Hi everyone,
I am so happy to announce the renovation of Spyderdust.com. After many risky inquires into other web hosts, I decided to stay with the same old tried and true but this time I went about it differently. I learned how to use Dreamweaver and code my own, this included making all my graphics from scratch. With the assistance of a few good friends I was able to figure out the trouble shooting and launch the site.
I have also finished pencilling Issue One, and have posted up the front cover for your viewing pleasure. You can also read Issue Zero online for free if you haven't purchased the comic yet. The reason for this is that I feel its more important for readers to become invested in the series at this point. I hope that if you like reading it thus far, perhaps you will enjoy it enough to have a tangible copy as a collector's item.
I was recently interviewed for my comic which was very exciting! I will also be co-hosting a panel with the talented Mellisa McCommon this Sunday at the Sac Anime convention on how to publish your own comics...assuming I don't go into labor- ha ha!
Yes, only two more weeks folks until yours truly will be a mommy! But don't worry, even if I am on hiatus for a few weeks or months, there's alot of plans in the works.
If everything goes as planned I will be a busy bee this next convention season.
Sac Con: March/artist
Sac Con: June/artist
Fanime: May/artist *crosses fingers*
Anime Expo: attending
Sac Anime: attending/artist undetermined
Alternative Press Expo: attending
As other conventions come up I will update this list. Many cons happen during the winter holiday season but this year I just couldn't do it captain, I don't have the power!
I'm also working on my dolls again. I have one doll 95% complete, just waiting for a coat of stinky model paint so I have to wait until I'm not pregnant anymore to be safe. I'm fixing broken ones and starting on a long awaited doll of my main hero character Lephisten.
It feels good to be doing so much!
You can keep up to date with my numerous art endeavors by subscribing to The Spyder's Web blog, the e-mail newsletter, my Facebook, or DeviantArt. All links are available through my site.
Soon it will be baby time,
~Spyder
Friday, January 13, 2012
Friday, December 9, 2011
Website Woes
I've been with website host since 2007. They offered free domain for life as long as I paid between $12 to $14 a month for all eternity. It ranges because their promos only last for so long and then the price goes up. But nevertheless, even though their sitebuilder was terrible, they were reliable. My site was never down, and always easy to find.
But alas, someone recommended me to turn away from what was comfortable, for something "cheaper".
Unfortunately cheaper meant paying for 3 years upfront, plus all their service charges. Ouch. But even still, I thought it was better than paying nearly $15 bucks a month for YEARS.
And I've had free hosting before, still do. But it does go along with my username inserted into their domain name which isn't good either. And super limited.
So. Although I am still with the old site, I have an account with the new site of which I have been with for months but does not work well for me. The site builder is horrible and I currently do not own Frontpage, Dreamweaver etc.
I've opted to go with another host. Free hosting, but I pay for my domain once a year. I've heard good and bad from all, and have to take my chances. Supposedly the other 3 year site is going to refund my money. If so, then I will write a positive thing but I've read it's hard to get a refund from them, if not all together impossible.
I will get away from my month to month billing finally, even if the cost is being domain locked. Scary if I don't like them but it's hard to not like the idea of keeping my dot com while enjoying free services, even if the sitebuilder sucks...or doesn't. Don't know yet.
It's all in motion now, no turning back. I just have to wait for everything to process.
I can't wait to design a new site though, I'm excited.
But alas, someone recommended me to turn away from what was comfortable, for something "cheaper".
Unfortunately cheaper meant paying for 3 years upfront, plus all their service charges. Ouch. But even still, I thought it was better than paying nearly $15 bucks a month for YEARS.
And I've had free hosting before, still do. But it does go along with my username inserted into their domain name which isn't good either. And super limited.
So. Although I am still with the old site, I have an account with the new site of which I have been with for months but does not work well for me. The site builder is horrible and I currently do not own Frontpage, Dreamweaver etc.
I've opted to go with another host. Free hosting, but I pay for my domain once a year. I've heard good and bad from all, and have to take my chances. Supposedly the other 3 year site is going to refund my money. If so, then I will write a positive thing but I've read it's hard to get a refund from them, if not all together impossible.
I will get away from my month to month billing finally, even if the cost is being domain locked. Scary if I don't like them but it's hard to not like the idea of keeping my dot com while enjoying free services, even if the sitebuilder sucks...or doesn't. Don't know yet.
It's all in motion now, no turning back. I just have to wait for everything to process.
I can't wait to design a new site though, I'm excited.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
My First Interview!!!!
