However, I am proud to promote the illustrator, my bro, Nik Houser, whose first "art" lesson came from my when I was in the third grade and he was in the first. (There may or may not have been stuffed citizens in the class as well. I was thinking big.) After taking one look at his work, I realized at the age of 8 that I had better stick with my day job, since I could not draw a circle round. I still can't, come to think of it.
Anyhow. In addition to penning darkly humorous comics, Nik has also published an ebook and has had his work featured in many sci-fi, horror and fantasy anthologies. So check him out.
Lastly, for those of you who are curious why we have different last names...I really don't have a good answer. Mr. RK's last name is not the same as mine. It amuses him no end when we get mail for "Ms. RK and Mr. RK" because legally, only one of those people exist. I changed my name in college just because I felt like it. You know - the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is I'm the only one!
Because based many of our personalities, it should be more like, "Smart alec who talks before thinking and often squarely aims for the rock in the middle of the river, rather than taking the smooth path!"
But hey. Maybe that's what my last name means in the original British English. Joey and Claire, is this true? :)
19 comments:
I didn't even realize you had a book out, but then again, I'm also new to the blog. I'm always willing to help out with the promo. Have a lovely week.
Oh in color! I did not know. How exciting. It sure pops now doesn't it. Hooray!
Wow! The colour cover just BURSTS out, doesn't it? Looks super!
That is awesome (that you wrote a book and the cover). Wow!
Cool about the cover. Very nice. I really enjoyed the book
It looks great in color! Congratulations!
Also, my wife's maiden name is Lopez. Sometimes, for reasons I don't understand, I'll get mail for Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Lopez. WTF?
That's really neat that he did that for you. It's great!
The color on the cover looks great!
What's that quote..."What's in a name?" As long as you are happy with it, that's all that matters....! Keep writing and keep little brother illustrating---you make a good team.
Sounds better than the meaning for the name "Damian".
"To tame". Seriously? What am I taming?
Great looking cover! It's nice that you and the bro pool your talents that way!
My last name is boring and often misspelled and mispronounced because it looks like a more common name. My maiden name was a question. Hmm...
Vanessa: Thanks!
GA: I think he did a very good job.
Debra: My sentiments exactly!
Cranky: Thank you!
Charles: Thanks, and thanks again for leaving a nice review! (Ditto on the thanks for the reviews from everyone else as well.)
ABFTS: What the fuck is right. That's pretty fucking funny though.
Lynn: I am indebted!
Naomi: Thank you! It took me FOREVER for him to illustrate that book, so I can't guarantee another one in this lifetime. But I can hope, wheedle, beg.
DW: Really? I like the name, I didn't know that's what it meant. Better than being tamed...unless you're into that.
Abby: Now I am intrigued.
The cover does indeed pop.
I had a former supervisor who changed her name for pretty much the same reason as you, only it was her first name.
Old name was Lisa, new name was Morgan.
wow! that's exciting! i'm so proud of you my friend. the colourful cover looks AWESOME!!
xo
How wonderful, RK! I had no idea about your book, either. How thrilling for you. I'd be over the moon. Clever siblings, aren't you? :)
My name confuses some...some think I should be of Asian persuasion; or a male...I am neither!
I was even called "L'George" by someone once. I always introduce myself by my full name..."Lee George"; and the person I'd just introduced myself to must have figured I was of French persuasion, not Asian!
I must of been not paying attention along the way...You have a book???? Yay!!! I love that. I will charge up my Kindle and order one.
As for names...I used to put our phone number in the local directory under my maiden name (McGinnis) so when someone called and asked for Mr. or Mrs. M. I could hang up on them. The fact that no one EVER, EVER can say my married name is a whole other problem. Perhaps, I should change it to Smith or Jones.
GB: Grazie! Interesting. My dad's ex wife knew someone who changed her name to - I kid you not - Star Smiles. This was the 80s...
Betty: Thanks!
Lee: L'George? How exotic!
Cheryl: Thank you!! That's rather clever. My stepmom's last name is Jones, but her first name is so unusual that no one mixes her up with anyone else. However, it's also gender neutral, so she has shown up to interviews and meetings where people clearly expected a man.
Congratulations on your book and with regard to your last name... it starts with MAD... so it would fit a lot of your personalities... :)
Thanks everybody!!!
Glad you enjoyed!
I didn't understand your question about names sorry!:D What is original British English?
The cartoons look good in colour!
Love the cat down the loo. Ha!
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