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I Need an Illustrater

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This fall I am going to be publishing a middle grade book. It will be geared towards 8 to 12 year olds. I need someone to illustrate it. I am looking at having 3 full page and 4 half page illustrations. I am looking for a specific style of drawing. Below are some sample styles that I want. *Disclaimer* The top two pictures are from a music video by Hollyn called "i feel bad for you." The bottom picture is from a book call Spilling Ink by Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter. If you would be interested in auditioning by submitting samples, please let me know. I will give you a scene to illustrate. We will also discuss price. I will need all of the illustrations done by the middle of September. Until next time, Jonathan

I'm Releasing a New Book!

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I know what you're thinking. You thought I forgot about my blog. Well, I didn't. I've just been neglecting it and I am not proud of it. If you have stuck with me through my inconsistent posting, thank you! I've been using Instagram a lot lately. I post every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My username is @jonathanhangstefer . I will still be using my blog, but I will use Instagram more. You're probably wondering about that post title. Let's hop right in.

Anticipated Movies of 2019

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Last year was an amazing year for movies. This year does not look like it will be as good as last year. But there are still a handful of movies that look promising. Here are my most anticipated movies for 2019.

How Do They Compare? // The Hobbit

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It's time for another How Do They Compare. This time I am doing The Hobbit . Minor Spoilers Ahead!!!

I Did My First Book Signing + Update!

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At the beginning of October I did my first ever book signing! I did it at a local deli during a street festival. It was a lot of fun. I sold copies of my book and talked to people. While I was there a reporter for the newspaper came up and talked to me. He asked questions about my book and how I got into writing. Then he said he wanted to do an article about me and my book for the paper! The article came out two weeks later. I already have two more signings set up for the end of November and beginning of December. One of them is at the library. The library also bought a copy to put on their shelves! You can get your copy of Royal Fire  here Life has been busy and blogging got pushed to the back of my mind. I am going to try and make blogging a higher priority. P.S. My comparison for The Hobbit is still coming. :D  Until next time, Jonathan

Hello September Blog Tag!!!

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Today I'm doing the Hello September blog tag! Yes, I am aware that September is almost over. All of the questions are fall related so I can really do it whenever I want. (As long it's still fall.)

How Do They Compare? // Harry Potter

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I changed my blog design! So if you came to The Second Brother and it looked different, you didn't come to the wrong blog. I am going to try to do a blog series f or the first time . It will be called How Do They Compare?  I will take a book that was made into a movie and compare them. It won't be a review. I will be seeing how they are similar and different. The first one will be Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.