Oh my god, it's been 6 months since I finished the new story. I'm so sorry lmao I'm gonna set aside a few days to proofread it all in one go (already proofread individual chapters) and fix some stuff up, and then I'll start working on chapter art.

My brain is going wild with thoughts relating to the last arc of all of my characters' stories. I hope I can continue to share them all with you soon.

Wish I had more time to work on free things, honestly. Even ignoring the numerous smaller stories I've scrapped because of complete lack of time, I'm like... right at the end of this next big story I've been working on since Fish Scales ended. But, I haven't had the time to write the last bit.

Just finished writing Chapter 9. I feel pretty happy now.

Thinking about all of the next few weeks and wondering if I'm ever actually going to get to continue writing lmao

What if I wrote like little short stories to fill in tiny bits of the gaps between time frames in Fish Scales; stuff like showing a bit more development between Itsuki and Masako, a bit more of the stuff with Feather... etcetera?

Progress update on the next story: Of the 15 chapters I have planned (subject to change), I have written 8. Of those 8, 7 have been proofread by me, and I think 5 or 6 have been proofread by Steven. 0 chapter covers have been drawn.

Having another moment where it's taking a lot of restraint to not draw major spoiler moments.

Today's Fish Scales's 2nd anniversary, by the way.

Omg guys check it out it's a sneak peak of the next story which abbreviates to "moth" omg omg omg

I broke Problem is... uh, yeah, no lmao I can't share these. Sorry 💚

I have spent the last few days wanting to draw super vague art of a lot of story arcs in my series again, but I really don't wanna accidentally make something too obvious and spoil part of any stories.

On that note, I just finalized the plans for the last two chapters of the new story. So, all that's left is for me to follow my plans and continue writing. I'm feeling pretty great right now!

I can't wait to continue writing soon. The chapters that I have written of the next story are already some of my best writing yet. I just hope nobody minds a little return trip happening. ...He is pretty shaken up still, after all.

Stories come last

Guess who finally started writing again tonight!! I can't promise the story will release any time soon, because I'd rather get everything done FIRST this time before I start releasing chapters, just to make sure there isn't a massive gap between releases.

Going back to this style of writing, by the way.

Finally took the time to move the first batch of extras over, starting with the logo for the story, the cover template, and every version of the chapter covers without the template or the color filters. Enjoy seeing all of the beautiful colors of the cast (and my shortcuts)!

Passing thought: When I work on this next story, I'm not limiting myself. With Fish Scales, I generally tried to stay around 12 to 16 pages per chapter. But, that felt a bit short a lot of the time, so some chapters may just be longer than others with this next one.

I am obsessively thinking about stories and character stuff today. I think I'm actually excited to (hopefully) start the next story soon, beyond the prologue I already wrote yesterday.

Okay, everyone who's going to read the last chapter has read it by now, yeah? So, time to talk about Fish Scales. First off, those of you who read it know that there was a second chapter cover hidden in there for the second half of the chapter. Here it is, with solos too!

The final chapter of Fish Scales is here! Itsuki's headed off to the Mushroom Kingdom to try to fix his own mistakes. Will he succeed, though? It seems like more than just the lives of the people he knows will depend on it. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The final chapter will go public tomorrow, and then this book comes to a close. I sincerely hope all of you will enjoy it. 💚

...What happened? docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Itsuki arrives at his destination, but... something isn't quite right. Regardless, he encounters Feather and decides to have a talk with him. Here's hoping his plan works. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Years after settling in the Mushroom Kingdom with Feather and Sol, Itsuki's put together a life of his own. And yet, everything isn't quite as good as it seems. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

In case it isn't obvious by now, the chapter upload's gonna be late today. Just out dealing with computer stuff at the moment. Sorry to keep you all waiting!

Tomorrow

Alright, I think I've figured out the best time to release the end of the story now. I'm gonna aim for... Chapter 12: February 12 Chapter 13: February 15 Chapter 14: February 19 Chapter 15: February 22 And I'll try to release each chapter around 2 to 3pm!

Remember how Itsuki was supposed to meet Sol, but then his story ended before he actually got to that part? Well, what if that part of the story were to be told anyway? Here's how the meeting between Itsuki and Sol went! docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Forgot to mention this. I've got a bonus chapter focused on a moment in Chapter 11 that wasn't quite focused on, coming out at 1pm US Central. Enjoy!

Itsuki and Feather set out for the Mushroom Kingdom. Having been there before, Feather has plans to show Itsuki around. What wonders could await them there? It seems like Itsuki's close to wrapping up his story. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

A few days have passed since Feather returned to the island and showed off his new ability. Many were amazed, but many others were concerned. So, what comes next? docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Itsuki opened up a box that he assumed was left by Feather, and what followed was a numbness taking over his whole body as everything seemed to move out of place. Seems like Itsuki's in some kind of trouble now, or... is he? docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Behind by two chapters because I keep ignoring my alarms while I'm here at home, so I'm gonna go ahead and just post both of them now.

Remember the Rexes? Since Donovan and his family moved in to Marshgreen Village, relationships between the Yoshis and the rest of the Rexes began to grow again, and now they're setting up a new village just north of Marshgreen Village! Let's check it out. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

It's been years, but in the meantime, Itsuki's been developing a... deeper friendship with one of the other Yoshis on the island. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Fish Scales if it was actually good

Merry Christmas! You get the second Forgotten Mt. Frigid chapter because... well, I forgot to post it Friday! :D The last time Feather was seen, he fell through the floor in the palace at the top of Mount Frigid and landed in a dark room. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

And then I didn't

Got something happening right at 1pm and I've already shut my computer off, so Mt. Frigid Chapter 2 will be posted later today

Side note: Twitter had a media tab update a bit back that made it look like a gallery, and that's great. But unfortunately, it doesn't show multiple media from the same post, and that includes replies. The no-reply-media thing also applies to mobile despite it still having the old layout

A Marshgreen tale tells about how the island's mountain, Mount Frigid, once fell cold and was abandoned by its inhabitants. Why this happened is unknown, but maybe a clue lies in the mountain's strange pull on the island's most mysterious child, Feather. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The worst has arrived. That is, Piranha Plants are invading Marshgreen Village. Will everyone be okay? It's time for Itsuki to tell of the scariest... and strangest... moment in his life, in Chapter 5 of Fish Scales. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Much time has passed since Feather's arrival on Marshgreen Island, and now Itsuki tells more tales of the things he experienced on Marshgreen Island, to another individual. This next tale is about the worst day in the island's history... and what followed. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Last night, Marshgreen Village met a strange new visitor, one who supposedly doesn't remember much. But, who is he? That question will be better answered in the final chapter of the first story arc in Fish Scales! Please, dear reader, enjoy. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

The day has turned to night, and it's time for the community bonfire among the Yoshis of Marshgreen Village. And what a special night it was! But what made the night so special? Read Chapter 2 of Fish Scales to find out. docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Aaaaaaaaand I already forgot lmao

And so it begins. Itsuki's story, Fish Scales is making its (re)debut with the first chapter, "The Pond"! I hope you all enjoy reading it! docs.google.com/document/d/1...