Page 2 – The Pit
In the script for this chapter, I originally had them heading into a catacombs-like area, but when sketching, I realized I needed to streamline the chapter. The hole/pit here was supposed to be in this underground area. If I were writing this as a novel, the scene would have stayed as is. Part of the catacomb scene was to show old skeletons, yet these weren’t properly buried, but rather scattered around where they starved to death one harsh winter. It was to hint at the island’s dark history. Though more on that in a later chapter.
There’s a major ice storm sweeping through the area where I live, and I’ve been keeping an eye on it for a while. My biggest concern is the one tree beside my house. I’ve talked about it before (it was spring of last year), and it still worries me. I’ve been wanting to have it removed for years, but those around me here claim it’s fine and I’m worrying over nothing. I don’t want there to be an “It told you so” moment, but if it happens… The damage will be more than the cost to have it removed in the first place. 🙃
Going to get a little personal here. For many years, I wanted and waited for the chance to be a part of Hiveworks. I would keep tabs on their site, waiting for the day they would reopen submissions. In the back of my mind, I knew I wasn’t Hiveworks material, nor would I ever be, but I wanted the chance to sit at (what my mind perceived) the popular kids’ table. It would have been some kind of “seal of approval” for me, or something that told me I was truly worthy of calling myself a comic artist/creator. I likened it to a writer wanting to be published by a major publishing company. Some never really see themselves as an author until they have an agent and their books are on shelves. But the truth is, I’ve always been a comic artist/creator, regardless of popularity or monetary value. And with all of the horrible things coming out about Hiveworks, I think it’s best that my dream to join never happened.
I’ve always liked the idea of a community among webcomic artists. For those brief times in the past, I really enjoyed having a community. I didn’t feel alone. But I also want to retain complete control over my comic. I know it isn’t perfect, but it’s 100% me, warts and all.
I still want to offer printed volumes of my comic at some point, but I’m not sure which company to use, or even if my comic would look good on paper when all is said and done. Then I start thinking about a Kickstarter, and my brain soon collapses under all the future anxiety and stress.
Oh, wow. It’s after 2:30pm my time. I need to end my ramblings here.
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✨ Page 3 ✨ is on Patreon for $1+ tiers, plus a bonus image of the page’s original sketch.
✨ Patreon now has a yearly option! From what I saw, the first year is 20% off. I’m always hinting, winking, and nodding at the $1 tier. All those stars can fill a galaxy, right?