Chapter 23 | Page 27
on August 8, 2024
at 12:00 am
Time to split the party.
So! This is the last page for Chapter 23, and I still do not have a full-time job. TMK is not ending. I want to finish it. But I can’t say “See you in a month!” like I used to when I finished a chapter. It may be another six months before the next chapter starts. Working on TMK the last however long didn’t do much to further my job search, but it felt good to make progress somewhere than nowhere.
Now for a list of links:
- Patreon: I am not pausing payments here but you can sign up for as little as a dollar per month. Whenever the comic does start up again, it’ll be posted here first.
- Ko-fi: If you want to make a one-time donation, here’s where you can do it. I’m thinking of offering commissions through here too, if I can remember how to draw something that isn’t a comic.
- Newsletter: Sign up for TMK’s newsletter to get notified via email when the comic starts again or a chapter finishes. You won’t get many emails because this happens maybe twice a year?
- Tumblr: I post the odd art collection or behind-the-scenes thing here. My ask box is also open for any questions. I almost never reblog stuff.
- Bluesky: For the more random day-to-day stuff. I’ll also post comic or art stuff here.
Till next time, as always, thank you for reading. <3
Hope you find some work! Have been looking for some myself, but the economy is just kinda shit right now.
Yeah I know I’m not the only one struggling. I hope you find something great soon too!
I love TMK. Thank you for continuing it so faithfully even after long breaks. I am also needing to find a job, and I hope you find one that suits you right to the ground.
Aw, thank you so much! I wish you luck in your job search as well.
I love TMK and am glad you’ve kept up with it, but I’m happy to wait however long it takes for it to update again. Your professional and financial security should come first, as well as your health and mental well-being. I hope your job search goes well!
Thank you so much! I’m so lucky to have readers that are so patient and supportive. <3
Reading that next chapter might be 6 months away probably felt exactly the same the trio was feeling seeing “Grimm” is gone, so I have to appreciate the multi-layered experience here lol (crying)
The economy sucks!!! I hope you’ll find a job soon, being out of work is horrible D:
We will wait here, cheering you on!
Haha, I’m sure the kids wouldn’t want to trade places with me. Thank you!
I hope you find a job soon. I have thoroughly enjoyed this chapter. As well as re-reading the comic several times. 🙂
Fingers crossed that things look up for you shortly.
Thank you so much! I haven’t fully reread the comic in a long time so I hope it holds up, haha.
It does hold up. Coal goes from looking like a baby to a teen. 🙂
Just want to say that I’ll be here whether in six months or twelve. Fingers crossed you can get some secure work, and definitely willing to wait until then.
Aw, thank you! I haven’t had one negative comment about needing a hiatus and I’m very grateful to my readers.
Wow, I do hope the situation looks up for you sooner rather than later, and sooner than that.
Haha, me too, thank you!
Good luck on the job search, and thanks for not ghosting us like so many other artists do in this situation.
I try to at least leave updates, and that’s why I left links for Tumblr and Bluesky. I understand why some artists might have to take a full break too, though. Art is tough!
The stress of being jobless does not help with creativity one bit, so I’m deeply impressed at your determination to finish this chapter first. I’ve been job hunting myself – it’s not something I would wish on anyone, not even Odin. (Though that would be hilarious.) I hope good fortune comes your way soon!
Aw, thank you! Yeah I’m glad the idea that struggle equals good art is starting to go away, cuz it’s absolutely not true lol.
I found this comic about a week ago and I like it so much that I’ve read through it three times. Your art and storytelling are fantastic and I can’t wait for the next chapter. Good luck with the job hunting 🙂
Aw, thank you so much! I’m so glad people are still enjoying the comic despite the breaks. It helps to keep me going.
Hi, I remembered TMK today and wow I just read everything and I love it so much. I’m so grateful you’ve given us this wonderful story. I think I started reading it in 2011-12 ish(?) all the way from middle school through university! I’m so going to continue reading and I’ll wait however long it takes. I hope your job search goes well and you find a good job you enjoy that pays a ton.
Oh wow, I’m so glad you were able to find the comic again! I’m glad you’re still enjoying it too. I’ll get back in the saddle again someday.
I just started reading this comic a month or so ago, and it’s probably one of my favorites out there. You’re a great writer, your art has a lot of charm, and it really sucks that you haven’t been able to find a good Place of Employment. I hope you’re able to find something to support yourself and I wish you the best of luck! 🙂
Oh, thank you so much! I’m glad people are still finding and enjoying the comic. I may trickle back to working on it even without full-time work if only because I love to do it, and I feel more fulfilled when I do. <3
Long time reader. I love this comic and have always wanted to see how it ends.
Aw, thank you so much! I definitely intend to finish it.
I’m a looooong time reader too. Since very near the beginning. I’m also struggling to find a job for over a year now. I feel you on that.
Oh wow, thank you for sticking around for so long! I hope you also find a job soon. It’s rough out there.