Animate Me

In the fanfic community I also found my story support team when I was joined by four exceptionally bright and talented women who pre-read and helped me edit my stories. Love and endless gratitude to my fic sister Azucena Sandoval, Laura Edmonston, Je

When I made the decision to publish a new cycle of editing began. Many thanks to Angela Borda, Susi Prescott, Aviva Layton, Melanie Mueller and Judy Marks who took my hand as we traveled down the tough road of editing for publication. I have learned so much from each of you and I’m very grateful.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I love the artists in the animation and comic world. Words ca

I am so lucky to have Juan and the terrific men in my life who have helped and encouraged me to chase my dreams. Thank you to Tad Marburg, Michael Senich, my brother, Rob Clampett, David Johnston, Niall Leonard, Vince Musacchia, Alex Costa, Jack Morrisey and Erik Odom.

Hugs to my team at Clampett Studio Collections: Susan Avendano, Susan Barrett, John Murphy and Michelle Smart who welcomed with great enthusiasm and support the news that I’d be publishing fiction. I don’t know what I’d do without you guys.

And continuing the theme that it takes a village to self-publish a book, thanks again to Juan Ortiz for the wonderful cover character drawing and Jada D’Lee for the perfect book cover design, both made me cry tears of joy. Many thanks to David Johnston for his flawless cover photography, Skye Moorhead for her photoshop work and Erik Odom and Anais Mendoza for contributing their beautiful hands. Thanks to Kirk Mueller for early development art. With the production of the book trailer, thanks goes to David Johnston and Daniel Peacock for cinematography, actors Michael Senich and A

And I’d like to wrap up this novella of thanks with love and gratitude to the amazing woman writers and friends who guided and supported me through the challenges of publishing and life. They never let me stop believing I could do this. I have so much love for my Lost Girls: Erika Leonard, Susi Prescott and Dawn Carusi. Also endless admiration and appreciation for S L Scott, Mary Whitney, Liv Morris, Killian McRae and Judy Marks. You women rock.

It’s been an extraordinary journey and I’m so grateful for all of you.

Coming November 2013

When reality show producer Sophia is assigned to convince Christmas fanatic Will to be on their holiday special, she imagines him to be an oddball momma’s boy wearing a reindeer Christmas sweater. What she doesn’t expect is the handsome, mysterious man who captures her attention, and seems determined to win her heart.

Their attraction is undeniable, and as charming Sophia convinces Will to work with her, she slowly unwraps the secrets in his past that make this determined and soulful man still yearn for the childhood he never had.

When the chaos of production starts, will Sophia be able to keep her promises to protect Will from being exploited, or will the bitter truth of reality television be a runaway train of disaster for both of them?

Join Sophia, Will and his dog Romeo to enter the world of his enchanting holiday house where stars shine indoors and snow is always falling…365 days of the year.

About the Author

Ruth Clampett, daughter of legendary animation director Bob Clampett, grew up surrounded by artists and animators. A graduate of Art Center College of Design, she has been VP of Design for Warner Brothers Studio Stores and taught photography at UCLA. Today she runs her own studio and as the Fine Art publisher for Warner Brothers Studios has come to know and work with some of the world’s greatest artists in the fields of animation and comics.

From this colorful background comes Ruth’s first novel, Animate Me.

Ruth lives and works in Los Angeles, strictly supervised by her teenage daughter, who helps plan their summer around their yearly pilgrimage to the San Diego Comic Con.

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To see the artwork of Animate Me illustrator, Juan Ortiz:

http://www.juanortiz.org/

And check out Vince Musacchia’s art on his blog:

http://vincemusacchia.blogspot.com/

End Notes: Chapter Cartoon Quotes

i Pinky & the Brain, “Pinky and the Brain: Pinky Suavo” 1997, Warner Bros. Animation

ii Pepe le Pew, “For Scent-imental Reasons” 1949, Warner Bros. Animation

iii Batman & Robin, “Batman Television series: The Cat’s Meow” 1967, 20 th Century Fox Television

iv Superman & Lois Lane, “Superman” movie 1978, Warner Bros. Pictures

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