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Finally Home - Post-EF/Berlin/FA Reflections
Posted 13 hours agoBack in 2022 my husband - then boyfriend - visited me for three weeks in September to meet in person, and celebrate my birthday. The following year he did the same, and proposed, and we didn't want to wait years and years. I'm sure folks who follow my work also know that sweet story, so I won't rehash it, but suffice it to say that once I moved to Germany we found what is starting to be our new tradition here.
Eurofurence.
Now, my husband doesn't identify as a furry, but he loves the fluffy fun side of the fandom. And so, in 2024 we went. I was nervous how he'd handle such a big ball of the fandom all at once, but he was absolutely enchanted by all of the fursuiters, the stuff in the Dealer's Den, and the events! Oh, the events. Comedy, music, plays, dancing... he was genuinely upset we couldn't get into Paws on Fire because there was simply no more room by the time we were able to get in line. But he had so much more fun than I expected, and it felt so special to me. Years of going to conventions alone, and this time I got to really enjoy it with the love of my life (and convert him a little in the process lol).
Fast forward to this year, and we weren't sure we could manage it. But, over the summer he reviewed our budget, made room for it, and surprised me with the news in June. And then it just so happened he'd also go to Berlin for his job immediately following, so it turned into this whole big 10-day tour of Germany. Eurofurence was even better this year than last year. We saw some friends we made last year (shout-out to Sasa Creations!), went to event after event, got some cute stuff from the Dealer's Den, and had a wonderful time.
As we made our way to Hamburg that Wednesday morning we'd already accepted we'd miss opening ceremonies. We arrived after a load of traffic, checked in, refreshed, went to register, and then intended to just wander and check things out. But when we passed by where opening ceremonies had been, it seemed they were still going on. So, curious, we thought we'd be fortunate to catch the final leg of it. As it turns out, there was such a technical delay that the ceremony hadn't started yet! We got to watch the whole of EF's mascot Greeny's travel from deep space to the con, and all of the shenanigans that went on throughout. It was such a treat to get to see this particular ceremony. So, while I empathize with everyone upset over delays ... well, technical difficulties happen, especially with a convention growing as Eurofurence is, and ... well, we were quite fortunate lol ... so, hey, thank you EF as it worked out for some of us.
This year we saw some phenomenal performances. Uncle Kage's Story Hour is always a treat, and I'm glad he does a charity event version as well. We got to see both dance competitions this year - Enter the Arena and Paws on Fire. I am genuinely inspired... once I get a fursuit I want to try Paws on Fire just to say I did it. We saw an amazing dark comedy play, Starfall, which ... if you get the opportunity to see this, I implore you to do so. It was very well-written, funny, memey and tropey in just the right ways, with some great plot twists and endearing moments. We also saw Soul Seekers, a very clever puppet show that was also just as well-written, endearing, and like Starfall was self-aware just enough to let the jokes land well.
Many thanks to Rainquack on YouTube for uploading these!
» » Starfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55PpXFKG5I8
» » Soul Seekers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfcLVFo6a4Y
We also got to see performances by Pepper Coyote, Fons and Friends, and Fox Amoore. I didn't know quite what to expect, as while I knew and enjoyed Fox Amoore's music, and knew of Pepper Coyote but not his work... but it was just excellent. A lot of songs I fell in love with, some that stole my heart... I became a fan of a lot of artists that night lol
Honestly, the whole Eurofurence experience was inspiring. It was the first time in a long time that I really felt there was more possibility for me to flex creative wings in the furry fandom. I'm a writer, and dabbling in art. But I think there may be a future for me as a lyricist collaborating with other musical artists, or even a musician as I'd love to learn to make synthwave music. Maybe I'll even segue into DJ. Who knows what the future holds for me? I have the time, the support, I'm finding my focus, and I'm sure that come this time next year I'll be on steady ground with where I'm going with my writing.
Also, my husband was already looking into booking for next year during closing ceremonies lol
We stayed in Hamburg until Monday morning, since we'd be checking into our Berlin hotel later Monday afternoon. We went to an immersion museum, basically a large room where video is projected everywhere so you feel the presentation all around you. Then met up with one of my husband's local friends, had dinner, and took a boat ride. And then we went to my first-ever Dead Dog Party. In all of my years of going to furry conventions back in the day I never went to a Dead Dog Party, because I'd always go home Sunday afternoon or even Saturday night. But this time my husband and I went to the venue, slammed back some drinks, and had such a great time just vibing to the untz untz untz lol ... and my LED sneakers got lots of compliments, too!
Berlin was less exciting for me, but still quite fun. My husband's job was about three minutes' walking distance around the corner from our hotel, so we were able to go out to dinner a few times. One night we went to a fabulous sushi place around the corner, another night had us going to Madame Tussauds followed by a nice specialty burger place, another night had us cozy in the hotel room ordering in some schnitzel, another night had us meeting up with lupestripe for Korean and some drinks, and then finally ... Friday night I had Burger King lol ... anticlimactic, yes? My husband had had it for lunch Thursday, and what he described sounded so nice ... and I do love a good Whopper ... listen, in Germany everything is better, even the fast food lol
But, enough about food.
I got a great deal of work done for Assimilation and the greater story I plan to have follow it. As many of you may know, years and years ago when I used the handle foxymccloud I'd written the first six chapters of what was intended to be a lengthy story. Novel. Whatever it was going to be. I'm still not sure what my plans were back then. But over the past few years since returning to the furry fandom I've been poking at the idea, as I wanted it to be something more than something I never got around to finishing. I loved the story of Nekko and Koga as it was unfolding, and want to tell their story. But, I also have no idea what I was planning back then, as I was just pantsing it.
Now the story has evolved to Assimilation being my The Hobbit to a greater story. I don't want to oversell my intentions, but I am intending on Assimilation leading into a trilogy about the founding and evolution of CyberGenesis Innovations, a setting/company I have been seeding some mythos in here and there through various short stories (tentative title is actually CyberGenesis). This trilogy then opens up possibility to explore CGI's shenanigans and influence in short story anthologies, and even off-shoot novellas. I then have SynthWave as a series that follows CyberGenesis, set in the far future (which does require some retconning of my five-part SynthWave series, but that's a future-me problem lol).
I've been working on the plot of Assimilation, intending to keep the six chapters I'd written as the core inspiration, so it will, of course, follow Nekko's gradual transformation, Koga's gradual understanding of humanity, ex-boyfriend Todd being a douche, and we'll finally learn what's up with that mysterious person Todd meets at the end of the former chapter six. I've been working on the backstory as well, everything that happened prior to the events of Assimilation so that it not only flourishes this story, but also the story beyond. I want Assimilation to be a stand-alone story, but I hope you'll join me on the journey beyond.
This does mean my previous note on how I'm going to work on Dragonfly next is relatively out the door. Well, not necessarily. I've be working on that for years, and will hammer it out soon. I have plenty of time, plenty of inspiration, and plenty of drive. I've just been quiet, because ... well, I'm writing! lol As is expected. But, no worries, the little notions of that will come into fruition soon enough, likely right after I have finished writing Assimilation and started presenting it here.
As mentioned, I'm going to start veering my Patreon so I am sharing one chapter of Cotton Candy each month, as well as a short story involving the CyberGenesis setting. Lab accidents, trials, good ol' fashioned rubbery tf'y fun. More or less seeding where the story is going lol ... so, please look forward to it.
On an aside, FurAffinity got a bit of a facelift while I was away! I love the PDF integration for stories. My PDF's were already rather well done if I do say so myself, but it does seem like a sideways solution for a complaint I've had. When you upload a new thumbnail for a story, clicking on the story shows this unseemly 'Image Not Found' on the story's page. Perfectly fine in galleries, but not on the page itself. It's irked me for quite some time, as I'd love to redo all of my icons. Well, I can just personally ignore that 'Image Not Found,' and use my icon in the actual PDF now! And I've wanted to go for a different font on my PDF's as well ... Garamond has been a good family for me with RainGlow, so I'm thinking of using that or another serif font that matches the vibe I'd generally be going for. Anywho, it's a bit of a task, but I'll be revising my old submissions here to better take advantage of the new PDF integration, so please look foward to that as I follow a new format moving forward while cleaning up the back catalogue.
We'll see what I do once SoFurry finally comes online lol... another future-me problem.
I'm also wanting to revise my website, likely looking into WordPress at the recommendation of a friend. I like the blog feature, or at least what could be a blog, as I do love to yapyapyap and FA journals might not be the best place for that. It's good, and nice, but I've always viewed FA as more of a library of my work rather than my gabfest. Some people are just here for the pr0nz, some are here for me, and that's okay (also part of why I'm planning to remove my author's notes from my stories, because they tend to just be boner-killers lol).
Anywho, enough of my babble. Many good things on the horizon. Just have to stay tuned! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Eurofurence.
Now, my husband doesn't identify as a furry, but he loves the fluffy fun side of the fandom. And so, in 2024 we went. I was nervous how he'd handle such a big ball of the fandom all at once, but he was absolutely enchanted by all of the fursuiters, the stuff in the Dealer's Den, and the events! Oh, the events. Comedy, music, plays, dancing... he was genuinely upset we couldn't get into Paws on Fire because there was simply no more room by the time we were able to get in line. But he had so much more fun than I expected, and it felt so special to me. Years of going to conventions alone, and this time I got to really enjoy it with the love of my life (and convert him a little in the process lol).
Fast forward to this year, and we weren't sure we could manage it. But, over the summer he reviewed our budget, made room for it, and surprised me with the news in June. And then it just so happened he'd also go to Berlin for his job immediately following, so it turned into this whole big 10-day tour of Germany. Eurofurence was even better this year than last year. We saw some friends we made last year (shout-out to Sasa Creations!), went to event after event, got some cute stuff from the Dealer's Den, and had a wonderful time.
As we made our way to Hamburg that Wednesday morning we'd already accepted we'd miss opening ceremonies. We arrived after a load of traffic, checked in, refreshed, went to register, and then intended to just wander and check things out. But when we passed by where opening ceremonies had been, it seemed they were still going on. So, curious, we thought we'd be fortunate to catch the final leg of it. As it turns out, there was such a technical delay that the ceremony hadn't started yet! We got to watch the whole of EF's mascot Greeny's travel from deep space to the con, and all of the shenanigans that went on throughout. It was such a treat to get to see this particular ceremony. So, while I empathize with everyone upset over delays ... well, technical difficulties happen, especially with a convention growing as Eurofurence is, and ... well, we were quite fortunate lol ... so, hey, thank you EF as it worked out for some of us.
This year we saw some phenomenal performances. Uncle Kage's Story Hour is always a treat, and I'm glad he does a charity event version as well. We got to see both dance competitions this year - Enter the Arena and Paws on Fire. I am genuinely inspired... once I get a fursuit I want to try Paws on Fire just to say I did it. We saw an amazing dark comedy play, Starfall, which ... if you get the opportunity to see this, I implore you to do so. It was very well-written, funny, memey and tropey in just the right ways, with some great plot twists and endearing moments. We also saw Soul Seekers, a very clever puppet show that was also just as well-written, endearing, and like Starfall was self-aware just enough to let the jokes land well.
Many thanks to Rainquack on YouTube for uploading these!
» » Starfall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55PpXFKG5I8
» » Soul Seekers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfcLVFo6a4Y
We also got to see performances by Pepper Coyote, Fons and Friends, and Fox Amoore. I didn't know quite what to expect, as while I knew and enjoyed Fox Amoore's music, and knew of Pepper Coyote but not his work... but it was just excellent. A lot of songs I fell in love with, some that stole my heart... I became a fan of a lot of artists that night lol
Honestly, the whole Eurofurence experience was inspiring. It was the first time in a long time that I really felt there was more possibility for me to flex creative wings in the furry fandom. I'm a writer, and dabbling in art. But I think there may be a future for me as a lyricist collaborating with other musical artists, or even a musician as I'd love to learn to make synthwave music. Maybe I'll even segue into DJ. Who knows what the future holds for me? I have the time, the support, I'm finding my focus, and I'm sure that come this time next year I'll be on steady ground with where I'm going with my writing.
Also, my husband was already looking into booking for next year during closing ceremonies lol
We stayed in Hamburg until Monday morning, since we'd be checking into our Berlin hotel later Monday afternoon. We went to an immersion museum, basically a large room where video is projected everywhere so you feel the presentation all around you. Then met up with one of my husband's local friends, had dinner, and took a boat ride. And then we went to my first-ever Dead Dog Party. In all of my years of going to furry conventions back in the day I never went to a Dead Dog Party, because I'd always go home Sunday afternoon or even Saturday night. But this time my husband and I went to the venue, slammed back some drinks, and had such a great time just vibing to the untz untz untz lol ... and my LED sneakers got lots of compliments, too!
Berlin was less exciting for me, but still quite fun. My husband's job was about three minutes' walking distance around the corner from our hotel, so we were able to go out to dinner a few times. One night we went to a fabulous sushi place around the corner, another night had us going to Madame Tussauds followed by a nice specialty burger place, another night had us cozy in the hotel room ordering in some schnitzel, another night had us meeting up with lupestripe for Korean and some drinks, and then finally ... Friday night I had Burger King lol ... anticlimactic, yes? My husband had had it for lunch Thursday, and what he described sounded so nice ... and I do love a good Whopper ... listen, in Germany everything is better, even the fast food lol
But, enough about food.
I got a great deal of work done for Assimilation and the greater story I plan to have follow it. As many of you may know, years and years ago when I used the handle foxymccloud I'd written the first six chapters of what was intended to be a lengthy story. Novel. Whatever it was going to be. I'm still not sure what my plans were back then. But over the past few years since returning to the furry fandom I've been poking at the idea, as I wanted it to be something more than something I never got around to finishing. I loved the story of Nekko and Koga as it was unfolding, and want to tell their story. But, I also have no idea what I was planning back then, as I was just pantsing it.
Now the story has evolved to Assimilation being my The Hobbit to a greater story. I don't want to oversell my intentions, but I am intending on Assimilation leading into a trilogy about the founding and evolution of CyberGenesis Innovations, a setting/company I have been seeding some mythos in here and there through various short stories (tentative title is actually CyberGenesis). This trilogy then opens up possibility to explore CGI's shenanigans and influence in short story anthologies, and even off-shoot novellas. I then have SynthWave as a series that follows CyberGenesis, set in the far future (which does require some retconning of my five-part SynthWave series, but that's a future-me problem lol).
I've been working on the plot of Assimilation, intending to keep the six chapters I'd written as the core inspiration, so it will, of course, follow Nekko's gradual transformation, Koga's gradual understanding of humanity, ex-boyfriend Todd being a douche, and we'll finally learn what's up with that mysterious person Todd meets at the end of the former chapter six. I've been working on the backstory as well, everything that happened prior to the events of Assimilation so that it not only flourishes this story, but also the story beyond. I want Assimilation to be a stand-alone story, but I hope you'll join me on the journey beyond.
This does mean my previous note on how I'm going to work on Dragonfly next is relatively out the door. Well, not necessarily. I've be working on that for years, and will hammer it out soon. I have plenty of time, plenty of inspiration, and plenty of drive. I've just been quiet, because ... well, I'm writing! lol As is expected. But, no worries, the little notions of that will come into fruition soon enough, likely right after I have finished writing Assimilation and started presenting it here.
As mentioned, I'm going to start veering my Patreon so I am sharing one chapter of Cotton Candy each month, as well as a short story involving the CyberGenesis setting. Lab accidents, trials, good ol' fashioned rubbery tf'y fun. More or less seeding where the story is going lol ... so, please look forward to it.
