Status update

I don't know how many of you out there are still waiting with baited breath for the latest offerings from DPD, but I did want to post a blog just to address some things.

Firstly, the Acceptables are on a temporary hiatus. They are not gone for good. I admit that this hiatus started off with the intention to simply move the comic from monthly to bimonthly as I have little time to work on it lately. That quickly turned into a "temporary hiatus" as I got my shit together. This hiatus is now in its seventh month, and I apologize for leaving not one but two storylines hanging. I have every intention to bring this story back and at no point have reached the stage of "Ah, fuck it." Because despite having a fairly small circle of fans, it was well received and I intend to make good on my promise to continue the series.

Speaking of the Acceptables, one reason I have staved off working on the comic series is because I know I am a far better writer than an artist. In fact I feel my, hah, acceptable art skills have stifled my writing in that I could write a kickass scene, but can't illustrate it in a way that does it justice. This is the main contributing factor (along with how horrendously long it takes me TO poorly illustrate an issue) for the hiatus staying put.

What I'm saying is that they will come back and I am currently focused on writing them some adventures in fiction form. I feel it a great way to explore the characters' past and more easily explain how they came to be who they are. The first I hope to have finished by the end of December, but we will see how that goes.

I do also have plans not only for more Corpsettes products, but for the development of a few other properties. As stated, better writer than an artist and for the time being I am working on bringing each thing up to par individually before moving to a new project. This is something that does not come naturally, so I thank you kindly for your patience.

This does mean that I hope to bring the scarcely spoken of Science Fiction up to a higher level of completion. All I have to offer are a few drawings and a paper doll, and so nobody has any knowledge of the characters or why we should give a shit about the story. Again, sorry, one thing at a time does not come naturally.

In summation, don't hold your breath but never lose hope. I will be back.

Acceptable news!

Good news everybody! The December comic as well as the Acceptable Sixpack are available at Delicious Pie's store! (Finally and for reals!)

Also, I'm debating doing some specials sometime in the coming year and I'd really like some feedback on the matter. Go take this poll or comment on this post to let me know what you'd like to see!

Also for those who wonder why I post so sporadically here, I suggest following us on Twitter or Facebook. I'm able to make shorter to-the-point updates, and I do it pretty often. You can find the links to those as well as our forum and other fun places at the main page of Delicious Pie

We have a winner!

Or rather we have three! Congratulations to the winners of the first Acceptable giveaway!

First prize goes to Filthy G

Second prize went to Alexis of Smarmy Clothes

Third prise goes to Aestraea

Congrats again kids! Hope you enjoy your free stuff! (I'll be getting in email contact with all of you shortly!)

Comic book giveaway!

So you want to start reading The Acceptables but you haven't had a chance to pick up an issue yet? Now's your chance!

For this (DPD's very first) giveaway you'll get an autographed copy of Issue 0, one other issue (autographed of course), a set of post cards, and a 5x7 sketch of an Acceptable of your choice. How can anyone resist a swag package like that?

Second prize is an autographed copy of Issue 0 and a 5x7 sketch of an Acceptable of your choice.

Third prize is an autographed copy of Issue 0.

Lucy, Lucy, how do we enter!?

There are LOTS of ways to enter!

1. Comment on this blog post. All you have to do is say "Enter me!"
2. Tell somebody about this giveaway! You can do it via your blog, website, twitter, facebook, or any other way! For each mention of my contest, you get one more entry. PLEASE comment on THIS blog post with a link to each mention.
3. Buy stuff. For every dollar spent at my etsy or The DPD Store you get another entry. (Be SURE to post a comment on THIS POST mentioning you want entries!)


This giveaway is open to everybody in any country of all ages. Shipping costs will be paid for by me. If you are under the age of a legal adult in your country (18 in the US) You MUST ask parents for permission before you enter!

Remember ALL entries need to be commented on this post. On September 30 I will go through the posts and count everybody up. All names will go in a hat, and winners will be chosen.

PLEASE NOTE that you need to mention a way for me to contact you in your comment in case you win. An email address works best if you are not a registered Blogspot user.

25% off and commission deal!

Right now through October 15th you can get 25% off with the code ONABOAT. Just type it into the coupon code box upon checkout at Delicious Pie Designs and it will be applied right away. Or mention the code in your buyer comments on checkout at my etsy and wait for a revised invoice!

Also I'm offering some low cost commissions. Full color 5x7 portraits are only $15 right now. Or you could get a black and white lineart drawing for only $5. These are just the specials right now, but feel free to ask about multiple people and larger drawings!

Here's a few recent examples...

Clothes for people? You kid!

Yep, I've started making a few person-sized pieces. Currently these three shrugs are available on Etsy for $35 a piece. So run and grab one before they're gone!

Postcards are in!

I ordered some post cards in a few designs last week and they came in today! They look really awesome and I can't wait to send a few to my friends.

There are five designs, all available at Delicious Pie Designs. Each post card is only 99 cents!