Oct 2019 Wrap-Up: The Con Aftermath + Vacation Days Begin!

Another month has passed, bringing us another wrap-up!  October has been blessedly slower now that my last con of the year has happened.  It’s been a time to come down from the crazy gauntlet of events and finish up a few small, but important tasks before I go on a vacation!

That’s right, you guys. A vacation!  I’m taking some time off starting this weekend and lasting till November 17th to rest and recuperate before the next Kickstarter pre-launch period for the Goddesses of Winter begins.  Hopefully I can get some completely indulgent art and reading time in!

I wanted to go on a writing retreat, but alas it’s not in the budget this year. Next year, perhaps!  I’m going to take the next best option and sneak away to write and relax in coffee shops like a real pro.  NaNoWriMo starts up tomorrow and even if I don’t officially have a dedicated project for it, it’s always a great excuse to let my muse wander and get motivated for making better writing habits to work on my many stories in progress!

As for this Patreon, it will remain active during vacation! I’m going to schedule a few posts ahead which will include a couple of new Rewards for everyone, since I finally have a bit of time to catch up.  I may be slow to communicate during this time while I do my best to downplay stressful elements such as social media/shops/etc. briefly, so please be patient with me!

As for the pic above, that’s the wreck that is my studio after not having a ton of time to clean it between conventions, Kickstarter fulfillment tasks, etc.!  It really needs some love and care during my vacation as well.  Time to get it orderly again so I can concentrate without a tower of empty boxes falling on me!

Also, I can’t forget to say happy Allhallowtide, Halloween, and Samhain, to my lovely Patrons today!  Did you get to wear any costumes?  I’d love to hear about them in comments! 

I’m dressing up this weekend with metallic orange makeup and cute bat earrings!  But you can have my Halloween ensemble for last year, in the meantime. Spoopy hand warmers!  (I REALLY need to work on getting normal pictures of myself without a costume or spoopy things on).

Project Status

The Birthstone Goddesses Coloring Book TRADE EDITION (Book Finished. Applications pending!)

GREAT news in that I was finally able to complete all my official registration forms!  I’m currently waiting on Amazon to get back to me about how we’ll proceed from here to get my coloring books officially listed under me as a vendor on the site.

Birthstone Goddesses Enamel Pins (50% Complete)

Sketching has started the same day of this post! I hope to have a Secret Sketchbook entry up after vacation on the development of these new designs.

Little Gem Goddesses Stickers (Finished!)

I am plotting on something special I can do with them for Patrons, so stay tuned!

Birthstone Goddesses Tote Bags and Scarves (Planning)

Will prep these designs to be integrated into my Etsy shop after vacation!

Birthstone Goddesses Wall Calendar (Planning)

Development will begin once the enamel pins have been completed.

Birthstone Goddesses Art Book (Planning)

Planning to launch after the calendar.  I’ll be dropping previews of some of the new painting concepts I’ll be planning for this art soon!

Upcoming Cons

Goblin Market  – March 28, 2020 (Awaiting Confirmation)

Join us in the market where the fairy denizens may ask for more than money for the items you seek!  This year’s theme is ‘fairy tales’. Fingers crossed I get in!  I LOVE the theme and immersive storytelling of this event.

New Rewards Planned for November

  • Goddesses of Autumn Coloring Pack
  • Little Gem Goddesses of Summer Wallpaper Pack

Posts You May Have Missed in OCT:

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It’s been so lovely to meet some of you this month at Multiverse, as well!  I’m so happy to have a place like Patreon where I can get to know you all better.  

Thanks for your support and here’s to an inspiring month of relaxation and inspiration before the holiday rush begins!

♥ Ang

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