{"id":1204,"date":"2008-04-02T00:01:11","date_gmt":"2008-04-02T06:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blaine.org\/sevenimpossiblethings\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2009-07-18T20:38:03","modified_gmt":"2009-07-19T02:38:03","slug":"seven-questions-over-breakfast-with-jeremy-tankard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blaine.org\/sevenimpossiblethings\/?p=1204","title":{"rendered":"Seven Questions Over Breakfast with Jeremy Tankard"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"photoI’m unveiling today a new interview-series idea here at 7-Imp. Eisha and I love doing interviews, but they take a lot of time. And I mean a lot<\/em>, especially considering that — in my case and I’m sure for Eisha’s, too — I only have little windows of time in which to read and blog (translated: after my children are asleep). And we’re not going to give up our usual interview format, I promise. But this series idea I have had a-churnin’ in my brain is to interview illustrators — but with a format which will make it a little more efficient in terms of time. And that means I \/ we will be able to do more<\/em> interviews altogether — whether our traditional ones or illustrator interviews via this new format. And that is a good thing, I think. <\/p>\n

Why illustrators? It’s no surprise that I love my picture books. If I had one little shred of talent-with-art-supplies whatsoever — or if a genie popped out of a magic bottle — I’d opt to be an illustrator in this life. Neither thing is likely to happen, so I’ll settle for grilling some of my favorites and appreciating their work and their talents. <\/p>\n

Jeremy Tankard<\/strong><\/a> bravely agreed to be my guinea pig with this new interview format. I was thrilled to pieces he agreed, since I’m a fan of his work, as I’ve made clear several times at 7-Imp, and I’ve been wanting to interview him for a while. So, let’s get right to it then. And I’ll gladly accept any feedback on this new format, should any one want to pipe up. <\/p>\n

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So, yes, Jeremy’s joining me for breakfast, and his morning meal of choice is granola over fresh homemade apple sauce with a glass of water and hot ginger tea. Mmmm.<\/font> Of course, I have to throw in some coffee, too (and if it’s going to be the cup pictured here, oh heavens, someone add some cream and sugar!) But, first let’s set the table with some introductory information from Jeremy (you didn’t really<\/em> think I’d be able to stick to just seven questions, did you?) Remember: This is the proposed format for the new seven-questions-over-breakfast illustrator-interview series (yeah, it’s altogether way more than seven questions, but just humor me here and indulge my love of Q & As.) <\/p>\n

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7-Imp<\/strong>: Illustrator or Author\/Illustrator?<\/font><\/p>\n

Jeremy<\/strong>: Authorstrator.<\/p>\n

7-Imp<\/strong>: Books-to-date:<\/font><\/p>\n

Jeremy<\/strong>: <\/p>\n