Ch. 1 - Pg. 3
KimLuster on Dec. 5, 2018
EDIT: Previously, I had an exotic word on this page (Straan). A reader helpfully made me realize that, while it's okay to have exotic new words, if they mean largely the same thing in English, it's often best to just use the English word. I saw the wisdom…!
Still, I will have an unusual word appear at times, reflecting this exotic world. I intend it to be possible to glean the meaning of new words from the surrounding text. In any case, every time I introduce a new word I'll add it to my Glossary, which you can view anytime by clicking the link over there at upper left.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an experiment! You're officially invited to critique… If a new word or concept is jarring, throws you off, curls your lip, makes you walk away, etc.! Please say so (nicely, if you can lol)!! I'm not at all above changing things!! I want you guys to like this project, and won't turn away any attempt to make it better!
So, Rhiaan: the dreamer and jumper!
Life and Good Dreams!
Peipei at 10:59PM, Dec. 7, 2017
I hope the billy goat didn't get hurt during the fall D:! I love the art and the storytelling style :3!
KimLuster at 4:29AM, Dec. 8, 2017
He's a tough ol' goat!! Thanks - glad you like it!!
plymayer at 8:32PM, Dec. 5, 2017
Is it too late to get The Good Walker in the 17 DD awards as best new comer ? lol
KimLuster at 4:36AM, Dec. 6, 2017
Ha, well I think the 17 Awards are about to become the 18 awards!
El Cid at 8:59AM, Dec. 5, 2017
Love the illustration; her mom looks pissed! Adding some more colors would help with the blending, but I'm only just now realizing that the illustrations so far have all been one tone, so nevuh mind. And this time the glossary really helped. I thought a straan was like a pilgrimage troupe or something like that. I was way off!
KimLuster at 10:18AM, Dec. 5, 2017
Thanks! I'm trying to go with a monotone near-sepia look for most (not all) of the images - my spouse says it fits better *shrugs* As for the word Straan, after the advice of someone, I'm probably gonna modify that later today ;)
Banes at 8:21AM, Dec. 5, 2017
Really liking it so far - and though I like the idea of a glossary, I haven't had the need to look at it. It feels "alien" but still relatable. Another sweet pic, too - though you're right about the jubeast blending in; I didn't even notice it until reading your author note and going back! A defensive talent of the animal, maybe? ;)
Banes at 5:54PM, Dec. 5, 2017
"Hey, where'd Ju-go?"
KimLuster at 8:49AM, Dec. 5, 2017
Thanks! And a jubeast jublending...?! We'll go with that :)
Jason Moon at 8:07AM, Dec. 5, 2017
LOL that really ticked her off! I love your illustrations, you have a realistic style that is fun to read
KimLuster at 8:49AM, Dec. 5, 2017
Thanks Jason!!
bravo1102 at 6:28AM, Dec. 5, 2017
And is that supposed to be to scale or is it perspective? Wow, she's tiny and the other is a giant.
KimLuster at 7:26AM, Dec. 5, 2017
It's supposed to be perspective. She's standing just slightly forward from the jubeast, fairly further behind Maa'm, on the ground there... Oh well, if it ain't clear I'm not redrawing it lol!!