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November 22, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 5

Posted on November 22, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 16-18 Updated!

Hey folks!

A heavy dose of magical mayhem awaits in this week’s Varulv update! It looks like our gang might pull through, yet, as the magical talismans of the Gods find a new vessel to possess… or does our intrepid pack of were-heroes now have a bigger problem to deal with?

It’s the near-final conclusion to Varulv’s fourth issue! Check it out!

Click here to read this update!

That said, I’ll be taking a brief hiatus through Thanksgiving to get everything ready for a 6-page update to conclude this story arc before Christmas! Why not go out with a bang, eh?

In the meantime, if you’re on the East Coast and are looking for something to do this weekend, come say “Hi!” at Manheim Comicon! I’ll be there selling prints, original art, and loads more! There will also be some amazing guests at hand that the OG fans of my work may recognize:

This will also be the last push for the IndieGoGo! While I’m not sure we’re going to hit our goal this time around, I’ll still be promoting the campaign, rest assured. You never know what can happen during a live event!

That’s all for now, gang! Have a great Thanksgiving and I’ll see you next Friday for some new art!

Awoo!

Dawn

November 15, 2024: What’s Going On

Posted on November 15, 2024 by VARULV

Printing Pitfalls, IndieGoGo and More

Hey guys!

Wish I had a better update for you, today. If you have been following me on our IndieGoGo campaign or Discord server, then you know I was hit with a major issue last weekend when my printer announced they will be going out of business. This printer is one I have used for five years and to say I was sad to hear they’ll be shutting down is an understatement. Unfortunately, I was planning on using them to print the Trade Paperback this winter, and I won’t be able to send them files in time to lock the project in before they close shop.

So this week, I have been working on finding another printer. It… hasn’t gone well. Hehe.

The two backup printers I had in mind both upped their MOQs. One of them is in Japan as well, and I don’t want to gamble with what may be high tariffs in the near future ontop of putting a ton of money to print books I’ll need to find some way of storing. I’m not big on taking on more than I need when it comes to spending money, so both printers are a no-go, and unfortunately, that means my search continues. Rest assured — if we fund the book, I’ll figure things out.

One small piece of advice I found for myself when doing this project is — don’t start a crowdfund in November of 2024. In all seriousness though, I understand each and every one of you who have sent me notes explaining that things are just really hard to find money for at the moment. You have nothing but my love and support. I get it — jobs are hard to get, money feels like it’s flying out the window without our collective permission, and we’re all in the same boat no matter how good or bad we had it just a year ago. To that end, if we don’t fund, then I’m just going to head back to the drawing board and figure out another way to get the books to you guys in 2025! Promise!

Onto better things: A little announcement/reminder today. I’ll be at Manheim Comicon next weekend, the 23rd and 24th of November! Check it out:

With all this going on, I had to push back this week’s update to next week. My apologies — I just didn’t have time to put the finishing touches on pages 16, 17, and 18 to the point that I was happy with them. We’ll get back to the story next week! I can’t believe it’s almost over!

Alright — that’s everything for now, gang. Thanks for bearing with me, and I’ll see you next Friday!

Awooo,

Dawn

October 19, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 4 and our IndieGoGo is GO!

Posted on November 1, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 10 – 12 Updated and you can now support our crowdfunding efforts to publish Volume I of Varulv!

Hey guys!

Big day in the Varulv-sphere, so let’s get right into it! Wilander has shown himself to be quite the monster indeed, in this week’s update. Frankly, I think it’s a good look for him. But he’s packing some heavy firepower, and will probably be as easy to take down as he is on the eyes… Check it out in our latest update!

Click here to read this update!

With that underway, I’m so very excited to announce our IndieGoGo campaign to fund the first Volume of Varulv is now live! Check it out right over here!

As of this writing, we’re up to 11% funded, and could use your help to make this book a reality! I’m sure we can hit our goal if everyone reading this can support us at even the lowest levels, or share the campaign! I’d love to get these books to you guys next year, and also get you some swanky swag for your support! Speaking of swag… what can you get for supporting?

