Current Schedule and Personal Situation
Added 2025-03-09 18:38:12 +0000 UTCI'm not promising it, but the next story page could be as early as Friday. I elaborate below.
EGSNP will take longer in part because I want to have at least a small buffer of story pages before I post anything. This is in case I need to take one or more days off after resuming.
I've been posting some on Bluesky, and what follows is relevant posts with some editing.
Something very bad happened to someone close to me. It was uncertain before the previous post, but it was confirmed within a couple of hours.
They were a very private person, and would never want me to share any specifics on social media. All I will say is they will be missed, and I'm going to need some time.
The next story page could be as soon as Friday. I do my best staying busy, and pages are already written and planned. The next page was already close to halfway done.
I don't want to post any sooner than that because my emotional state could easily change, and I want to be available for other people who might need me both emotionally, and to simply help take care of things that need doing.
EGSNP will likely take longer to return, but it will continue.
I want to thank everyone for their support and understanding. You are all wonderful.
One thing I count as a blessing is that, should I resume comic production this week, it will be in part because it’s a source of comfort.
It's a story I want to tell with characters I love.
I sometimes lose sight of that. As with everything, it has its own difficulties and frustrations.
But it's ultimately what I want to do, and I'm excited by the stories I want to tell.
I'm extremely lucky and fortunate to be able to do this, and I'm so thankful to you all for making it possible. I truly could not do it without you. Thank you.
Comments
I don't check Patreon regularly, so I only saw this the day you restarted the comic. The natural, normal emotional response to Loss is Grief. But Grief is an odd thing. Unlike other emotions, which respond immediately, Grief runs on its own schedule. Grief may not appear when the Loss happens. It may not appear for months or years. It may show up and piggyback on top of a much smaller Loss, leaving you wondering why you're so upset over something so trivial. Well you're not, you're late-Grieving a far bigger, earlier Loss. And the inverse is also true: if Grief wants to show up _now_, right when the Loss happens, it's NOT going away. It will NOT be denied. You _will_ have to go through the Grief right then, right there. The Upshot is: anybody who tries to tell you when and how to Grieve is an a-hole who probably thinks they can tell the tide to stop coming in. If the Grief wants your attention and stops you from working, you GO and GRIEVE! Anyone who can't understand that, well, as my late Uncle Joe would say, "F%ck 'Em!"
John Weiss
2025-03-14 09:53:19 +0000 UTCHey! Please take your time to rest and recover.
Rockin_Raider
2025-03-11 19:29:40 +0000 UTCIt is OK to sometimes be not okay when you need to be. You do not need to be OK for us. I don't know enough of your situation to know if I really understand what you're going through. We don't need to understand what you're going through. All we need to understand is that you're going through some kind of loss process. Those are all rough and they take time to deal with. Also, as Rusty of Kelly Turnbull's Pipeburn comic said on Chapter 01 Bonus 2, you can't unbreak something. Even after you've "dealt" with it, it'll still be a loss. But it will be more manageable than it is now. Life will be different, but it goes on. But however it goes, we will be here for you. At least, until Patreon is lost, then we'll be somewhere else for you.
Some Ed
2025-03-10 14:02:53 +0000 UTCAlso (didn’t mean to post twice) I appreciate the privacy. It isn’t our business but from what you’ve chosen to share… it seems clear to me to be a big emotional weight for yoj. There isn’t anything that can be done about that, I know, but know that you have people who want and hope for the best for you. I don’t know how much of a comfort that is, but I hope it is one, and that you’re able to hold onto that.
Jason Li
2025-03-10 12:18:21 +0000 UTCI’m glad the comic is a comfort but take as much time as you need to make sure it continues to feel like one. Please look after yourself.
Jason Li
2025-03-10 12:13:12 +0000 UTCtake whatever time you need to take care of yourself 😊
John Torode
2025-03-10 06:11:31 +0000 UTCtake care of yourself, take care of others if that's what you want to do, and don't push yourself for our sakes
digimaniac33
2025-03-10 02:24:51 +0000 UTCDan, I understand what you're going through. I've lost many friends and family to various things, even found out this week one of my best friends has an early form of prostate cancer. Me? Three years ago my thyroid was removed due to papillary Thyroid cancer, and now? They want another biopsy. But dude, life does go on and it does get better. The pain never really goes away, but it does get easier to deal with. So, for yourself, and everyone around you, just keep on keeping on...
JasonAW3
2025-03-10 01:51:58 +0000 UTCThis. Which now makes it +2 to all below. :)
M.
2025-03-10 00:51:00 +0000 UTCI'm so sorry for your loss. Take as much time as you need to take care of yourself and those close to you. We'll be here when you get back.
A -
2025-03-09 23:24:34 +0000 UTCTake as long as you need to do whatever you need. Even if that turns out longer than you expect now, know that none of us are going anywhere. You've been consistent for over 20 years, it's OK to take some time to yourself for an emergency. Consensual E-hugs all around and my sincerest condolences.
BeastialMoon
2025-03-09 22:19:24 +0000 UTC+1 to all below. *A giant virtuel hug*
Hans Peter Bak
2025-03-09 21:35:31 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself and the others near you who need it, and make sure to get enough sleep. We'll be here.
David Fenger
2025-03-09 21:21:25 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need, not just the time you currently think you need if that turns out to be shorter.
SufficientlyAdvanced
2025-03-09 21:10:18 +0000 UTCTake care and take as long as you need to sort this situation out. My condolences to you and others who were close with this person.
Orlet Soir
2025-03-09 20:39:23 +0000 UTCTake care of yourself man, and know that we all are here for you however we can be.
AstroChaos
2025-03-09 20:03:32 +0000 UTC*hugs*
BJ
2025-03-09 20:02:37 +0000 UTCI wish there was something I could do to help you with what you’re going through. Take the time you need.
Taigan
2025-03-09 19:10:41 +0000 UTCTake ALL of the time you need. We'll be waiting.
R L
2025-03-09 19:05:10 +0000 UTCI am so sorry for what you're going through. Please take all the time you need. Big hugs and may soft pets find their way to you for cuddles
Lady Hatty
2025-03-09 18:52:40 +0000 UTCTake all the time you need. If comicking is helpful in distracting from the grief, by all means, but please don't feel obligated to get back to it on any sort of schedule. Being with your friends and loved ones, taking care of them, and being taken care of by them should always take precedence, particularly in a time like this.
Kitsune Kokoro
2025-03-09 18:51:24 +0000 UTCTake your time. I'm glad you're giving yourself space; do that as much as you need. Remember, the kinds of people who love your caring, quirky comic are the kinds of people who would HATE for you to pressure yourself into doing anything you don't feel ready for. Picture a bunch of Eliot and Grace concerned expressions here. We're very sorry for your loss and will give you space.
Halbereth
2025-03-09 18:45:16 +0000 UTCSorry to hear about what happened. Hope you will hold up okay. Take whatever time you need.
Calvin-Skye
2025-03-09 18:45:07 +0000 UTCI'm sorry to hear that. Take care and take your time.
Blind Mapmaker
2025-03-09 18:42:16 +0000 UTCDefinitely take care of your group and your own health, mental and otherwise. We will be here when you are ready.
Sleepyfoo
2025-03-09 18:40:45 +0000 UTCTake your time we will miss you but real life has to take priority
octave
2025-03-09 18:40:26 +0000 UTC
