Jessica Fletcher Week 2010: An Update

Oh! One more thing! I forgot to upload these two Jessica Fletchers. They were too late to be part of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010, but I'm uploading them now because...well...it's my blog and I can do whatever I like!

This is a drawing by Howard for Marc Ellerby's Chloe Noonan... but it gets uploaded here because there's a Jessica Fletcher reference. And because Howard is nice. But mostly because of the Jessica Fletcher reference. I mean, even as a ghost, Ms Fletcher's allure is so powerful, you can bet that all the other ghosts would be impressed by her. In fact, I can't believe no one has made a supernatural spin-off of Murder, She Wrote. Why is this? It would be amazing, with Jessica Fletcher floating through walls and fighting vampires and stuff...

This Jessica Fletcher was sent in by the lovely Bing! I had to pester him for ages to do one but it all paid off in the end...because now I have one...and it's really good. I have no idea what the text at the bottom says but I imagine it's something like "OMG! Jessica Fletcher is SUCH a fox." Oh! Or maybe "THIS IS MY FUTURE WIFE!" Or perhaps "Watch our murders! You're about to get Jessica'd!" Either way, Bing is ace, his drawing is ace and everything is swell.

If you want to send in a drawing of Jessica Fletcher then please do. I'll probably run the week again in November 2011 (talk about forward planning) so you should start thinking about what you'll want to draw... I mean, eleven months isn't that long to capture the beauty and grace of the Jessica Beatrice Fletcher...

Jessica Fletcher Week 2010: Epilogue

It's Monday and Jessica Fletcher Week 2010 is finished. Well, it should be but my pal asked me to judge an Angela Lansbury Drawing Competition that she is having in the office. I'm not making this up. Seriously. I could show you the email if that wasn't creepy. So I obviously said yes and here are the three entries. Oh - and I'm sorry but my scanner wasn't keen on the pencils used. In fact, I think it hated them. Sorry!

 

ENTRY ONE: This one makes lovely use of smooth and flowing lines to really give a sense of Jessica Fletcher's grace. It is also festive, depicting a bloody corpse under the Christmas tree. That's so Jessica. The only thing I'm not keen on is the way they've done her hair. Jessica Fletcher had splendid hair that was never anything less than perfect. She did not just have a hat made of hair. Harrumph.

ENTRY TWO: Remember - this is an Angela Lansbury Drawing Competition - not just Jessica Fletcher. They've gone for the lady from Bedknobs and Broomsticks - who has a name that I can't be bothered to look up right now because it's late and I'm tired. We shall just call her Susan. I like the loose lines used for the bed. They become a bit too angry during the brush - perhaps a comment on gender stereotypes withing modern society?

ENTRY THREE: This is a simple yet effective portrait of one of the finest actresses ever. With a show like Murder, She Wrote under their belt, it would be easy to forget Ms. Lansbury's other classics. Beauty and the Beast! Mrs 'Arris Goes to Paris! The Company of Wolves! This drawing has such confidence, it almost radiates fame. The lines are assured and the composition is direct. This drawing commands our attention, just like Ms. Lansbury commands respect from everyone ever. A fine work.


But alas. There can only be one winner. And that honour goes to ENTRY ONE! Not because they drew Jessica Fletcher rather than Angela Lansbury, but because they made an effort with trying to draw a hand. It's a pain that I can really sympathise with. And it's Christmas time. Congratulations to whoever drew it!

So yes - thank you very much for asking me to judge. And thank you for drawing stuff. Whilst I'm thanking people - I'd like to (once again) thank everyone that took part in Jessica Fletcher Week 2010. The response was amazing. I had something like over sixty Jessica Fletchers sent in! That's AMAZING! And also, double thanks to everyone at the Manchester Comix Collective for their fine work! Finally, thanks to everyone who came along to read it! I'll pay you back one day!

