Friday, November 2, 2012

Renee Collins Takes her First Dare!

For my first dare, I knew I wanted to introduce you all to my book. So, when I saw this one from Leigh Smith: "Draw pictures depicting a pivotal scene in your book, story-board style. Preferably with crayons and colored pencils," it seemed like a fun and easy way to tell you all a little about my story.

I forgot one minor problem: I don't draw. Actually, I was a very talented artist for my age when I was twelve. Alas. I didn't advance beyond that point. Ah well. I offer to you my humble stick figures today and a scene from my debut novel, RELIC. Enjoy! (And feel free to laugh at my art skills. I know I did.)

 

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Renee is a YA writer and professional ponderer. She loves historical settings, fantasy, and semi-tragic romance. RELIC is her first novel, coming Fall 2013 from Entangled Teen!
Posted by Renee Collins at 2:07 AM

17 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 2, 2012 at 2:15 AM

    Cute! I love seeing people's drawings as I draw myself (not very good though). For some reason, I can draw anime but can't manage stick figures. Yes, I know, major fail.

    Good luck with your debut, Ms. Renee :D

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  2. Sara RaaschNovember 2, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Okay, this was brilliant.

    The colors! The action! THE EVIL CLIFFHANGER!

    *snickers with glee because she knows what happens next*

    I think you should consider a graphic novel version of your book :)

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  3. Kasie WestNovember 2, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I thought you said you *didn't* know how to draw. Those are the best "stick figures" I've ever seen. And I love the story! :) Super cute.

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  4. J.R. JohanssonNovember 2, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Dude...your stick figures make my stick figures hang their heads in shame.

    This is awesome! Love the evil cliff hanger. Heehee, what will Maggie do next?! *gasp* :)

    Fantastic dare, Renee! :) So happy you're in our group!

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  5. Erin BowmanNovember 2, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Seriously, what Kasie and Jenn said. These stick figures make mine look a blind-folded toddler drew them. Thumbs up all around :D

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  6. Leigh SmithNovember 2, 2012 at 11:02 AM

    Wow! Thanks so much for taking my dare! You rocked it! Those drawings weren't near as embarassing as I thought they'd be (which is to say: not embarrassing at all). Bravo and poor horsey!!! Color me intrigued. You're book sounds amazing!

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  7. CandiceNovember 2, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    I know a little something about stick figures, and I have to say, these are primo!

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  8. Sara B. LarsonNovember 2, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    Um, you call those stick figures?? When I make stick figures, they actually resemble sticks. This is magnificent art! And such a fabulous cliffhanger! Love it!! :)

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  9. AlyssaNovember 2, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    LOVELY story!!! You are talented both in story telling and art :D
    (wayyy more than me in art - I can't draw anything well)

    Great first dare!!! <3

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  10. Brandy ColbertNovember 2, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Um, if you can't draw I'm VERY confused by what I just saw up there? I expected LITERAL STICK FIGURES, woman. Loved your first dare. :)

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  11. Michelle D. ArgyleNovember 2, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    Oh, Renee, you rock. :)

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  12. Alexandra DuncanNovember 2, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    Renee, this is awesome! I love the rock devils. I kind of want one on a t-shirt. And yeah, what's up with the whole "I can't draw" thing?

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  13. Renee CollinsNovember 2, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    haha, thanks everyone! I guess when I said I can't draw, I meant I can't draw anything but stick figures. And really, what kind of a talent is that? ;) But hey, if you ever hear of anyone needed a stick figure artist, send them my way.

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  14. Ello - Ellen OhNovember 2, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I think that's BRILLIANT!!! LOVE IT!!!

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  15. UnknownNovember 2, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    The emotion that you were able to convey in that last cell, with your MC all googly-eyed and screaming noooooo! and her hair all flowing outward.... OMG, Renee. You are going to be hearing from Pixar, for sure.

    Rock monster?! There's a rock monster in your book?! MY GOD. Get that in my hands this instant. LOVE.

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  16. Jessie OliverosNovember 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    I want to second...poor horsey. I hate it when horses get hurt. I'm calling PETA.

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  17. Jessie OliverosNovember 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Not to be mistaken with Peeta. If I could, I'd call him too.

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