By: Lynne Chapman,
on 12/21/2014
By: Lynne Chapman,
on 11/18/2010
My text rework is still going OK, so I feel I have earned the time to scan in some more of my train sketches and talk to you properly about the conference. 
As well as the lovely Tim Hopgood, I also met Sarah McIntyre, whose illustrated characters are hilarious (and whose glasses I am SO planning to steal...).
By: Lynne Chapman,
on 10/24/2010
The roll inside was 6ft wide and very, very long, so cumbersome in fact, that the only way to even unroll it, was over the dining table.
I then set about cutting out all the animals, to save time for the team at the other end. It was a bit tricky, as the vinyl kept flopping about, but it didn't take that long in the end.
It's all pretty exciting, as I'm imagining how dramatic they are going to look! The white is the backing paper, that peels off to leave clear, sticky-back plastic, much like the stuff we used to cover our books with, way back when.
This is stuck on to the inside of the window (apparently, you wipe the glass with soapy water first, which buys you re-positioning time), then another roll of white backing is stuck up behind the images, to make them more opaque and show up better.
If I've got it right, this then has to be cut to fit the animal shapes after they are actually up on the window, which sounds a pretty gruelling job. I will deliver them to the designer this week and then have to leave it to him and his team (which will be the hardest bit for me - I confess, I'm a bit of a control freak).
The publishers' sales reps are on the case, trying to arrange some kind of tie-in with the nearby Waterstones. Maybe an in-store event; not sure yet. I'll keep you posted and take LOTS of photos when it's done!
By: Lynne Chapman,
on 10/9/2009
I am delighted that, though first published 5 years ago, Gullane are still promoting it and producing new editions.
Gullane were my very first publisher. They gave me my initial break in children's books, back in 1999, letting me loose on The Show at Rickety Barn (thanks Paula!).
I have worked with them ever since, and I can barely believe we've now done 11 books together. I love them dearly for keeping all my back titles in print: fantastic, especially these days. Thank you Guys x
It was a great conference and you were a great keynote! In fact, one of the best!
Wow - thank you Candy: praise indeed! I'm so pleased.
Hi Lynne, thank you for the big fat Stanley and Mabel mention and links on your lovely blog. It was really lovely to meet you at the Winchester party - I'm a BIG admirer of your work so it was a real thrill!
Our shared surname - someone at the party mentioned that a few people thought we were married but had had an argument because we weren't spending the evening hand in hand!
Only wish I'd been there for your talk - sounds inspiring.
LOL! That's brilliant, wish I'd known - we could have played it up...
Terrific drawings - you make it look so easy Lynne!