Jessica Fletcher Week 2010: Day Five

I'm sorry to report that today is the last day of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010. I hope you've enjoyed it. I know I have - it's been great seeing all these exciting submissions. And maybe you've even found some great blogs to read or websites to visit along the way? I certainly hope so! As for today's drawing, anyone who has watched an episode of Murder, She Wrote knows that every episode ends the same way - with Jessica laughing. It sounds like nightingales singing a classic Celine Dion number - yes, it's *that* beautiful. What a lovely noise... *sigh*

But enough about me - here are today's submissions for Day Five of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010:

First up - it's David O'Connell! As well as being a mega-talented drawing-dude, David is also an old pro at Jessica Fletcher Week: he sent in a rather spooky Jessica last year! I didn't think he could really improve on that drawing - but check out this lot! We've got four lady detectives in the same drawing! And look how cute they are! You could almost mistake this drawing for a screenshot of America's Next Top Model or something. Jessica Fletcher would easily win that too, especially in that suit. But yes - a brilliant drawing. Thank you so much David!

What's that? You want *more* cute? Well then, how about some Lizz Lunney for you? Like David, Lizz was kind enough to send in a drawing for last year's Jessica Fletcher Week - and just like David, Lizz has managed to surpass her previous submission. I mean, a Jessica Fletcher theme tune?!?! Yes please! I would listen to that. I would dance to that. All together now: Jessica Fletcher - so wise! Jessica Fletcher - so old! Jessica Fletcha-cha-cha - so coooOOOOooool!

Right then - enough with the cute - if  you want a Jessica so sassy that she makes Beyonce look like a wet mop, this is the Fletcher for you! Sent in by the hideously talented (and lovely) Felt Mistress, I think we can detect some 80s influences with this Jessica. I'm talking about the era, not Jessica's age in years. Yes - look at the bright pink background, the giant collar, the earrings. I would say that this Jessica Fletcher is about to solve a murder in Dallas (the television show) or something. Ugh - I would pay good money to see that crossover. I would also pay good money to buy Felt Mistress some cake to say thank you!

So we've had cute and we've had sassy - but how about puntacular? Because this drawing by the lovely Nick made me wet myself and kick myself at the same time. How have I never thought of this pun before? Why was it someone else that has drawn Jessica Fletcher dressed as Gandalf? Ugh. I am such an idiot. Or maybe Nick is just a genius? Yes - that must be it. Phew. As proof of Nick's genius, he also sent in a Monster during the Summer event I did. Thanks Nick - I acknowledge you as my superior when it comes to puns.

This lovely Jessica was sent in by Lex. Look at the details on that hand. It makes me sick. One day, I'll be able to draw hands - then you'll see! But until that happens, we can spend more time with Lex's lovely Jessica. You're all familiar with the hat and magnifiying glass by now (you better be!) but I also think Lex has done a very good job of depicting Jessica's determination. She is going to solve the living daylights out of this mystery! You can do it, Jessica! We believe in you!

You know how they say that eyes are the window to the soul? Well, this Jessica Fletcher makes me feel like a Peeping Tom - showing her soul off to the whole world! Only kidding - this super cute Jessica was sent in by the super cute Camila. Camila is the Queen of Comics in my mind - she knows what's going on, who makes what and what Jessica Fletcher would say in my dreams. As well as knowing about comics, Camila is also super nice. I will do my best to make good comics next year so we can talk about stuff. Thanks for everything Camila!!

WATCH OUT KITTY! Jessica Fletcher is after you with her laser eyes! And it looks like she means business! What did you do? You must have murdered someone - that is the only explanation as to why such a sweet-natured woman would try to microwave you. Oh dear. This dangerous drawing was sent in by Crispin Finn - who you may remember from last year! This drawing gets bonus points for using white text on orange - I'm a sucker for that. It's like the lemon drizzle cake of design! Love it. But now I'm hungry and thinking about cake...

OMG OMG OMG! Yes - I'm OMGing at the brilliant Jessica, as drawn by the tremendous talents of Amber, but I'm also OMGing at my own stupidity. Although I had a system so I knew what Fletchers got uploaded when, new Fletchers kept arriving and I got confused and totally forgot to upload Amber's amazing Fletcher. Until now. Amber - I'm sorry. You know it's not because I'm an awful person. It must have been my subconscious feelings getting revenge for the fact you never took me to the drive in. Boo hoo hoo. But also, HOORAY because this Jessica is super fancy. And I love her magnifying glass background. That's so Jessica! In other news: Amber and I met in California so this Jessica has winged it's way over here from the good old US of A! What an international week this has turned out to be. Thanks (and sorry!) Amber!