Lots of cool stuff is currently available, and there are rewards at EVERY pledge level! And a big thank you to everyone who manages to support us, even through shares. I know times are tough for everyone and have been through the majority of 2024. It’s been my sincere pleasure to bring you Varulv’s story for free here, every week — and truthfully, just having you all as readers has meant so much to me.

I’m really looking forward to this campaign as I really think we can pull it off. Moreso, I think I’m looking forward to continuing to bring you all stories into 2025 and beyond. It’s because of everyone’s support that I’m able to do so. Thank you all. Having you guys as readers has been one of the biggest reasons I get out of bed in the morning.

All my Best,

Dawn

October 26, 2024: Ragna Print WIP

Posted on October 27, 2024 by VARULV

A First-Look at an exclusive print!

Hey guys,

I promised some artwork – and here you go! This is a first-look at an exclusive print I’ll have available during the IndieGoGo campaign. I’ll be finalising the colors and the image as a whole this week, but for now, here’s a look at the line art. You can get this, or your choice of the Varulv covers (or all 5!) when you pledge to the campaign!

Check it out on our Tumblr page!

Don’t forget! Our IndieGoGo campaign starts November 1st and you can get signed up to be reminded when it goes live, right now!

See you guys on Friday with the next comic update!

Awooooo,

Dawn

October 25, 2024: Presenting Our IndieGoGo Trailer

Posted on October 26, 2024 by VARULV

One week to go before we launch our crowdfunding campaign

Hey guys!

Exciting update tonight as I’m happy to announce our trailer has gone live! Check it out:

Hope you enjoy! And hey – come back tomorrow because I believe I promised you guys some artwork. See you then!

All my Best,

Dawn

October 19, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 3

Posted on October 19, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 7-9 Updated!

Hey gang!

It seems our town Vicar might be losing supporters… but he remains a force to be reckoned with thanks to his two magic talismans. See what becomes of him in this week’s update! Varulv book 4, chapter 3 begins right now with three new pages!

Click here to read this update!

Next week there’s going to be a break in the action as I gear up for our upcoming IndieGoGo campaign, prep for my final convention appearance this year, and get some other things out of the way so the book’s physical edition can get into everyone’s hands early next year!

In lieu of an update next week, expect some new art! See you next Friday!

All my Best,

Dawn

October 4, 2024: Book 4, Chapter 1

Posted on October 4, 2024 by VARULV

Pages 1-3 Are Here!

Hello and how-do, friendos!

Its the beginning of the end for this story arc, as we enter Varulv Book 4! Wilander has assumed power, the Ulven and Jarl Ulfir are imprisoned, and things are looking grim. But help may be on the way as Ragna and her mate, Gro’raan, make their way towards Blaidfästt with the intent to challenge its new would-be leader.

Click here to read this update!

Guys I am absolutely stoked, today. I’m ready to get this last issue into your faces so we can print Volume I of Varulv in full! To that end, our IndieGoGo campaign has pre-launched and you can sign up to get updates, now:

We’re going fully live and accepting pledges on November 1st, 2024. This will be my final crowdfunding endeavor of the year, and also my biggest. That said, I haven’t made the goal so big it’s unattainable. We only have to raise $2,000 to get these books printed at their minimum quantity, and at $20 per book, that means I only need 100 folks at that level to sign-on! Cool!

Even if you can’t contribute, I hope you share our campaign! As you all probably know, I have been doing Varulv and freelancing as my full-time job since February. I hope to keep doing so in the next year, and your support has made it all possible thus far. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!

That’s it for now, gang! Hope you enjoy this last leap into the realm of Varulv for 2024, and are looking forward to what this campaign could mean for the series in 2025!

All my best,

Dawn

Varulv #4 Cover, Wiki and Crowdfunding in November

Posted on September 28, 2024 by VARULV

Hi guys!

I want to apologize for being a day late with the weekly update. A birthday party has taken over our house! So! Here’s a little something I know at least a few of you have been waiting for… the cover to Varulv #4!

