Hope you’re having a lovely start to winter. I wanted to check-in and let you all know what’s been going on in my world and give a little insight about the final update to this story arc!
As it turns out, I’ve been a very popular lady when it comes to work at the end of the year. Lots of new contracts have rolled in for me, and I’ve been busy trying to get some things done before the month is out and business starts anew in January.
That said, I’m nearly done with the last six pages, but they’ve had to remain untouched on my artdesk since the last update I made here. Rest assured I’m still going to put my best effort into getting things completed before the end of December, but my time is not my own yet, and I cannot commit to a date. That said, I’ve decided to update the final six pages, together, in one big hurrah to end the fourth issue and our first volume.
Looking forward to bringing it to you soon, friends! Until next week!
A heavy dose of magical mayhem awaits in this week’s Varulv update! It looks like our gang might pull through, yet, as the magical talismans of the Gods find a new vessel to possess… or does our intrepid pack of were-heroes now have a bigger problem to deal with?
It’s the near-final conclusion to Varulv’s fourth issue! Check it out!
That said, I’ll be taking a brief hiatus through Thanksgiving to get everything ready for a 6-page update to conclude this story arc before Christmas! Why not go out with a bang, eh?
In the meantime, if you’re on the East Coast and are looking for something to do this weekend, come say “Hi!” at Manheim Comicon! I’ll be there selling prints, original art, and loads more! There will also be some amazing guests at hand that the OG fans of my work may recognize:
This will also be the last push for the IndieGoGo! While I’m not sure we’re going to hit our goal this time around, I’ll still be promoting the campaign, rest assured. You never know what can happen during a live event!
That’s all for now, gang! Have a great Thanksgiving and I’ll see you next Friday for some new art!
Wish I had a better update for you, today. If you have been following me on our IndieGoGo campaign or Discord server, then you know I was hit with a major issue last weekend when my printer announced they will be going out of business. This printer is one I have used for five years and to say I was sad to hear they’ll be shutting down is an understatement. Unfortunately, I was planning on using them to print the Trade Paperback this winter, and I won’t be able to send them files in time to lock the project in before they close shop.
So this week, I have been working on finding another printer. It… hasn’t gone well. Hehe.
The two backup printers I had in mind both upped their MOQs. One of them is in Japan as well, and I don’t want to gamble with what may be high tariffs in the near future ontop of putting a ton of money to print books I’ll need to find some way of storing. I’m not big on taking on more than I need when it comes to spending money, so both printers are a no-go, and unfortunately, that means my search continues. Rest assured — if we fund the book, I’ll figure things out.
One small piece of advice I found for myself when doing this project is — don’t start a crowdfund in November of 2024. In all seriousness though, I understand each and every one of you who have sent me notes explaining that things are just really hard to find money for at the moment. You have nothing but my love and support. I get it — jobs are hard to get, money feels like it’s flying out the window without our collective permission, and we’re all in the same boat no matter how good or bad we had it just a year ago. To that end, if we don’t fund, then I’m just going to head back to the drawing board and figure out another way to get the books to you guys in 2025! Promise!
Onto better things: A little announcement/reminder today. I’ll be at Manheim Comicon next weekend, the 23rd and 24th of November! Check it out:
With all this going on, I had to push back this week’s update to next week. My apologies — I just didn’t have time to put the finishing touches on pages 16, 17, and 18 to the point that I was happy with them. We’ll get back to the story next week! I can’t believe it’s almost over!
Alright — that’s everything for now, gang. Thanks for bearing with me, and I’ll see you next Friday!
Three new pages up tonight! Wilander is now quite literally mad with power, but our favorite pack of werewolves is not going to let his reign of terror continue… and for once, their effortss are not going unnoticed by those they are trying to protect. Check it out in our latest update!
There’s a lot going on right now, folks! I want to apologize for the delay in getting the update in tonight, but I do appreciate you giving me until the evening!
Talk to you all next week!
Best,
Dawn
October 19, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 4 and our IndieGoGo is GO!
Pages 10 – 12 Updated and you can now support our crowdfunding efforts to publish Volume I of Varulv!
Hey guys!
Big day in the Varulv-sphere, so let’s get right into it! Wilander has shown himself to be quite the monster indeed, in this week’s update. Frankly, I think it’s a good look for him. But he’s packing some heavy firepower, and will probably be as easy to take down as he is on the eyes… Check it out in our latest update!
With that underway, I’m so very excited to announce our IndieGoGo campaign to fund the first Volume of Varulv is now live! Check it out right over here!
As of this writing, we’re up to 11% funded, and could use your help to make this book a reality! I’m sure we can hit our goal if everyone reading this can support us at even the lowest levels, or share the campaign! I’d love to get these books to you guys next year, and also get you some swanky swag for your support! Speaking of swag… what can you get for supporting?
Lots of cool stuff is currently available, and there are rewards at EVERY pledge level! And a big thank you to everyone who manages to support us, even through shares. I know times are tough for everyone and have been through the majority of 2024. It’s been my sincere pleasure to bring you Varulv’s story for free here, every week — and truthfully, just having you all as readers has meant so much to me.
I’m really looking forward to this campaign as I really think we can pull it off. Moreso, I think I’m looking forward to continuing to bring you all stories into 2025 and beyond. It’s because of everyone’s support that I’m able to do so. Thank you all. Having you guys as readers has been one of the biggest reasons I get out of bed in the morning.
I promised some artwork – and here you go! This is a first-look at an exclusive print I’ll have available during the IndieGoGo campaign. I’ll be finalising the colors and the image as a whole this week, but for now, here’s a look at the line art. You can get this, or your choice of the Varulv covers (or all 5!) when you pledge to the campaign!
It seems our town Vicar might be losing supporters… but he remains a force to be reckoned with thanks to his two magic talismans. See what becomes of him in this week’s update! Varulv book 4, chapter 3 begins right now with three new pages!
Next week there’s going to be a break in the action as I gear up for our upcoming IndieGoGo campaign, prep for my final convention appearance this year, and get some other things out of the way so the book’s physical edition can get into everyone’s hands early next year!
In lieu of an update next week, expect some new art! See you next Friday!
Please stand by… this week’s comic is still loading!
Hey guys!
Just a heads up that I have had another very busy week and am still plugging away at this week’s update. I’ll be posting it either late tonight or (more likely) tomorrow at this point. Didn’t want you to think I forgot about you!
In the meantime, I posted the rewards for this month’s Penpal tiers over on my Patreon… and considering the subject matter, I know a lot of you will really dig this one. Check it out!
As our heroes continue to be stuck in a holding pattern, Wilander becomes experimental with the two trinkets he’s recently acquired. Those of you holding out hope that he’d not try crossing magics can leave your expectations at the door. Check it out in this week’s update! Three new pages!
We’re going fully live and accepting pledges on November 1st, 2024. This will be my final crowdfunding endeavor of the year, and also my biggest. That said, I haven’t made the goal so big it’s unattainable. We only have to raise $2,000 to get these books printed at their minimum quantity, and at $20 per book, that means I only need 100 folks at that level to sign-on! Cool!
Even if you can’t contribute, I hope you share our campaign! As you all probably know, I have been doing Varulv and freelancing as my full-time job since February. I hope to keep doing so in the next year, and your support has made it all possible thus far. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
That’s it for this week, everyone! See you next week as our story continues with chapter 3!
All my Best,
Dawn
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