I am so excited and proud!
On Friday I had the pleasure of meeting two very awesome gentlemen and youth pastors for a blog site: http://www.geekchurch.net.
Travelled to the state capitol with my dear friend Melissa McCommon, creator of the comics Carnation and Epic Chaos: http://scar23.deviantart.com to visit Empires Comics on Fulton St. Sacramento where we talked about our comics and being general geeks.
I was soooo nervous! I've been in front of the camera many times, both as a filmmaker and as a casual Cosplayer but never for an interview, let alone for one about something so near and dear to be as LoK. I was delighted to answer their questions about the details of my comic and they enjoyed the interview and comic so much, they have asked me to do another, more extensive interview about LoK in the future. I couldn't be happier!!!!
I will post details when they feature the interview on their podcast online, but until then keep a look out for it!
On another note- I am in the coloring stage for the cover of Issue One, and only two pages left to pencil before I start the lining and coloring stage of the interior pages. Issue Zero is still available for sale in my online store at http://www.spyderdust.com
I have about three copies left in stock, then I will need about 15 pre-orders before I can order another wave from the printers. Lucilia is also still available as well as Lucifer. It has been recommended for me to sell them as a super limited pair and I am highly considering it with the remaining copies.
I will be selling my art work at Sac CON: http://www.sacramentocomics.com/ December 11th, and Melissa will be attending the table for me since I am so pregnant. Commissions are closed, and will remain as such until Fanime 2012 but all other merchandise is available for purchase either online or in person. Looks like I will be lurking in the crowds at Anime Expo 2012, but not at a table as an artist. You'll have a keep a lookout for me or let me know if you are going so we can say hi.
Happy Holidays!!!!
That's all for now,
~Heather Jaeger
"TheSpyderDuster"
On Friday I had the pleasure of meeting two very awesome gentlemen and youth pastors for a blog site: http://www.geekchurch.net.
Travelled to the state capitol with my dear friend Melissa McCommon, creator of the comics Carnation and Epic Chaos: http://scar23.deviantart.com to visit Empires Comics on Fulton St. Sacramento where we talked about our comics and being general geeks.
I was soooo nervous! I've been in front of the camera many times, both as a filmmaker and as a casual Cosplayer but never for an interview, let alone for one about something so near and dear to be as LoK. I was delighted to answer their questions about the details of my comic and they enjoyed the interview and comic so much, they have asked me to do another, more extensive interview about LoK in the future. I couldn't be happier!!!!
I will post details when they feature the interview on their podcast online, but until then keep a look out for it!
On another note- I am in the coloring stage for the cover of Issue One, and only two pages left to pencil before I start the lining and coloring stage of the interior pages. Issue Zero is still available for sale in my online store at http://www.spyderdust.com
I have about three copies left in stock, then I will need about 15 pre-orders before I can order another wave from the printers. Lucilia is also still available as well as Lucifer. It has been recommended for me to sell them as a super limited pair and I am highly considering it with the remaining copies.
I will be selling my art work at Sac CON: http://www.sacramentocomics.com/ December 11th, and Melissa will be attending the table for me since I am so pregnant. Commissions are closed, and will remain as such until Fanime 2012 but all other merchandise is available for purchase either online or in person. Looks like I will be lurking in the crowds at Anime Expo 2012, but not at a table as an artist. You'll have a keep a lookout for me or let me know if you are going so we can say hi.
Happy Holidays!!!!
That's all for now,
~Heather Jaeger
"TheSpyderDuster"
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Comics Ordered and Price Update
I have great news!!!!
I am proud to announce the publication of Legends of Katainia: The White Dragon Warrior Issue Zero- "Origins" The order was sent to the printer Thursday and I am awaiting the second proof. New tax pricing below...
It's been a great journey to get to this point and I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and interest in my work as an illustrator.
The first pre-orders will be arriving this week and customers will be receiving their copies shortly either by mail or in person. I will update when the orders are shipped.
I will take only a handful of copies with me to the artist alley for the Sac Anime convention in Sacramento at the Radisson September 2nd-4th. link I will continue to take pre-orders to keep things easier and will be placing a second shipment as soon as possible. The first 50 copies will be signed in limited edition ink and numbered. Those of you who swiftly placed your orders for the "First 20" bundle will received both the comic and the print signed and numbered. The Lucilia the Evening Star print is still available for those who would like to purchase the print separately but will soon sell out.