I also updated a few items on the ol’ Varulv Wiki if you guys want to go over there and take a look. More to come in that department for sure, but the main cast now have their new profile pictures up and the beginnings of their new biographies.

Now, for the really big show… The announcement of our earth-shattering crowdfunding campaign for the print run on the Varulv Collected Edition Trade Paperback.

I need $2,000.

I told you it wasn’t going to be a lot. And with the book nearly done, it looks like we can get these puppies printed and shipped to you guys in the first half of 2025 (if not the first quarter). I also have some groovy extras to throw in – original art, sketch cover editions of Varulv #1 with sketches, stickers, prints, and more. But yeah… there it is… the “big number” I’ll be trying to hit.

I’ll be setting up the campaign throughout October and launching in November! I foresee a $20 price tag (plus tax and shipping, please) for those of you who want to get just the book for yourselves. And of course, I’m happy to sign them, free of charge. That said, I feel this goal is more than attainable and I very much look forward to bringing Varulv’s first TPB to life!

Hey! Next week we have the beginning of Varulv #4! See you Friday!

Dawn

Issue #4 Coming Soon, Wiki, Conventions, and More!

Posted on September 20, 2024 by VARULV

Hey gang!

Exciting stuff on the horizon as Varulv, unbelievably, is on its way to wrapping up its first story arc as we bring you Varulv #4: Judgment, in October and November. That said, the official start date for that issue will be Friday, October 4th, 2024!

I’ll very probably have a look at the cover in the coming days for you guys, and with that in mind, wanted to reintroduce the idea of reinvigorating the wiki. And I mean it, this time!

We’ve experienced another explosion of interest in the series this past month, and as our first four issues wrap up, the timing couldn’t be better. That said, there will be more Varulv in 2025, with issues 5 and 6, but before those kick off, I think it’d be great to have a resource like a dedicated Varulvopedia to reference things, for newcomers as well as seasoned readers. Until then, have a look at some of the concept art for character profiles, I’m currently working on!

Too, I have one more convention to go, and will see you guys at Manheim Comicon in November. By then, I’ll have launched the crowdfunding campaign to fund the publishing of our first collected edition, which I hope to have more info on, next week!

In the meantime, if you want to check in on me personally, and hear about all the plans I have for the months to come, I invite you to go see my latest video — the first in what will likely be a series of vlogs, right here!

That’s all for now, friendos! Have a great weekend and I’ll catch you next time!

September 6, 2024: Book 3, Chapter 8

Posted on September 7, 2024 by VARULV

The Final Pages of Issue 3 — 22-24, Updated

Hello and hello, dear readers!

This is it! The last pages of Chapter 3 are upon us. As you know, things weren’t looking too great for our heroes when last we checked in with them… and as of this update, the situation might have gone from bad to worse! But is there perhaps hope on the horizon for an unexpected ally? Read on to find out in the conclusion to Varulv #3!

Click here to read this update!

With book three of the Varulv saga now put away, it’s time to start thinking about the epic finale to our little story, here. As you might recall from previous updates, Varulv #4 will be the last issue of the first volume, and your friendly neighborhood indie publisher has been preparing not only to bring you a conclusion, but a print edition of the series thus far, as well!

As you know, we’ve done two very successful pre-order runs for our various Varulv printing projects, and for this last one, I’d like to run a slightly bigger campaign. I’m currently pricing things out, but come November, I not only want to wrap up Varulv #4, but do some crowdfunding to get a Varulv trade paperback in the hands of my readers and potentially, wider distribution as well. Stay tuned, because as it stands, it’s not going to take much, and as always, I plan to have some very cool incentives for you guys if you want one!

For those of you who ordered Varulv Art books — After a challenging time navigating a driveway overhaul, I finally got them in the mail this past week! Look for them soon, and expect a few little bonus thank-you gifts alongside your comics! I hope you enjoy!

Issue #4 will begin in October — until then, keep joining me here on Fridays for more updates, art, and behind-the-scenes looks at our final issue! Groovy!

All my best,

Dawn Best