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Monday, March 12, 2012
And When Life Happens
Hi Everyone,
Time for a Spyderdust update:
I had my baby girl February 3rd, at 11:25 pm and she was a whopping 9 pounds 5 ounces!!!
Needless to say, life has been very very busy. I've taken each day one at a time and enjoy the small rewards that everyday brings. I think it's safe to say I am coming out of my "maternity leave" not that I ever really left, and I'm trying my hardest to get back into my work when I can.
I am happy to announce that LoK is one sale and now public, as in it has it's own ISBN number!!!! You can now (as a retailer) buy the comic wholesale through the printer, minimum quantities apply. This means the comic, in theory should be able to go into comic book shops! I haven't tested the number yet so hopefully all goes well. The comic can be bought wholesale here: https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/racomicsdirect/start_new_order.cgi?with_corp=previous
My new family and I finished our first convention together at Sac Con. I'll post pics soon.
I am diligently working on Issue One bit by bit. Issue Zero is now on sale for a limited time. For every pre-order placed, you will also get a free LoK bookmark of either Lucifer or Lucilia. There will only be 11 signed and numbered copies left with the limited edition ink. The Lucilia print bundle is still available and on sale but I have only a few prints left and once they are gone- that's it. Purchase can be made through my online store at http://www.spyderdust.com via Paypal.
I have a few upcoming convention possibilities but are not confirmed at this time. Remember that if you are not on my mailing list for my newsletter you can email me at thespyderduster@gmail.com
to receive blog updates, convention schedules and latest news.
Back to work I go!
~Spyder
Time for a Spyderdust update:
I had my baby girl February 3rd, at 11:25 pm and she was a whopping 9 pounds 5 ounces!!!
Needless to say, life has been very very busy. I've taken each day one at a time and enjoy the small rewards that everyday brings. I think it's safe to say I am coming out of my "maternity leave" not that I ever really left, and I'm trying my hardest to get back into my work when I can.
I am happy to announce that LoK is one sale and now public, as in it has it's own ISBN number!!!! You can now (as a retailer) buy the comic wholesale through the printer, minimum quantities apply. This means the comic, in theory should be able to go into comic book shops! I haven't tested the number yet so hopefully all goes well. The comic can be bought wholesale here: https://www.nationsprint.com/clients/racomicsdirect/start_new_order.cgi?with_corp=previous
My new family and I finished our first convention together at Sac Con. I'll post pics soon.
I am diligently working on Issue One bit by bit. Issue Zero is now on sale for a limited time. For every pre-order placed, you will also get a free LoK bookmark of either Lucifer or Lucilia. There will only be 11 signed and numbered copies left with the limited edition ink. The Lucilia print bundle is still available and on sale but I have only a few prints left and once they are gone- that's it. Purchase can be made through my online store at http://www.spyderdust.com via Paypal.
I have a few upcoming convention possibilities but are not confirmed at this time. Remember that if you are not on my mailing list for my newsletter you can email me at thespyderduster@gmail.com
to receive blog updates, convention schedules and latest news.
Back to work I go!
~Spyder
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Awesome Press Feature
My close friend Melissa McCommon (creator of Epic Chaos, Carnation and Guardian) and I decided to do a panel at our local anime convention Sac Anime called "From Fan to Creator: How to Make and Publish Your Own Comic." Since it was the last panel of the last day, at the same time as a panel in main events I thought we would have a handful, if any attendees- boy was I glad to be wrong!
Not only did we have a line at the door:
But we filled most of the seating and had some really nice pictures taken of us (Can you see Lucifer who decided to crash the party?):
Not only did we have a line at the door:
But we filled most of the seating and had some really nice pictures taken of us (Can you see Lucifer who decided to crash the party?):
We also got a wonderful press review from Sacramentopress.com (Thank you so much for the very kind words!): http://www.sacramentopress.com/headline/62390/Winter_2012_SacAnime
and a short clip of our panel was posted up: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?v=10150479590867016
We hope to host the panel again, and hopefully next time we will get a full video. I was so lucky I got to co-host since I am due to have my baby in less than two weeks!
Friday, January 13, 2012
New Website and Updates
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
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, 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
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