On an aside, FurAffinity got a bit of a facelift while I was away! I love the PDF integration for stories. My PDF's were already rather well done if I do say so myself, but it does seem like a sideways solution for a complaint I've had. When you upload a new thumbnail for a story, clicking on the story shows this unseemly 'Image Not Found' on the story's page. Perfectly fine in galleries, but not on the page itself. It's irked me for quite some time, as I'd love to redo all of my icons. Well, I can just personally ignore that 'Image Not Found,' and use my icon in the actual PDF now! And I've wanted to go for a different font on my PDF's as well ... Garamond has been a good family for me with RainGlow, so I'm thinking of using that or another serif font that matches the vibe I'd generally be going for. Anywho, it's a bit of a task, but I'll be revising my old submissions here to better take advantage of the new PDF integration, so please look foward to that as I follow a new format moving forward while cleaning up the back catalogue.
We'll see what I do once SoFurry finally comes online lol... another future-me problem.
I'm also wanting to revise my website, likely looking into WordPress at the recommendation of a friend. I like the blog feature, or at least what could be a blog, as I do love to yapyapyap and FA journals might not be the best place for that. It's good, and nice, but I've always viewed FA as more of a library of my work rather than my gabfest. Some people are just here for the pr0nz, some are here for me, and that's okay (also part of why I'm planning to remove my author's notes from my stories, because they tend to just be boner-killers lol).
Anywho, enough of my babble. Many good things on the horizon. Just have to stay tuned! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Pulling My Head Out From Above the McClouds
Posted 2 months agoIn my entire life I can only recall two times when I was on a lengthy do-nothing vacation. And both of them were when I was a child, barely old enough to call myself a teenager.
It's been a long ass time.
Last night my husband and I returned from a six-day vacation in Bavaria. A lovely prelude to our one-year anniversary in August. The sights, the atmosphere, the food... it was incredible. We spent most of it lounging in a pool and getting drunk off Tequila Sunrises. Well, at least I did the latter part. We took a day trip to Austria for a boat ride along the Bodensee - Lake Constance to the rest of the world - and otherwise had a lovely time. Prior to that we spent a couple of days entertaining some American family friends, so it was eight days of me doing absolutely nothing but experiencing life. It was lovely. It was fun. It was inspiring.
In the time leading up to the vacation I'd been working on a private project - writing a novel under a pseudonym. It's something rather mainstream, so I won't be promoting it here or any of my usual stomping grounds, but suffice to say it is a romance I'd had in my head for a while and serves as a big love letter to certain aspects of my past. I've got a little bit of editing to do on it, but I'd been hoping to release it prior to vacation. Sadly, that wasn't the case, but just the same, the whole experience got my brain working overtime. In short, writing a full novel fulfilled a life goal, and it just makes all of my other goals feel achievable ... writing a best-seller, holding a novel with my name on it in my hands, publishing novels and novellas and anthologies, actually having books out there for anyone to read. I talked at great length with my husband about a novel I'd been poking at for upwards of 15 years, Dragonfly. It's my true passion project, and something I want so badly to write.
The only one who's been limiting my own possibilities has been myself.
It honestly clicked for me when I was watching a video about Chuck Tingle. An incredible author I admire, because he has a way with taking the absurd and not only making it plausible but enjoyable. The video was basically 'Chuck Tingle's trajectory needs to be studied.' So, I did. I looked into it. And I was surprised to realize he'd been posting short stories as ebooks for ages, rode the ridiculous, and developed into a renown author of novels that are deeply rooted in serious issues. We don't write the same genres - well, not completely - but I feel inspired by what he's done. I realized I've been following a path I thought I had to follow when, in fact, I can make up my own path. And I feel foolish for not realizing sooner.
Beyond his path as a writer, I also found myself inspired by him regarding my concerns over my own case of identity crisis. My pen name is and always has been Skye McCloud. So much so that it's the name I go by in everyday life - my own husband calls me Skye. When I returned to the furry fandom a few years back I created new social medias and logins under the handle SynthW4V3. It encompasses my writing style, themes, and that feeling of nostalgia for a future never realized. It was a very specific notion brought about from having been a small-time writer in the fandom back in the early 2010's, but then stepping away completely due to my own insecurities and a life trajectory that left no time for writing. I was fond over what could have been had I continued. I've felt this notion to separate my writing across what I write as Skye McCloud, and what I write as SynthW4V3.
I've floundered ever since because of it.
Chuck Tingle has fully committed to keeping his identity a secret, and leans into the mythos that was borne from his existence. It's given him intrigue, and allowed him to be both the author that writes wildly specific erotica and deeply personal novels. I've realized that I don't need to separate my writing across one and the other. Skye McCloud and SynthW4V3 are one and the same. Always have been. What's important is that the style and evocativeness I write with is what links everything together. Am I a romance writer, am I a sci-fi writer, am I an erotica writer ... the answer is yes, yes, yes, and whatever else I want to write. My writing style is my mythos, and over the past few months I've developed my style with RainGlow into what I feel is truly a style entirely my own. And it doesn't matter if I'm taking you to the sunny shores of Pointe Pleasure, the sterile halls of CyberGenesis Innovations, the techno-city of Skyview, or wherever else I can imagine, I am building universes to explore and the writing style is what I am developing to be the hook. This is what I need to lean into.
The biggest lesson I've learned is that I just need to focus on my own goals and make up my own damned rules. So it's time for me to get serious. Keep writing RainGlow. Write Dragonfly. Build my universes to create the kind of fantasies I want my readers to escape to, relate to, and learn from. I've looked over all of the short stories I've written thus far, and the ones I haven't yet remastered from my old days. I'll start putting together anthologies to whet the palette for what's to come. So, I'm going to be revising what I'd written, write new short stories alongside what I've allocated into a few anthologies already, and start releasing these.
I was already on the right track with how I've been handling Patreon these past few months, but now I have a fresh focus. Following Eurofurence in early September I'll be utilizing Patreon to both release new chapters of Cotton Candy and a new short story intended for my anthologies - exclusive for Patrons. I may do more as well, but that's the basic idea. Through FurAffinity (and SoFurry once it gets back up and running) I'll start releasing Cotton Candy piece by piece, and finish my project of remastering my old works. Some of them will be released publicly, some will be specifically for my anthologies.
I've yet to release July's Patreon reward, but it'll be Cotton Candy Chapter 9. I'll be working on more chapters to get ahead of the curve so I can dig deep into my anthology endeavor, but August is going to be spent writing as much of Dragonfly as I can. I have the full idea clear, and cannot wait to write this deeply personal story. It was always meant to be my debut novel.
So! Many things on the horizon. I'm charged and ready! Time to stop talking about it, and just start doing it.
P.S. I really need to update my Carrd and everything lol...
Cheers! Keep on shining 🌈💫
It's been a long ass time.
Last night my husband and I returned from a six-day vacation in Bavaria. A lovely prelude to our one-year anniversary in August. The sights, the atmosphere, the food... it was incredible. We spent most of it lounging in a pool and getting drunk off Tequila Sunrises. Well, at least I did the latter part. We took a day trip to Austria for a boat ride along the Bodensee - Lake Constance to the rest of the world - and otherwise had a lovely time. Prior to that we spent a couple of days entertaining some American family friends, so it was eight days of me doing absolutely nothing but experiencing life. It was lovely. It was fun. It was inspiring.
In the time leading up to the vacation I'd been working on a private project - writing a novel under a pseudonym. It's something rather mainstream, so I won't be promoting it here or any of my usual stomping grounds, but suffice to say it is a romance I'd had in my head for a while and serves as a big love letter to certain aspects of my past. I've got a little bit of editing to do on it, but I'd been hoping to release it prior to vacation. Sadly, that wasn't the case, but just the same, the whole experience got my brain working overtime. In short, writing a full novel fulfilled a life goal, and it just makes all of my other goals feel achievable ... writing a best-seller, holding a novel with my name on it in my hands, publishing novels and novellas and anthologies, actually having books out there for anyone to read. I talked at great length with my husband about a novel I'd been poking at for upwards of 15 years, Dragonfly. It's my true passion project, and something I want so badly to write.
The only one who's been limiting my own possibilities has been myself.
It honestly clicked for me when I was watching a video about Chuck Tingle. An incredible author I admire, because he has a way with taking the absurd and not only making it plausible but enjoyable. The video was basically 'Chuck Tingle's trajectory needs to be studied.' So, I did. I looked into it. And I was surprised to realize he'd been posting short stories as ebooks for ages, rode the ridiculous, and developed into a renown author of novels that are deeply rooted in serious issues. We don't write the same genres - well, not completely - but I feel inspired by what he's done. I realized I've been following a path I thought I had to follow when, in fact, I can make up my own path. And I feel foolish for not realizing sooner.
Beyond his path as a writer, I also found myself inspired by him regarding my concerns over my own case of identity crisis. My pen name is and always has been Skye McCloud. So much so that it's the name I go by in everyday life - my own husband calls me Skye. When I returned to the furry fandom a few years back I created new social medias and logins under the handle SynthW4V3. It encompasses my writing style, themes, and that feeling of nostalgia for a future never realized. It was a very specific notion brought about from having been a small-time writer in the fandom back in the early 2010's, but then stepping away completely due to my own insecurities and a life trajectory that left no time for writing. I was fond over what could have been had I continued. I've felt this notion to separate my writing across what I write as Skye McCloud, and what I write as SynthW4V3.
I've floundered ever since because of it.
Chuck Tingle has fully committed to keeping his identity a secret, and leans into the mythos that was borne from his existence. It's given him intrigue, and allowed him to be both the author that writes wildly specific erotica and deeply personal novels. I've realized that I don't need to separate my writing across one and the other. Skye McCloud and SynthW4V3 are one and the same. Always have been. What's important is that the style and evocativeness I write with is what links everything together. Am I a romance writer, am I a sci-fi writer, am I an erotica writer ... the answer is yes, yes, yes, and whatever else I want to write. My writing style is my mythos, and over the past few months I've developed my style with RainGlow into what I feel is truly a style entirely my own. And it doesn't matter if I'm taking you to the sunny shores of Pointe Pleasure, the sterile halls of CyberGenesis Innovations, the techno-city of Skyview, or wherever else I can imagine, I am building universes to explore and the writing style is what I am developing to be the hook. This is what I need to lean into.
The biggest lesson I've learned is that I just need to focus on my own goals and make up my own damned rules. So it's time for me to get serious. Keep writing RainGlow. Write Dragonfly. Build my universes to create the kind of fantasies I want my readers to escape to, relate to, and learn from. I've looked over all of the short stories I've written thus far, and the ones I haven't yet remastered from my old days. I'll start putting together anthologies to whet the palette for what's to come. So, I'm going to be revising what I'd written, write new short stories alongside what I've allocated into a few anthologies already, and start releasing these.
I was already on the right track with how I've been handling Patreon these past few months, but now I have a fresh focus. Following Eurofurence in early September I'll be utilizing Patreon to both release new chapters of Cotton Candy and a new short story intended for my anthologies - exclusive for Patrons. I may do more as well, but that's the basic idea. Through FurAffinity (and SoFurry once it gets back up and running) I'll start releasing Cotton Candy piece by piece, and finish my project of remastering my old works. Some of them will be released publicly, some will be specifically for my anthologies.
I've yet to release July's Patreon reward, but it'll be Cotton Candy Chapter 9. I'll be working on more chapters to get ahead of the curve so I can dig deep into my anthology endeavor, but August is going to be spent writing as much of Dragonfly as I can. I have the full idea clear, and cannot wait to write this deeply personal story. It was always meant to be my debut novel.
So! Many things on the horizon. I'm charged and ready! Time to stop talking about it, and just start doing it.
P.S. I really need to update my Carrd and everything lol...
Cheers! Keep on shining 🌈💫
The Summer of Passion... Projects
Posted 2 months agoCheck out my Patreon for a big ol' blurb about what's going on and stuff I'm working on, both mentally and creatively: https://www.patreon.com/posts/summer-of-132445955
And, if you'd like, you can always become a member. I have plenty of ideas on the horizon, and I've released up to Chapter 8 of RainGlow: Cotton Candy, an erotic romance based off of the short story found here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/58758782/
Cheers! Keep on shining 🌈💫
And, if you'd like, you can always become a member. I have plenty of ideas on the horizon, and I've released up to Chapter 8 of RainGlow: Cotton Candy, an erotic romance based off of the short story found here: https://www.furaffinity.net/view/58758782/
Cheers! Keep on shining 🌈💫
VRChat, May Days, Drawing, and Other Mewsings
Posted 3 months agoI got VRChat, my headset together, a nice avatar... all months ago in preparation for Furality. And then... I just kind of forgot lol ... I did recall last night, though, and on a whim bought registration. It was only 29€, so why not. I checked out the lobby, then went to the club for a while. And then, of course, VRChat went down lol ...
Such is life.
Very impressed by how the Furality team responded to it all by extending the convention out and rescheduling the rest of their programming. Could there have been better solutions? Probably. But I am grateful they had a solution to appease ... it's not really the kind of solution an in-person convention can do, so it was good they were able to do something. It does mean that any other panels/meetups I'd have liked to go is overlapping with real life tonight, but otherwise I can at least still explore.
Fortunately, the one meetup I really wanted to go to is rescheduled to a time that works for me. The writer/storyteller meetup is rescheduled for 7am CEST (that'd be European time), so if anyone is going I'm making it a point to. Would be nice to meet other writers. Look for the shy little shiny guy XD
Honestly, in general, if you're into VRChat please hit me up. I want more friends and reasons to be on there :3
May was pretty busy. It marks my one-year anniversary of living in Germany. Ich liebe dieses Land. I've had a wonderfully busy year getting to know the country ... not going to rehash every detail ... but it's still sinking in that this is the rest of my life lol ... there was a post on Bluesky about Millennial Mid-Life Crisis time, and I'm like, well mine was moving to Germany, marrying my husband, and being able to focus on writing ... so far mine is going well.
May also marked my cat, Bentley, finally coming to us from the States. He's been staying with a friend in Texas, and it just kept being difficult to bring him over. It's expensive, y'all lol ... it cost way less for me to move, and that includes me mailing over six boxes of belongings. But it's worth it. I've missed him so much. I don't talk much about my hiatus time, because it involved some very bad decisions on my part, but during it I got him from an animal shelter, and it forced me to get out of the bad situation... if not for myself, for Bentley. So, getting him here so he can experience the joy of Europe was important. He and my husband's dog, Malia, are having some difficulty learning how to get along, though. Surprisingly enough, Malia has been the angel ... Bentley hasn't been appreciative of Malia's excitability, and has been hissing when she tries to approach. She doesn't understand to approach him slowly, and he doesn't understand that she means him no harm. But, progress is progress ... we've been supervising them together, trying to get them closer and closer. They can touch each other without it being A Thing, but the moment Bentley looks at her face he starts making the sounds lol ... so, we're working on it XD
Other than that, I've just been busy with writing and planning. World-building is so much fun when you have all the time in the world for it. I've got the basic ideas laid out for the first six books of 'RainGlow' ... ambitious? Yes. Madness? Perhaps. But, I like that I know where the series is going, and I'm looking forward to tunnelvisioning it again.
Speak of tunnelvision, the past few weeks have been just full of drawing. I'm a learn-by-doing type, so sitting here drawing endless circles and such hasn't been very fulfilling. So, I just beat my head against drawing a single drawing of Synth. It's been wonderful, frustrating, fun, exciting, and when I started doing the colors and experimenting ... well, I'm still experimenting, but I think I've already shown I have a good handle on lighting and shading, and figured out a gloss effect I liked. I've never felt so accomplished in artwork, not since I was a kid lol ... I want to do more Synth artwork, and already have some good ideas.
