I have to admit I'm having a bit of an inner battle with this comic just lately! I love doing the art but I just can't decide if the story is worth telling! A part of me feels this comic has some value in covering transgender life away from being just a story about transition while the other half of me thinks maybe I should just start something new and let this one sink to the bottom. I'm just trying to decide what kind of story might excite me more if I wasn't doing this one or if I should even just stop making comics altogether. I'm not looking for sympathy or an ego boost here btw it's just that feeling I think we all get from time to time where we spend too long on something and start to think maybe less time isn't such a bad thing, or why feel compelled to finish something that has no real purpose anyway.
Dear Sky.having interception problems full data being blocked by time enforced delays praying to see wife in a few weeks maybe, very long days ahead Aaron Swartz medical freedom Rachel Corry Sweaky Temperature keeling curve Temps follow green house gasses greenhouse gasses now Wil follow Temps. Near to point of critical mass. Point of No Return S.M.A.P VANDENBURG tommy647172@gmail.com
anonymous
at 10:22PM, May 28, 2025
Dear sky , agree with every one interested in branching out? Think first time for every thing looks like JANE !? JANEY I full spectrum circle syndrome? Where would you path.in your life lead you two Scoot land sail to the New world? Fly to New Amsterdam Child in school? Manhattan tan 13 steet Center visit Pamala Harrison re write re visioning Herstory.
AR instructor Pennsylvania NEW YORK CITY of 6 cities the great author Ian Fleming writer of the James Bond novels he thought NYC to be the dirtiest of them remember that Christ mass party 20 something years go !? To my shame I have still not done one full couloed comic in a world of near light speed communacations. Story icon of top secret life as Agent 007 LOL FROM AN OFF SHORE SUB 15 MINUTES Advanced WARNING CANNOW BE AWAC gift Witches on a broom stick wWish you were here wish you were here on the far side of the SUN NIKKI S DAYS OF FUTURES PAST so Janey is Nikki? An eternal story of life on 3th stone from the sun I p
Dear Tommym, it could take me a while to decode this entry but hopefully I'll get there before the critical mass point is reached. Meanwhile take good care of yourself and hang on in there as I don't want to lose you too!
I think you should work on whatever you feel fills your cup and interests/compels you, and if this story isn’t feeling like the right vibe right now, I completely understand. That said, you wondered if this story was worth telling; I know you said you weren’t looking for sympathy or an ego boost, but I can’t help but tell you that this story is absolutely worth *hearing*, & I am always excited when I see it’s been updated.
I’ve been following your work for over a decade now (maybe 15 years at this point?), & there’s never been a time when I haven’t been interested in the stories you share. This story is more directly and deeply personal, about your own history and lived experience, which I imagine makes it all the more vulnerable of a project. But for as long as you share it with us, I, at least, will be excited to hear it. And I’m sure there are plenty more long term fans like myself who almost never comment (sorry about that!), but who quietly enjoy following along for the ride. ❤️
Thanks Eudie! It's lovely to know some of our old readers are still reading. I've had mixed feelings about the value of this comic since I started it and although I've been mostly driven by my own enthusiasm so far I suddenly hit an air pocket which made me question everything about it. I guess it does come down to getting cold feet too as I'm putting out pages that will get more personal and a little voice inside says 'you don't have to do this!' But I remember you and Agne as well as Carora and Fred from SS, which has been lovely to see!
I often feel the same way when doing my comic, but I really do love this story and think it's worth telling. Sometimes it's tough when you're in your own head about it and thinking why continue? Do I still have the passion to tell this story? But I always feel better once I've finished it. I believe this story has purpose, or why would I enjoy reading it so much. Good luck trying to get the inspiration back. 🍀
Thanks Stever. I get ideas for other stories that start to excite me more and then I wonder if I'm wasting time by feeling I a duty to finish this one! As I was saying to Agne, I have to feel excited about making the pages and when it's sunny outside and I'm
sitting indoors fussing over the artwork I start to question my motivation! That's clever! > 🍀 XD
Speaking from someone who has read Simply Sarah, I'm loving the "background" story as it is. I totally understand if you what to do something different, thought, but I think you're doing so great. I love the speed, I love the drawing, I live how delicate you're approaching the subject. Just wanted to let you know :)
Thank you Agne, I really appreciate that. With SS I used to get concerned that the chapters were too long and kept diverting too often and that all of us would lose interest but I plodded on with the feeling it had to be finished. This Nikki comic has a very strict page count which helps a lot but I have to feel excited about doing it otherwise I start pondering why I am.
