The writing of my retelling of “The Elephant Child” is now done, and the script has been passed along to the editor. Whew! Now I can kick back and read the rest of Just So Stories.
Kipling’s fables remind me of Greek and Roman myths, which ancient peoples used to explain why things in our world [...]
Too bad this one came out after the World Cup was over, but maybe the buzz around the tournament will garner some interest in my latest publication. I’m really proud of this one, for the story as well as Gerardo Sandoval’s illustrations. You can tell you knows and loves the sport of soccer.
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Carlos’s uncle, [...]
My new writing: a graphic novel retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s “The Elephant Child”. It’s a story that I’m unfamiliar with, not having read any of his fables, which are collected in Just So Stories. I’m more familiar with classics like The Jungle Book and Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (I loved the animated adaptation of this book when younger).
So, [...]
A mock up of the cover for Swamp Sting, the first book in the Carly’s Angels series, which will be released in January ‘11.
Upon seeing the character sketches for the first time, I noticed that Sebastian Facio, the illustrator, had drawn Tina holding a digital notepad. I initially had imagined her carrying around one of [...]
From a review that included the Spanish translation of my Jack and the Beanstalk retelling.
“Stone Arch has put its best foot forward with this new line of graphic novel adaptations of fairy tales, books that succeed on every front . . . The translations are also strong, with natural word choice and dialogue that pays [...]
This full-color graphic novel is an adaptation of the Greek myth of the hero half-god Perseus. A king demands that Perseus retrieve Medusa’s head. Thus the first trial of this hero begins. The goddess Athena helps him along the way. The graphic novel details his assistance from the nymphs and Hermes, Perseus’ trickery with the [...]
Recently had the script for my Carly’s Angles parody approved by the editor. It’s now off to the illustrator. Hopefully I’ll have illustrations to post soon.
Working Title: Swamp Sting
Summary: There’s been a rash of bee stings on the school playground, and Tina, Keely, and Gillian are out to scoop the story for The Elementary Angle. [...]
The first draft of my graphic novel script parodying Charlie’s Angels is now complete. Let me introduce you to the cast.
Originally born in Ishikawa, Japan, Tina Sakka moved to Spokane, Washington when she was two. She has kept a journal since moving, and while the early pages are mostly scribbles of noodles and worms, the [...]
Stoked about the new Clash of the Titans movie? Then check out my Perseus and Medusa retelling. It’ll be a good refresher to get you ready for the movie, though don’t expect Perseus to be riding Pegasus in my retelling. He actually flew around on his quest using a paired of winged shoes, a [...]
was at the Source: Comics & Games, my favorite comic book store, and was tickled to see a couple old friends.
