I honestly, I don't feel like I really stress how appreciated every single Patreon member is enough. From those of you who've been members at the highest tier since near the start of this whole thing, to those of you may have joined in the last few months, to even those who came and went like the flicker of a flame. I really appreciate all of you, for all the support you've given me over the years. And for some, the enduring friendships that you've blessed my life with. It means...there isn't enough words to express how grateful I am. And in times like these especially, your support has given me something to hold on to, to help keep me steady. Thank you to my...
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Alright, so with that particularly, saccharine opening out of the way, I just...I dunno...I don't want to go into specifics about my problems...then again, I guess it hasn't stopped me before. I will just say that my Mom's health is....well...I'm not sure how things will go in the future. If they'll improve at all, worsen, or if I'll get some semblance of a sleep cycle back where I'm not constantly on edge anticipating the next time my mom needs help getting on the commode or using the bedpan. Not only that, but the holidays are fast approaching, and thus I'm struggling to give everything equal attention as the workload continues to pile on.
I really need a day at a spa or something...
But until I can actually get there I'm going to have to...re-assess the scope of my plans for future stuff, and either trim some fat or just try and get more comfortable spacing them out realistically. Easier said than done with my general neurosis. At the very least it's going to need to change for the foreseeable future as I try to get a better grasp on balancing work expectations, my health, life upkeep, and parental care.
For those of you following my Trello 'pipeline':
Art
Fics
https://trello.com/invite/b/wKNUeHQt/ATTI9687dadf745729ba62fc5bc2e17fa22e6B73A579/writing-progress
Comms
I crammed a shit ton of sticker sets into the next three months, all of which are...looking at it now, unrealistic. As you saw with my "Saloon Gals" I missed my window for September posting. And these were mostly flat color sets, while the next three I had my eye on doing were going to have shading. So I'm cutting those all down to one subject stickers with variants. This opens up a little 'democratic wiggle room', in that you five-dollar patreons will get to vote on which Fazbear gal gets the October sticker slot. I'm actually curious to see how it goes.
You may have also noticed I haven't answered asks in over a month. Again, life and health got in my way, and it took the back seat to other work, including hammering out the next chapter for editing...so now that's two in the tank that...you guys still haven't seen. :/ Sorry, my editor has a life too, and once it's in his court I gotta wait until he's gotten through all of it, and we've discussed his proposed changes. I will however be posting chapter previews here over the next few days (5 Dollar Backers only though.)
I will be getting back to asks over the next two weeks, but I've front-loaded some necessary clerical work that needs doing. Posting stuff, updating my commission rates and info, writing...this. Then I have to fast-track a nice little business card to be included with Etsy orders, and actually take a stab at making key chains this week.
Oh, and I want to spend a bit of time revising and...ultimately refreshing myself on my "The Family Vulpes" and "BellHunterverse" series bibles. The amount of space between writing chapters, and my propensity to make up half of my fic content because 'it feels right', I'm sure I'm making more minor retcons and errors in the lore than I realize, and I want to keep that to a minimum. I know it's impossible to be perfect with details like that, but I can at least aim for near-perfect.
After that we'll dive back into asks and then get commissions rolling again so I might be able to 'open' commissions again at some point. (Updating this because yes I'm doing asks over this weekend. Sorry for the delay!)
What else...what else...Well, Savage Love is still ongoing. I promise. Also, more fic work, and of course, even during the clerical work week I'm sure I can at least get you guys some sketches here and there.
I think that about covers the long and short of it. If things get better or worse with my home life, and it affects the workflow I'll keep you guys posted.
Last thing before I pop off. I also am extremely grateful to all my fans and followers who aren't in my Patreon. Either following me on my other art sites or buying from my shop, again, it really helps keep...it give me something to hold on to.
Much love to all.
-Wasty