We've seen typewriters! We've seen magnifying glasses! But have we seen Jessica Fletcher wielding a gun? No we have not. At least, not until Pablo got a hold of her! In Pablo's mind, Jessica is quite the angry lady. She's had enough of people reading other mystery books. She doesn't spend all day at the sodding typewriter so you can NOT read her books! It's for this reason that I have not read any book ever - just so as not to upset Jessica. I haven't even read a Stieg Larsson book! And even if I wanted to, I can't now since Pablo has shown me what will happen! *gulp* Oh! And I forgot to mention that Pablo is the final member of Juan's elite crack squad of Spanish drawers! Juan says that Pablo is super cool and that they've been friends for ages. I don't know whether Pablo has a beard or not so I can't comment on that. Either way, thanks Juan! Thanks Pablo!

After all that anger, how about a nice cup of tea? What's that, Jessica? You've already got one? Why, you are a smart gal, aren't you? Well, you're a smart gal as drawn by the lovely Dan. Dan is a super-talented drawer who is doing a great Advent Countdown at the moment. I can't wait for him to make a comic - just like he promised me he would, right Dan? I mean, Jessica Fletcher wouldn't want you to waste your talent - and would you really want to disappoint her? No you would not!

Remember that time I got a review? Well, Christian, the guy who wrote it, was kind enough to send in this Jessica Fletcher! I might not know a lot about colour design or anything, but he has clearly gone for a super directional look that embodies the eternal quest for truth that Jessica undergoes. Or...um...something? Either way, this Jessica also includes a rude joke for you! Everyone's happy! Thank you Christian!

Believe it or not, I went to Oxford this year to attend Caption! I had a great time and was excited about seeing somewhere that wasn't London  (or my bedroom) - but the real exciting story was that I met some nice people! One of them was Jack! And look - he's even sent in a Jessica Fletcher Week, that's how nice he is! Thank you Jack! And yes, Happy Jessica Fletcher Week everyone!

It looks to me that this Jessica Fletcher is out to solve a mystery... a mystery in your pants! That's why she's totally giving you sexy eyes! And if you want further proof, she's even put on her best earrings and done her make up all fancy. She's totally after you. I'd be jealous if I wasn't busy being in awe of Dan's incredible drawing talent. He's a super nice dude but also one of the hardest workers - I don't think he ever stops, to be honest. And he was also nice enough to help me with some pen questions. What an all-round brilliant guy. And what an all-round great Jessica. And by 'great,' I obviously mean 'arousing.'

You know how I love orange? You know how I love Jessica Fletcher? Well, someone had the smart idea of putting my two favourite things together! And that person is the lovely Palmer! He's drawn everyone's favourite detective as a svelte glamazon - ready to solve mysteries with her trusty magnifying glass and a sensible sweater. She can do anything she wants! Thank you very much for this, Palmer! You are owed so many pancakes, it's not even funny!

As well as loving the colour orange, I believe I have already expressed my love for Dr. Mark Sloan from Diagnosis: Murder. What a great guy! He would be the perfect match for Jessica - they're both super smart, hardworking people of a mature age who happen to be able to sing Disney songs! Well, Philippa Rice agrees with me on this so it must be true... oh... hang on...

Oh no! The perfect couple! The dream team! Boo hoo. But no one else is good enough for her!!! Is she destined to grow old(er), all alone? What an upsetting thought. Boo hoo hoo. Thanks for breaking my heart, Philippa!

So... this is nearly the final Jessica Fletcher drawing for Jessica Fletcher Week 2010. And isn't it a corker! Drawn by that rising-star Luke Pearson. This drawing has everything - a typewriter, a confused-looking Jessica, a WHOLE BUNCH of murder and even a cameo by me! Can you spot me? I hope so! But yes - Luke has once again worked his magic on something. Thanks Luke! I can't wait to high five you whilst you draw more pictures for me. Lots of pictures. A million pictures! All for me!!!

