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Hello, old friends!!!

What happened to DevArt and Highly Unexpected?

The good news is, I'm still making stuff! Pretty much every day! I have an A03 which I'm slooowly adding to, an Insta and a Tumblr. If you would like to follow me on my journey there or share your creations and happenings with me, I can be found in these places:

Tumblr: https://thewizardlywyrm.tumblr.com/

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thewizardlywyrm/

AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/Cupilcopter

So, hey! I'm transmasc and non-binary, and this old name and a lot of the old art and such just really aren't a good fit anymore- I also began, years ago, to feel like DA just wasn't the right fit any longer. That may change eventually, but for now, I'm cross-posting a lot elsewhere and DA became a bit convoluted for this old wizard ages ago!

A lot happened and changed in my life along with those discoveries, as these things do. So much is different! Highly Unexpected! I have taken down the chapters, as after all these years, I felt like there were some things I could have handled a lot better, especially looking back now as a much older and more educated trans person. You live and learn, right? I definitely, truly want to rework just a few things and then re-upload a shiny new version to my AO3. I have my hands on a lot of projects currently, so I have no ETA whatsoever, but the story and the amazing support I received for it over the years have stayed firmly in my heart and I do think about both daily. I still love Wiggins and Ratcliffe and would like to do their story justice, as an older and more experienced person. I want to thank, from the very bottom of my heart, everyone who has supported me, helped me along on my journey and one hundred percent encouraged me to keep creating and to feel worthy to do so. I truly can never put into words how much it has meant, and I have saved all of the comments on my deleted chapters because they have meant the world to me for all these years. <3

I may not be either a Mistress or a Cat these days, but I'm still learning and making stuff every day and I sure hope you are, too! Thank you. Thank you, thank you. <3

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Sooooo, you know how I had previously said that I would try for NOT having another months-long break between updates? WELLLlllllp. Life happened, and I'm so sorry I haven't been posting! I've been commenting and replying when I get chances, but no posting. I've built up almost a year's worth of stuff, so I'm sorry in advance for the oncoming spam! I tried to be very selective, so most of the daily doodles and sillier stuff is just on my Tumblr.

I am really sorry, though, guys- I've still been replying to people as often as I can, but I know I haven't been very active on here at all. The good news is that my absence has yielded lots of new drawings and two new chapters of "Highly Unexpected"! Well, completed and proofread chapters. I know I've said before that most of the story is already complete. I ended up adding in a totally new chapter this time around, which will hopefully piece together much of the story later on. I hope everyone will find the new bits to their liking! ^__^

I will be uploading as quickly as I can; there may be a delay between me posting this, and stuff showing up. My internet is a bit slow, so it may take some time.

If you haven't heard from me on a journal, comment or deviation just yet, fear not; I will be getting to you very soon! I've decided that trying to catch up BEFORE posting leads to never posting, so- here goes!


I've been working on a comic project for the past year and some change, and I think it may be ready to post online by Halloween-- that's my hope, as least! It's been a real labor of love, and though I know I have a really long way to go before I feel happy with my abilities, I do really love the world and the characters. I hope that they can bring someone a little bit of entertainment, too!

It's called "The Happy Haunting Agency", and it can be found yonder:

happyhauntingagency.blogspot.c…

This project will NOT be halting Highly Unexpected at all, so no worries! It does take away from leisure drawing, but I always make my stories a priority. ^__^



School started back up again a while ago, leaving an all-too-short summer behind. Summer was busy this year, full of adventures and, of course, Anime Fest Wichita! I revamped my Wiggins costume and finally got to attend a convention as him! Wii-Chan was Kiki, from Kiki's Delivery Service and had such a blast. We saw so many wonderful friends, and made many new ones; I never think that AFW can possibly get any better, and then, every year, it does!

I do hope that you're all doing splendidly! If you want to befriend me on Tumblr or on Facebook, feel free to do so! I'm not very active anywhere, lately, but I do love to hear all about what everyone's doing.

As always, if you ever need someone to talk to, don't hesitate to message me! I do check them, even though I don't actively post on here. I do reply as much as I can, and you guys are very important to me! I love you all! ^__^ <3

Love, waffles, gift baskets and pixie dust,
 
             M. Cat




My Tumblr!

cupilcopter.tumblr.com/



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Doing Stuff! :pumpkin:


:skull: Suzanne Dome, awesome author, artist, artisan and friend: www.emptyspace.us/


:skull:Poor Little Runia ( webcomic by Steph White ): poorlittlerunia.smackjeeves.co…

:skull: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! ^_^ )



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Open For Commissions: :pumpkin:

:bulletpurple: :iconmeg2101: My sister is taking commishes at ridiculously low prices! Excellent, whimsical paintings and beyond!

:bulletpurple: :iconautumnembers: Help out a starving artist! Beautiful paintings, and FANTASTIC deals, limited time only!

:bulletpurple: :iconpheonixwing: Beautiful art! It is a total steal and she is a very punctual artist, too! ^_^

:bulletpurple: :icondumpsterthot: Epicness at awesome prices! Check out the amazing Dragon Hunters stuff while you're visiting, too!

