The total number of applications (226) was almost four times as high as the Literature Board
received last year in the Emerging writers category (58).

In very positive news for the medium, as well as ‘Brief Cases’, three other graphic novel proposals received funding.

This grant will enable Tom to put a lot of energy into Brief Cases and the book will be much stronger for it.

A big thank you to the ASA and to the Australia Council.

“This Schrödinger’s Cat scenario is explored comprehensively via Taylor’s rhythmic dialogue. Sam and Chris riposte to and fro with the sort of casual offhandedness afforded to transient relationships. It’s almost flirtatious, but never dull, and the naturalness of their humour contrasts beautifully with the silent menace of the briefcase… a burst of applause to all concerned, and a note to other creators and publishers out there – this is an example worth following.

- (Cool) Shite

“For anyone new to comics, this is a great entry. For any wannabe writers, this is a great lesson in pacing and suspense. For wannabe artists, this is a great lesson in panel design. Like Watchmen, it uses a simple 9 panel grid on almost every page, but you won’t even notice. I mean, this is just two people talking at an empty suburban space, yet you’ll be lost in the world it creates.”

- Comic Book Jesus