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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 1d

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.
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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 1d

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)

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Blackbird @blackbirb.bsky.social · 2d

#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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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 6d

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 · 6d

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 · 6d

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.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 7d

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 · 10d

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 · 10d

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

10-year-old super hero Frida Fuego, kitted out in her luchador inspired outfit, hangs out on a rooftop.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Looks like a cozy middle grade horror. The work on your portfolio is really rad as well.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

This looks like a super soft blanket feels. Cool stuff.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

The color on this makes it feel so cozy. Awesome stuff!

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

This is so awesome. I love textured work you get with your illustrations.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Oof, that's rough. It's the opposite for me. My family will tell me I'm doing my best, but I don't think my best is enough most of the time.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Haha, this one is super cute. Brings back a lot of nostalgic memories.

Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Heck yeah! Give me a whole book of this witch and her adventures.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Yo, I love the textures in your work. Great stuff.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

I can definitely relate. I don't have a cat, but I do have a dog named Whiskers, and vehemently hates anytime I get near his nails with a pair of clippers.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

Awesome work as always!

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 11d

It's the spooky season for #kidlitartpostcard I'm Joshua an author/illustrator of early reader and middle grade graphic novels, with a taste for both humor and horror. Currently seeking representation.

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✉️ [email protected]

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12-year-old Frankie Stein maddeningly stands amongst her laboratory, syringe and bone saw in hand with one of her newly reanimated creatures ready to exit its chamber. A yellow-orange gaseous smoke billows all throughout the room. Image header reads "Frankie Stein, Joshua Chennault, Author/Illustrator, Currently Seeking Representation. Also includes a portfolio link, joshuachennault.com and email address info@joshuachennault.com

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 12d

Good luck to everyone who posted a pitch!

KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social · 12d

Agents, editors and publishers, you can view 100+ pitches at #KidLitGN 's pitch event today throughout the month of October. Find links to each category on the agent/editor page: kidlitgn.com/submission-d...
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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 13d

And since I am on that horror kick, another book from childhood I liked was The Thief of Always by Clive Barker.

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kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social · 13d

TOPIC: What were your own favorite books from childhood? (Extra points if they're in the same genre you create now.) Do you ever revisit them for inspiration? #kidlitchat

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 13d

Are You Afraid of the Dark? is also getting similar, though these ones are anthology based for each issue.

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Joshua Chennault @joshuachennault.com · 13d

Yep. The Haunted Mask came out last year and this year was Monster Blood. I hope they keep making them. I mean, it is Goosebumps, that series is kinda immortal at this point, so I'll just keep my fingers crossed that one is released each year for a while.

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