Hey everyone:
I can’t believe that the online premiere of The Poet and the Flea (November 28th, 2012) has come and gone already. But there’s plenty more to come!
In case you missed the premiere, click here!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who participated in the premiere. It’s hard to believe that there were over 400 views from all over the world! Thank you especially for all your likes and comments — they mean a lot to me and make me want to write and illustrate all the more. 
That having been said, I would love to hear more of what you all think. Please don’t hesitate to leave any questions or comments. I will without fail respond to each and every one of you.
I also wanted to share some of the kind words posted by my friends on Facebook:
- Lindsay: “…this is amazing!!! I can’t wait for each new page! Amazing!!! ^_^”
- Wes: “WANT MORE!”
- Phuong: “It’s awesome so far! Can’t wait for more!! “
Anyway, thanks again!
Best,
G. E.
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Copyright 2012 by G. E. Gallas
November 29th, 2012 at 3:06 pm
I like that your pages kind of reminded me of his own style of painting at times. I don’t know if there was enough for me to get much of a judgement on the story, but I enjoy Blake and am interested, at the least, to see where this goes.
You should definitely, if you aren’t already, see if you can articulate his style of painting into it. Maybe having the art that he draws in a slightly different style than something that is very similar to your own (mostly talking about his portrait of his wife here). I think that would be kind of neat, to have “his” style within your style.
Of course, that’s just a nit pick, so do with that what you will. I look forward to seeing more.
November 29th, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Thank you so much for your comment! I definitely see what you’re saying.
The first five pages are really just setting up the tone, setting, and characters, but the next 5 pages go much deeper into both William and Kate’s psyches (I hope). I’ve thought a lot about style for this series. I wanted to take elements of Blake’s art (such as the flowers, font, etc.), but blend them with my own. Blake actually sketched at least one very realistic portrait of his wife, so I wanted the portrait on page 4 to reflect the “reality” within the world I’ve created (if that makes sense). Thanks again for your comment! Best, G. E.
November 29th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Congrajulations! I think the views will just keep going up!
November 29th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
Thank you! And I hope so! Best, G. E.
November 30th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
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November 30th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
Wonderful. I’ve nominated you for the Reader Appreciation Award! http://thegeektransition.wordpress.com/2012/11/30/what-it-feels-like-to-win-the-pulitzer-prize/
November 30th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Woah, WOW! Thank you so much for nominating me and for your kind words. I’m so glad you like “The Poet and the Flea” so far.
Best regards, G. E.
November 30th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
You’re welcome (: I’ve read The Great Divorce, which is C.S. Lewis’s response to The Marriage of Heaven and Hell, but now I want to read Blake’s work too.
November 30th, 2012 at 4:27 pm
That’s wonderful! If you haven’t already, I would suggest taking a look at The William Blake Archive (www.blakearchive.org) — they have both his written and visual works.
–G. E.
November 30th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Ah, I always have issues with finding books in my college library. Thanks for saving me the trouble!
November 30th, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Ha ha ha, I feel your pain! No trouble! Enjoy!
November 30th, 2012 at 8:18 pm
Hi G.E.,
I’ve really enjoyed the pages you’ve put up, and I can’t wait to see this all unfold. I especially like the way you’ve framed each page — certainly reminiscent of Blake’s engravings. Great work!
November 30th, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Alex: Thank you so much! I’m definitely trying to blend Blake’s aesthetic with my own, so I’m glad you picked up on that. I hope you’ll come back next Wednesday.
Best regards, G. E.