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Update: Bus 900 (color)

10/3/2013

From Short Film Script to Graphic Novella

Dear fledglings,

I remember being a creative writing student in Scotland the summer of 2010, wondering how I could incorporate some of the local folklore into my work. Sometime, somehow during my research, inspiration struck and I wrote a screenplay. Two summers later, I met Laura Bramble, a talented graduate from Radford University in Southwest Virginia. When I saw Laura's illustrations, I suddenly knew I wanted my screenplay to become a comic. Together, Laura and I created Bus 900, a graphic novella about a former prop designer's battle with Alzheimer's and the confusing relationship he has with his grandson.

This past summer, I thought Bus 900 was finished and ready for publication. Yet as confident as I felt about the work, something still seemed amiss. Then I made a suggestion and Laura was generous enough to entertain me. Over the past few weeks, Laura has produced five stand-alone illustrations that complete the novella. Now I am proud to say that Bus 900 is, alas, complete.

Please follow Bus 900 on Facebook for updates.

Feathery hugs,
Christine Stoddard/ “Luna Lark”
Founder/Editor
QuailBellMagazine.com

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Christine Stoddard conceived the idea for Quail Bell in late 2009 after writing a children's story by the same name, and launched the website as a college blog in 2010. In June 2013, Christine and former art director Kristen Rebelo officially launched Quail Bell Magazine as a global web magazine. Read our editorial mission statement to learn more.

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Christine Stoddard, Founding Editor

Art, media, and language have enchanted Christine Stoddard since the days of her early upbringing in Arlington, VA. While still a mere fairy flutter from D.C., Christine dove into creative activities, hoping that her artistic talents would distract her teachers from learning of her mathematical inability. Luckily, her plan worked. Her non-math skills have been recognized by regional and national organizations. In October 2011, Style Weekly Magazine named her one of the "Top 40 Under 40" in Richmond, VA, while she was still a VCUarts student. Christine currently lives and works in her native Virginia. Email her at: [email protected].

Gretchen Gales,

Executive Editor
Though Gretchen first dedicated her life to being a veterinarian and a best-selling writer on the side, her lack of technical abilities helped guide her towards a literary and art career. Gretchen has published work in Ms., Bustle, The Establishment, and over 30 other publications. She also has been interviewed in Dear English Major and Her Campus. More of her work can be found at writinggales.wordpress.com.