Author: Greg McKinney
Title: Barberetta
Publisher: Amazon Digital Services
ISBN: 978-1-62967-010-2
Pages: 56, Paperback/Kindle
Genre: Mystery
Author Interview with Greg McKinney
Author Interview with Greg McKinney
Title: Barberetta
Today we’re talking with Greg McKinney, author of ” Barberetta.”
1. PBR: You are a rarity in that you did the story and artistry for this novel. How did that come about?
I wanted to tell the story how I envisioned it, not how somebody else does. So I studied at JOE KURBURT’S GRAPHIC ART SCHOOL,(he is one of the Kings of comics) ,and earned a degree in penciling. So I could draw what was in my head.
PBR: Your main character is a blonde and, apart from her killer ways, seems to fall into the stereotype of a dumb blonde – however, that is a ruse to all who read the book. What inspired you to create a character who is so smart and sharp, yet purposely comes off, especially to the unsuspecting mark, as a dumb blonde?
I would not call her dumb at all. She just seems to always fall for the wrong guy; unlucky at love does not make her stupid.
3. PBR: Your story revolves around past events in the lives of Barberetta and “Sarge.” Are you ever going to reveal those in more detail, perhaps with a prequel of sorts?
We will have to see, I have two more graphic novels already written and penciled in (MONSTER FORCE, and MANIMAL VICE) just waiting to be colored and lettered. Since I do all the work myself it will be awhile before I can think about a prequel.
4. PBR: Are there going to be any design modifications in the next of this series, perhaps with the fact that all of the white men in the story look like brothers?
I I do not believe all the white men in the story look like they could be brothers, at least that was not my intent. My next novel MONSTER FORCE is about the classic monsters fighting demons for the Pope, so I am sure there will be some modifications.
PBR: What influenced you to go the route of graphic novels rather than, say, screenplays or comic strips?
There is not enough room in comic strips to tell my stories, and screenplays don’t have the graphics.
PBR: Who is your favorite author and what is it that really strikes you about their work?
I would have to say Frank Miller and Will Eisner, both for breaking away from the same old superhero stereotype stuff. I personally feel there is so many more interesting places to go
7. PBR: Did you learn anything from writing your book and what was it?
That thinking up the story is the easy part, putting it all together is when the real work begins. BARBERETTA took 800 to 1000 hours to complete. But it is rewarding when you see your story come to life and when somebody has fun reading it.
To learn more about “BARBERETTA” please read the review at Pacific Book Review
