Did Marge Invent the Graphic Novel
From the Styles Section of the Goth Mystery Shopper: Prudentia Chalfont-Smythe here. As you know summer is waning, and I’m blogging today in lieu of what’s his name. It’s quite exciting to be the summer fill-in editor of this on-line news magazine. One suspects that when Autumn arrives a major shakeup will ensue: do stay tuned as I plan a bit of coup. For instance this ridculous emphasis on crime fiction must be reevaluated ( for the full text of my memoranda on the subject stop by the Henley Hornbrook branch of the library. Ask for Mr. Fortinbras.)
Of course, the literary news of the day is the incarceration of The Earl. More shocking, to some at any rate, is the arrest of Marge, the afternoon cashier at Eddie’s Book Nook. Marge is famous for her short novels with illustrations, so one must pose the question did Marge invent the graphic novel? As I understand it graphic novels are rather like comic books ( ! ). One shudders at the prospect of future generations spending their time reading such things. Thus I endorse Marge’s detention on the grounds of cultural realpolitik. There I’ve said it!
Vote for me: please send your cards and letters indicating your desire that I become Editor in Chief of this blog. Simply say I heart Prudentia on standard 8 by 11 good quality bond paper. Once I’ve taken charge, we will ignore The Earl and his ridiculous antics. Between us I can tell you that literary agents and other publishing professionals are reluctant to attend our Literary Faire for fear of an encounter with you know who. My research also indicates that there is no such thing as Lord Cornwallis Simple Syndication or LCSS. With your support we can attend to these matters, turn this great ship around and make steam for Google’s upper echelon. Thanking you in advance, I remain, Your Once and Future Editor in Chief.