By John Miedema under his penname Jan Andreas
Alcove, Quebec’s own John Miedema is pleased to announce the publication of his graphic novel Me and My Shadow: Social Distancing 2020, created under his penname Jan Andreas. It’s now available as an e-book from Snail Books for only $1.99. Kindly support local writers and small Canadian publishers by sharing this post. 💕🍁📖
Created in the bewildering early months of lockdown, Me and My Shadow captures the strange quiet of 2020 with humour, tenderness, and a surprising philosophical clarity. Jan Andreas turns the simplest companion — a shadow on the ground — into a guide through solitude, fear, and the odd beauty of being alone. The result is part memoir, part philosophy comic, part cultural collage.
One of the early 5-star reviewers writes:
“I really enjoyed Me and My Shadow by Jan Andreas as a welcome and timely escape during the pandemic. The great quotes, the metaphysical and practical reflections, and the way shadows become more than they appear — born, growing, fading, carrying information. The story playfully explores how, in difficult times, there’s more that unites than divides, confirming the old saying that ‘at night all cats are grey.’ I highly recommend it!”
~ Taylor Wentges
Buy the book from Snail Books.
Last Updated on December 6, 2025 | Published: November 26, 2025