You know how I've spent quite a lot of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010 talking about Jessica's eyes, chin or magnifying glass? Well, please indulge me just one more time, OK? Because this Jessica Fletcher was sent in by Michael Kupperman - a proper drawer who even has his own Wikipedia page! He's used his drawing skills to pay homage to Jessica and her magnifying glass - but in particular, her wrinkly eyes. It's a little known fact, but I read once that Jessica often uses these eye wrinkles to hypnotize people into confessing to murders they didn't commit. It makes sense when you think about it. I'm really excited that Michael sent this in and I'm sorry that I pestered him on Twitter about it. But it was totally worth it. Michael - I promise not to badger you for another drawing of Jessica Fletcher for at least 11 months! Until then, I totally owe you one.

This is officially the final Jessica Fletcher of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010... and it's pretty fitting that it is from Juan - the guy who submitted the first Jessica Fletcher last year. Not only that, but he sent this in the mail from Spain and even got the lovely Juanjo, Pablo and Jose to send in brilliant drawings. Now that's dedication! And look at his Jessica! She's in Madrid and you just know that she's about to solve a murder. And that camera around her neck will help somehow - because that's the sort of gal our Jessica is. A brilliant one. Who solves murders and goes jogging and can type like a demon. But yes - Juan, thanks for all the hard work! I can't wait to see what you do next year! Maybe you and your friends could make a musical or something?



So yeah...that's it. Jessica Fletcher Week 2010 is officially over! And wasn't it a blast? And if you still want to draw a Jessica, then maybe I can schedule in a special bonus day next week? It's up to you. The important thing is that everyone had a nice time. I know I had a brilliant week - it was amazing to get so many submissions. Amazing and a little surprising! Also, I really do recommend Murder, She Wrote as a television show. It is good fun. Stop being such a snob and enjoy it!

Thanks again to everyone that submitted something! I hope I included everything - it all got a bit hectic! And thanks to everyone that swung by to read it! Like my drawing says at the top of this page, you best start preparing for next time...

Jessica Fletcher Week 2010: Day Four

Bonjour! It's Thursday - which means we're onto Day Four of Jessica Fletcher Week! And it's December as well! How did this happen? Considering all this time has gone, I figured that it's only fair to give Jessica a birthday. I hope the cake was tasty... although, in my mind, Jessica Fletcher is far too sensible for cake eating. She would prefer a low GI diet or something.

But you don't care about what *I* think Jessica Fletcher would eat - sit back and prepare to be amazed by the next lot of submissions!

First up - it's Kayla Hillier, Queen of the Dancefloor at this year's Thought Bubble. Drawn during the Manchester Comix Collective's drawfest, Kayla has gone for a Sherlock Holmes-inspired Jessica - making excellent use of the infamous magnifying glass and crime-fighting coat. I especially like Jessica's chin in this drawing - it's spot on. And there's even a hint of her spooky neck just peeking through! Don't look at Jessica's neck too hard or you'll be enslaved! Or something. Either way, a brilliant Jessica! Thank you Kayla! The Tim Horton's doughnuts are on me!

If you're worried about too much neck then don't worry - this Jessica by Alex is safe! By putting Jessica in a high-necked blouse, we should be fine. Thank you Alex - I totally owe you one. Alex came to visit at Thought Bubble. Due to a misunderstanding, I thought he was part-man, part-horse...although he assures me that this is not true. I wish I could say that this was the first time I've made such a mistake...*sigh* Anyways! You know who doesn't make mistakes? Jessica Effing Fletcher. If she says that chocolate, friends and the theatre are the important things in life then you should listen!

Next up - we've got a Jessica Fletcher-themed strip - thanks to Savage! I was excited to have two submissions using similar quotes - I've put them together so they can be BFFs. Not only is this a fun strip - but it involves two other daytime detectives - Dr. Mark Sloan and Columbo. I LOVE Diagnosis: Murder but...I'm not a fan of Columbo - so I'm glad he got lasered in the face (but only in the context of this strip - I wouldn't want him to be actually lasered). And if you think about it, it makes sense that Jessica keeps her typewriter in her head. I mean, she always seems to have it but you never see her carry it with her... Hmmm....