The pricings are as followed:
(Sales tax as of July 1, 2011 has changed to 7.375%)
Issue Zero: $7.00 plus sales tax and shipping = $9.02
Lucilia Print individual): $6.00 tax+ship = $7.94
Issue Zero and Lucilia Print Bundle: $13.00 tax+ combined shipping= $15.46
All payments can be made through through Paypal link for thespyderduster@gmail.com
Please note: Please put payments as a gift, Paypal will charge me otherwise for any money sent through them which I have not included in the overall cost to keep the price as decent.
And as always I can be reached by email, Facebook, Deviant Art or my website.
Thanks again,
Heather J. "TheSpyderDuster" www.spyderdust.com
I am proud to announce the publication of Legends of Katainia: The White Dragon Warrior Issue Zero- "Origins" The order was sent to the printer Thursday and I am awaiting the second proof. New tax pricing below...
It's been a great journey to get to this point and I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and interest in my work as an illustrator.
The first pre-orders will be arriving this week and customers will be receiving their copies shortly either by mail or in person. I will update when the orders are shipped.
I will take only a handful of copies with me to the artist alley for the Sac Anime convention in Sacramento at the Radisson September 2nd-4th. link I will continue to take pre-orders to keep things easier and will be placing a second shipment as soon as possible. The first 50 copies will be signed in limited edition ink and numbered. Those of you who swiftly placed your orders for the "First 20" bundle will received both the comic and the print signed and numbered. The Lucilia the Evening Star print is still available for those who would like to purchase the print separately but will soon sell out.
The pricings are as followed:
(Sales tax as of July 1, 2011 has changed to 7.375%)
Issue Zero: $7.00 plus sales tax and shipping = $9.02
Lucilia Print individual): $6.00 tax+ship = $7.94
Issue Zero and Lucilia Print Bundle: $13.00 tax+ combined shipping= $15.46
All payments can be made through through Paypal link for thespyderduster@gmail.com
Please note: Please put payments as a gift, Paypal will charge me otherwise for any money sent through them which I have not included in the overall cost to keep the price as decent.
And as always I can be reached by email, Facebook, Deviant Art or my website.
Thanks again,
Heather J. "TheSpyderDuster" www.spyderdust.com
Monday, July 4, 2011
The Wonderful News
I haven't posted for a while, alot of excitement has been happening around me. I knew I couldn't keep it a secret forever but it was important to tell the right people first, especially when I got to see their reactions.
My husband and I are expecting our first child!!!!!
Breathtaking yes? The first few weeks were/are tough. I feel like I have the longest running flu, feeling ill and tired throughout most of the day, sleeping like a cat and just as picky about food.
The story started the day before Fanime, but stomach queasy and churning and I shrugged it off as nerves since I received my first shiny copy of LoK Issue Zero in the mail. It was also the largest convention to date so to say I was a bit edgy was an understatement. We attended the convention without difficulty, even when I had to pull all my art down four city blocks without a single soul stopping to help me until after I got into the convention center but I felt fine. Everything normal. But when we got back from our fun adventures of cosplaying, shopping and partying something was missing...hmmmm. I went with my dear friend to the store, got the test and confirmed it. Boy was I surprised! I was so surprised, we bought a second test...just to be sure. But again, no waiting- clear results. The next few weeks were spent tired and queasy but attending school. I had (conveniently) enrolled into Child Development, thinking it would be good to have some teaching classes under my belt. The class has become more of pregnancy counseling class for me so that's great timing.
We had our first prenatal appointment on Tuesday, I saw my baby on the screen for the first time, no bigger than the size of a peanut, so the nickname stuck. I got to hear Peanut's heartbeat, such simple a flutter of sound but brought complex emotions to the surface that I could not contain. My dear friends watched as I wept with joy. They estimate that I am due in late January sometime.
With that being said, aside from physical discomfort, life is returning back to normal which brings me to my next topic, my comic.
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My husband and I are expecting our first child!!!!!
Breathtaking yes? The first few weeks were/are tough. I feel like I have the longest running flu, feeling ill and tired throughout most of the day, sleeping like a cat and just as picky about food.
The story started the day before Fanime, but stomach queasy and churning and I shrugged it off as nerves since I received my first shiny copy of LoK Issue Zero in the mail. It was also the largest convention to date so to say I was a bit edgy was an understatement. We attended the convention without difficulty, even when I had to pull all my art down four city blocks without a single soul stopping to help me until after I got into the convention center but I felt fine. Everything normal. But when we got back from our fun adventures of cosplaying, shopping and partying something was missing...hmmmm. I went with my dear friend to the store, got the test and confirmed it. Boy was I surprised! I was so surprised, we bought a second test...just to be sure. But again, no waiting- clear results. The next few weeks were spent tired and queasy but attending school. I had (conveniently) enrolled into Child Development, thinking it would be good to have some teaching classes under my belt. The class has become more of pregnancy counseling class for me so that's great timing.