I also finally created Synth's reference sheet. I'll be sharing it soon ... and then maybe I can start commissioning artists hehe
On an aside, I've found that drawing and letting my mind wander has helped me do more writing planning. Win/win! I came up with more plot points for 'RainGlow,' been planning a bit of 'Assimilation,' and thinking more about 'SynthWave.' It's been a very productive few weeks. I've also been thinking about my website, comm request, and Discord server, and how to revise them moving forward. I've spent so much time overthinking and working out details in preparation that I just ... didn't do it lol ... so I'm going to learn from my mistakes, and just do the thing. More details on that as they come about, but I'm feeling rather galvanized.
Anywho, that's enough rambling lol ... things are good, things are grand, and I've got plenty to do to keep me busy. Much love! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Such is life.
Very impressed by how the Furality team responded to it all by extending the convention out and rescheduling the rest of their programming. Could there have been better solutions? Probably. But I am grateful they had a solution to appease ... it's not really the kind of solution an in-person convention can do, so it was good they were able to do something. It does mean that any other panels/meetups I'd have liked to go is overlapping with real life tonight, but otherwise I can at least still explore.
Fortunately, the one meetup I really wanted to go to is rescheduled to a time that works for me. The writer/storyteller meetup is rescheduled for 7am CEST (that'd be European time), so if anyone is going I'm making it a point to. Would be nice to meet other writers. Look for the shy little shiny guy XD
Honestly, in general, if you're into VRChat please hit me up. I want more friends and reasons to be on there :3
May was pretty busy. It marks my one-year anniversary of living in Germany. Ich liebe dieses Land. I've had a wonderfully busy year getting to know the country ... not going to rehash every detail ... but it's still sinking in that this is the rest of my life lol ... there was a post on Bluesky about Millennial Mid-Life Crisis time, and I'm like, well mine was moving to Germany, marrying my husband, and being able to focus on writing ... so far mine is going well.
May also marked my cat, Bentley, finally coming to us from the States. He's been staying with a friend in Texas, and it just kept being difficult to bring him over. It's expensive, y'all lol ... it cost way less for me to move, and that includes me mailing over six boxes of belongings. But it's worth it. I've missed him so much. I don't talk much about my hiatus time, because it involved some very bad decisions on my part, but during it I got him from an animal shelter, and it forced me to get out of the bad situation... if not for myself, for Bentley. So, getting him here so he can experience the joy of Europe was important. He and my husband's dog, Malia, are having some difficulty learning how to get along, though. Surprisingly enough, Malia has been the angel ... Bentley hasn't been appreciative of Malia's excitability, and has been hissing when she tries to approach. She doesn't understand to approach him slowly, and he doesn't understand that she means him no harm. But, progress is progress ... we've been supervising them together, trying to get them closer and closer. They can touch each other without it being A Thing, but the moment Bentley looks at her face he starts making the sounds lol ... so, we're working on it XD
Other than that, I've just been busy with writing and planning. World-building is so much fun when you have all the time in the world for it. I've got the basic ideas laid out for the first six books of 'RainGlow' ... ambitious? Yes. Madness? Perhaps. But, I like that I know where the series is going, and I'm looking forward to tunnelvisioning it again.
Speak of tunnelvision, the past few weeks have been just full of drawing. I'm a learn-by-doing type, so sitting here drawing endless circles and such hasn't been very fulfilling. So, I just beat my head against drawing a single drawing of Synth. It's been wonderful, frustrating, fun, exciting, and when I started doing the colors and experimenting ... well, I'm still experimenting, but I think I've already shown I have a good handle on lighting and shading, and figured out a gloss effect I liked. I've never felt so accomplished in artwork, not since I was a kid lol ... I want to do more Synth artwork, and already have some good ideas.
I also finally created Synth's reference sheet. I'll be sharing it soon ... and then maybe I can start commissioning artists hehe
On an aside, I've found that drawing and letting my mind wander has helped me do more writing planning. Win/win! I came up with more plot points for 'RainGlow,' been planning a bit of 'Assimilation,' and thinking more about 'SynthWave.' It's been a very productive few weeks. I've also been thinking about my website, comm request, and Discord server, and how to revise them moving forward. I've spent so much time overthinking and working out details in preparation that I just ... didn't do it lol ... so I'm going to learn from my mistakes, and just do the thing. More details on that as they come about, but I'm feeling rather galvanized.
Anywho, that's enough rambling lol ... things are good, things are grand, and I've got plenty to do to keep me busy. Much love! Keep on shining 🌈💫
RainGlow: Escape to Pointe Pleasure
Posted 4 months agoCommissions are closed for the meantime as I continue work on the first novel of my new series, 'RainGlow.' I'm excited to share more information as the novel progresses! However, I am still updating my Patreon!
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May's reward is set to be the next two chapters bringing the novel revision of 'Cotton Candy' to fruition. The short story lays the groundwork for the novel, introducing the world of Pointe Pleasure and the titular club. It follows snow leopard Kodi Starshine and wolf-dragon hybrid Ashe Vael'tharis as they discover their yin and yang is the catalyst for personal change and growth amidst the sex, money, and sin that dominates Pointe Pleasure's nightlife. Ashe may very well be what saves Kodi in the end.
It's a series inspired by 'Queer as Folk,' 'Pose,' 'Paris is Burning,' and my own club experiences, both real and virtual. It's very close to my heart. It's very gay. If you enjoy my slow-burn immersive writing, I know you'll enjoy this. It's shamelessly queer and sex-positive, while exploring the highs and lows of trying to find yourself in a world that is constantly pressuring you to be a version of yourself that may not be bringing you the joy you think it does.
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Thanks for checking me out! Keep on shining 🌈💫
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May's reward is set to be the next two chapters bringing the novel revision of 'Cotton Candy' to fruition. The short story lays the groundwork for the novel, introducing the world of Pointe Pleasure and the titular club. It follows snow leopard Kodi Starshine and wolf-dragon hybrid Ashe Vael'tharis as they discover their yin and yang is the catalyst for personal change and growth amidst the sex, money, and sin that dominates Pointe Pleasure's nightlife. Ashe may very well be what saves Kodi in the end.
It's a series inspired by 'Queer as Folk,' 'Pose,' 'Paris is Burning,' and my own club experiences, both real and virtual. It's very close to my heart. It's very gay. If you enjoy my slow-burn immersive writing, I know you'll enjoy this. It's shamelessly queer and sex-positive, while exploring the highs and lows of trying to find yourself in a world that is constantly pressuring you to be a version of yourself that may not be bringing you the joy you think it does.
» » I'll take a Caramel Latte: SynthW4V3's Ko-Fi
If you’ve enjoyed a particular story and just want to show a little appreciation, consider donating to my Ko-Fi. Any contribution, big or small, is always welcome!
» » Join my Discord server: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
If you want to keep up to date on my latest releases and updates, consider joining my Discord server. From slow-burns to quick turns, it's a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for my writing and other interests I'm keen on (I always accept pets and chimken nuggies). Sci-fi, romance, transformation, hypnosis, dronification, lions, and tigers, and bears, oh my!
» » It's just a website. I'm not depresse[color=#
Also, if you're not already following me on Bluesky, I highly recommend it! I yap there to my own detriment. Someone should stop me.
Thanks for checking me out! Keep on shining 🌈💫
'Cotton Candy' as a Novel! Comms Update! Patreon!
Posted 5 months agoCommissions are closed for the meantime as I clear my comm queue, work on a novel, celebrate hubby's b-day, and reassess how I manage and advertise writing comms moving forward. However, I am still updating my Patreon!
April's reward is set to be the first four chapters of 'Cotton Candy,' the short story laying the groundwork for the novel. It's the first of the 'RainGlow' series, introducing the world of Pointe Pleasure and the titular club. It follows snow leopard Kodi Starshine and drakewolf Ashe Vael'tharis as they discover their yin and yang is the catalyst for personal change and growth amidst the sex, money, and sin that dominates Pointe Pleasure's nightlife. Ashe may very well be what saves Kodi in the end.
It's a series inspired by 'Queer as Folk,' 'Pose,' 'Paris is Burning,' and my own club experiences, both real and virtual. It's very close to my heart. It's very gay. If you enjoy my slow-burn immersive writing, I know you'll enjoy this. It's shamelessly queer and sex-positive, while exploring the highs and lows of trying to find yourself in a world that is constantly pressuring you to be a version of yourself that may not be bringing you the joy you think it does.
» » Become a Patron: SynthW4V3's Patreon
If you'd like to donate some cash and get extra perks, check out my Patreon. For as little as 1€ per month, you'll help support my work and earn higher priority for future commissions. Plus, enjoy little cheat codes like early access to original work, discounts on commissions, behind-the-scenes info, and more as my intentions evolve. I currently have it set per submission, because Patreon is switching to a forced subscription model by the end of 2025... so, until then, I'm may be taking advantage of how it is currently. However! There is an option for you to limit how much you'd want to donate each month, so if you're wanting to just keep it to your pledge there is a way to manage that.
» » I'll take a Caramel Latte: SynthW4V3's Ko-Fi
If you’ve enjoyed a particular story and just want to show a little appreciation, consider donating to my Ko-Fi. Any contribution, big or small, is always welcome!
» » Join my Discord server: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for sci-fi, romance, transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey. It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and putting up a fresh coat of paint.
Wait! That's not paint! *gluck*
Thanks for checking me out! Keep on shining 🌈💫
April's reward is set to be the first four chapters of 'Cotton Candy,' the short story laying the groundwork for the novel. It's the first of the 'RainGlow' series, introducing the world of Pointe Pleasure and the titular club. It follows snow leopard Kodi Starshine and drakewolf Ashe Vael'tharis as they discover their yin and yang is the catalyst for personal change and growth amidst the sex, money, and sin that dominates Pointe Pleasure's nightlife. Ashe may very well be what saves Kodi in the end.
It's a series inspired by 'Queer as Folk,' 'Pose,' 'Paris is Burning,' and my own club experiences, both real and virtual. It's very close to my heart. It's very gay. If you enjoy my slow-burn immersive writing, I know you'll enjoy this. It's shamelessly queer and sex-positive, while exploring the highs and lows of trying to find yourself in a world that is constantly pressuring you to be a version of yourself that may not be bringing you the joy you think it does.
» » Become a Patron: SynthW4V3's Patreon
If you'd like to donate some cash and get extra perks, check out my Patreon. For as little as 1€ per month, you'll help support my work and earn higher priority for future commissions. Plus, enjoy little cheat codes like early access to original work, discounts on commissions, behind-the-scenes info, and more as my intentions evolve. I currently have it set per submission, because Patreon is switching to a forced subscription model by the end of 2025... so, until then, I'm may be taking advantage of how it is currently. However! There is an option for you to limit how much you'd want to donate each month, so if you're wanting to just keep it to your pledge there is a way to manage that.
» » I'll take a Caramel Latte: SynthW4V3's Ko-Fi
If you’ve enjoyed a particular story and just want to show a little appreciation, consider donating to my Ko-Fi. Any contribution, big or small, is always welcome!
» » Join my Discord server: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for sci-fi, romance, transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey. It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and putting up a fresh coat of paint.
Wait! That's not paint! *gluck*
Thanks for checking me out! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Insert April Fool's Day Joke Here
Posted 5 months agoNot even noon and I fell for too many things.
This holiday is terrible for me. I am too gullible.
Going back to avoiding the internet now, kthx bai.
Love the comic sans for the website, though lol... kinda wish it would stay XD
Cheers 🌈💫
Edit: Oh gods, the mobile version has a different font! LOL
This holiday is terrible for me. I am too gullible.
Going back to avoiding the internet now, kthx bai.
Love the comic sans for the website, though lol... kinda wish it would stay XD
Cheers 🌈💫
Edit: Oh gods, the mobile version has a different font! LOL
Commissions, Restructuring, and Other Meow Meows
Posted 5 months agoHello, hello, I hope you are well!
Since opening commissions and launching Patreon I've had some thoughts, some revelations. I wanted to share them with you as I shift gears a bit going forward. It's all a learning process. But, in short, I find that my current set-up is clashing with my ambition.
Years ago I tried doing commissions ... like, years and years ago, back under my old FA account ... and didn't quite know how to charge, felt overwhelmed, and eventually petered out. Then, I returned to the fandom a couple of years ago, and went right into commissions again. I had this great structure that scaled with word count and ETA expectations. I was rather proud of it. I had a few folks jump on the opportunity (grateful!), but I still felt like my approach was the same as it was all those years ago. I'd accept a commission, set it aside, and then work on it some while after. The immediate spark of interest had faded by then. I'd have to rekindle it. Very counterproductive.
I then took a pause on commissions in 2024, moved to Germany, got married, and spent a while restructuring my commission process to bring things in line with a 30-day completion time. It seemed like exactly what I needed, even though folks would say not to worry, no rush. But I needed the fire under my butt. The new system went live alongside my new Patreon page and Discord server, and there was an immediate surge of interest. But, still, something hasn't felt quite right.
I'm not doing the work I want to be doing.
And yet... I am. I wrote a novella for my first Patreon reward, 'A Christmas C.A.R.O.L.'. Not the usual expectation, but this was a story I was writing for me. My passion, my interest, a culmination of themes so often presented in my personal works. Love. Loss. Melancholy. Nostalgia. Fetish, both on a logical sense, and on a fantastical sense. Exploring personalities, interactions, nuance. Settings that embody nothing short than the grandeur of imagination. By now my writing style had improved tremendously, even from when I'd returned to the fandom, even from stories like 'Good Vibes Only' and 'Synergy.' I could feel myself learning ... no, can feel myself learning. I watch videos regularly, I read more than ever, I've developed my voice, and find my style has evolved to something I personally find satisfying. 'Cotton Candy,' in its most-recent form, is really when I feel my writing style had a break-through. But, even still... still learning.
I started writing a few second-person stories. I tried really hard to write nice, full-circle stories with all of my usual in-depth detail, while keeping it short and succinct. And, I feel I have succeeded. My style gets a lot more punchy, especially when the action is full throttle, but I really enjoy these stories. It's a nice challenge to shift your style for a specific tone. I'd also done them in the hopes that they'd attract interest, that people would want to commission these stories from me. They're quicker to write, they're fun to write, they don't have to have much depth beyond the raw emotions and actions. I want to write more of these.
As of yet, no one has commissioned a single story like that.
My next Patreon reward was 'Ophidium,' a short story acting as a test-drive for a character I want to have as part of my someday series 'SynthWave.' I love the character, and I love what I wrote. It wasn't perfect, because elements of the setting and plot beyond this story weren't fully realized, but showcasing this character was just ... fun. I genuinely love this futuristic hypnotist character. I wish more would sign up for my Patreon so they could enjoy his story as well.
But, I also felt like I was writing in a way meant to appease others.
That, if I'm not writing transformation, or even trying to write hypnosis in a way that is thoroughly designed to entice, then I am not serving my audience well.
Authenticity is perhaps the most important thing to me. Being true to yourself, creating for yourself, and hoping that there are other weirdos out there who enjoy my weird, silly, no thoughts just meow meow brain.
The audience I should be serving well is... myself.
My time is precious, both from a personal standpoint, and a business standpoint. If I am not, on some level, doing this for myself, then why am I doing it? Grateful as I am for the commissions I've been working on, sometimes I feel like I am doing myself a disservice. I put a lot of effort into these stories, trying so hard to ensure that the story has continuity from start to finish, the foreshadowing is there, the subtext, the style flows beautifully, I'm playing with white space, I'm creating satisfying moments, I'm getting each and every little bitty detail perfect. Because you all deserve nothing less than my best. You deserve the end result that I am personally proud of.