I've been saving this brilliant Jessica for Thursday! Why? Because it's by the lovely Joe List who is well-known for his work on The Annotated Weekender - which comes out every Thursday. Which is Today! See what I did there? Joe has drawn a murder-obsessed Jessica at her typewriter. Look at her go! In my head (uh oh) she reminds me a bit of Marrina from Marvel Comics - but I think that might just be the colour-scheme. Although, they both fought crime in their own ways... maybe they're sisters or something? Regardless, this is ace and Joe is my hero!

LOOK OUT JESSICA! Jose has drawn a sinister Sherlock Holmes behind you and it looks like he means business! And not the sexy kind! If only you weren't so obsessed with that typewriter, maybe you'd be able to save yourself... Oh, who am I kidding? There's no way that Sherlock Holmes could take Jessica in a fight. Jessica is just playing dumb so the police can jump out and she can solve the whole case. Good work Jessica! Speaking of good work, this was drawn by Jose - another one of Juan's talented pals. Where does he find them all? Oh! I asked Juan for some exciting facts about Jose and here they are: Jose is a proper writer and loves old English ladies. I'm surprised that Jose isn't a proper drawer - but maybe he will see how ace his Jessica is and replace writing with drawing? Who knows?

We had a poem yesterday, so now it's time for a haiku! This thought-provoking masterpiece was sent in by Tom. Tom and I go way back and he bakes nice cakes. Although he hasn't made one in a while... what's up with that, Tom? Personally, I don't think Jessica has a great perm - she just has naturally sassy hair. Some people are born with great typing skills. Some have naturally sassy hair. Others look great with a magnifying glass. Jessica is just lucky enough to be blessed with all three skills. Just like Tom is blessed with cake-baking skills...which he should put to good use before I cry! Only kidding - thanks Tom!

Speaking of people I know (see what I did there?) - this next Jessica was given to me by Ben! Ben and I work together and he's ace. Except I shouldn't write any more than that since he might read it and that would be weird. Instead, let us talk about the tone and composition of his captivating submission. Ben made excellent use of highlighters, which my scanner can't replicate. And the copper colour is sparkly gel pen! Whilst the above image looks less bright than the original, you can see how Ben has used precision lines to make a bold statement about the state of society today. Or something? Personally, Jessica Fletcher is not bloated. She goes jogging in the title sequence!!! Regardless, thanks for being ace Ben!

Speaking of precision lines - check this Jessica out! It was sent in by the bearded wonder known as Matteo! I met Matteo at a We Are Words + Pictures event where I made him draw a pigeon. I've bumped into Matteo since then and he's lovely - not to mention talented - and bearded. I'm really looking forward to Matteo making a proper comic. It will be ace - especially if it features a certain pigeon... Thanks Matteo!

If you're thinking "that body looks familiar," then don't be alarmed! You are looking at the super special submission by Mister Mike Dolphino himself! Mike is a dreamy dolphin that was discovered by Philippa Rice." What a beauty! Thanks babe x x x!

Look at those big, beautiful eyes! Couldn't you just lose yourself in them? I bet you could! Don't worry about it, you're only human. This alluring Jessica was sent in by Brad - who was kind enough to LOL at my comics at Thought Bubble. What a nice thing to do. He's made the excellent choice of turning Jessica's infamous eyes into the focal point of his submission. Maybe you should stop looking at them so much though? It's starting to creep everyone else out...

You know what? I do not understand why people don't like Murder, She Wrote. It's a great television show! In an hour, you get Jessica Fletcher, solving murders and a brilliant theme tune! If you're really lucky then you get guest stars or Jessica's cousin, Emma. There are laughs! Twists! You'll learn stuff! What more could you ask for? Well, it looks like Joel wants much more. Huh. He must have watched a bad episode. Hey Joel! Watch the one where Cousin Emma sings the Spoon song! Or the one where Jessica gets locked in a lady prison! Come on! Give it a go! I'll buy you cake if you do! I'll buy you cake anyway for sending in such a well-drawn Jessica...

