I’m very excited to share the cover art for my next Long Division book, Six Degrees, which I expect to be available for purchase within the next month or so. Here, we see my coyote, Tracy Becker, chatting with Chet Paxton, an Arabian Stallion. The two of them are waiting to be served at the Department of Motor Vehicles in a story called “Take a Number”.
This moment was brought to life by Oli_Snowpaw who is no stranger to my characters. In addition to the cover, five more of Oli’s drawings will appear in the book to illustrate the stories that inspired them. While you’re waiting for the book, please give Oli some love with a visit to her gallery.
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“Now serving number 66,” called one of the clerks, “number 66 please.” Tracy heaved a sigh and sat down on one of the hard wooden chairs to wait. At least he brought a book with him. The coyote opened his paperback copy of Jaws and began to read.
Hooper, Chief Brody, and Quint were preparing to cast off in search of the shark when Tracy’s attention was distracted by somebody sitting down in the chair next to him.
“Sorry if I disturbed you,” said the newcomer, a tan stallion with a dark brown mane and forearms.
Tracy stared at the handsome horse, a memory rushing back to him. “Oh, my Dog!” he breathed. “Aren’t you Chet Paxton?”
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Excerpt from “Take a Number”, which appears in Six Degrees - a Long Division Collection.
All of the books in my Long Division series are available in paperback and electronic forms at LD-Books.com. These books contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only.
This moment was brought to life by Oli_Snowpaw who is no stranger to my characters. In addition to the cover, five more of Oli’s drawings will appear in the book to illustrate the stories that inspired them. While you’re waiting for the book, please give Oli some love with a visit to her gallery.
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“Now serving number 66,” called one of the clerks, “number 66 please.” Tracy heaved a sigh and sat down on one of the hard wooden chairs to wait. At least he brought a book with him. The coyote opened his paperback copy of Jaws and began to read.
Hooper, Chief Brody, and Quint were preparing to cast off in search of the shark when Tracy’s attention was distracted by somebody sitting down in the chair next to him.
“Sorry if I disturbed you,” said the newcomer, a tan stallion with a dark brown mane and forearms.
Tracy stared at the handsome horse, a memory rushing back to him. “Oh, my Dog!” he breathed. “Aren’t you Chet Paxton?”
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Excerpt from “Take a Number”, which appears in Six Degrees - a Long Division Collection.
All of the books in my Long Division series are available in paperback and electronic forms at LD-Books.com. These books contain adult content for readers age 18 and up only.
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Yeah, Oli has drawn Chet before. I knew she’d do a great job with this scene.
"EEEE you're my favorite stage actor!"
"Err, thanks, random coyote/scrawnywolf guy. You seen many stageplays?"
"No, just one I was forced to by my GShep boss, but I'm still your biggest fan! Your bare chested glistening form is so awesome! Can I have your autograph, you phone number, social security number, your-"
"Oops, its my turn now, seeyoulaterornever!" *Chet Horsey flees for his life".
This scene so reminds me of season 2 of the Aggretsuko anime, in which the Red Panda protag meets a donkey whom she eventually dates. As the different species in LD have different weights and sizes, Tracy's size compared to Chet is kinda disproportionate, though it could be from Chet eating less to make ends meet as a starving (performing) artist.
Tracy's tail on the chair next to him could be considered "rude" in the LD world, much like how someone putting their belongings on the chair next to them is rude in our world (keep your tail to your own side!). Otters, ringtails, lemurs, skunks and beavers have it the worse XD
"Err, thanks, random coyote/scrawnywolf guy. You seen many stageplays?"
"No, just one I was forced to by my GShep boss, but I'm still your biggest fan! Your bare chested glistening form is so awesome! Can I have your autograph, you phone number, social security number, your-"
"Oops, its my turn now, seeyoulaterornever!" *Chet Horsey flees for his life".
This scene so reminds me of season 2 of the Aggretsuko anime, in which the Red Panda protag meets a donkey whom she eventually dates. As the different species in LD have different weights and sizes, Tracy's size compared to Chet is kinda disproportionate, though it could be from Chet eating less to make ends meet as a starving (performing) artist.
Tracy's tail on the chair next to him could be considered "rude" in the LD world, much like how someone putting their belongings on the chair next to them is rude in our world (keep your tail to your own side!). Otters, ringtails, lemurs, skunks and beavers have it the worse XD
Your more literal version of their dialogue had me chuckling.
It's true that there are some overall size differences among the species in LD. Elephants like Hamilton tend to be much larger, while mice like John are more diminutive. The space in between becomes a bit more crowded and, although equines are still on the larger side, there is variation within a species and overlap among the species. Most of Chet's height is actually in his legs. If you look at the drawing, Chet's hoof-to-knee height is noticeably greater than Tracy's toe-to-knee. Their torsos are roughly the same. Chet is really bigger "where it counts".
Regarding tails on seats. I actually sent Oli a reference with a group of chairs that had slotted backs. For whatever reason, she went with this design instead. Without it being critical to the story, I tend to trust my artists when they make an aesthetic choice like that. My explanation is a government agency purchased cheap seats from the lowest bidder.
It's true that there are some overall size differences among the species in LD. Elephants like Hamilton tend to be much larger, while mice like John are more diminutive. The space in between becomes a bit more crowded and, although equines are still on the larger side, there is variation within a species and overlap among the species. Most of Chet's height is actually in his legs. If you look at the drawing, Chet's hoof-to-knee height is noticeably greater than Tracy's toe-to-knee. Their torsos are roughly the same. Chet is really bigger "where it counts".
Regarding tails on seats. I actually sent Oli a reference with a group of chairs that had slotted backs. For whatever reason, she went with this design instead. Without it being critical to the story, I tend to trust my artists when they make an aesthetic choice like that. My explanation is a government agency purchased cheap seats from the lowest bidder.
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