Female Force: Meredith Vieira, the latest of the Bluewater's Women in Media collection, follows the respected journalist from her first gig as a news radio announcer in Worcester, MA to her stints on 60 Minutes and The View to her current job as co-anchor on the top-rated morning news program Today. It also covers her Emmy-winning turn as the daytime host of the game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.
"What we thought made Vieira special is not only her thirty-five years in front of the camera bringing us the news of the day, but her unyielding commitment to family," said Bluewater president Darren Davis.
Vieira passed up a full-time position on the prestigious news program 60 Minutes when it conflicted with the birth of her second child. At the time, this sparked a rigorous national debate whether women could balance career and family.
"At the height of her career, Meredith walked away from it all to put her family first. By refusing to compromise her beliefs and by constantly reinventing herself, Meredith is living proof that women can have it all," said writer Brent Sprecher.
The 32-page issue, penciled by Alex Lopez, is scheduled for a September release. The cover art is drawn by Vinnie Tartamella.
According to Davis, the Vieira biography is part of the four issue collection titled Female Force: Women In Media. After its initial release in comic book shops, bookstores and online venues, the issue will be included as part of a graphic novel which include the previously published biographies of influential women: Oprah Winfrey, Barbara Walters and Ellen DeGeneres.
Female Force offers a broad examination of strong and influential women who are shaping modern history and culture. In past issues, the monthly series has featured Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Thatcher, JK Rowling, Sarah Palin and others.
The comic book series, launched earlier this year, has drawn considerable media attention, including features on CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, "The View" and "Live with Regis and Kelly." It has also been featured in such periodicals as People Magazine, OK! Magazine Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, USA Today and thousands of blogs and other media outlets.
The suggested retail price (SRP) for the upcoming trade paperback is $3.99.
Female Force individual issues are also available on Amazon.com, where they have been ranked among the site's top 300 books.
High-resolution images and interview opportunities are available upon request.
About Bluewater Productions
Bluewater Productions Inc. is one of the top independent production studios of comic books, young adult books and graphic novels. Its extensive catalog of titles includes the bestsellers "10th Muse" and "The Legend of Isis" "Bluewater publishes comic books in partnership with entertainment icon William Shatner ("TekWar Chronicles"), legendary filmmaker Ray Harryhausen ("Wrath of the Titans," "Sinbad: Rogue of Mars," "Jason and the Argonauts," et al) and celebrated actor Vincent Price ("Vincent Price Presents"), Additionally, Bluewater publishes a highly successful line of biographical comics under the titles "Female Force" and "Political Power."
Bluewater aims to unite cutting-edge art and engaging stories produced by its stable of the publishing industry's top artists and writers.
Following its commitment to green publishing, Bluewater comic books are printed on Forest Stewardship Council certified paper. FSC certification guarantees that the paper used in Bluewater books contains fiber from well-managed and responsibility harvested forests that meet strict environmental and socioeconomic standards.
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