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Joshua Chennault

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Illustrator & Author | #Kidlit | Humorous and Spooky Early Reader & Middle Grade Graphic Novels are my jam! Currently seeking representation. 🎨 joshuachennault.com ✉️ [email protected]

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 1h

One of my favorite things to do is make playlist for each graphic novel project I work on.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 9h

At least your home gnome returned your stuff. Mine doesn't seem so keen on that. I fear their fingers only get stickier with time.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 16h

That glowing egg and werewolf pup images feel so cozy. Awesome work!

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 16h

Heck yeah, I absolutely love the style and colors.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 16h

Your stuff is so cool! I love all the texture you get into the art.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 16h

Still always a treat to see your work pop up on the feed!

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 16h

Hi #PortfolioDay I am Joshua Chennault and I write/illustrate early reader and middle grade graphic novels.

⭐ Currently seeking representation ⭐

🎨 joshuachennault.com
✉️ [email protected]

Frankie Stein cover image, with the titular character maniacally standing in her laboratory as eerie orange smoke billows from one of her machines.

A comic spread from the Frankie Stein graphic novel. Frankie rummages through remains in a pet cemetery.

Chickenzilla comic page. Henrietta's son (Godzilla) burns down the barnyard chasing young chick Tedwin around the chicken coop as his mother defends him from the accusations.

Endpage for Chickenzilla where a singed Tedwin comments he smells really tasty.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 2d

For Frankie Stein, she's a 12-year-old oddball, with no friends and a penchant for collecting deceased animals (and using them to revivify a friend just for her). The Birthday Massacre and other goth rock style fits nicely for Frankie.
#LateNightWrite

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 2d

I always make playlists for entire projects. Case in point:

Frankie Stein - lots of goth type rock (The Birthday Massacre, Dogma, HIM)

Frida Fuego - about a 10-year-old hot headed super hero that features lots of ska and punk (PUP, Sum 41, Less than Jake)

#LateNightWrite

Blackbird @blackbirb.bsky.social · 3d

#LateNightWrite Welcome back! I’m in a playlist mood tonight and about to make it everyone’s problem! Do you often make playlists for your WIPs or characters? (spoiler: if you don't, you're about to!)

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Simple canva graphic displaying the same prompt as the body of the post.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 2d

I'm super late to this (only just found it), but thought I would join in. I'm Joshua, and I write/illustrate early reader/middle grade graphic novels. Currently working on Frankie Stein about a desperate oddball replacing her need for human connection with revivified amalgamations. #LateNightWrite

Blackbird @blackbirb.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Saturday and welcome to another #LateNightWrite! Let's start with Introductions, tell us about yourself and your WIP(s) in any way you like.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 4d

That "[email protected]" email really gets me.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 7d

Wish I could say I was good at any of it, but that remains to be seen. I get nice comments about the art, however, that's not actually led to anything. Unfortunately I don't have any tips, only wishing others good luck in their pursuits. #kidlitchat

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 7d

Also, I initially had Wendy the Wendigo in place of Jackie, but I could never bring myself to use her considering the history of the wendigo. Just didn't seem right to use that for a goofy humorous adventure.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 7d

This is an idea that's been rattling around in my noggin for a good while now. Cryptid Scouts (like the Cub Scouts, but for cryptids). Never really developed it too much. What constitutes a cryptid seems to be a pretty divisive conversation. In fact, pretty sure only Sassy in this instance is one.

3 photos pinned to a tree, featuring goofy characters of Mo the Mothman, Jackie the Jackalope, and Sassy the Sasquatch. All members of the Cryptid Scouts.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 8d

I need to finish layouts for chapter one of my graphic novel pitch, and take them all the way to pencils at the very least. Start getting pitch packet laid out and finish up some of the writing on the outline. Hope to have the pitch packet done by the end of the month and ready to send out.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

That's something I'm trying to get better at: writing for graphic novels. Agents and editors I've talked with have always liked the art I submit, but the writing, not so much. I've been working on several projects throughout the year aiming to get better at it. Hopefully I have gotten better.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Made this character, Frida Fuego, and her comic idea a year ago now. Time flies so fast nowadays. Maybe one day I will pick her back up and create a more solid story for her. #kidlit #kidlitart