It's a lot of energy to expend.
It gets me thinking that I really should stop trying to do what is expected of me, or what I think a writer in this fandom should be doing, and pursue my ambition in earnest. I want to be a novelist. I've wanted to be one since high school. Earlier. I wrote poetry in elementary school. My book reports were always too long. I have dreams of seeing my books in bookstores. Of holding a book with my name on it. Of creating a community around the books I write. I have so many plans and notes on turning 'Cotton Candy' and my new short story, 'Double Dog Dare' (exclusive to Patreon!), into a full novel series, 'RainGlow.' I am going to write 'Assimilation' in earnest, finally bringing this old project to new life and giving it the ending Nekko and Koga have always deserved. I have the CyberGenesis Innovations setting nosing around, and plan to do something special with it. 'SynthWave' is an epic future-fantasy chock full of transformation, dronification, and... I just have piles of notes on this one lol
I wrote my latest Patreon reward 'Double Dog Dare' as a short-story taste of what's to come for the RainGlow setting. I love everything about these characters, and I love everything about the setting. It is deeply personal for me, and I can't wait to start sharing this with you all in earnest. Technically I already have. 'Cotton Candy' will serve as the basis for book one, 'Double Dog Dare' as book two, and 'Glimmer' is going to be retconned into the setting to serve as book three. I have further plans beyond, as this series is that perfect blend of wholesome and holesome that I so often joke about myself.
I need to let myself explore my ambition fully, and so I need to restructure my commissions... again.
I am pausing new commissions for the moment while I finish up my queue (two stories to go!), and restructure myself. Again. While my pricing isn't changing, I have to put a cap on length and complexity. So, post-makeover I'll be accepting Vibe Check (short stuff around 1-2k words), Synthwave (around 3k words), and Cyberwave (around 5k words). I'll be favoring second-person point of view. I'm not closing myself off completely to complex story ideas, but for the sake of my own focus and energy I am going to have to learn to say 'no' more often, and hope for understanding. Also, when I open and accept commissions in the future it is because I want to write it today. Not accept it, earmark it, and return to it later. No. Today. Now. We are talking about it, and I am going to provide a story flow or outline now, and then I will get to writing it either that same day or the next, but either way, I am going to be actively working on it. Forgive me, this devolved into a bit of me chiding myself for my own habits lol
I'm also going to be reviewing my website, my commission form, and so forth. I think it is, perhaps, bloated. And perhaps even intimidating. I love the aesthetic and content I included, but ... maybe let's scale it back a touch, yes? So, it is what it is for the moment.
Patreon is going to be shifting to completely exclusive by the end of the year. Some of the stuff I post there will be delayed before releasing here, SoFurry, and AO3, but other stuff... I need to let some things remain exclusive as I fully shift focus to novels. Releasing chapter clusters. Things like that. I'd encourage you to check out my Patreon now, at least by pledging a single euro each month, just to give me that little extra boost. Five euros gets you access to new, original content, such as short stories and other larger projects. Ten gets you access to Behind the Vibe, a behind the scenes look at things like my writing process, style insights, character profiles, early drafts, and so forth. I'm actually considering doing that in a video format at some point. I do have VRChat...
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I am enjoying the commissions I have been receiving, by the way, lest anyone presume otherwise. 'Down the Rabbit Hole' was a departure from my norm, but there were a lot of elements that drew me to the characters' relationship, and had me choreographing burlesque performances (a skill that will come in handy as I continue to write 'RainGlow'). 'Ripple Effect' was a wonderful tie-in to the CyberGenesis setting I am wanting to develop, and was just such a beautiful, classic transformation piece that hit all the right notes for me. 'Vectorium' continues to be a fun series, scratching that novelist itch and tickling everything I love about cyberpunk, Digimon, and Cruxes. 'Joining the Band,' a story I'll be releasing in the coming days, was such a great excuse to cut loose and write an existential horror piece. The remaining two I have are shaping up to be quite enjoyable as well. I felt the need to clarify that, perhaps more so to the folks who have been supportive and gracious enough to have me write their stories. These stories have helped me grow as a writer, and they are very personal to me, so while I am shifting gears for the future, I cannot express enough how much I have enjoyed these stories and opportunities.
There are other areas I need to review, and a lot of things I want to bring to fruition. I have a lot of projects to focus on. Projects I am genuinely having fun with. My husband is excited, and he is letting me lean on him while I sort through and figure out my career. I am still learning. And I know I have a lot of people rooting for me.
So, yeah, those are my thoughts for the moment. More to come, of course, cuz I can never stop yapping lol
Thanks for listening. Cheers 🌈💫
Since opening commissions and launching Patreon I've had some thoughts, some revelations. I wanted to share them with you as I shift gears a bit going forward. It's all a learning process. But, in short, I find that my current set-up is clashing with my ambition.
Years ago I tried doing commissions ... like, years and years ago, back under my old FA account ... and didn't quite know how to charge, felt overwhelmed, and eventually petered out. Then, I returned to the fandom a couple of years ago, and went right into commissions again. I had this great structure that scaled with word count and ETA expectations. I was rather proud of it. I had a few folks jump on the opportunity (grateful!), but I still felt like my approach was the same as it was all those years ago. I'd accept a commission, set it aside, and then work on it some while after. The immediate spark of interest had faded by then. I'd have to rekindle it. Very counterproductive.
I then took a pause on commissions in 2024, moved to Germany, got married, and spent a while restructuring my commission process to bring things in line with a 30-day completion time. It seemed like exactly what I needed, even though folks would say not to worry, no rush. But I needed the fire under my butt. The new system went live alongside my new Patreon page and Discord server, and there was an immediate surge of interest. But, still, something hasn't felt quite right.
I'm not doing the work I want to be doing.
And yet... I am. I wrote a novella for my first Patreon reward, 'A Christmas C.A.R.O.L.'. Not the usual expectation, but this was a story I was writing for me. My passion, my interest, a culmination of themes so often presented in my personal works. Love. Loss. Melancholy. Nostalgia. Fetish, both on a logical sense, and on a fantastical sense. Exploring personalities, interactions, nuance. Settings that embody nothing short than the grandeur of imagination. By now my writing style had improved tremendously, even from when I'd returned to the fandom, even from stories like 'Good Vibes Only' and 'Synergy.' I could feel myself learning ... no, can feel myself learning. I watch videos regularly, I read more than ever, I've developed my voice, and find my style has evolved to something I personally find satisfying. 'Cotton Candy,' in its most-recent form, is really when I feel my writing style had a break-through. But, even still... still learning.
I started writing a few second-person stories. I tried really hard to write nice, full-circle stories with all of my usual in-depth detail, while keeping it short and succinct. And, I feel I have succeeded. My style gets a lot more punchy, especially when the action is full throttle, but I really enjoy these stories. It's a nice challenge to shift your style for a specific tone. I'd also done them in the hopes that they'd attract interest, that people would want to commission these stories from me. They're quicker to write, they're fun to write, they don't have to have much depth beyond the raw emotions and actions. I want to write more of these.
As of yet, no one has commissioned a single story like that.
My next Patreon reward was 'Ophidium,' a short story acting as a test-drive for a character I want to have as part of my someday series 'SynthWave.' I love the character, and I love what I wrote. It wasn't perfect, because elements of the setting and plot beyond this story weren't fully realized, but showcasing this character was just ... fun. I genuinely love this futuristic hypnotist character. I wish more would sign up for my Patreon so they could enjoy his story as well.
But, I also felt like I was writing in a way meant to appease others.
That, if I'm not writing transformation, or even trying to write hypnosis in a way that is thoroughly designed to entice, then I am not serving my audience well.
Authenticity is perhaps the most important thing to me. Being true to yourself, creating for yourself, and hoping that there are other weirdos out there who enjoy my weird, silly, no thoughts just meow meow brain.
The audience I should be serving well is... myself.
My time is precious, both from a personal standpoint, and a business standpoint. If I am not, on some level, doing this for myself, then why am I doing it? Grateful as I am for the commissions I've been working on, sometimes I feel like I am doing myself a disservice. I put a lot of effort into these stories, trying so hard to ensure that the story has continuity from start to finish, the foreshadowing is there, the subtext, the style flows beautifully, I'm playing with white space, I'm creating satisfying moments, I'm getting each and every little bitty detail perfect. Because you all deserve nothing less than my best. You deserve the end result that I am personally proud of.
It's a lot of energy to expend.
It gets me thinking that I really should stop trying to do what is expected of me, or what I think a writer in this fandom should be doing, and pursue my ambition in earnest. I want to be a novelist. I've wanted to be one since high school. Earlier. I wrote poetry in elementary school. My book reports were always too long. I have dreams of seeing my books in bookstores. Of holding a book with my name on it. Of creating a community around the books I write. I have so many plans and notes on turning 'Cotton Candy' and my new short story, 'Double Dog Dare' (exclusive to Patreon!), into a full novel series, 'RainGlow.' I am going to write 'Assimilation' in earnest, finally bringing this old project to new life and giving it the ending Nekko and Koga have always deserved. I have the CyberGenesis Innovations setting nosing around, and plan to do something special with it. 'SynthWave' is an epic future-fantasy chock full of transformation, dronification, and... I just have piles of notes on this one lol
I wrote my latest Patreon reward 'Double Dog Dare' as a short-story taste of what's to come for the RainGlow setting. I love everything about these characters, and I love everything about the setting. It is deeply personal for me, and I can't wait to start sharing this with you all in earnest. Technically I already have. 'Cotton Candy' will serve as the basis for book one, 'Double Dog Dare' as book two, and 'Glimmer' is going to be retconned into the setting to serve as book three. I have further plans beyond, as this series is that perfect blend of wholesome and holesome that I so often joke about myself.
I need to let myself explore my ambition fully, and so I need to restructure my commissions... again.
I am pausing new commissions for the moment while I finish up my queue (two stories to go!), and restructure myself. Again. While my pricing isn't changing, I have to put a cap on length and complexity. So, post-makeover I'll be accepting Vibe Check (short stuff around 1-2k words), Synthwave (around 3k words), and Cyberwave (around 5k words). I'll be favoring second-person point of view. I'm not closing myself off completely to complex story ideas, but for the sake of my own focus and energy I am going to have to learn to say 'no' more often, and hope for understanding. Also, when I open and accept commissions in the future it is because I want to write it today. Not accept it, earmark it, and return to it later. No. Today. Now. We are talking about it, and I am going to provide a story flow or outline now, and then I will get to writing it either that same day or the next, but either way, I am going to be actively working on it. Forgive me, this devolved into a bit of me chiding myself for my own habits lol
I'm also going to be reviewing my website, my commission form, and so forth. I think it is, perhaps, bloated. And perhaps even intimidating. I love the aesthetic and content I included, but ... maybe let's scale it back a touch, yes? So, it is what it is for the moment.
Patreon is going to be shifting to completely exclusive by the end of the year. Some of the stuff I post there will be delayed before releasing here, SoFurry, and AO3, but other stuff... I need to let some things remain exclusive as I fully shift focus to novels. Releasing chapter clusters. Things like that. I'd encourage you to check out my Patreon now, at least by pledging a single euro each month, just to give me that little extra boost. Five euros gets you access to new, original content, such as short stories and other larger projects. Ten gets you access to Behind the Vibe, a behind the scenes look at things like my writing process, style insights, character profiles, early drafts, and so forth. I'm actually considering doing that in a video format at some point. I do have VRChat...
» » If you're not already a Patreon member, you can check me out here! - https://www.patreon.com/SynthW4V3
I am enjoying the commissions I have been receiving, by the way, lest anyone presume otherwise. 'Down the Rabbit Hole' was a departure from my norm, but there were a lot of elements that drew me to the characters' relationship, and had me choreographing burlesque performances (a skill that will come in handy as I continue to write 'RainGlow'). 'Ripple Effect' was a wonderful tie-in to the CyberGenesis setting I am wanting to develop, and was just such a beautiful, classic transformation piece that hit all the right notes for me. 'Vectorium' continues to be a fun series, scratching that novelist itch and tickling everything I love about cyberpunk, Digimon, and Cruxes. 'Joining the Band,' a story I'll be releasing in the coming days, was such a great excuse to cut loose and write an existential horror piece. The remaining two I have are shaping up to be quite enjoyable as well. I felt the need to clarify that, perhaps more so to the folks who have been supportive and gracious enough to have me write their stories. These stories have helped me grow as a writer, and they are very personal to me, so while I am shifting gears for the future, I cannot express enough how much I have enjoyed these stories and opportunities.
There are other areas I need to review, and a lot of things I want to bring to fruition. I have a lot of projects to focus on. Projects I am genuinely having fun with. My husband is excited, and he is letting me lean on him while I sort through and figure out my career. I am still learning. And I know I have a lot of people rooting for me.
So, yeah, those are my thoughts for the moment. More to come, of course, cuz I can never stop yapping lol
Thanks for listening. Cheers 🌈💫
Naga Stole My Book Series, and Other Thoughts
Posted 7 months agoI wanted to give some insight on this month's upcoming Patreon Rewards. Originally this month's reward was simply meant to be a short story with the key concepts of 'snake' and 'hypnosis,' due to Chinese New Year and my own desire to write some hypnosis-themed stories. However, as I got into deciding what the characters, setting, and plot of this short story would be like my mind drifted to my future intentions.
As many know, my inevitable goal is to be a novelist, and producing a book series. As I got to designing the main character for this short story, I realized he'd be an exceptional addition to the book series I am intending. An alternate future where transformation has run rampant, evolved humans have oppressive control, and individuals who are passably human have some particular advantages in this new society. The character I've designed is inspired by a snake -- passably human, but what hides under that visor is enough to get him what he truly requires.
So, I thought for this month I would test drive this intended character for that book series via a short story to demonstrate his abilities. Apologies, I'll miss the holiday, but the spirit is still there. I do hope people like Naga, and welcome him into the CyberGenesis mythos I am going to be cultivating over time. And, no, his look is not inspired by a cyclist...
I've also got another hypnosis story planned, though whether or not I'll include part of that for this month's rewards depends on whether or not I get it started. I have done some considerable plotting for it, though. The setting is more modern, and follows the idea of a nerdy type getting hypnotized into being a catboy. I'm intending for this to be novella-length, around 30-40k words spread across five parts, so please look forward to it.
As for this month's 'Beyond the Vibe,' exclusive for Cyberwave tier, I was planning to give some more early insight on this intended book series, 'SynthWave.' Some of you may already know it from a short story series I'd written in 2023, and I am intending to expand that out into a full-scale book series. It'll take the story from a romance into a grand-scale sci-fi adventure. In preparation for Naga's story I have been doing a lot of worldbuilding over this past weekend, and I am so excited to start introducing these concepts, and gain feedback.
» » If you're not already a Patreon member, you can check me out here! - https://www.patreon.com/SynthW4V3
And of course, as a reminder, I do have a couple of more slots for story commissions this month. Preferably in the 3k or 5k length range, preferring transformation (2nd POV a plus). NSFW or SFW. If you or someone you know has an interest, now is a perfect time! Kindly place this kitty in their lap~
» » How to Commission Me: https://thesynthw4v3pulse.carrd.co/
Keep on shining! Cheers 🌈💫
As many know, my inevitable goal is to be a novelist, and producing a book series. As I got to designing the main character for this short story, I realized he'd be an exceptional addition to the book series I am intending. An alternate future where transformation has run rampant, evolved humans have oppressive control, and individuals who are passably human have some particular advantages in this new society. The character I've designed is inspired by a snake -- passably human, but what hides under that visor is enough to get him what he truly requires.