:bulletpurple: :iconzahzumafoo: Super talented awesome person! May or may not be doing commissions at the moment, but it never hurts to inquire politely!

:bulletpurple: :icontheshadowkitty: 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!

:bulletpurple: :iconladycyco: Beautiful art all around! Currently on points commissions ( which sounds much simpler to me ^_^ )!

:bulletpurple: :iconjburnstudios: Awesome Traditional and Digital Artwork and Beautiful Photography!

:bulletpurple: :iconsharulia: 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! ^_^ )

:iconsharpace: 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. ^_^



:wizardhat: Voice Stuff :wizardhat:


My YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CupilCopt…


"Conspirocracy", an indie game for which I played minor voice role, was released ages ago, too! It's available on Desura and you can grab your very own copy: www.desura.com/games/conspiroc…


I'm hoping for more voice projects in the future! I haven't been looking too much this year, though I really would like to. If you have something in need of voices, I'm more than happy to work as a volunteer! ^__^


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/QTELHDqQpGs

Episode 6:
youtu.be/LxHzj4gUXiE

Episode 7

youtu.be/BRNoDpL_7CU


Colorful Five: youtu.be/wVV2c-2bPfs   ( <--- intro )

Pilot: youtu.be/flozAT-Weao

Episode 2: ( I'm in this one! Wheee! ) youtu.be/miO8FsEqfB8
                                  ^---------- I'm Zelda! ( I also play the Great Fairies in ep 4! )
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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/



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Doing Stuff! :pumpkin:


:skull:Poor Little Runia ( webcomic by Steph White ): poorlittlerunia.smackjeeves.co…

:skull: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! ^_^ )



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Open For Commissions: :pumpkin:

:bulletpurple: :iconmeg2101: My sister is taking commishes at ridiculously low prices! Excellent, whimsical paintings and beyond!

:bulletpurple: :iconautumnembers: Help out a starving artist! Beautiful paintings, and FANTASTIC deals, limited time only!

:bulletpurple: :iconpheonixwing: Beautiful art! It is a total steal and she is a very punctual artist, too! ^_^

:bulletpurple: :icondumpsterthot: Epicness at awesome prices! Check out the amazing Dragon Hunters stuff while you're visiting, too!

:bulletpurple: :iconzahzumafoo: For a good cause! Oh, and she's really talented, too!

:bulletpurple: :icontheshadowkitty: 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!

:bulletpurple: :iconladycyco: Beautiful art all around! Currently on points commissions ( which sounds much simpler to me ^_^ )!

:bulletpurple: :iconjburnstudios: Awesome Traditional and Digital Artwork and Beautiful Photography!

:bulletpurple: :iconsharulia: 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! ^_^ )

:iconsharpace: 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. ^_^



:wizardhat: Voice Stuff :wizardhat:


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/QTELHDqQpGs

Episode 6:
youtu.be/LxHzj4gUXiE

Episode 7

youtu.be/BRNoDpL_7CU


Colorful Five: youtu.be/wVV2c-2bPfs   ( <--- intro )

Pilot: youtu.be/flozAT-Weao

Episode 2: ( I'm in this one! Wheee! ) youtu.be/miO8FsEqfB8
                                  ^---------- I'm Zelda! ( I also play the Great Fairies in ep 4! )
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Hey, guys! *massive hugs all around*

I want to start off by saying how incredibly sorry I am for the long pause, as far as journals and actual posting go. A couple of people have actually asked about "Highly Unexpected", and as I have told them, it's still being written! I've just been slowed down a lot this year. I will be posting, with any luck, over the next few days, and replying as much as possible. If it takes a little while, I hope you'll bear with me, and I thank you for it!

We had a very long, complicated move which involved a lot of cleaning and fixing before getting to move in, and of course, I teach my daughter, so that's been keeping me plenty busy, too. ^__^   I try to check in here lots and keep up on notes and comments, but I know I've fallen short this year.

Rather than give some long explanation, I will tell you guys that you are awesome, and that I will try to post and reply a lot more often. I can't promise anything, because life is usually full of adventure, but I will certainly try.

Just preemptively, I have to say that while I've done a couple of trades, I am no longer doing them for the time being, due to some upcoming projects and a busy summer ahead with my family. ^_^  I'm really sorry, and I'll try to be available for them in the future!

I am not doing commissions openly in queue at the moment, but I am open to work if it's available!

There are some projects this year that I'm incredibly excited about, but I suppose I'll see whether they bloom or not.

I hope you all have a fabulous and magical summer, and please, do feel free to contact me on Tumblr, as I have a way easier time keeping up on there!

Love, waffles, and pixie dust,
     
                M. Cat



My Tumblr

cupilcopter.tumblr.com/



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Doing Stuff! :pumpkin:


:skull:Poor Little Runia ( webcomic by Steph White ): poorlittlerunia.smackjeeves.co…

:skull: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! ^_^ )



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Open For Commissions: :pumpkin:

:bulletpurple: :iconmeg2101: My sister is taking commishes at ridiculously low prices! Excellent, whimsical paintings and beyond!

