TopatoCo. We Are Become Pals is a new book by Joey Comeau and Jess Fink. It’s the story of two awesome teenage girls, Jane and Helen, and their friendship and exploits. Much of it was published on Tumblr, and is now printed in this handsome hardcover edition. There are new epilogue chapters, as well as two new “Reading Corner” chapters. We recently asked Joey and Jess a few questions about the book, their friendship, and what makes teenagers so fun to write. TopatoCo: How did you two come to work together on this project?
Joey Comeau: I approached Jess at TCAF with the idea of working together on a book about friendship! Jess Fink: I have been a fan of Joey’s writing for a long time, so basically there was no way I could say no when he asked me. TC: Both of you have work that involves teenagers, whether your own young self or fictionalized troublemakers. JF:I think you’ve got a lot of nervous energy when you are a teen. JC: Haha, it’s true. JF: Joey, will you be my friend?? JC: Jess, of course! Civilian Lab. CivLab Storefront. TieLab. Tie-a-Tie.net. BLACKHAWK! Vibram Five Fingers. Braithwaite Wallets. Sock Dreams. Austin Taylor. 9tailors. Indochino.