And with that, he began to sing:
After a few rounds, the rest of the group joined in, with Sketchy whistling in harmony as the hotel sailed off into the sparkling horizon.
SETTING SAIL
Thank you to all who helped in the making of this book. There are so many people involved. I must start with my wonderful and patient partner, Hanh. She is a saint to have allowed me to do yet another Warren book: you are amazing. I also want to thank all of my friends and family for being so understanding of my crazy schedule during the creation of this book. As to all of those at Quirk, huge thanks as always to Jason Rekulak, who continues to pull off the impossible. This book also would not have been possible without the wonderful efforts of Mary Ellen Wilson, Tim O’Donnell, and the publicity and marketing team of Nicole De Jackmo and Paul Crichton. Last but not least, thank you to all of the fans who have enjoyed staying at the Warren Hotel. We hope you’ll come back again.
A second book requires twice the amount of gratitude for all those who helped make it possible. Thanks again to our tireless editor, Jason Rekulak, and all the fantastic people at Quirk whose hands, eyes, and tentacles have helped make this book the best it could be. To all the new writer-friends I have made on this journey, who have pushed me along with words of support and encouragement, thank you! I want to shout out my appreciation to all the new readers, both young and old, who have taken the time to write me, whether by email, Twitter, or post. I love hearing from you! This book is for you. And last but not least, thank you to all the parents, librarians, and teachers who have welcomed us into schools and libraries to share Warren with your kids. It’s been a joy getting to meet you all, and I hope there will be more stories and visits to come.
is the creator of Warren the 13th, and is an award-winning designer and illustrator. He grew up reading comics and working summers at his parent’s design firm in Wisconsin. He now spends his days designing book covers, posters, and mini-comics, to ensure that he gets as little sleep as possible. He lives in Seattle.
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