Did someone say Murder?! Did someone say Cake?! Did someone say MURDER CAKE?! Yes they did! And that someone is a sassy little Jessica Fletcher as drawn by my BFF Justin from Left-Handed Toons. Well, I say BFF - this happened because I yelled it across Twitter at him. But that still counts, right? I hope so. Anyways, Justin has done a brilliant Jessica. I really like her serious face in the final panel. What a woman. Swoon! And how ace does that Murder Cake look? Excellent work Justin! BFF!

Our penultimate Jessica Fletcher submission today really puts the ultimate (and the pen) into penultimate. It's brilliant! It was made by the terrifyingly talented Jonathan - who I had the good fortune of meeting at Thought Bubble. I think we're forming a band together (I'm on keyboards). Jonathan, like many others, is clearly in love with Jessica and her typing-charms. And with eyes/hair/a typewriter like that, who can blame him? Thank you very much for sending this in Jonathan. I'll do the Thank You dance when I see you next. Which I hope is soon.

Our final Jessica Fletcher for today is by the super ace David! David was at Thought Bubble and at MCM Expo and he's always mega nice to me. And he wore a suit for Thought Bubble! I have no idea why he isn't making comics (maybe he is and I just don't know about it) but this Jessica Fletcher is brilliant. It's creepy and spooky and I might have nightmares about it... but only because it's SO good. Thanks David! You are getting such a high five when I see you next...

And that's it for Day Four of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010... The submissions have been amazing once again. A huge thank you to everyone who has sent stuff in. You've all done a great job. The only bad news is that tomorrow is the last day of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010. Will you be OK? Should I worry about you?

Jessica Fletcher Week 2010: Day Three

It's Wednesday. It's Jessica Fletcher Week 2010. There are wizards. It can only mean one thing! Yes - it's Wizarding Wednesday and Jessica Fletcher Week at the same time! I bet you were worried about how the two would come together - but look! It turned out alright in the end, right? I hope it did! I love Wizards! I love Jessica Fletcher. I hope they can all get along...

Whatever. Enough about me. Prepare yourself for some more brilliant eye-treats!

First up - we've got this saucy drawing by Rob. Rob used to have long hair. Now he doesn't. It was like a magic trick or something. Speaking of magic - look at the Jessica Fletcher (and Magnum PI) that Rob has drawn! I always knew Jessica was a saucy minx but OMG. She's really going for it in this picture. In case you're confused about why the two of them are together, the two shows had a CROSSOVER!!! Amazing! You should watch it. And then swoon about how dreamy everyone is...

Next up - it's Mike! I met Mike at Comiket a few months ago and told him that he looked like someone I know called Mikey. And it turned out his name was Mike! Spooky, eh? But not as spooky as this drawing of Jessica Fletcher! She looks like she's going to solve some spooky murders using her magnifying glass. I'd quite like to see Jessica solve some paranormal cases. Has she ever done that before? I saw an episode of CSI: Miami recently where one of them could talk to ghosts. And what's good enough for CSI: Miami, is good enough for Murder, She Wrote.

Speaking of saucy and spooky, how brilliant is this?! Clearly, the talented and charming Joe Decie and I can agree that Jessica Fletcher is super hot stuff. I especially like her eyebrows in this drawing. And her smirk. That is a very saucy smirk. Jessica to about to say something either very sexy - or she's just seen a dreamboat and she's about to chat him up. Oh! Or maybe she's midway through writing an erotic novel? I mean, writing murder mysteries all the time must get pretty dull, no? Either way - thanks Joe!

So - a little change of pace for Jessica Fletcher Week right now - it's our first poem! This lovely submission was sent in by John. John came to visit me at Thought Bubble with his pals. He has a beard. I don't. It was slightly awkward. But it all worked out fine in the end because we've got this brilliant poem to read. Phew. John also referenced  Miss Marple - who is a brilliant lady detective. Not as good as Jessica Fletcher, but still... Anyways, thank you very much John! I'm sorry that I don't have a beard...but then again, neither does Jessica Fletcher.

Look into my eyes. Look deep into my eyes. You are feeling a lot of love for Jessica Fletcher. I know I am! This hypnotic Jessica Fletcher was sent in by Rob - another gent who attended Thought Bubble. Rob has done an amazing job with this Jessica - especially with the colouring and the background. Also, check out that coat. If that's not a crime-solving coat, then I don't know what is. Great work!

