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It’s been tens of pages (and therefore many weeks) since we’ve had a proper fight scene, so I hope you’re ready for the last, climactic battle of this volume.
Six pages remain!
As you might expect, the full page contains blood and violence. Find it below:
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A new kind of magic? We’ll explore it more in later volumes, but for now, know that it is a thing.
Seven pages remain!
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Dolly Parton, “Jolene” (33 rpm)
I guess it’s good afternoon, now. Here’s something fun.
Brooke is going to be at the Milwaukee Mature Indie Literature Festival (MKE MILFest) on Saturday the 29th! As the name suggests, it’s an adults only event, and it will be at The Sugar Maple, 441 E Lincoln Ave, from 2 until 7 in the evening. Her gorgeous Dancing with Death set of cards will be available for purchase for the first time!
In the meantime, I’ll have a new page of Last Watch Before Dawn for you on Tuesday and Friday. We’re down to the last eight pages! One more month before this draft is finished!
The newsletter will come out on Monday the 31st. Here’s the signup link if you’re interested. Be sure to check your inbox afterward for a confirmation.
A couple of petitions for today:
Via Just Foreign Policy: End the illegal blockade of Cuba
Via Amnesty International: Close family detention centers
Via Save the Children: Protect children from war
Thanks for being here. Stop by again soon, and have an excellent week.
Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 77
Eight pages remain!
For now, have a little glimpse into the political nonsense of the setting, and get ready for the next big fight.
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I wouldn’t blame you if you thought that I forgot about the demons, but don’t worry, they’re still relevant. Politically, in particular.
We are counting down! Nine pages remain after this.
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Nikki Day, “the architect’s daughter”
Good morning!
I expected the Book Gymboree to be a bit chaotic, with so many authors there, but it ended up being lovely. I was at a table next to Nikki Day, a singer/songwriter and poet, so I’m sharing one of her songs with you! I hope you enjoy.
There are ten more pages of Last Watch Before Dawn remaining. Two of them will go up this week. The end is in sight. I’ve replaced the battery in my tablet pen twice since I started, and I should have replaced the nib a long time ago, but I’ve got some more on the way.
In the meantime, here are some petitions:
Via The Swarm: Stop ICE from blinding and injuring peaceful protestors
Via Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition: Demand a full and transparent investigation into ICE killing
Via Civic Shout: Stop Trump’s illegal boat strikes
That’s all for today. Thanks for being here, and stop by again soon!
Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 75
It’s late, I know, but I managed to get this page done.
First of all: the Book Gymboree is tomorrow! 10-4 at the RecPlex fieldhouse, 9900 Terwell Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI. I’m very excited to be there, and I hope you will be too!
Ten more pages after this one! That means only five more weeks until the draft is finished. Thanks for sticking with me.
We’re bringing some plot threads together for the ending!
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In the full version of this panel, which you will find below, there are EIGHTEEN people. That is why this page is being posted so late.
We have arrived at the teahouse! The stage is set for our last scene.
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The Decemberists, “Down By the Water”
Good morning! ETA: Wisconsin folks, the primary election is tomorrow! myvote.wi.gov has everything you need.
The Book Gymboree is this Saturday!
I’ll be one of MANY local authors, so I’m sure you’ll find your next favorite book! See you there!
New pages of Last Watch Before Dawn will be up Tuesday and Friday. According to my outline, we are 12 pages from the end.
Some petitions for this week:
Via Amnesty International: Save Dr. Abu Safiya’s life
Via New/Mode: No war on Cuba
Via IMEU Policy Project: Bring Sama Safi home
Via Campaign for a New Myanmar: Support TPS for Burmese refugees
That’s all for today. Stop by again soon, and I hope to see you Saturday!
Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 73
Another page, another thing I forgot to draw (hint: how are Ichiro’s bow and quiver attached to his back on the outside of the blanket?). I have my editing work cut out for me.
I’m trying to do something with the last panel here. After the encounter with the samurai, Ichiro’s attention is drawn to the castle, where the daimyo lives. Technically, his duty is to report in and accept the daimyo’s judgment (either taking him on as a retainer, or executing him for his family’s crime of attacking their neighbors without permission). In either case, his status (such as it is) is restored, and he is no longer a ronin–but that means giving up Resunotek, the only person who has been nice to him in recent memory. This is his last chance to choose the daimyo, and he doesn’t.
I want to use as little text as possible to convey meaning. Let me know in the comments if it worked.
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