Hey everyone! Sorry for the sudden filler week, but my life has rather been turned upside down. (If you want to hear the details, they’re at the end of this post.)
To keep it short, this week I will be running extra content from Book 3. The regular strips will continue next Monday, but until then, I hope that you enjoy these sneak peaks at all of the extras in Book 3!
Preorders for Book 3 are now available. If you order now, you will get a free sketch in the back of the book. You can buy the book on it’s own, or bundle it with the other books to get the whole set! These books will be shipped out, hot off of the presses, in May.
EDIT: The was a problem with the cart for international orders, but it has now been fixed. Thanks for letting me know!
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Now, why the sudden panic?
Well, I was contacted by one of my old employers last week. They need more VFX artists to help finish off this season of their kid’s T.V. show, and are willing to pay me travel expenses to move back to Saskatchewan for a few months and give them a hand. Needless to say, they made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, but the downside is that all of my plans for the next two months now need to be finished before I go to Emerald City Comic Con in TWO WEEKS!!! *flails around Kermit style*
Hence, the filler week. It’ll give me a chance to get the last of the book off to the printers, pack for the convention, and get everything ready for my move to Saskatchewan. WHEW! This is going to be a busy couple of weeks!
If you’re interested in hearing more about my wacky adventures, make sure to follow me on Twitter! I’m sure I’ll be talking about things as they happen!
Ceallo Says:
Good luck with the move, and have fun drawing for the kid’s show!
Jazhara7 Says:
I wish you success, Alina!
Also, I amhaving some trouble ordering my book 3 bundle and some buttons. I’m in Germany, and the only shipping option I am offered is digital delivery.
And a question about the book 3 bundle: when I select artists edition, will all three books get a sketch and dedication? And where do I chose whom I want sketched in the bundle option? I couldn’t find any place to do so.
Sabine Says:
Same problem as Jazhara7, same country.
Matt Says:
I am only given the digital option as well. The same thing happened when I ordered a commission. I couldn’t have the sketch mailed because it wasn’t a shipping choice.
Katzklaw Says:
travel expenses paid? that include food on the road? if so, stop at a nice restaurant on your way there! after this week, you’ll need it!
best of luck <3
Balala Says:
Good for you man! Not the busy-ness, but the business. It’s a pity for those of us waiting for our regular comic fix, but who can say no to an offer they can’t refuse? Wait, that was a rhetorical question, wasn’t it?
William McDuff Says:
“…my life has… [flipped] …turned upside down.”
♪ And I’d like to take a minute, I’ll be done soon ♪
♪ I’ll tell you how I became the Princess of the town Saskatoon ♪
*grooves to the 90s*
Dru Says:
Good luck with the move! *sends productive vibes*
Bobartles Says:
I find this first page highly amusing. In my first ever D&D game last year, our first encounter was against an Assassin Vine, and then we got jumped by Velociraptors. XD
Anyhow, good luck with the show and the move!
Stephen Says:
I still need Book 2 (I’m gonna buy it at Calgary Expo like I did when I bought Book 1) so I’ll get my extra sketch. I’m gonna have a fairy character collection soon bahahahaha
Scott M Says:
I approve of more webcomic artists in Saskatchewan.
tebunga Says:
Saskatchewan actually exists? i thought it was just a legend, then agin i should know better after all i live in kalamazoo.
oooh that reminds me of a song “the last saskatchewan pirate”
KenderBryant Says:
Ouch. That’s a lot to do. Good luck in all your endeavors. For future reference, I was thinking that Mark could try running a Pathfinder game. I know Abbie would love to play an Alchemist (from Advanced Player’s Guide). Maybe should could combine her elven ninja for D&D and her gnome Twink from Shadowrun?
Shenshen Says:
I’ll see you down at ECCC! I’m volunteering there. Doing a quick 12 hour drive from Calgary down with JAFO.
Jenn Says:
Sorry to hear you’re crazy busy, but glad that you’ve got work, and looking forward to seeing you at Emerald City!!!
Arraxis Says:
I’m also having problems ordering, although I’m from Australia. Hopefully you’ll be able to fix this up!
. Also, good luck with your job!
Purplefire Says:
We’ve tried to order books before but since we’re not from Canada, it wouldn’t let us order. We tried e-mailing about the issue but never got a response either. I want the books though and I’m not going to be able to get to a convention to buy one!
unnamednpc Says:
Ah, is there a greater satisfaction than an old employer coming crawling back, NEEDING you, filled with regret (and wonderful bittersweet cashmonies)?
me Says:
Hey, I have to say about the conventions that in Israel our conventions are just that – a mix of all types geeks from all around the country, and since Israel is so small, we’re very few and in addition to the usual conventions fun, we also have the warm community feeling, people knowing each other from one convention to another
which is great.
Alina Says:
To those of you who were having troubles with their orders: I’ve got things sorted out and it’s now fixed. Thanks for the heads up!
Arraxis Says:
The postage information seems to be working properly for the Book 3 bundle now, and I ordered the Artist’s edition
. Quick question – how do we state which drawing we would like? I noticed that the option wasn’t available on this bundle, though it was on others.
Matt Says:
Book 3 preordered.
Radar Says:
I’d like to buy the books but the shipping is just so high
Layne Says:
Arraxis, if the option didn’t come up, you can put your selection in the comment box. If you already made your order, just send Alina an email with your order number and request the characters you want her to draw!
Arraxis Says:
Thank you for the advice, Layne, I just sent a message via the ‘contact’ page.
Ceallo Says:
I really like todays comic!
Mephron Says:
Looking forwards to ECCC! Going to pre-order 3 now, and then hopefully cna buy 1 and 2 at the con.
Shadow Fox Kitfox Says:
D: While it now doesn’t give a ‘digital’ only option… It won’t accept my payments.
I’m trying to get the bundle of the three with 1 & 2 as artist editions.
I may just end up buying 1 & 2 as a separate package (costing me $2 more… but it’s just 2 bucks)
Arraxis Says:
Shadow Fox, I had that problem too – it wouldn’t accept my card. However, I decided to make a PayPal account, and that did work. Try that – hopefully it’ll work.