Hey, guys! I hope everyone is having a happy, and hopefully much better, new year so far.
I realised the other day that, though I've been drawing and writing lots, I've barely posted anything because keeping up on here has become so difficult. My hope for this year is to get caught up, post all the stuff from last year, and keep posting much more frequently.
Someone reminded me that it's been SIX MONTHS since my last real update, for "Highly Unexpected", in particular... Cue panic mode!
The truth is that I spend so much time mom-ing and teaching and taking care of others, that I rarely have time to myself to write in peace. It's just the way my life is right now. Drawing is a bit of a different matter, because I can take it with me, I can work on it in two-second increments over several days, I can talk and draw at the same time... I'm one of those weirdos who needs a peaceful space to write. ^__^;;;
I love writing H.U., particularly because the wonderful people who read it are amazing, helpful and really supportive! I wish that I had more quiet writing time, but at this time, it just isn't happening very often. I am working on chapter 18, rewriting some things that, in retrospect, were just a teensy bit not the way I wanted them to be! I am always working on it, though. Many of the future chapters are already written, waiting for my slow butt to hurry up and get to them! So, no fears- I have no intention of abandoning this story! I'm just... really slow right now.
A note on Highly Unexpected, by the way: I'm not sure what I was thinking, originally, but every time I re-read the older chapters now, I feel like the romance novel-y bits, though not graphic, really aren't super appropriate for the story itself, and so I've gone over them and cut them down a by a lot. I realise that they were pretty much as watered down as possible beforehand, but the scenes still seem a teensy bit jarring-- though I will be leaving in the romantic bits, and some things will still be hinted at. I will be keeping those parts tagged appropriately. Again, I just want my gallery to be a safe environment, and though I don't think those parts are particularly offensive in any way, they do HINT at an adult relationship, and it is a little... off, I guess. I've always felt they were a little out of place, and I still do.
Soooooo, moving on!
I've also been working super hard on a comic- not so much a /web/ comic, but a comic to be put up in batches on the web- which has ended up taking way longer than I had hoped. I really did want to share it with everyone sooner, and see whether or not it was any good! I'm still working on that when I get the time to, as well!
TL: DR
What I mean to say is, I'm so, so sorry that it takes me so long to update sometimes. I'm especially sorry because I'm amazed that you guys read the story, say nice things to me, look at my silly doodles, and it really keeps me going in my endeavors. Someday, I'll hopefully have a lot more time to just write, but for now, I have to just update as often as I can... I'll definitely try my hardest not to have another half-a-year pause! Last year was pretty tough ( not just for me, of course, but pretty much everyone I know ); a lot happened, and being busy all the time really kicked me in the pants creatively, at least where storytelling is concerned. It's something that a lot of better people go through, yet they still manage to create beautiful things, so I realise it's no excuse, but it's definitely an inhibitor for less-than-time-savvy me. ^__^;;;;;
I've been able to keep up on comments for the most part, but it seems like there isn't enough time in each day to keep up one hundred percent. I'm going to try, though!
To my friends with literary deviations I haven't commented on yet, I am going through a HUGE reading list for friends right now, and I will be reading yours soon, too! There's a just a lot of reading right now, plus reading for Wii-Chan's school. Much to do, but I can't wait to read what you've all made! You guys are awesome! Thank you for waiting, for reading, for looking, for suporting in all the lovely ways you do! ^__^ <3
Love, coffee, and pixie dust,
M. Cat
My Tumblr
cupilcopter.tumblr.com/ Friends of Cat, Doing Stuff!
Poor Little Runia ( webcomic by Steph White ):
poorlittlerunia.smackjeeves.co…Don't forget to check out the awesome upcoming webseries pitch project The Taffetas!
thetaffetas.blogspot.com/ ( I am not a creator in this, just to clarify, but I am doing some volunteer voice work in the future! Plus, it's already looking super amazing and I think everyone should take a moment to check it out! ^_^ )
Friends of Cat, Open For Commissions:
My sister is taking commishes at ridiculously low prices! Excellent, whimsical paintings and beyond!
Help out a starving artist! Beautiful paintings, and FANTASTIC deals, limited time only!
Beautiful art! It is a total steal and she is a very punctual artist, too! ^_^
Epicness at awesome prices! Check out the amazing Dragon Hunters stuff while you're visiting, too!
For a good cause! Oh, and she's really talented, too!
No longer on here, I'm actually still trying to find her as she seems to have vanished and I'm really worried! If you know anything, please let me know!
Beautiful art all around! Currently on points commissions ( which sounds much simpler to me ^_^ )!
Awesome Traditional and Digital Artwork and Beautiful Photography!
is taking commissions still, too, I believe! Can't hurt to ask!( I went ahead and added her 'cause she is epic! I hope that's okay! ^_^ )
Phenomenal works for an amazing price! You CANNOT miss out on this!
I don't want to overstep my boundaries, but I DO want to use the power of advertising, so...
If you are taking commissions and would like to be up here in big letters, just mention it in the comments here and I'll put ya up. ^_^
Voice Stuff
My YouTube:
www.youtube.com/user/CupilCopt…Skies of Arcadia Abridged
I play Aika, Teodora and a couple of other random minor roles!
Episode 1:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEWrYD…Episode 2:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBXECc…Episode 3:
youtu.be/FRMxj8OAZhg?hd=1 Episode 4:
youtu.be/WIG0SsV1JbE?hd=1 Episode 5:
youtu.be/QTELHDqQpGsEpisode 6:
youtu.be/LxHzj4gUXiEEpisode 7
youtu.be/BRNoDpL_7CUColorful Five:
youtu.be/wVV2c-2bPfs ( <--- intro )
Pilot:
youtu.be/flozAT-WeaoEpisode 2: ( I'm in this one! Wheee! )
youtu.be/miO8FsEqfB8 ^---------- I'm Zelda! ( I also play the Great Fairies in ep 4! )