So, I thought for this month I would test drive this intended character for that book series via a short story to demonstrate his abilities. Apologies, I'll miss the holiday, but the spirit is still there. I do hope people like Naga, and welcome him into the CyberGenesis mythos I am going to be cultivating over time. And, no, his look is not inspired by a cyclist...
I've also got another hypnosis story planned, though whether or not I'll include part of that for this month's rewards depends on whether or not I get it started. I have done some considerable plotting for it, though. The setting is more modern, and follows the idea of a nerdy type getting hypnotized into being a catboy. I'm intending for this to be novella-length, around 30-40k words spread across five parts, so please look forward to it.
As for this month's 'Beyond the Vibe,' exclusive for Cyberwave tier, I was planning to give some more early insight on this intended book series, 'SynthWave.' Some of you may already know it from a short story series I'd written in 2023, and I am intending to expand that out into a full-scale book series. It'll take the story from a romance into a grand-scale sci-fi adventure. In preparation for Naga's story I have been doing a lot of worldbuilding over this past weekend, and I am so excited to start introducing these concepts, and gain feedback.
» » If you're not already a Patreon member, you can check me out here! - https://www.patreon.com/SynthW4V3
And of course, as a reminder, I do have a couple of more slots for story commissions this month. Preferably in the 3k or 5k length range, preferring transformation (2nd POV a plus). NSFW or SFW. If you or someone you know has an interest, now is a perfect time! Kindly place this kitty in their lap~
» » How to Commission Me: https://thesynthw4v3pulse.carrd.co/
Keep on shining! Cheers 🌈💫
Feb '25 - Two TF Story Comm Slots Open
Posted 7 months agoI can manage one or two more comms this month, preferably in the 3k or 5k length range, preferring transformation (2nd POV a plus). NSFW or SFW.
» How to Commission Me: https://thesynthw4v3pulse.carrd.co/
If you know someone who's looking to commission a story, kindly place this kitty in their lap. Cheers 🌈💫
» How to Commission Me: https://thesynthw4v3pulse.carrd.co/
If you know someone who's looking to commission a story, kindly place this kitty in their lap. Cheers 🌈💫
Meowy Yipmas and Yappy Howlidays!
Posted 8 months agoToo cheesy? Hehe...
This holiday season is particularly special for me, as it's the first time in some years that I've felt reason to celebrate. It's been just me for several years, so celebrating holidays was never a big deal for myself. And now, I have a husband, and some extended family... it's been lovely, and fun learning some new traditions. Hope and I visited a few Christmas markets over the season, Hope and his mother have been baking cookies left and right, and today we've been enjoying putting up our tree. Hope's been busy cooking while I've been writing a story for Patreon lol
I remember when I was little, I asked my mother to tell the truth about Santa... mainly because there's no way that Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny all had her handwriting. And rather than say, oh, he's real, and give me the same backed-into-a-corner response that any parent would give their child in that moment, she told me the truth: Santa is real. But, no, he's not a person. Santa represents the spirit of the season. He represents joy, and love, and laughter. The brightness of a child's face as they unwrap a present. Snow forts and sled rides. Cool winter evening strolls. The crackle of the fireplace. Timeless traditions, and new beginnings. It doesn't matter which holiday you celebrate, the spirit of the season is real, now and forever always.
I hope the spirit of the season finds you. So much happened in 2024 that has changed my life for the better going forward. It makes me feel like a kid again. I'm excited to see where this journey goes, happy to have the peace of mind to indulge in my creative passions. That is the gift I've received, and the gift I share with you. I appreciate you all, and hope for the best now and for the future. 2025 is going to be a lot of fun! Have a great holiday season!
Cheers ~
~ Skye McCloud
This holiday season is particularly special for me, as it's the first time in some years that I've felt reason to celebrate. It's been just me for several years, so celebrating holidays was never a big deal for myself. And now, I have a husband, and some extended family... it's been lovely, and fun learning some new traditions. Hope and I visited a few Christmas markets over the season, Hope and his mother have been baking cookies left and right, and today we've been enjoying putting up our tree. Hope's been busy cooking while I've been writing a story for Patreon lol
I remember when I was little, I asked my mother to tell the truth about Santa... mainly because there's no way that Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the Easter Bunny all had her handwriting. And rather than say, oh, he's real, and give me the same backed-into-a-corner response that any parent would give their child in that moment, she told me the truth: Santa is real. But, no, he's not a person. Santa represents the spirit of the season. He represents joy, and love, and laughter. The brightness of a child's face as they unwrap a present. Snow forts and sled rides. Cool winter evening strolls. The crackle of the fireplace. Timeless traditions, and new beginnings. It doesn't matter which holiday you celebrate, the spirit of the season is real, now and forever always.
I hope the spirit of the season finds you. So much happened in 2024 that has changed my life for the better going forward. It makes me feel like a kid again. I'm excited to see where this journey goes, happy to have the peace of mind to indulge in my creative passions. That is the gift I've received, and the gift I share with you. I appreciate you all, and hope for the best now and for the future. 2025 is going to be a lot of fun! Have a great holiday season!
Cheers ~
~ Skye McCloud
Discord Disabled Me for No Reason
Posted 9 months agoWelp, my Discord account got disabled for no reason. Apparently Discord disabled a bunch of German IP addys. My husband still has his, though. Put in a ticket, hopefully I get help...
Honestly shaking. I literally just launched my Discord server, Patreon links tied to it, etc. I have a private server I use to jot down notes. Literally the last thing I need. Mostly worried about what to do if my account isn't recovered.
Update: Fixed, but only cuz a friend saw they were fixing it and advising to reset password, so we'll see how long this is fixed for >.>;;
Honestly shaking. I literally just launched my Discord server, Patreon links tied to it, etc. I have a private server I use to jot down notes. Literally the last thing I need. Mostly worried about what to do if my account isn't recovered.
Update: Fixed, but only cuz a friend saw they were fixing it and advising to reset password, so we'll see how long this is fixed for >.>;;
Commissions Are Open! Patreon! Discord!
Posted 9 months agoThe past year was a whirlwind of major life events, all while trying to toe my way back into writing, and enjoying the fandom I'd spent far too long being apart from. But now, finally, things have settled down, and I can once again focus on writing and exploring other creative outlets.
So, without further ado... COMMISSI[color=#9D61FF]O[/color]NS ARE OPEN!
» » Check out how to commissi[color=#46B8FF]o[/color]n me here: Experience the SynthW4V3 Pulse
» » Or if you prefer a simplifi[color=#34CAFF]e[/color]d view: Experience the SynthW4V3 G00gl3 D0c
Here you'll find the most up-to-date pricing info, as well as for a complete rundown on how to commission me. But, basically, when commissions are open you'd fill out the form with details about plot, setting, characters, and so forth, and email it to me. After I've accepted I'll send back an outline or story flow, and chat a bit to ensure the idea is understood and to your liking. Once we've settled on how to move forward I'll send along an invoice. After payment is received I'll get to work on your story, with an expected turnaround time within 30 days.
If you cannot manage a commission, but still want to support me, there are other ways.
» » Become a Patron: SynthW4V3's Patreon
If you'd like to donate some cash and get extra perks, check out my Patreon. For as little as 1€ per month, you'll help support my work and earn higher priority for future commissions. Plus, enjoy little cheat codes like early access to original stories, discounts on commissions, behind-the-scenes info, and even the chance to influence what I write next. I currently have it set per submission, because Patreon is switching to a forced subscription model by the end of 2025... so, until then, I'm going to take advantage of how it is currently. However! There is an option for you to limit how much you'd want to donate each month, so if you're wanting to just keep it to your pledge there is a way to manage that.
» » I'll take a Caramel Latte: SynthW4V3's Ko-Fi
If you’ve enjoyed a particular story and just want to show a little appreciation, consider donating to my Ko-Fi. Any contribution, big or small, is always welcome!
» » Join my Discord server: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and the other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey. It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and putting up a fresh coat of paint.
Wait! That's not paint! *gluck*
I think that's about it for now! Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season! Keep on shining 🌈💫
So, without further ado... COMMISSI[colo
» » Check out how to commissi[color=#
» » Or if you prefer a simplifi[color=#
Here you'll find the most up-to-date pricing info, as well as for a complete rundown on how to commission me. But, basically, when commissions are open you'd fill out the form with details about plot, setting, characters, and so forth, and email it to me. After I've accepted I'll send back an outline or story flow, and chat a bit to ensure the idea is understood and to your liking. Once we've settled on how to move forward I'll send along an invoice. After payment is received I'll get to work on your story, with an expected turnaround time within 30 days.
If you cannot manage a commission, but still want to support me, there are other ways.
» » Become a Patron: SynthW4V3's Patreon
If you'd like to donate some cash and get extra perks, check out my Patreon. For as little as 1€ per month, you'll help support my work and earn higher priority for future commissions. Plus, enjoy little cheat codes like early access to original stories, discounts on commissions, behind-the-scenes info, and even the chance to influence what I write next. I currently have it set per submission, because Patreon is switching to a forced subscription model by the end of 2025... so, until then, I'm going to take advantage of how it is currently. However! There is an option for you to limit how much you'd want to donate each month, so if you're wanting to just keep it to your pledge there is a way to manage that.
» » I'll take a Caramel Latte: SynthW4V3's Ko-Fi
If you’ve enjoyed a particular story and just want to show a little appreciation, consider donating to my Ko-Fi. Any contribution, big or small, is always welcome!
» » Join my Discord server: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and the other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey. It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and putting up a fresh coat of paint.
Wait! That's not paint! *gluck*
I think that's about it for now! Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Patreon! Discord Server!
Posted 9 months agoWhen I first stepped into the furry fandom Patreon wasn't even a thing. But when it launched I had some big dreams to create monthly content, and grow from there. I knew it was going to be huge, and created a page pretty early on. Alas, I never really followed through. It was around then that life just happened in the way that it did, diverted me from the fandom, and yada yada. But, here we are today. Better now than never.
» » Become a Patron here: SynthW4V3's Patreon
For as little as 1€ per month, you'll help support my work and earn higher priority for future commissions. Plus, enjoy little cheat codes like early access to original stories, discounts on commissions, behind-the-scenes info, and even the chance to influence what I write next. I currently have it set per submission, because Patreon is switching to a forced subscription model by the end of 2025... so, until then, I'm going to take advantage of how it is currently. However! There is an option for you to limit how much you'd want to donate each month, so if you're wanting to just keep it to your pledge there is a way to manage that.
Beyond that, I created a Discord server, called The SynthW4V3 Pulse! It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and the other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey, and I'm excited to have you along for the ride.
» » You can join here: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and putting up a fresh coat of paint (wait, that's not paint!). Hope to see you there! I have even more news upcoming, though, so stay tuned!
(yeah, it's comms, but you didn't hear it from me)
This is an experience... let's make it a good one! Keep on shining 🌈💫
» » Become a Patron here: SynthW4V3's Patreon
For as little as 1€ per month, you'll help support my work and earn higher priority for future commissions. Plus, enjoy little cheat codes like early access to original stories, discounts on commissions, behind-the-scenes info, and even the chance to influence what I write next. I currently have it set per submission, because Patreon is switching to a forced subscription model by the end of 2025... so, until then, I'm going to take advantage of how it is currently. However! There is an option for you to limit how much you'd want to donate each month, so if you're wanting to just keep it to your pledge there is a way to manage that.
Beyond that, I created a Discord server, called The SynthW4V3 Pulse! It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and the other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey, and I'm excited to have you along for the ride.
» » You can join here: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and putting up a fresh coat of paint (wait, that's not paint!). Hope to see you there! I have even more news upcoming, though, so stay tuned!
(yeah, it's comms, but you didn't hear it from me)
This is an experience... let's make it a good one! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Discord Server!
Posted 9 months agoI created a Discord server, called The SynthW4V3 Pulse! It's a hub for my latest releases, updates, and a place to grow a community of floofs who share a love for transformation, hypnosis, dronification, and the other themes I enjoy writing about. My hope is that this server will evolve alongside my own journey, and I'm excited to have you along for the ride.
» » You can join here: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and making a mess of the place (oops). Hope to see you there! I have some other news upcoming soon, though, so stay tuned!
This is an experience... let's make it a good one! Keep on shining 🌈💫
» » You can join here: The SynthW4V3 Pulse
It's still in the early stages, so it might be a bit quiet at times, especially as I am still putting up walls and knocking some down and making a mess of the place (oops). Hope to see you there! I have some other news upcoming soon, though, so stay tuned!
This is an experience... let's make it a good one! Keep on shining 🌈💫
Bluesky Vibes Only
Posted 11 months agoThe only negative about Bluesky is that it implies I am depressed.
Seriously, if you're not following me there, I'd highly encourage you to do so. I am favoring it now (not that Xitter was anything special), and am really hoping to grow my audience through it. It'll be perhaps the best way to keep in touch with me for new stories, upcoming plans I have on the horizon, and just getting my random babbles and thought bubbles in real time. And now that my focus is able to be on my writing, and developing the career I want, I'd love for you to easily keep on being a part of it. I have big announcements coming up in the next few months, and with recent events both on Xitter and on this website... it's just important.
So, that being said, here is how you can find me: https://bsky.app/profile/synthw4v3.bsky.social
Please don't make me beg. I'm not afraid to give the big eyes... even if they're behind a big ol' chonkin' visor.
Cheers. Keep on shining 🌈💫
Seriously, if you're not following me there, I'd highly encourage you to do so. I am favoring it now (not that Xitter was anything special), and am really hoping to grow my audience through it. It'll be perhaps the best way to keep in touch with me for new stories, upcoming plans I have on the horizon, and just getting my random babbles and thought bubbles in real time. And now that my focus is able to be on my writing, and developing the career I want, I'd love for you to easily keep on being a part of it. I have big announcements coming up in the next few months, and with recent events both on Xitter and on this website... it's just important.
So, that being said, here is how you can find me: https://bsky.app/profile/synthw4v3.bsky.social
Please don't make me beg. I'm not afraid to give the big eyes... even if they're behind a big ol' chonkin' visor.
Cheers. Keep on shining 🌈💫
Eurofurence und A1 Steaksoße
Posted 11 months agoMy husband and I returned from Eurofurence the other day, and while I am not surprised we enjoyed it, I have to say it was such an incredible experience that I feel fortunate enough to have been a part of. I attended incredible events, met some wonderful people and fluffies, saw such vibrant creativity, and found my tribe once again. The last time I went to any kind of furry convention was almost a decade ago, and walking the familiar pathways I felt like I was slipping into old strides. The panels, the Artist's Alley, the Dealer's Den, everything just spoke of warmth and the burning passion of creativity. I left feeling motivated, and excited, about simply being a furry artist. That I get to live my life now writing and developing other forms of art, furthering my craft, and taking on newer and larger challenges. I feel smarter about how to proceed with my ambition, having experienced a furry nexus once again, and seeing how things are done. When I first stepped into the fandom under not even Skye McCloud, but my first moniker, Foxy McCloud, I never imagined this was how my life would go. My lived experience has been tumultuous, but I am grateful it lead me back to doing what brings me joy.
At first I was doing my best to ensure my loving and supportive husband was having a good time, as he does not identify as a furry, but it quickly transcended into both of us just having a wonderful time together. We weren't very gregarious, but we certainly enjoyed the atmosphere, and the events we went to. From Enter the Arena to Uncle Kage's Story Hour (Entschuldigung, Onkle Kage) to the Dealer's Den and Artist's Alley, he was thoroughly enjoying himself, and was visibly upset we couldn't get into Paws on Fire. We'd attended the charity event prior to it, and by the time it ended the line was already out the door two times. But that aside, we attended a few panels I really wanted to go to, and he certainly enjoyed them just the same. We even shared some tender kisses on the dance floor a couple of nights... something I'd always wanted, but he was always too shy to dance with me.
