GBA 164 Sonja

In GBA 164 we get better acquainted with Sonja. We talk about making and loving comics, being interested in novelty, veganism, thinking creatively and commercially, giving up work to go freelance and more.

Also featured in this episode are two true stories Sonja told at Spark London events.

Sonja Plugs:

Plug:

Her comics course: Prince's Drawing School: Drawing the Graphic Novel http://www.princesdrawingschool.org/programmes/public/shoreditcheve.asp
Run by Emily Haworth-Booth http://emilyhaworthbooth.blogspot.co.uk/

Leaving a job

How To Find Fulfilling Work by Roman Krznaric http://www.romankrznaric.com/how-to-find-fulfilling-work

"Act Now, Reflect Later"

Sonja's Spark Story: http://www.mixcloud.com/sparklondon/reaching-out-sonja-todd/

Twitter and instagram:
https://twitter.com/sonjatodd

http://instagram.com/sonjatodd

Spark London plugs:

http://www.sparklondon.com

https://twitter.com/sparkLDN

https://www.facebook.com/sparklondon

Mon 9th June Father Figures open mic at the Hackney Attic with Letter Lounge: https://www.facebook.com/events/722460404485371/

Mon 16th June Reality Check open mic Upstairs at the Ritzy: https://www.facebook.com/events/625377634222503/

Fri 4th July Spark London teams up with Risk! at the Hackney Attic: http://www.picturehouses.co.uk/cinema/Hackney_Picturehouse/film/Spark_Presents_Risk_Live_In_London_One_Night_Only/

Mon 7th July Best of Spark London at Canal Cafe Theatre: http://www.canalcafetheatre.com/Calendar.php

I plug:

Myself: http://www.davepickeringstoryteller.com

Here are some extra plugs:

The Stand Up Tragedy IndieGoGo Campaign: bit.ly/TragicFringe

Greek Tragedy: Thursday 12th June at the Dogstar: www.facebook.com/events/625249897568126/

We mention:

Labyrinth: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labyrinth_(film)
Timmy's Pies: http://timmyspies.com/
Bloomsbury Festival: http://bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/
Sonja's podcast: https://soundcloud.com/sound-like-you-mean-it
Erwin Blumenfeld: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erwin_Blumenfeld
Surrealism: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrealism
Dada: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dada
Pixar: http://www.pixar.com/
Tatty Divine: http://www.tattydevine.com/
Creating A Life Worth Living: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Creating-Life-Worth-Living-Filmmakers/dp/0060952431
The Artists Way: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Artists-Way-Discovering-Recovering/dp/0330343580
Scott McCloud: http://scottmccloud.com/
Understanding Comics: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Understanding-Comics-The-Invisible-Art/dp/006097625X
Reinventing Comics: http://www.amazon.com/Reinventing-Comics-Imagination-Technology-Revolutionizing/dp/0060953500
Making Comics: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Making-Comics-Storytelling-Secrets-Graphic/dp/0060780940
Look In: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Look-in
The Beano: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beano
The Dandy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dandy
Eddie Campbell: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Campbell
Graffiti Kitchen: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Graffiti-Kitchen-Eddie-Campbell/dp/1568620217
From Hell: http://www.amazon.co.uk/From-Hell-Alan-Moore/dp/0861661419
Eddie Campbell on Too Much Information: http://canadapodcasts.ca/podcasts/TooMuchInformation/2375011
Watchmen: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmen
Alan Moore: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Moore
Neil Gaiman: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Gaiman
Blankets - Craig Thompson: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Blankets-Hardcover-Edition-Craig-Thompson/dp/1603090967
Gail Simone: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gail_Simone
Maus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maus
Ladies Do Comics: http://www.laydeezdocomics.com/
Ariel Schrag: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Schrag
Potential: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Potential-School-Comic-Chronicles-Schrag/dp/1416552359
Ghostworld: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_World
American Splendor: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Splendor
The Amazing Adventures Kavalier Clay by Michael Chabon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Amazing-Adventures-Kavalier-Clay/dp/1841154938
Sandman: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sandman_(Vertigo)
Y: The Last Man: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y:_The_Last_Man
Lost: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_(TV_series)
Mad Men: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men
Joss Whedon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Whedon
Buffy Comics: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer_comics
X Men Run: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Astonishing_X-Men#Joss_Whedon_run
The L Word: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_L_Word
The Nerdist Writers Panel - comics episodes: http://www.nerdist.com/podcast_channel/nerdist-comics-panel-channel/
Len Wein: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Len_Wein
Name and shame vegan site: http://jezebel.com/im-vegan-and-this-vegan-sellout-site-is-fucking-embarr-655161955
Popco by Scarlett Thomas: http://www.amazon.co.uk/PopCo-Scarlett-Thomas/dp/184767335X
The End of Mr Y: http://www.amazon.co.uk/End-Mr-Y-Scarlett-Thomas/dp/1847670709
Isa Chandra Moskowitz: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isa_Chandra_Moskowitz
Veganomicon: http://www.theppk.com/books/veganomicon-the-ultimate-vegan-cookbook/
Vegan Cupcakes Take over the world: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vegan-Cupcakes-Take-Over-World/dp/1569242739
Vegan Yum Yum: http://veganyumyum.com/
The Mighty Fork: http://themightyfork.co.uk/
Radio 4 Vegan programme: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b037524t
Engevita: http://www.bio-lallemand.com/products/engevita/
White Pudding: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_pudding
Madonna: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madonna_(entertainer)
Whitney Houston: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitney_Houston
Janet Jackson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janet_Jackson
Paula Abdul/ Opposites attract: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xweiQukBM_k&feature=kp
The Man Whose Mind Exploded: http://www.themanwhosemindexploded.com/

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