An Arrow to the Heart
Founding editor Mel Anastasiou is not only the talented author of the award-winning Fairmount Manor Mysteries, The Extra, and several writing guides, she has also illustrated every beautiful issue of Pulp Literature. In some issues, she goes above and beyond with her stunning artwork. Take for instance Pulp Literature Issue 8, Autumn 2015. In this issue she not only contributed a dozen or more illustrations, she also painted the gorgeous cover art, Albert Ball on Galactic Shore Leave, and wrote and illustrated a an exquisite fairy tale in comic form, ‘The Tailor and the Dragon Archer’.
With numinous words and artwork, ‘The Tailor and the Dragon Archer’ weighs the values of safety, freedom, and love. We’re delighted to share the first two pages here, and you can read the rest in Pulp Literature Issue 8, Autumn 2015, on sale for the throwback price of $8 till the end of January. Enjoy!
The Tailor and the Dragon Archer
by Mel Anastasiou
Find the full comic in Pulp Literature Issue 8, Autumn 2015, on sale till January 31st.
More from Mel Anastasiou
Mel doesn’t just illustrate Pulp Literature; she also illustrates her novels. Check out The Fairmount Manor Mysteries featuring Mrs Stella Ryman, an octogenarian sleuth in a down-at-heels care home, or The Extra: A Monument Studios Mystery, starring Frankie Ray, a Hollywood hopeful turned undercover sleuth in 1934. For even more beautiful pen and ink work, see her writing guides and colouring books.
If you enjoy Mel’s work, you can join her and frequent contributor JJ Lee in person on Wednesday January 22nd at Café Duello in downtown Vancouver. Check out the details on our workshop page!
Mel Anastasiou loves her writing life in St Albans in the UK and on Bowen Island in BC. She writes mysteries, mostly starring older sleuths who are often fish out of water and gifted amateur ‘tecs. She is senior editor with Pulp Literature.
Mel can be found dancing in her garden for joy, walking for miles to look at inspired Victorian architecture, and eating scones with clotted cream and jam, thus the walking. You can find more of her artwork at Bird and Branch Artwork. 
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