We had our first prenatal appointment on Tuesday, I saw my baby on the screen for the first time, no bigger than the size of a peanut, so the nickname stuck. I got to hear Peanut's heartbeat, such simple a flutter of sound but brought complex emotions to the surface that I could not contain. My dear friends watched as I wept with joy. They estimate that I am due in late January sometime.
With that being said, aside from physical discomfort, life is returning back to normal which brings me to my next topic, my comic.
I am very proud to report that Lucilia is almost halfway sold out. I am hoping to sell a few more pre-orders, before I am comfortable with placing an order out of my own pocket. During Fanime, a few colleagues and I discussed ways to improve LoK for the future. There has been a delay in the production of the comic due to some unforeseen complications, and steps are being taken to push forward with the printing processes. Unfortunately, I am unsure as to whether multiple copies will premiere at Sac Anime September 2011 but I will try my best to work with the printers to do so. I am still taking pre-orders for the comic, here is the link to the prior post with the details:
http://spyderdustcomics.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html
In the meantime, I continue to work on my small backlog of commissions, and some forward momentum on Issue One, here is a treat for your eye balls, more progress on the last page I was working on:
http://spyderdustcomics.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html
In the meantime, I continue to work on my small backlog of commissions, and some forward momentum on Issue One, here is a treat for your eye balls, more progress on the last page I was working on:
Friday, June 3, 2011
LoK Pre-Order
Wow.
The "First 20" copies are now sold. Thank you very much!!!!
But Issue Zero and the Official Portrait of Luclia are available sold separately.
The "First 20" copies are now sold. Thank you very much!!!!
But Issue Zero and the Official Portrait of Luclia are available sold separately.
Issue Zero: $7.00 plus 8.375% sales tax and shipping = $9.08
Lucilia Print: $6.00 plus tax and shipping = $8.00
Combined shipping is offered for both the comic and the print:
Comic $7.00+ Print $6.00 plus tax and shipping = $15.59
Payments can be made through Paypal for thespyderduster@gmail.com
http://www.paypal.com
Thank You! ^_^
http://www.paypal.com
Thank You! ^_^
To my beloved friends,
I have much wonderful news to tell you.
First,
Let me announce that Legends of Katainia: Issue Zero is now in print!
I have much wonderful news to tell you.
First,
Let me announce that Legends of Katainia: Issue Zero is now in print!
I recieved the first printed "proof" the day before Fanime. It is gorgeous!
After much discussion with fellow published illustrators,
a few minor adjustments will be made with a possible switch in printers.
After much discussion with fellow published illustrators,
a few minor adjustments will be made with a possible switch in printers.
However, I am happy to say that the "First 20" is filling fast, before I had even sent the files to the publisher.
(Mostly family and friends of course) but LoK was a hit at Fanime. Thanks to everyone who made it to my table.
There are only a handful of slots left to receive:
Issue Zero signed and numbered, with Lucilia the Evening Star's Official Print, signed and numbered with metallic ink.
After the "First 20" are filled, fear not for Lucilia will still be available as a separate print. Limited to only 30 additional copies.
(Based on demand, I may print a second run but cannot guarantee that the print will be identical to the first run, so she is super rare!)
The first 100 copies of Issue Zero will also be signed and numbered.
Payments can be made through Paypal at thespyderduster@gmail.com
Make sure to include your address so I know where to ship it to you.
Make sure to include your address so I know where to ship it to you.
Since I am self-publishing, the funds will ensure the printing of LoK since I am paying for the run out of my own pocket.
"First 20" print and comic: $7.00 plus 8.375% sales tax and $1.50 shipping = $9.08
Issue Zero $7.00 plus tax and shipping = $9.08
Lucilia Print: $6.00 plus tax and shipping = $8.00
NOTE: paying only $7.00 does not guarantee you a "First 20" copy. Since there are only a few left, you will be notified via email where the cut off is, all on a first come first serve basis.
After the cut off you will be notified and given the option to purchase Lucilia separately.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU!!!!
More good news to come soon....
~Heather Jaeger
aka TheSpyderDuster
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