As the weekend went on, he felt more at home, and was enjoying the appreciation and acceptance vibes permeating throughout the whole convention. It made him feel more at ease about just letting go, and being himself. After a lifetime of feeling stifled by society, he found his tribe in a place he hadn't quite expected. It was his first convention ever, let alone furry convention. It was not only my first convention since returning to the fandom last year, but it was also my first in my new home country. We both had so much fun, and the post-con depression is certainly thick in the air. Or maybe it's cuz he had his con-crud cherry popped as well...
When we arrived Wednesday we were already under some heavy news. As some may recall, I had to leave my cat in America with a friend of ours until we could manage to move him over. In the meantime he is doing alright, but he did develop a gum/tooth infection that we're trying to have managed. Wednesday we learned he needed to have a tooth extracted, and my goodness was that going to be terrifying (and pricey). So, we had to make a difficult snap judgment, and my mind was clouded with worry all evening. My cat went to the vet Thursday morning, and the vet decided instead to try a different procedure, deeming the extraction may not be necessary, so we are doing that first. If this does not help, then we'll move forward with extraction. While I am sad I am not able to be by his side as he goes through this I am sure he will be fine, and we're anticipating bringing him over by the end of the year.
As difficult as that news was, we also received other news on Thursday morning. Some may recall I'd recently taken my German A1 Exam, and I had been very nervous about it, leaving it feeling unconfident about my performance. I knew I'd gotten at least half of everything correct, but 60% or higher is required to pass. So, I had to spend a week or so trying my best to distract myself, as the location I took it did not give instant results. I went to Eurofurence with an air of uncertainty hanging over my head, because this was the final piece for my residency permit. I had to learn basic German in about three months. Once again, I should have had the foresight to study much sooner, but such is life, and I have learned a valuable lesson. But I did my best, and left feeling uncertain.
I passed with an 85%.
When I tell you I fell into my husband's arms and wept, I am not overstating this. I cried tears of joy. It was over. The last piece so I could move forward. I had to put all of my ambition in writing and creativity aside so I could focus solely on studying for this exam. The frustration and anger I felt as I poked away at apps and read books and froze like a deer in headlights when people would talk to me in German. I remember feeling so helpless one morning at a McDonald's. I just needed some ketchup. Simple. I walked up to the empty counter, asked, and instead of receiving ketchup I got a slew of German spoken so fast and unrelenting that I just said 'never mind' in English and cowered back at my table. I have never felt so out of my element in my life. I've never felt so scared to speak for myself, because I didn't want to sound stupid or come off as condescending or anything short of how I normally am. I would sit in the car and cry into my husband's arms after visiting his family, because as much as I loved them I felt so bland and boring simply because I could not communicate with them as I am normally so vibrantly capable of doing. Passing the exam doesn't mean I am suddenly fluent, but it does mean I am on my way, and one day those feelings of uncertainty and mediocrity will be but a forgiven memory.
So, it brings us to today. We are home and doing well after the convention. Life continues onward. However, now I am finally free to move forward with my ambitions. No more paperwork to collect, no more tests to study for (for now), no more of anything other than loving my husband and the time to focus on my writing. I have so many stories to share, and so many novels to write. All of my plans for Patreon, publishing books, anthologies, and so on and so forth can finally be my complete focus. I want to be an author that people know, and enjoy, and anticipate. I want to bring joy to the community that has re-embraced me. I have my big dreams of being a best selling author, having my comfortable life, going from convention to convention, and all of those wonderful things. My name may be Skye McCloud, but I need to be a bit more grounded for now, and get the work done. I hope you'll all join me on this journey, and in sharing good vibes only. Cheers 🌈💫
At first I was doing my best to ensure my loving and supportive husband was having a good time, as he does not identify as a furry, but it quickly transcended into both of us just having a wonderful time together. We weren't very gregarious, but we certainly enjoyed the atmosphere, and the events we went to. From Enter the Arena to Uncle Kage's Story Hour (Entschuldigung, Onkle Kage) to the Dealer's Den and Artist's Alley, he was thoroughly enjoying himself, and was visibly upset we couldn't get into Paws on Fire. We'd attended the charity event prior to it, and by the time it ended the line was already out the door two times. But that aside, we attended a few panels I really wanted to go to, and he certainly enjoyed them just the same. We even shared some tender kisses on the dance floor a couple of nights... something I'd always wanted, but he was always too shy to dance with me.
As the weekend went on, he felt more at home, and was enjoying the appreciation and acceptance vibes permeating throughout the whole convention. It made him feel more at ease about just letting go, and being himself. After a lifetime of feeling stifled by society, he found his tribe in a place he hadn't quite expected. It was his first convention ever, let alone furry convention. It was not only my first convention since returning to the fandom last year, but it was also my first in my new home country. We both had so much fun, and the post-con depression is certainly thick in the air. Or maybe it's cuz he had his con-crud cherry popped as well...
When we arrived Wednesday we were already under some heavy news. As some may recall, I had to leave my cat in America with a friend of ours until we could manage to move him over. In the meantime he is doing alright, but he did develop a gum/tooth infection that we're trying to have managed. Wednesday we learned he needed to have a tooth extracted, and my goodness was that going to be terrifying (and pricey). So, we had to make a difficult snap judgment, and my mind was clouded with worry all evening. My cat went to the vet Thursday morning, and the vet decided instead to try a different procedure, deeming the extraction may not be necessary, so we are doing that first. If this does not help, then we'll move forward with extraction. While I am sad I am not able to be by his side as he goes through this I am sure he will be fine, and we're anticipating bringing him over by the end of the year.
As difficult as that news was, we also received other news on Thursday morning. Some may recall I'd recently taken my German A1 Exam, and I had been very nervous about it, leaving it feeling unconfident about my performance. I knew I'd gotten at least half of everything correct, but 60% or higher is required to pass. So, I had to spend a week or so trying my best to distract myself, as the location I took it did not give instant results. I went to Eurofurence with an air of uncertainty hanging over my head, because this was the final piece for my residency permit. I had to learn basic German in about three months. Once again, I should have had the foresight to study much sooner, but such is life, and I have learned a valuable lesson. But I did my best, and left feeling uncertain.
I passed with an 85%.
When I tell you I fell into my husband's arms and wept, I am not overstating this. I cried tears of joy. It was over. The last piece so I could move forward. I had to put all of my ambition in writing and creativity aside so I could focus solely on studying for this exam. The frustration and anger I felt as I poked away at apps and read books and froze like a deer in headlights when people would talk to me in German. I remember feeling so helpless one morning at a McDonald's. I just needed some ketchup. Simple. I walked up to the empty counter, asked, and instead of receiving ketchup I got a slew of German spoken so fast and unrelenting that I just said 'never mind' in English and cowered back at my table. I have never felt so out of my element in my life. I've never felt so scared to speak for myself, because I didn't want to sound stupid or come off as condescending or anything short of how I normally am. I would sit in the car and cry into my husband's arms after visiting his family, because as much as I loved them I felt so bland and boring simply because I could not communicate with them as I am normally so vibrantly capable of doing. Passing the exam doesn't mean I am suddenly fluent, but it does mean I am on my way, and one day those feelings of uncertainty and mediocrity will be but a forgiven memory.
So, it brings us to today. We are home and doing well after the convention. Life continues onward. However, now I am finally free to move forward with my ambitions. No more paperwork to collect, no more tests to study for (for now), no more of anything other than loving my husband and the time to focus on my writing. I have so many stories to share, and so many novels to write. All of my plans for Patreon, publishing books, anthologies, and so on and so forth can finally be my complete focus. I want to be an author that people know, and enjoy, and anticipate. I want to bring joy to the community that has re-embraced me. I have my big dreams of being a best selling author, having my comfortable life, going from convention to convention, and all of those wonderful things. My name may be Skye McCloud, but I need to be a bit more grounded for now, and get the work done. I hope you'll all join me on this journey, and in sharing good vibes only. Cheers 🌈💫
Falling Back into the Groove
Posted a year agoHello, hello! I hope you've all enjoyed your summer, vibin' it out. Cheers and much love as my hiatus of sorts is coming to an end. I am returning a married kitty lol ... our wedding was small and lovely, just some close friends and family, and a bit of tribute to my late mother. My witness was a mutual friend who brought us together those many years ago, and his was a friend from high school. We had a rainbow wedding cake, and he and I both wore black suits with our own favored pop of color; his was purple, mine was pink. Our rings are identical, with a matching hexagonal pattern of colored gems forming an hombre rainbow effect around the band. It was all so beautiful, and a great time all around.
I also took my German A1 exam. It's the final piece of the puzzle for my residency permit, so it is very important that I pass. I wish I could say with confidence whether or not I passed, but twofold I will not know the results for a couple of weeks, and even so I am not sure how I did. I feel I managed to get at least half of the exam correct, but I need a 60% to pass. So, we're just hoping against hope the results are in my favor. If they're not, well, I can't slow down my ambitions anymore. I'll just have to be better prepared for the redo. But in my heart of hearts, I think I passed. We'll see soon.
Eurofurence is just next Wednesday, and I am terribly excited to go with my husband to experience Hamburg, and meet any European folks who enjoy my stories. I have a few outfits together; I'd had a couple of basketball uniforms customized with my logo and such, and I found a pair of ski goggles that very much look like Synth's, so I should be pretty easy to find if you're looking for me lol ... if you're going, please let me know! I'd seriously love to meet up, even if it's only for a short moment.
After the convention I am refocusing on my writing. Well, I should say I already am, as while today was a bit of R&R I spent some time jotting down notes for a story I intend to finish before we leave for Hamburg. But after the convention I'll be writing the two raffle winners' stories (thank you for your patience!), and otherwise getting my commission pricing and terms of service updated so I can reopen shop. I am also wanting to finish my fursona's design. As you might recall it was almost done before I moved, but since moving to Germany it has been one whirlwind after another. I knew this would take time from my ambitions, but I didn't quite expect for it to be so all-consuming. I'll remember that next time I plan to move nearly 5,000 miles (8,000 km) to a new country, marry my best friend of ten years, and take three months to learn A1 level of the target country's mother tongue after being told I didn't need to.
Anywho.
Now that the dust is settling, I can finally step forward again in realizing my ambition. Stories, artwork, comms, Patreon/Subscribestar/whoever won't ban my content, books and compilations, webcomics ... there's a lot I want to do, and I am excited for it. Please look forward to it.
Thank you for all of the kind words and well wishes, and I hope you enjoy what's to come. Keep on shining 🌈💫
I also took my German A1 exam. It's the final piece of the puzzle for my residency permit, so it is very important that I pass. I wish I could say with confidence whether or not I passed, but twofold I will not know the results for a couple of weeks, and even so I am not sure how I did. I feel I managed to get at least half of the exam correct, but I need a 60% to pass. So, we're just hoping against hope the results are in my favor. If they're not, well, I can't slow down my ambitions anymore. I'll just have to be better prepared for the redo. But in my heart of hearts, I think I passed. We'll see soon.
Eurofurence is just next Wednesday, and I am terribly excited to go with my husband to experience Hamburg, and meet any European folks who enjoy my stories. I have a few outfits together; I'd had a couple of basketball uniforms customized with my logo and such, and I found a pair of ski goggles that very much look like Synth's, so I should be pretty easy to find if you're looking for me lol ... if you're going, please let me know! I'd seriously love to meet up, even if it's only for a short moment.
After the convention I am refocusing on my writing. Well, I should say I already am, as while today was a bit of R&R I spent some time jotting down notes for a story I intend to finish before we leave for Hamburg. But after the convention I'll be writing the two raffle winners' stories (thank you for your patience!), and otherwise getting my commission pricing and terms of service updated so I can reopen shop. I am also wanting to finish my fursona's design. As you might recall it was almost done before I moved, but since moving to Germany it has been one whirlwind after another. I knew this would take time from my ambitions, but I didn't quite expect for it to be so all-consuming. I'll remember that next time I plan to move nearly 5,000 miles (8,000 km) to a new country, marry my best friend of ten years, and take three months to learn A1 level of the target country's mother tongue after being told I didn't need to.
Anywho.
Now that the dust is settling, I can finally step forward again in realizing my ambition. Stories, artwork, comms, Patreon/Subscribestar/whoever won't ban my content, books and compilations, webcomics ... there's a lot I want to do, and I am excited for it. Please look forward to it.
Thank you for all of the kind words and well wishes, and I hope you enjoy what's to come. Keep on shining 🌈💫
Good Summer Vibes Only - 300+ Watchers!
Posted a year agoHello, hello! Hope you have been well as good summer vibes take over~
As many of you know I moved to Germany to marry the love of my life, and start life anew here. So far everything has been falling into place, but there have been some speedbumps on the Autobahn. However, our paperwork is 100% perfect, so any delays have been completely out of our hands. Fortunately, we were able to set our wedding for August 5th, and the plans are coming together nicely. We're having a private ceremony and a small afterparty for close friends and family, and might take a few days out in Austria to finish off the week.
I've been enjoying travelling some of Germany with my fiancé to get to know my new home a bit better. I joined him for a recent business trip to Potsdam, and while there we spent an evening in Berlin. I got to see both Brandenburg Gates in one trip! We also visited Heidelberg Castle, and had some lunch in the courtyard. In a couple of months we'll be going to Hamburg for Eurofurence, and to enjoy a bit of sightseeing. I'm excited for him to experience his first furcon. He's an IT guy and gamer, so I've already clued him in that so much of the furry community are his people, so I think he'll have a good time.
Otherwise I have been studying German so I can pass my A1 certification in September. Given my lack of residency permit I was not certain if I could accept commissions or otherwise earn money, so rather than upset the government I am trying to win over I have been delaying my ambitions. I did get clarification that I would be able to, but even still I'm not personally prepared in the very moment to launch Patreon and Discord servers and tend to those while having to spend many of my "working" hours learning German well enough to pass a test that keeps me in the country. So, I appreciate the interest in those who've approached me regarding commissions, and those who've expressed desire to subscribe to my upcoming Patreon, but for now it has to wait. I certainly hope that desire is still there once I am able to launch everything!
Beyond planning our wedding, studying German, and traveling the country, I have been making little plot notes for upcoming stories, running a couple of raffles I can fulfill in August, and enjoying FFXIV's Dawntrail expansion. I expect to be settling into a new normal by the end of summer, and most definitely after Eurofurence. For those who have been patient with me as I yammer about all of my ambitions and plans, thank you for listening to me, and supporting my desires. Soon they shall come to fruition, and everything'll get nice and shiny hehe
Don't forget to enter the new raffle! I had done one earlier in the month, and then launched a second for funsies. You can check out the 300 Follower Story Raffle >> here << for more information, and instructions on how to enter.
I'll be delivering new content during August in the form of two raffle winners' stories, and possibly a couple of really short stories. There may be more, but I do not want to set expectations too high.
Thank you all for lending this kittytoi an ear, you can have it back now. Keep on shining 🌈💫
As many of you know I moved to Germany to marry the love of my life, and start life anew here. So far everything has been falling into place, but there have been some speedbumps on the Autobahn. However, our paperwork is 100% perfect, so any delays have been completely out of our hands. Fortunately, we were able to set our wedding for August 5th, and the plans are coming together nicely. We're having a private ceremony and a small afterparty for close friends and family, and might take a few days out in Austria to finish off the week.