tommym at 10:34PM, May 28, 2025
Dear Sky.having interception problems full data being blocked by time enforced delays praying to see wife in a few weeks maybe, very long days ahead Aaron Swartz medical freedom Rachel Corry Sweaky Temperature keeling curve Temps follow green house gasses greenhouse gasses now Wil follow Temps. Near to point of critical mass. Point of No Return S.M.A.P VANDENBURG tommy647172@gmail.com
anonymous at 10:22PM, May 28, 2025
Dear sky , agree with every one interested in branching out? Think first time for every thing looks like JANE !? JANEY I full spectrum circle syndrome? Where would you path.in your life lead you two Scoot land sail to the New world? Fly to New Amsterdam Child in school? Manhattan tan 13 steet Center visit Pamala Harrison re write re visioning Herstory. AR instructor Pennsylvania NEW YORK CITY of 6 cities the great author Ian Fleming writer of the James Bond novels he thought NYC to be the dirtiest of them remember that Christ mass party 20 something years go !? To my shame I have still not done one full couloed comic in a world of near light speed communacations. Story icon of top secret life as Agent 007 LOL FROM AN OFF SHORE SUB 15 MINUTES Advanced WARNING CANNOW BE AWAC gift Witches on a broom stick wWish you were here wish you were here on the far side of the SUN NIKKI S DAYS OF FUTURES PAST so Janey is Nikki? An eternal story of life on 3th stone from the sun I p
skyangel at 2:54PM, May 29, 2025
Dear Tommym, it could take me a while to decode this entry but hopefully I'll get there before the critical mass point is reached. Meanwhile take good care of yourself and hang on in there as I don't want to lose you too!
eudie13 at 3:39AM, May 27, 2025
I think you should work on whatever you feel fills your cup and interests/compels you, and if this story isn’t feeling like the right vibe right now, I completely understand. That said, you wondered if this story was worth telling; I know you said you weren’t looking for sympathy or an ego boost, but I can’t help but tell you that this story is absolutely worth *hearing*, & I am always excited when I see it’s been updated. I’ve been following your work for over a decade now (maybe 15 years at this point?), & there’s never been a time when I haven’t been interested in the stories you share. This story is more directly and deeply personal, about your own history and lived experience, which I imagine makes it all the more vulnerable of a project. But for as long as you share it with us, I, at least, will be excited to hear it. And I’m sure there are plenty more long term fans like myself who almost never comment (sorry about that!), but who quietly enjoy following along for the ride. ❤️
skyangel at 12:36PM, May 27, 2025
Thanks Eudie! It's lovely to know some of our old readers are still reading. I've had mixed feelings about the value of this comic since I started it and although I've been mostly driven by my own enthusiasm so far I suddenly hit an air pocket which made me question everything about it. I guess it does come down to getting cold feet too as I'm putting out pages that will get more personal and a little voice inside says 'you don't have to do this!' But I remember you and Agne as well as Carora and Fred from SS, which has been lovely to see!
Stever_Blotto at 5:19AM, May 26, 2025
I often feel the same way when doing my comic, but I really do love this story and think it's worth telling. Sometimes it's tough when you're in your own head about it and thinking why continue? Do I still have the passion to tell this story? But I always feel better once I've finished it. I believe this story has purpose, or why would I enjoy reading it so much. Good luck trying to get the inspiration back. 🍀
skyangel at 10:21AM, May 26, 2025
Thanks Stever. I get ideas for other stories that start to excite me more and then I wonder if I'm wasting time by feeling I a duty to finish this one! As I was saying to Agne, I have to feel excited about making the pages and when it's sunny outside and I'm sitting indoors fussing over the artwork I start to question my motivation! That's clever! > 🍀 XD
_Agne_ at 2:39AM, May 26, 2025
Speaking from someone who has read Simply Sarah, I'm loving the "background" story as it is. I totally understand if you what to do something different, thought, but I think you're doing so great. I love the speed, I love the drawing, I live how delicate you're approaching the subject. Just wanted to let you know :)
skyangel at 10:05AM, May 26, 2025
Thank you Agne, I really appreciate that. With SS I used to get concerned that the chapters were too long and kept diverting too often and that all of us would lose interest but I plodded on with the feeling it had to be finished. This Nikki comic has a very strict page count which helps a lot but I have to feel excited about doing it otherwise I start pondering why I am.