Hello,
I have been lurking on deviant art a while and joined because I am currently writing my first novel and am looking for someone who may be interested in illustrating it. if you could message me back we could discuss it further. I will be approaching other artists as well, but am still talking with them to try and come to an arrangement and thought it best to come to deviant art as it may act as encouragement to those with considerable talent. I hope to hear from you soon.