I've been enjoying travelling some of Germany with my fiancé to get to know my new home a bit better. I joined him for a recent business trip to Potsdam, and while there we spent an evening in Berlin. I got to see both Brandenburg Gates in one trip! We also visited Heidelberg Castle, and had some lunch in the courtyard. In a couple of months we'll be going to Hamburg for Eurofurence, and to enjoy a bit of sightseeing. I'm excited for him to experience his first furcon. He's an IT guy and gamer, so I've already clued him in that so much of the furry community are his people, so I think he'll have a good time.
Otherwise I have been studying German so I can pass my A1 certification in September. Given my lack of residency permit I was not certain if I could accept commissions or otherwise earn money, so rather than upset the government I am trying to win over I have been delaying my ambitions. I did get clarification that I would be able to, but even still I'm not personally prepared in the very moment to launch Patreon and Discord servers and tend to those while having to spend many of my "working" hours learning German well enough to pass a test that keeps me in the country. So, I appreciate the interest in those who've approached me regarding commissions, and those who've expressed desire to subscribe to my upcoming Patreon, but for now it has to wait. I certainly hope that desire is still there once I am able to launch everything!
Beyond planning our wedding, studying German, and traveling the country, I have been making little plot notes for upcoming stories, running a couple of raffles I can fulfill in August, and enjoying FFXIV's Dawntrail expansion. I expect to be settling into a new normal by the end of summer, and most definitely after Eurofurence. For those who have been patient with me as I yammer about all of my ambitions and plans, thank you for listening to me, and supporting my desires. Soon they shall come to fruition, and everything'll get nice and shiny hehe
Don't forget to enter the new raffle! I had done one earlier in the month, and then launched a second for funsies. You can check out the 300 Follower Story Raffle >> here << for more information, and instructions on how to enter.
I'll be delivering new content during August in the form of two raffle winners' stories, and possibly a couple of really short stories. There may be more, but I do not want to set expectations too high.
Thank you all for lending this kittytoi an ear, you can have it back now. Keep on shining 🌈💫
Quick May Update - Settling In
Posted a year agoIt's been a very busy few weeks for me, what with picking myself up from America and moving to Germany. Everything is finally coming together, and my computer has been rebuilt... well, somewhat. A few details to go on that, but it is in a functional state for the time being. We are picking up the rest of my stuff on Friday, and I should have more of a sense of normalcy again by the end of the weekend. I am very much looking forward to getting back into creative mode, because I have so much to write and so much to learn to draw! But with my new life comes some new challenges; I am also learning German, as I do need to be A1 proficient to remain as a resident regardless of my marital ties lol ... so there is that. But that is coming along well, and between apps and books and new extended family care I am learning well enough. Something I have been considering is creating German translations of some of my works as a way for me to learn ... Wäre mein deutsches Publikum an deutschen Übersetzungen meiner Geschichten interessiert?
Anywho, I'll be back at it soon enough. June and July are going to be spent getting married (YEEEEEEEEEEEE no date yet, but we have all the paperwork submitted), working on a non-furry book, a couple more remasters of my old works, some Assimilation, getting a new PayPal account, updating pricing as I'd mentioned previously, and ultimately launching ... well, likely Subscribestar since Patreon decided they wanted to go out of business or something. I dunno, I'm honestly nervous about Patreon, because even though I am a writer with obvious workarounds I am concerned having seen so many other writers and artists in similar circles get shut down without warning, and it would be devastating and demoralizing for me to get into things only to have to rebuild again. I would genuinely appreciate feedback on whether or not I should launch Subscribestar or Patreon, because I am a bit frozen in indecision.
Hope you are all well. Keep on shining! Cheers 🌈💫
Anywho, I'll be back at it soon enough. June and July are going to be spent getting married (YEEEEEEEEEEEE no date yet, but we have all the paperwork submitted), working on a non-furry book, a couple more remasters of my old works, some Assimilation, getting a new PayPal account, updating pricing as I'd mentioned previously, and ultimately launching ... well, likely Subscribestar since Patreon decided they wanted to go out of business or something. I dunno, I'm honestly nervous about Patreon, because even though I am a writer with obvious workarounds I am concerned having seen so many other writers and artists in similar circles get shut down without warning, and it would be devastating and demoralizing for me to get into things only to have to rebuild again. I would genuinely appreciate feedback on whether or not I should launch Subscribestar or Patreon, because I am a bit frozen in indecision.
Hope you are all well. Keep on shining! Cheers 🌈💫
April Showers Bring May FFF*gulk* *droned* I'm a Good Toy...
Posted a year agoFirst and foremost, 'Throttled' is my entry in 2024's EntrancingAwards! Please go check out their journal regarding all entries, and how you can vote. There are a lot of entries this year (over 50!), and the love and care put into each one is palpable. Also, who doesn't enjoy some good vibes hehe... once you've come out of trance, don't forget to vote. And if you enjoyed 'Throttled,' please be sure to give it a victory lap!
EntrancingAwards Journal of All 2024 Entries and Voting Link
Welp, March did not go as anticipated lol... I'm not apologizing, because life is very busy right now. I have the final document en route, and once it arrives I can literally hop aboard the next flight and start my new life in Germany. The only problem is I still have to tend to my cat's relocation, and finish packing my stuff lol... so, we're almost there. But if all goes as expected I'll be in the air the first week of May.
Beyond that, I have been learning more and more art. As many have noticed, I began a considerable journey in teaching myself how to draw, and color, and while I still have a long way to go I am thoroughly enjoying myself. I don't plan to turn into an artist as one might expect, though. At least not anytime soon (not shying away from future possibilities lol). I wanted to learn to draw so I could bring my fursona's reference sheet to life, and be able to create my own book covers. But as I'm learning a new goal arose: a comic. I'm excited about the idea, and have been taking extensive notes for how I want the story to go. That is something to look forward to once I feel confident in my artistry, and find my style for the comic I have in mind. I'll share more details about it as things become more realized, but I highly doubt this is something I'd start creating in 2024 beyond my planning and sketches lol
Also, those I've yammered on about it to privately? Shhhhhh lol ... though others might piece together what I'm intending anywho ;D
So, yeah, beyond writing and submitting 'Throttled' in for the contest, March has been creative, but privately so for now since I'm developing my drawing and coloring skills instead of actively writing. I've been releasing a few little sketches here and there, but I'm still in the stages where I'm learning how to draw faces and expressions. I feel I have a good handle on bodies, but wanting to draw faces that don't look like derp memes lol...
Once I've moved, and I've settled in, and we've married (We picked out our wedding rings! Can't wait to show them off!), and our lives are settling in around July/August... that's when I plan to ramp things up again, get through the rest of my Remasters, get into 'Assimilation' writing, start accepting commissions again, and launch Patribestar. I'll likely look to Patreon for writing as I feel more assured to release my content there... I would be redirecting to a Discord server I'm planning on having. However, I feel I'll be releasing my intended comic on Subscribestar, because I just don't see a plausible way around that lol ... but those are Future Me concerns.
And, of course, we have Eurofurence plans come September! Already booked it up, and picking out some cool clothes for the cyberpunk theme hehehe ... if you're going, let me know! Would love to meet folks!
Anywho, that's enough out of me for now. Thank you for the support, faves, watches, sharing my stuff with friends, and especially the 'are you accepting commissions' inquiries lol... even though I have to let you know I'm not currently and when I expect to be, I'm deleriously flattered that people want to commission me. Please look forward to July/August when I expect to be back in business again.
ONCE AGAIN Don't forget to VOTE! It'd mean a lot to all of us writers for you to check out our stories, and show some support: Journal of All 2024 Entrancing Award Entries and Voting Link
Much love, and remember, you are an experience... make it a good one! Cheers 🌈💫
EntrancingAwards Journal of All 2024 Entries and Voting LinkWelp, March did not go as anticipated lol... I'm not apologizing, because life is very busy right now. I have the final document en route, and once it arrives I can literally hop aboard the next flight and start my new life in Germany. The only problem is I still have to tend to my cat's relocation, and finish packing my stuff lol... so, we're almost there. But if all goes as expected I'll be in the air the first week of May.
Beyond that, I have been learning more and more art. As many have noticed, I began a considerable journey in teaching myself how to draw, and color, and while I still have a long way to go I am thoroughly enjoying myself. I don't plan to turn into an artist as one might expect, though. At least not anytime soon (not shying away from future possibilities lol). I wanted to learn to draw so I could bring my fursona's reference sheet to life, and be able to create my own book covers. But as I'm learning a new goal arose: a comic. I'm excited about the idea, and have been taking extensive notes for how I want the story to go. That is something to look forward to once I feel confident in my artistry, and find my style for the comic I have in mind. I'll share more details about it as things become more realized, but I highly doubt this is something I'd start creating in 2024 beyond my planning and sketches lol
Also, those I've yammered on about it to privately? Shhhhhh lol ... though others might piece together what I'm intending anywho ;D
So, yeah, beyond writing and submitting 'Throttled' in for the contest, March has been creative, but privately so for now since I'm developing my drawing and coloring skills instead of actively writing. I've been releasing a few little sketches here and there, but I'm still in the stages where I'm learning how to draw faces and expressions. I feel I have a good handle on bodies, but wanting to draw faces that don't look like derp memes lol...
Once I've moved, and I've settled in, and we've married (We picked out our wedding rings! Can't wait to show them off!), and our lives are settling in around July/August... that's when I plan to ramp things up again, get through the rest of my Remasters, get into 'Assimilation' writing, start accepting commissions again, and launch Patribestar. I'll likely look to Patreon for writing as I feel more assured to release my content there... I would be redirecting to a Discord server I'm planning on having. However, I feel I'll be releasing my intended comic on Subscribestar, because I just don't see a plausible way around that lol ... but those are Future Me concerns.
And, of course, we have Eurofurence plans come September! Already booked it up, and picking out some cool clothes for the cyberpunk theme hehehe ... if you're going, let me know! Would love to meet folks!
Anywho, that's enough out of me for now. Thank you for the support, faves, watches, sharing my stuff with friends, and especially the 'are you accepting commissions' inquiries lol... even though I have to let you know I'm not currently and when I expect to be, I'm deleriously flattered that people want to commission me. Please look forward to July/August when I expect to be back in business again.
ONCE AGAIN Don't forget to VOTE! It'd mean a lot to all of us writers for you to check out our stories, and show some support: Journal of All 2024 Entrancing Award Entries and Voting Link
Much love, and remember, you are an experience... make it a good one! Cheers 🌈💫
March Plans, Comm$ Review, and Chimken Nuggies
Posted a year agoHello, hello, hope everyone is doing well. Stepping into March I feel I am doing quite well. I will be busy with a number of things: I have paperwork for my upcoming move and marriage to get finalized, I have packing to do, I am learning how to draw, I am making pancakes...
I do have some stuff planned for March writing, though. A couple of original pieces, and some work on finally getting Assimilation going. I have the whole series mapped out chronologically, and am looking to expand that into part by part outlines so I can get the story written. I'm not uploading single part by single part as I'd done in the past; once I start posting Assimilation it means it is because I have completed this whole story. It'll be a coming-full-circle moment I am looking forward to sharing with fans of then, now, and those to come.
As for February, it did not go exactly as planned. I'm not disappointed, though - quite the contrary. I cleared out my comm queue last night, and I uploaded five new stories throughout the month; four being commissions (one a continuation of a series), and an original piece. Far below what I'd hoped to produce, but I am very happy for the love they've been given. I showcased a variety of themes with them; self-discovery, becoming one's true self, giving in to one's most fervent desires ... I'm happy with how they've been received. I am especially happy that 'Good Vibes Only' got such love, as it was a very personal story for me. It showcases my own personal struggles as I produce content, and my deepest desires. I'd love to just pump out story after story, and bring you all along on fantasy after fantasy. I hope to someday get to that level.
Despite this, I did have a lapse into creative depression during the month (I also got lost in Palworld with my fiancé, but that's another story lol). I get in my head all too often, and allow myself to feel unseen, even as I am receiving some love and attention. I don't want to make my fans feel unappreciated, but ... well, insert lengthy tragic backstory here. I don't want to get into those details, because I want to keep things positive, but my struggle is basically ... it's been ingrained in me that perfection is everything, and if you're not the best then you're the worst. It's a horrible outlook to have, and I want to assure that I have become far better at accepting that people like me at my okayest lol ... and I am trying hard not to compare myself to others. It's unfair for both them and myself; I want to celebrate other writers who share my interests, and learn from them, and hopefully in turn they learn from me. I know I am talented, but I don't know how to connect to be seen more. I post on Xitter and such, but I feel terribly awkward there, and feel like I am just taking time away from actually creating. It's something I am trying to still figure out, because after my upcoming move to Germany, once I am settled in, I'll be getting Patreon rolling and looking into other avenues to foster a community of my own. I am planning to start a Telegram group, but need to first figure out how bots and such work so I can protect the chat. If anyone has any advice, please let me know.
Speaking of my move, I have most of the documents for myself. I am just missing a couple of things, including clearance for my cat. So, things are looking positive there. If all goes well I should be moving in April. We are aiming for a June wedding, as our 'we became a couple' anniversary is June 26th. I am obviously excited. After years of experiencing awful relationships, I feel beyond words to have someone so loving and supportive on my side.
Soon my plan to turn him into a furry will come into fruition.... *strokey beard moment* ... *there is no beard, but you get the idea*
So, here's the difficult part of this update: I am looking into how I manage my commissions for the future. It's rather good I am taking this break, because I can review my pricing and ToS and such, but basically ... I designed my comm acceptance method in a way that lets me put things on the backburner. And I am a terrible procrastinator. I also don't like to be confined to a strict word count, so I spilled over time and again. This is a bad business model for me lol ... but I am very good when I have strict deadlines and creative freedom, so I am planning to update myself on a flat rate system based off of my current 'Techno' level of 35$/1k words with a 30day ETA. I'm wanting to adjust this to reflect that I do my best work with at least 5k words, so I'll be charging for 5k words at minimum. That being said, I'm going to be practicing shorter stories that pull back, and are focused on just the smut, so I can offer something else. I call my revamps of old stories 'Remasters,' and then 'First Releases' ... maybe these will be 'Quick Releases' *snickers*
Let me know what you want to see, and if you like these ideas. And don't be shy to tell me what kind of stories you want from me. I don't accept trades, but I certainly accept suggestions. Respond here, message me on Telegram, Xitter, yada yada ... please talk to me, I am desperate for attention, and I promise I am just as nervous to talk shop as you are, so let's be awkward together XD
Now, if you will excuse me, I have a dentist appointment upcoming where I may have my wisdom teeth removed, and I have some chimken nuggies in the freezer to take care of first...
Shine On, Cheers 🌈💫
I do have some stuff planned for March writing, though. A couple of original pieces, and some work on finally getting Assimilation going. I have the whole series mapped out chronologically, and am looking to expand that into part by part outlines so I can get the story written. I'm not uploading single part by single part as I'd done in the past; once I start posting Assimilation it means it is because I have completed this whole story. It'll be a coming-full-circle moment I am looking forward to sharing with fans of then, now, and those to come.
As for February, it did not go exactly as planned. I'm not disappointed, though - quite the contrary. I cleared out my comm queue last night, and I uploaded five new stories throughout the month; four being commissions (one a continuation of a series), and an original piece. Far below what I'd hoped to produce, but I am very happy for the love they've been given. I showcased a variety of themes with them; self-discovery, becoming one's true self, giving in to one's most fervent desires ... I'm happy with how they've been received. I am especially happy that 'Good Vibes Only' got such love, as it was a very personal story for me. It showcases my own personal struggles as I produce content, and my deepest desires. I'd love to just pump out story after story, and bring you all along on fantasy after fantasy. I hope to someday get to that level.
