Craftonians! 🎉 Welcome to Episode 59 of Happy Time Craftcast — where glitter meets great storytelling! Joleen chats with the amazing K. Woodman-Maynard, a cartoonist and author behind the gorgeous Tuck Everlasting graphic novel.  They dive into big themes, creative process, and watercolor magic — plus a fun fangirl moment featuring Alexis Bledel (yes, Rory from Gilmore Girls!). It’s all heart, humor, and artistic inspiration in this joyful episode. 💫

Guest Bio

K. Woodman-Maynard is a Harvard-educated author, illustrator, and cartoonist. Known for adapting literary classics into gorgeously illustrated graphic novels, her works include The Great Gatsby and now Tuck Everlasting. With features in People Magazine and The Hollywood Reporter, she’s a rising star in the world of visual storytelling. She also empowers artists with her “Creating Comics” newsletter, spreading the gospel of “create more, judge less.”

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Episode Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00 – 02:00] – Welcome + retreat updates from Big Raven Farm
[02:00 – 05:00] – Meet K. Woodman-Maynard
[05:00 – 08:00] – Tuck Everlasting graphic novel & Alexis Bledel connection
[08:00 – 14:00] – Why Tuck is emotionally powerful (especially for kids!)
[14:00 – 18:00] – The creative process
[18:00 – 22:00] – Mindset, perfectionism, and creative vulnerability
[22:00 – 26:00] – Behind the scenes
[26:00 – 30:00] – Comic creation workflow
[30:00 – 33:00] – The mindset talk
[33:00 – End] – Where to buy the book + Red Balloon Bookshop shoutout & upcoming launch

Quotes from the Episode

“It's just kind of a miracle that it got finished and it's out in the world.”  – K. Woodman-Maynard
“You don't have to be a graphic novel collector to appreciate this kind of watercolor storytelling.”  – Joleen
“Create more, judge less. That’s the mantra.”  – K. Woodman-Maynard

Resources and Links:

📘 Grab your copy of Tuck Everlasting – The Graphic Novel
Available wherever books are sold!
✍️ Want a signed copy?
Order from Red Balloon Bookshop – ships across the U.S.!
💌 Join K.’s newsletter – Creating Comics
🎧 Listen to the Tuck Everlasting audiobook
Narrated by Alexis Bledel – yes, Rory Gilmore! 💫
🧘‍♀️ Check out Joleen’s retreats at Big Raven Farm
🖌️ K's Favorite Tools: Windsor Newton watercolor, Daniel Smith watercolor, Robax palettes

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