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"Kid Brother" Gag Cartoon in NEW Chicken Soup for the Soul Book
Funnies and Favorites About Growing Up and Being Grown Up. I'm happy to announce that one of my gag cartoons is published in the new Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers & Sisters book. My complimentary copy recently arrived and I've been thoroughly enjoying it from cover-to-cover. The credited authors include: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Dahlynn McKowen, and Ken McKowen. This is my first cartoon to appear in a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. Personally, I find it a little ironic because I grew up with two sisters who really enjoy the series, so this seems like a fitting inaugural title to be published in. My cartoon can be found on Page 180 (Chapter 6: Through Our Eyes) . . . 
"Kid Brother" in Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrating Brothers & Sisters (2007)
You can click the above image to see the full cartoon ... Better yet, you can purchase your own copy of the book at many popular booksellers, including:  CAD |  US | | |
I'd like to finish by extending a special tip-of-the-pen to fellow cartoonist, Dee Adams, creator of the popular Minnie Pauz. A while back, Dee kindly announced on a cartoonist discussion board we frequent that the Chicken Soup folks were looking for cartoons for this book. I just happened to check-in at the right place and time ... and had a few cartoons ready for submission. Thanks again , Dee! Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: books, Chicken Soup for the Soul, gag cartoons, published
"Go Easy" Gag Cartoon in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (August 2007)
 The August 2007 issue of Reader's Digest Canada Magazine is now available at bookstores and newsstands. This month, one of my gag cartoons is published in the As Kids See It department on Page 69 ... If you're not a subscriber, I highly encourage you to pickup a copy of the magazine! The following gag was inspired by all my video-gaming relatives -- most especially my dad! From those pixelated Commodore 64 and Atari 800 games to PC gaming, and now, the Nintendo Wii ... we've challenged, conquered, and defended our high scores. I only hope that I'm such a worthy opponent for my own kids one day ... 
"Go Easy" in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (August 2007).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
"Fill Up" Gag Cartoon in Living Well Magazine (Summer 2007)
 I'm happy to announce that one of my gag cartoons is published in the Summer 2007 issue of Living Well, a Canadian mini-magazine provided by McNeil Consumer Healthcare and the publishers at Reader's Digest Canada. It's quite a neat little publication with all sorts of summer survival tips, including stuff on "Sizzle and Sip Backway BBQ" ... mmm! You'll find my cartoon in the Laughing Well section on Page 11. I vividly remember sitting outside on those hot summer days with my sisters and friends at our own makeshift lemonade stands -- drinking our profits away! But if this summer's forecast is right when it comes to gas and oil prices, here's a timely gag that I'm sure many will be able to relate to ... Enjoy! 
"Fill Up" in Living Well Magazine (Summer 2007).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
"Good Genes" Gag Cartoon in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (June 2007)
 The June 2007 issue of Reader's Digest Canada Magazine is now available at bookstores and newsstands. This month, one of my gag cartoons is published in the As Kids See It department on Page 75 ... If you're not a subscriber, I highly encourage you to pickup a copy of the magazine! As the eldest (and only male) child in our family, I was lucky enough not to be on the hand-me-down receiving end ... err, too often! But here's a little pun that I'm sure many other sibblings can relate too ... 
"Good Genes" in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (June 2007).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. One special note about this particular cartoon ... If you click the link above, you'll discover that the original sample was coloured differently than the magazine edition. At the request of the Reader's Digest editors, I provided them with a few revisions that were "brighter/more vivid." 
"Good Genes" Colour Variations.
Personally, I still like the original ... But my wife likes the one that appears in the magazine. Nevertheless, this is a good lesson for aspiring cartoonists. Revisions are simply part of the business. Publications (such as magazines) are your clients. As such, there's nothing wrong with keeping the editor(s) happy ... After all, they decide whether or not to publish you! Even though I liked the original colours, it wasn't that difficult to swap them in Adobe Photoshop. In the end, everyone is happy :) Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
"Surgery Warmup" Gag Cartoon in Stitches Magazine (May/June 2007)
 I'm happy to announce that one of my gag cartoons is published in the May/June 2007 issue of Stitches magazine ... Take a look for the magazine the next time you're in the waiting room!
This particular cartoon was inspired by a recent news story that I saw about a study conducted at a medical university. Apparently, playing video games help young surgeons develop nimble reflexes. And so, if you ever need to go under the knife, make sure your doc has warmed-up ...
"Surgery Warmup" in Stitches Magazine (May/June 2007).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, magazines, published
"Flag of Canada" Gag Cartoon in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (March 2007)
 The latest issue of Reader's Digest Canada Magazine hits newsstands this week. This month, one of my gag cartoons is published in the As Kids See It department on Page 72 ... If you're not a subscriber, I highly encourage you to pickup a copy of the magazine! To all those hockey fans out there ... Game on! 
"Flag of Canada" in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (March 2007).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
"Pre-Valentine" Gag Cartoon in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (February 2007)
 The latest issue of Reader's Digest Canada Magazine hits newsstands this week. This month, one of my gag cartoons is published in the As Kids See It department on Page 77 ... If you're not a subscriber, I highly encourage you to pickup a copy of the magazine! To all those lovebirds out there ... Happy Valentine's Day!
"Pre-Valentine" in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (February 2007).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
"Christmas Wish List" Gag Cartoon in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (December 2006)
 The latest issue of Reader's Digest Canada Magazine hits newsstands this week. This month, one of my gag cartoons is published in the As Kids See It department on Page 107 ... If you're not a subscriber, I highly encourage you to pickup a copy of the magazine! The holidays are fast approaching ... Don't miss RD's 31 Everyday Ways to Lose Weight this season!
"Christmas Wish List" in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (December 2006).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
NEW BOOK: Laughter, The Best Medicine (Reader's Digest Canada)
 Back-to-back gag cartoons in new humour book. I'm happy to announce that two of my gag cartoons are published in Laughter, The Best Medicine, a new book from the humour editors at Reader's Digest (Canada). Dozens of professional cartoonists have contributed to the book. It's quite an honour to be printed alongside established veterans such as Mark Anderson, Pat Byrnes, John Caldwell, Roy Delgado, Benita Epstein, Randy Glasbergen, Mike Lynch, Patricia Madigan, Scott Arthur Masear, Dan Reynolds, Harley Schwadron, and Elwood Smith -- to name only a few! For a sneak peak of my own featured cartoons, click on either of the following icons ...  
"Showoff" & "Flag of Canada" (pg. 190 & 191)
To-date, I've had four cartoons published by Reader's Digest. My first was back in May with W32.Dog.E Virus, followed by Free Samples in August. My fifth will be in the December issue of the magazine. 
LAUGHTER, THE BEST MEDICINE
A Laugh-Out-Loud Collection of the Funniest Jokes, Quotes, Stories and Cartoons.
ISBN: 0888508050 - Published: October 2006
More details at the Reader's Digest Canada Store
I highly encourage you to purchase your own copy today. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: books, gag cartoons, kids, published, Reader's Digest Canada
"Free Samples" Gag Cartoon in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (August 2006)
 The latest issue of Reader's Digest Canada Magazine arrived today. This month, one of my gag cartoons is published in the As Kids See It department on Page 75 ... If you're not a subscriber, I encourage you to pickup a copy of the magazine! Hmm ... I wonder if Mr. Harper likes ice cream?
"Free Samples" in Reader's Digest Canada Magazine (August 2006).
Click the above image to see the full cartoon. Stay TOONed! - Mike Cope Labels: gag cartoons, kids, magazines, published, Reader's Digest Canada
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