19 April 2012 - Part 2 of Vattu is DONE.

wo pages are up today: the last two of part 2 of Vattu, and of the eventual first print book of the comic. I'll be taking a short break to finish up some writing before beginning part 3: It will start updating on Monday, April 30. I guarantee you will not be able to guess where this story is going. If you've been waiting to read it, now might be a good time to give it a look.

I was originally thinking of making each of the first parts their own book, but I'd instead like fewer, bigger, nicer books in print of this story. Also it turns out 1 and 2 fit together pretty well; without 2, 1 is just 'this is what the Fluters are, AND SUDDENLY...' I feel like I am getting a better handle on things like THEME and storytelling in general. I feel like working within super-straightforward-derivative plot frameworks for Rice Boy and Order of Tales has taught me a lot that's going into this, I think/hope, more idiosyncratic story. Writing Vattu feels more honest and more personal, and I'm working harder on it, and I'm having more of those moments of uncanny revelation in writing it than I've ever had. I really hate talking about any overarching Goals I have with a story before it's done... but I got 'em.

I really appreciate everyone reading and being so encouraging. It's extremely gratifying that people have found this comic and like it, because it's probably a little more difficult to get into than Rice Boy or Order of Tales. My favorite thing about publishing like this, I'm realizing, is that it allows people to make more uncompromising, personal work, and it allows at least the possibility for readers to find work that resonates more with them in a more personal way than mass media usually allows for. These are both sides of the same thing; neither could exist without the other. I guess what I'm saying is THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR READING YOU ARE THE BEST!!!

Book update: numerous delays as the Order of Tales books have been 'examined' at customs, but they're through now and should be in hand within a few more days. Glad I accounted for the possibility of this delay, so they'll be here in time for the BOOK RELEASE PARTY next Friday at Bergen Street Comics in Brooklyn, and MoCCA in Manhattan that weekend.

15 April 2012 - Order of Tales books, gearing up for MoCCA...

ll 2,000 Order of Tales books have made it to this side of the world, and last I heard should be in my hands early this week. Over 5,000 pounds of books, guys. Sending out all of the Kickstarter preorders will be top priority, and then I'll have some at MoCCA on April 28 and 29 in Manhattan! Also debuting at that show will be the Benign Kingdom art books, which I have seen and which Could Not Have Come Out Better.

On April 27, the Friday before MoCCA, I'll be having a BOOK RELEASE PARTY for the Order of Tales book at Bergen Street Comics at 8 pm in Brooklyn!! This is one of my favorite comic shops and they have great events! I'll be there to sign books and hang out, so I'd love to see you if you're around!!

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