:bulletpurple: :iconautumnembers: Help out a starving artist! Beautiful paintings, and FANTASTIC deals, limited time only!

:bulletpurple: :iconpheonixwing: Beautiful art! It is a total steal and she is a very punctual artist, too! ^_^

:bulletpurple: :icondumpsterthot: Epicness at awesome prices! Check out the amazing Dragon Hunters stuff while you're visiting, too!

:bulletpurple: :iconzahzumafoo: For a good cause! Oh, and she's really talented, too!

:bulletpurple: :icontheshadowkitty: Spectacular art of many mediums at happy prices! Cupil commands you to check her out! Her family really needs the help right now, so it is for a good cause!

:bulletpurple: :iconladycyco: Beautiful art all around! Currently on points commissions ( which sounds much simpler to me ^_^ )!

:bulletpurple: :iconjburnstudios: Awesome Traditional and Digital Artwork and Beautiful Photography!

:bulletpurple: :iconsharulia: 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! ^_^ )

:iconsharpace: 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. ^_^



:wizardhat: Voice Stuff :wizardhat:


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/QTELHDqQpGs

Episode 6:
youtu.be/LxHzj4gUXiE

Episode 7

youtu.be/BRNoDpL_7CU


Colorful Five: youtu.be/wVV2c-2bPfs   ( <--- intro )

Pilot: youtu.be/flozAT-Weao

Episode 2: ( I'm in this one! Wheee! )
youtu.be/miO8FsEqfB8
                                   ^---------- I'm Zelda! ( I also play the Great Fairies in ep 4! )
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First off, I'd like to apologize for the insanely long pause between replying and commenting on here. Since about early October, possibly late September, I honestly can't remember much at the moment, everyone here has been getting sick. First I got it, then my partner, then our daughter, and the cycle repeated itself.

We more recently experienced the loss of two pets in the span of a week- our fish, Gil; and then our cat, Lulu, lost her long battle with cancer. I rather fell out of touch with my usual sites, and have been working on getting back out into things, and being cheerful and sociable.

Writing, art, thinking of the future, and most of all, most importantly, thinking about all of you, have kept me powering through! ...Well, and coffee, but that's another matter entirely.
You are all the very best friends I could ever have wished for. If not for friends, life, I think, would be dreadfully bleak.

While I've been planning to post all of these updates, new chapters of "Highly Unexpected" and a standard poop-ton of art, tending to sick people constantly and trying to keep teaching my daughter at home have just swamped out all else.

I will be posting new chapters, and art, but because of the back log, there is likely to be a lot all at once. I also will be slow on comments, favourites, replies- just letting you all know right off the bat.

Future chapters of H.U. are in the wings, being edited when ever time can be found- and that, right now, is not often. To those who read it, you are appreciated so, so much!


Since I am unlikely to be caught up enough to post a holiday journal in time this year, I wish you all a very wonderful winter!

I LOVE YOU ALL! More than you can ever know! :heart:

Much love,
   
     M. Cat


My Tumblr

cupilcopter.tumblr.com/



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Doing Stuff! :pumpkin:


:skull:Poor Little Runia ( webcomic by Steph White ): poorlittlerunia.smackjeeves.co…

:skull: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! ^_^ )



:pumpkin: Friends of Cat, Open For Commissions: :pumpkin:

:bulletpurple: :iconmeg2101: My sister is taking commishes at ridiculously low prices! Excellent, whimsical paintings and beyond!

:bulletpurple: :iconautumnembers: Help out a starving artist! Beautiful paintings, and FANTASTIC deals, limited time only!

:bulletpurple: :iconpheonixwing: Beautiful art! It is a total steal and she is a very punctual artist, too! ^_^

:bulletpurple: :icondumpsterthot: Epicness at awesome prices! Check out the amazing Dragon Hunters stuff while you're visiting, too!

:bulletpurple: :iconzahzumafoo: For a good cause! Oh, and she's really talented, too!

:bulletpurple: :icontheshadowkitty: Spectacular art of many mediums at happy prices! Cupil commands you to check her out! Her family really needs the help right now, so it is for a good cause!

:bulletpurple: :iconladycyco: Beautiful art all around! Currently on points commissions ( which sounds much simpler to me ^_^ )!

:bulletpurple: :iconjburnstudios: Awesome Traditional and Digital Artwork and Beautiful Photography!

:bulletpurple: :iconsharulia: 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! ^_^ )

:iconsharpace: 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. ^_^



:wizardhat: Voice Stuff :wizardhat:


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/QTELHDqQpGs

Episode 6:
youtu.be/LxHzj4gUXiE

Episode 7

youtu.be/BRNoDpL_7CU


Colorful Five: youtu.be/wVV2c-2bPfs … <--- intro )

Pilot: youtu.be/flozAT-Weao

Episode 2: ( I'm in this one! Wheee! )
youtu.be/miO8FsEqfB8
                                    ^---------- I'm Zelda! ( I also play the Great Fairies in ep 4! )
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