So, we've got a fair few Jessicas from locations around Great Britain - now look at this Jessica, winging it to us from Spain! You might remember that the first ever Jessica was drawn by Juan? Well, he asked some of his pals to get involved - one of them being Juanjo! How amazing! I really like Jessica's happyface whilst she types away. Look at her go. And check out that blouse! What a stunner. I think we can all agree that this typewriter/blouse combo is going to be a big trend next Summer.

Also, I asked Juan to tell me some additional facts about Juanjo and here is what I learnt:
He has a goatee! He is proper drawer! He makes this cute comic! But be warned! There's a bit of no-clothes-action in it! Oh - and Jessica is singing the Murder, She Wrote theme tune (in Spanish). Thank you very much for the drawing, Juanjo!

There's something going on with this next Jessica...but I can't put my finger on it. Drawn by Rob (that's three Robs in one day!) from the Manchester Comix Collective, we can see Jessica Fletcher leaving what looks like a gentleman's toilet! But everything else seems perfectly normal. She's got her hairdo in place. Her crime-solving coat is doing the business. She's holding her magnifying gla-- hang on a minute! That ain't no magnifying glass!

Next up - we've got this lovely Jessica Fletcher sent in by Kyle. Kyle is a sculpty/drawy guy who I met at the Birmingham Zine Festival. Look at the Jessica he sent along - it's a brilliant mix of sweetness and sinisterness. Is that a word? Well, you know what I mean - you've got a very charming Jessica Fletcher but there are blood spatters and she's confessing to murder. In my mind, the only thing that Jessica will ever confess to is being in love with Dr. Mark Sloan from Diagnosis: Murder...

What do we have here? Why, it's a puntastic submission by Ben! Ben came along to Thought Bubble too. He didn't tease me about my no-beard though. Phew. Here we have Jessica solving mysteries from long ago. I'm not sure whether Ben is implying that Jessica is super old or in possession of a time machine - but either way, it's a great drawing. I really like the caveman's face - he looks so confused but you just know he's thinking "PHWOAR! She's a saucy lady." I imagine she's just thinking "Another murder to solve! Yippee!" Maybe we'll never know. Regardless - thank you very much Ben!

Do not adjust your monitor. This may look like one of my drawings from last year... but it is actually a submission from the lovely Clark - one of the ace people behind Thought Bubble! Clark was nice enough to take part in that Draw A Monster thing I did in the Summer. And now he's taking part in Jessica Fletcher Week! What a nice guy! Speaking of nice - if you've never been to Thought Bubble then promise me you'll book a ticket for the next one. It's an amazing comic festival in Leeds. I went for the first time this year and had a brilliant time. But that's praise best saved for a different blog post. Thanks for the drawing Clark! And for Thought Bubble!

Magnifying glass? Check! Coat? Check! Sassy hair? Check! According to my three-point test, we are looking at Jessica Fletcher - as drawn by the delightful Hannah! Hannah is super sassy and she even sent in a Jessica Fletcher last year! Hannah and I used to work together but I haven't seen her in ages. I bet she's still  super lovely though. Thank you very much Hannah!

Wow. After a mammoth number of Fletchers, we're ending with John Allison! We've got a framed picture of a very noble-looking Jessica Fletcher - Cabot Cove's resident murder mystery writer/detective of my dreams. I really like the fact that Jessica is wearing an orange scarf in this drawing - not only because I like orange clothes in drawings, but also because it hides her spooky neck. Also - a scarf is a very practical item of clothing when it's cold (it snowed today!) and Jessica is all about practical clothing. And solving murders. And being ace. Mega thanks John! I will get you a nice bar of chocolate one day.

So...that's Day Three of Jessica Fletcher Week 2010 done. Obviously I hope you've enjoyed it and are dazzled by all the amazing submissions. Day Four and Five will have just as many brilliant Jessica Fletchers though - so don't worry. I've even received a haiku! Mega thanks to everyone who has sent in a Jessica Fletcher - I really appreciate them and all the hard work that has gone into them. One day, I'll pay you back...