has taken just over a year for it to sell out the first printing.
July 11, 2007
Check it out, the Kids Lit blog has posted a nice review of Un-Brella. While you are there enjoy the book reviews from picture books through YA. The blog is updated regularly and worth a visit.
June 26, 2007
I am excited to announce that my first book, Un-Brella is recommended by The Horn Book, in the category of Fantasy & Science Fiction for Picture Books.
Un-Brella written and illustrated by Scott E. Franson (Roaring Brook)
A little girl’s magical umbrella has the power to reverse the weather under it in this wordless, crisply illustrated exercise in whimsical wish-fulfillment. Grade level: Preschool. 40 pages.
June 18, 2007
Note to Unpublished Authors: Not much really changes. While having a published book is statistically good. One book doesn’t mean that there will be a second one. I have submitted several manuscripts since Un-Brella and they have all be turned down. “We like your artwork and the way you think, we just don’t think you have a story . . . yet”
So here is a little advice to myself: Pay attention if the same comments keep coming up. It is time for me to spend time refining the “art” of storytelling.
I will start by reading and enjoying the process of a story. Paying attention and enjoying the small events and why they are there.
May 14, 2007
In my attempt to promote Un-Brella I have printed some postcards, and here they are. The world of book promotion is so new to me that I just thought I would give it a shot.
The back of the card features a Hide & Seek game with 12 images that can be found in Un-Brella.
May 7, 2007
I would like to donate a fine art print from my new book Un-Brella to 20 different libraries. Please send the required information in an e-mail and the first 20 libraries that respond will receive a print suitable for hanging in their library.
For more information:
Library Art Donation
http://www.scottefranson.com/3-books/unbrella/unbrella_art-prints.html
Let your local librarian know. Have a great day!
May 6, 2007
My new book Un-Brella has been added to the Newcomers page of The Horn Book. I am excited that the book is receiving some attention and flattered that it is attention from The Horn Book.
Newcomers
The Horn Book is always on the watch for talented newcomers to the children’s literature scene. This page highlights exceptional work by the latest crop of novice authors and artists. All these books were reviewed in The Horn Book Magazine during the last year.
