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The Varmint Story

by E.J. Wilson
"Vamint" is a term of endearment that my wife, Annie started calling me a long time ago.  Naturally, when I needed a name and logo for my book imprint, it had to be Varmint Books.   I can do digital art (I designed the covers for Star Trek: Exploring the Original Series and Letters from the Road), but I can't actually draw.

I turned to my friend, Neil Riebe for help.  Neil is a well-known comic artist and author who has done fantastic illustrations for a co-author and mutual friend, Noe Torres at Roswell Books. 

"Neil, can you draw me a varmint?"

"What's a varmint?"

I wanted an animal that looked friendly and appealing, so I chose an otter, and sent Neil a photo of a real otter.  The above drawing is what he produced for me in less than a day.  As you can see above, it's perfect.

Neil is a good man.  He wouldn't even let me pay him for his work.  He advised that our friendship is compensation enough.  So I said something nice about him in the acknowledgments of Star Trek: Exploring the Original Series.  There is a special place in heaven for Neil, and I hope he knows how much he is appreciated. 
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