Update and BB sketches
I told myself I wasn’t allowed to draw Bird Boys until Castle Swimmer went on break but I still did a few little sketches. Mainly because I’ve been messing with Harpy’s haircut lol.
Hope you all have been enjoying the new episodes! It was so exciting to see the most recent episode come out 👀
I have a few un-official updates. One is that I might be going to NYCC in October but it isn’t confirmed yet. But wanted to mention it just to plant the seed in case any of you are interested in attending.
The other unofficial update is that there will probably be four Castle Swimmer books. The fourth book would end around the half-way point of season 2 (when Siren escapes the God’s Mouth).
However, the fourth book will probably be the last physical book of Castle Swimmer. Unfortunately the sales aren’t high enough to publish the full series. I suppose there’s the possibility of the rest being published later if I decided to self-publish but I’m not sure what I’d be allowed to do especially since webtoon has partial IP rights to the series.
Honestly, I never even thought there would be ANY physical books of Castle Swimmer nonetheless 4 so I’m still very happy that I’ve had this opportunity.
There are a lot of factors that go into a book’s success, especially a book that was once a webtoon so I don’t think the lack of sales have anything to do with the dedication of my readers. I have an amazing audience that has been SO supportive of this series and have shown up to so many of my signings and events. I think traditional publishing is just a very different world and sometimes the sales aren’t there.
However Castle Swimmer will remain free to read on webtoon once it’s finished. I’m going to opt out of doing any kind of Daily Pass (if webtoon even does those anymore) so you won’t have to worry about the series being inaccessible after it ends. And maybe there will be other physical publishing opportunities in the future, who knows!
Thank you guys for all of your support as always 💖 I’m so excited for you to read the rest of the season!
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MY BOYS I AM OPENLY WEAPING
Still loving it ❣️
omg i LOVE mouse with longer fuller hair, and the different harpy sketches are so cool to see! thank you for sharing! :) and im sorry that book sales aren’t working out, you’re totally right on that’s its just a different market because we fans are still very invested and committed to your stories!! 💞💞💞
So glad you like it! 😁 and thank you for your support!!
I'm leaning towards 4 for Harpy, but 5 and 6 could work nicely too. They could help him stand out more from the other two hair style wise. As for the books, while I'm sad it won't be the full series, having any copies at all is wonderful. Maybe another publisher will pick the comic up? I'm not familiar with this sort of thing, so I don't know how it all works, but I know I've seen works with different publishers down the line.
What what what!!! :((( That surprises me so much and makes me wonder what their threshold idea is of good sales?? Anyway, im super bummed but I'm sure you are feeling more emotions. Regardless, I am so ecstatic to be fortunate enough to buy these four that will be available. What a fantastic and amazing achievement it still is! Thank you for your love, dedication, and hard work towards this. Wishing you the best for all your future endevours with CS, BB, and otherwise :)
Thank you so much! 🥰💖
Ohh the 4th style of Harpy is my favorite! And thanks for letting us know about the books. I will happily buy all that can be published 💙💛
He’s cute with bangs! 😆
Nooo.. I hate unfinished series! And really hate Webtoon for canceling so many good stories! Okay, back to reality: I know the series will not be unfinished, but it will be in my bookcase.. -_- I really, really hope for the publish later option. But I'm very greatful it will remain accessible online. I think we are all gratefull for your dedication and work and will stay supportive, no matter webtoons desicions.
Actually webtoon is not the one physically publishing Castle Swimmer so they aren’t involved in the decision. But if they were publishing it I’m certain the result would be the same. The physical Castle Swimmer books haven’t sold enough to justify a publisher to continue investing in it. But I really appreciate all your support regardless! 💖
#6 hair style reminds me of a cockatiel. So cute!
I'm really enjoying the bird boy sketches! Their hair is one of my favorite features! Very cool to see the different designs! 🪶✨ ALSO! — you should pat yourself on the back for accomplishing FOUR! published books! That’s amazing! :D Honestly… you deserve more than a pat on the back! How about a delicious cake! 🍰✨
Daww you’re so sweet thank you 😊 💖
if i was rich i’d buy everyone copies🥰
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I appreciate you still doing BB sketches. Their always enjoyable 💜💜💜
Glad to hear that! 😆
You’re too generous to us! I am very grateful for your hard work and story after all these years thank you 🖤✨
Thank YOU for all your support of the comic 🥰
😭 girl I really try to support the books, I feel so sad about that, hope you're doing well with all this.
Sometimes it’s out of our hands no matter how supportive the readership is! And to be honest I’m just feeling so lucky that I get to have four books published 💖 thank you so much for supporting the series! 🥰💖
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