Despite this, I did have a lapse into creative depression during the month (I also got lost in Palworld with my fiancé, but that's another story lol). I get in my head all too often, and allow myself to feel unseen, even as I am receiving some love and attention. I don't want to make my fans feel unappreciated, but ... well, insert lengthy tragic backstory here. I don't want to get into those details, because I want to keep things positive, but my struggle is basically ... it's been ingrained in me that perfection is everything, and if you're not the best then you're the worst. It's a horrible outlook to have, and I want to assure that I have become far better at accepting that people like me at my okayest lol ... and I am trying hard not to compare myself to others. It's unfair for both them and myself; I want to celebrate other writers who share my interests, and learn from them, and hopefully in turn they learn from me. I know I am talented, but I don't know how to connect to be seen more. I post on Xitter and such, but I feel terribly awkward there, and feel like I am just taking time away from actually creating. It's something I am trying to still figure out, because after my upcoming move to Germany, once I am settled in, I'll be getting Patreon rolling and looking into other avenues to foster a community of my own. I am planning to start a Telegram group, but need to first figure out how bots and such work so I can protect the chat. If anyone has any advice, please let me know.
Speaking of my move, I have most of the documents for myself. I am just missing a couple of things, including clearance for my cat. So, things are looking positive there. If all goes well I should be moving in April. We are aiming for a June wedding, as our 'we became a couple' anniversary is June 26th. I am obviously excited. After years of experiencing awful relationships, I feel beyond words to have someone so loving and supportive on my side.
Soon my plan to turn him into a furry will come into fruition.... *strokey beard moment* ... *there is no beard, but you get the idea*
So, here's the difficult part of this update: I am looking into how I manage my commissions for the future. It's rather good I am taking this break, because I can review my pricing and ToS and such, but basically ... I designed my comm acceptance method in a way that lets me put things on the backburner. And I am a terrible procrastinator. I also don't like to be confined to a strict word count, so I spilled over time and again. This is a bad business model for me lol ... but I am very good when I have strict deadlines and creative freedom, so I am planning to update myself on a flat rate system based off of my current 'Techno' level of 35$/1k words with a 30day ETA. I'm wanting to adjust this to reflect that I do my best work with at least 5k words, so I'll be charging for 5k words at minimum. That being said, I'm going to be practicing shorter stories that pull back, and are focused on just the smut, so I can offer something else. I call my revamps of old stories 'Remasters,' and then 'First Releases' ... maybe these will be 'Quick Releases' *snickers*
Let me know what you want to see, and if you like these ideas. And don't be shy to tell me what kind of stories you want from me. I don't accept trades, but I certainly accept suggestions. Respond here, message me on Telegram, Xitter, yada yada ... please talk to me, I am desperate for attention, and I promise I am just as nervous to talk shop as you are, so let's be awkward together XD
Now, if you will excuse me, I have a dentist appointment upcoming where I may have my wisdom teeth removed, and I have some chimken nuggies in the freezer to take care of first...
Shine On, Cheers 🌈💫
Patreon vs Subscribestar, February Plans, and Assimilatio...
Posted a year agoI hope everyone is doing well! I wanted to share some thoughts and update on some near-future plans.
I am in the process of getting the rest of my documentation so I can move to Germany. We're hoping this takes place in April, but I doubt this will be delayed to the summer (I'm having my spring wedding, gawdammit lol). I am excited at the prospect of launching Patreon, but hesitant as I'd have to close my PayPal account and open a new one after my international move. I have not done research directly on this, especially since this is a particular situation, but welcome advice on anyone who has. I'm a bit hesitant to launch now, because I fear it could be seem as suspicious activity, and we just ain't got time for that.
But on the topic of Patreon, I am wondering if I should instead look to Subscribestar? I've already seen a number of folks opting to phase out of Patreon in favor of Subscribestar. While I could launch both, I worry that's stretching things too thin (I still have a backlog of things to upload to SoFurry, and wondering if I should even bother with Inkbunny lol). I wanted some thoughts on that. Don't be afraid to message me in private if you're not keen on a public response lol ... Anywho, I need to look into how billing and all is done regardless, because while 'Wildclaw' is going to be the intended typical monthly reward I also want to write other original pieces to first share there and conduct polls and all to gauge interest from people investing their time and attention into my work.
Also, should I put together a Telegram group? I've been wondering if there's interest in that. I'm not ready to put together a Discord server yet, but it'd be nice to have a little community of encouragement lol
The rest of January into early/mid-February is going be spent clearing out my commission queue. I have five stories upcoming, including part three of 'Vectorium.' From there I plan to close commissions for a while so I can focus exclusively on Assimilation and getting myself better prepared for the actual move ... selling off belongings, shipping over things I absolutely cannot part with, and so on and so forth. It's a bit sad, but it's also positive, because this move is the next chapter of my life. Words cannot express how happy and ready I am for this step into the next chapter of my life; I love my fiancé so much and can't wait to legally call him my husband lol
Some highlights for the rest of 2024 is that obviously my fiancé and I are getting married ... a small ceremony, but it's special for us. We're planning to attend Eurofurence as it's going to be a short road trip there, so I am quite excited for that. After the move I'll be able to get all of the necessary things in place so I can launch Patribestar ... Subscreon ... oh that last one sounded like a Pokémon lol ... ahem ... but I'm expecting to launch that come summer. Once I have settled in I'm going to be more set on doing more writing during the month; my goal is steadily writing 20 new stories/parts each month, so keep me motivated by SMASHING THAT LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE BUTTON er jk but you know what I mean lol ... future plans do involve things like YCH auctions, anthologies, publishing eBooks and the like. I am manifesting my own destiny by putting the plans to paper ... well, proverbial paper, anywho.
I do want to assure folks that I have written a full timeline for how I want Assimilation's story to go from start to finish. The original six parts I'd written will certainly be the core of the start of the story, but I am looking forward to exploring things more in-depth, like Nekko's struggles in his life and how the escape into becoming Koga's pet is a nice way to cope, and sharing more of Nekko and Todd's story and how it fell apart. With Todd ... if you know you know ... I want to delve more into who he is. That being said, I am excited to write it, and need to just let myself get back to those roots and flesh it out. It's what got me known in certain circles, and I look forward to old fans of the series finally seeing the story come to fruition.
I've rambled on long enough. Take care!
Cheers 🌈💫
I am in the process of getting the rest of my documentation so I can move to Germany. We're hoping this takes place in April, but I doubt this will be delayed to the summer (I'm having my spring wedding, gawdammit lol). I am excited at the prospect of launching Patreon, but hesitant as I'd have to close my PayPal account and open a new one after my international move. I have not done research directly on this, especially since this is a particular situation, but welcome advice on anyone who has. I'm a bit hesitant to launch now, because I fear it could be seem as suspicious activity, and we just ain't got time for that.
But on the topic of Patreon, I am wondering if I should instead look to Subscribestar? I've already seen a number of folks opting to phase out of Patreon in favor of Subscribestar. While I could launch both, I worry that's stretching things too thin (I still have a backlog of things to upload to SoFurry, and wondering if I should even bother with Inkbunny lol). I wanted some thoughts on that. Don't be afraid to message me in private if you're not keen on a public response lol ... Anywho, I need to look into how billing and all is done regardless, because while 'Wildclaw' is going to be the intended typical monthly reward I also want to write other original pieces to first share there and conduct polls and all to gauge interest from people investing their time and attention into my work.
Also, should I put together a Telegram group? I've been wondering if there's interest in that. I'm not ready to put together a Discord server yet, but it'd be nice to have a little community of encouragement lol
The rest of January into early/mid-February is going be spent clearing out my commission queue. I have five stories upcoming, including part three of 'Vectorium.' From there I plan to close commissions for a while so I can focus exclusively on Assimilation and getting myself better prepared for the actual move ... selling off belongings, shipping over things I absolutely cannot part with, and so on and so forth. It's a bit sad, but it's also positive, because this move is the next chapter of my life. Words cannot express how happy and ready I am for this step into the next chapter of my life; I love my fiancé so much and can't wait to legally call him my husband lol
Some highlights for the rest of 2024 is that obviously my fiancé and I are getting married ... a small ceremony, but it's special for us. We're planning to attend Eurofurence as it's going to be a short road trip there, so I am quite excited for that. After the move I'll be able to get all of the necessary things in place so I can launch Patribestar ... Subscreon ... oh that last one sounded like a Pokémon lol ... ahem ... but I'm expecting to launch that come summer. Once I have settled in I'm going to be more set on doing more writing during the month; my goal is steadily writing 20 new stories/parts each month, so keep me motivated by SMASHING THAT LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE BUTTON er jk but you know what I mean lol ... future plans do involve things like YCH auctions, anthologies, publishing eBooks and the like. I am manifesting my own destiny by putting the plans to paper ... well, proverbial paper, anywho.
I do want to assure folks that I have written a full timeline for how I want Assimilation's story to go from start to finish. The original six parts I'd written will certainly be the core of the start of the story, but I am looking forward to exploring things more in-depth, like Nekko's struggles in his life and how the escape into becoming Koga's pet is a nice way to cope, and sharing more of Nekko and Todd's story and how it fell apart. With Todd ... if you know you know ... I want to delve more into who he is. That being said, I am excited to write it, and need to just let myself get back to those roots and flesh it out. It's what got me known in certain circles, and I look forward to old fans of the series finally seeing the story come to fruition.
I've rambled on long enough. Take care!
Cheers 🌈💫
Finding My Audience
Posted a year agoAs the new year is upon us one of my most prominent goals for my writing is to expand into creating a Patreon page so folks can support me in small increments, and releasing some eBooks by year's end. But in the meantime my current writing projects involve tidying up my commission queue (thank you for your graciousness in contributing to my having one), remastering old stories, and writing numerous originals, all in an effort to show the full spectrum of my capabilities. In essence I want to be known as an adult fiction writer. Someone who writes high erotica, sexual content, romance, and slice of life stories. Someone who brings about visibility and tackles difficult topics with empathy and respect. I'm here for pretty much any and all 18+ content. So, for now, my work is juggling commissions while expanding my portfolio. I expect my remasters to be complete by year's end so I can focus on the next leg of my career.
In the meantime, it's hard work remaining focused while worrying over things such as exposure, social media, and spreading the word to the masses upon masses of deaf ears. Writing isn't tangibly visible. I can't post a picture of my writing to get hundreds or thousands of likes, because I am not a visual artist. I'm also not popular enough yet to put something out there for so many people to see. I have come up with a few ways to promote myself, but it takes away from time spent actually writing.
To that end, a favor to ask of my fledgling audience. If you enjoy my work, or at least appreciate my way with words, please consider spreading the word. Share my stories with your friends. Let them see and share as well. Let me know if I've resonated with you, if I've made you feel seen, if I have brightened your day. That's the motivation that keeps me going.
I'll keep putting the pen on the paper, and I thank you for sharing this new wave with me.
Cheers 🌈💫
In the meantime, it's hard work remaining focused while worrying over things such as exposure, social media, and spreading the word to the masses upon masses of deaf ears. Writing isn't tangibly visible. I can't post a picture of my writing to get hundreds or thousands of likes, because I am not a visual artist. I'm also not popular enough yet to put something out there for so many people to see. I have come up with a few ways to promote myself, but it takes away from time spent actually writing.
To that end, a favor to ask of my fledgling audience. If you enjoy my work, or at least appreciate my way with words, please consider spreading the word. Share my stories with your friends. Let them see and share as well. Let me know if I've resonated with you, if I've made you feel seen, if I have brightened your day. That's the motivation that keeps me going.
I'll keep putting the pen on the paper, and I thank you for sharing this new wave with me.
Cheers 🌈💫
Comms! Patreon! ASSIMILATION! (no, srsly)
Posted 2 years agoHello, hello! Hope everyone is well, and enjoying a happy holiday season. I'm doing pretty well as I prepare myself for the coming months. Moving to Germany is an undertaking, and I don't even have all of the paperwork yet, but once it's all done and done I'll have a lot more time to focus on creating new content, and attracting more to experience the SynthW4V3 pulse. I hope you'll keep tuning in.
A few notes...
Firstly, COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Still lol ... of course I had to make mention of it. You can find all of my info here: SynthW4V3 Commission Pricing and Terms of Service
Secondly, PATREON! Well, not quite yet. I will be launching my Patreon page soon enough, but I have a couple of projects to finish up first, and I want to ensure that any kind of billing won't be impacted by my impending move to Germany. So, patience, but in the meantime I've released the first part of my intended monthly reward! Hype it up, and tell your friends! Check out the first part here: >> WILDCLAW - EP 00 - PILOT <<
I am looking forward to writing this episodic series, as it is inspired by games and shows such as Mega Man Star Force and Kingdom Hearts, and the main character is a nod to Kogenta from Onmyou Taisenki. Check the pilot out, and let me know you want this!
Thirdly, ASSIMILATION! My earliest fans will love this news. Recently I teased the intended story icon for Part 01 of the upcoming Remaster/Complete series, and I'm not joking. I'm reviewing the story I'd written, my old notes, and tying the story together to actually finish it and post it here. When I first started writing it I had no idea where the story was going, as I didn't plan anything in advance. It became what I was most well-known for, but it was an unfinished project. Nekko and Koga need (en)closure. I need closure. I've grown as an artist over these years, and feel that I can now deliver an even better story than my younger self ever could have. I'm looking forward to finally completing this story, and giving my earliest fans what they've always wanted. While I do not have an ETA I can say that aside from a few commissions it is my current focused project. Please look forward to it.
I hope you all will continue along with me as I seek to grow my audience, and cultivate a community. Beyond Patreon I have some novellas to write and release as eBooks in 2024, and would like to get into YCH stories, anthologies, and the like. But one pawprint at a time. I hope you'll enjoy the journey with me. Cheers 🥰🥰🥰🌈💫
A few notes...
Firstly, COMMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Still lol ... of course I had to make mention of it. You can find all of my info here: SynthW4V3 Commission Pricing and Terms of Service
Secondly, PATREON! Well, not quite yet. I will be launching my Patreon page soon enough, but I have a couple of projects to finish up first, and I want to ensure that any kind of billing won't be impacted by my impending move to Germany. So, patience, but in the meantime I've released the first part of my intended monthly reward! Hype it up, and tell your friends! Check out the first part here: >> WILDCLAW - EP 00 - PILOT <<
I am looking forward to writing this episodic series, as it is inspired by games and shows such as Mega Man Star Force and Kingdom Hearts, and the main character is a nod to Kogenta from Onmyou Taisenki. Check the pilot out, and let me know you want this!
Thirdly, ASSIMILATION! My earliest fans will love this news. Recently I teased the intended story icon for Part 01 of the upcoming Remaster/Complete series, and I'm not joking. I'm reviewing the story I'd written, my old notes, and tying the story together to actually finish it and post it here. When I first started writing it I had no idea where the story was going, as I didn't plan anything in advance. It became what I was most well-known for, but it was an unfinished project. Nekko and Koga need (en)closure. I need closure. I've grown as an artist over these years, and feel that I can now deliver an even better story than my younger self ever could have. I'm looking forward to finally completing this story, and giving my earliest fans what they've always wanted. While I do not have an ETA I can say that aside from a few commissions it is my current focused project. Please look forward to it.
I hope you all will continue along with me as I seek to grow my audience, and cultivate a community. Beyond Patreon I have some novellas to write and release as eBooks in 2024, and would like to get into YCH stories, anthologies, and the like. But one pawprint at a time. I hope you'll enjoy the journey with me. Cheers 🥰🥰🥰🌈💫
