It’s Freddie’s Turn To Shine: New Edition of Freddie Stories
noreply@blogger.com (Peggy Burns), blogspot.comSo we have a new gorgeous edition of Lynda’s THE FREDDIE STORIES which I think truly reflects the maturity of this story. Any good Lynda fan knows that she has two sides. The side that will leave you crying, walking on air, and inspired a la Wh…
Lynda Barry has had probably the biggest impact on my work, of all the people that inspire me. I met her twice, and cried the first time, then was totally overwhelmed and in awe of her the second time. I hope someday I can meet her again and play it cool, or at least, have a good talk with her without getting all emotional. I didn’t know about the title of her book “The Freddie Stories” when I called mine “Freddy Stories”. I feel like a jerk for not knowing. I’m embarrassed. But now I guess, I will think about my book as an homage to her, which it is really. All of my comics sort of are. I’m excited about this book.
