Hello guys, gals, and deviants of all ages. Just wanted to update to touch on something that has been in constant demand in the back of my mind. I've been meaning to address this for some time, and I know there are some people who probably believe its fallen by the wayside, but I can assure you, it's actually anything but.

For those unaware, I've been working on a little fan fiction story called Quality Time. It's Teen Titans based, focusing more on a steady relationship building between my two favorite Titans, BeastBoy and Raven. The story hasn't been updated since July of last year. And since that time, I recieve about a handful of e-mails every month curious as to the story's fate. Some simply want reassurance wether or not the story is dead or discontinued. Others ask, sometimes borderline beg and plead, for an update or an estimate for said update. So if I may be so bold, I'd like to clarify a few things.

First and foremost, the story is indeed NOT dead. Nor do I have any intentions of letting it die. I've worked far too hard to simply let this story I've poured so much of my heart into just be put out to pasture.

Second, it has constantly been on my mind. Not a day has gone by since I haven't been mulling over details to add or adjust in the story. I always keep my sketchbook no more than twenty feet away at all times for whenever I hatch a line or event to add into future chapters. I have an entire notebook worth of cliff notes and rough summaries for each chapter, both past chapters and those still to come.

Third, I need my readers to understand I do have priorities. When I first started the story, my work schedule was far less consuming and far less draining. Now I'm between jobs, art projects, my 3D portfolio work, and various other duties. Trust me, I wouldn't be taking so long if I didn't have to.

Writer's block is not an issue. Like my previous fanfic, before this even began, I spent two months hatching the flow of the story. Chapters, synopsis, events, and enough so that I'd know what was going to be in chapter to chapter. Everything in between just comes to me when I sit and type it out. But sometimes I'll sit down to write, and an idea for a new drawing or 3D work will pop into my head. And I'm much more fluid with a wacom in my hand than with the keyboard, which is why other artworks keeps flowing along so smoothly.

Lastly, the year has been a trying one. My work hours were up in the air for a time, and are still uncertain. I had galblatter surgery. I've been searching, applying, and interviewing for a job pertaining to my degree in computer animation. I could go on. But I'll just smile and say, I've been doing my best.

However at long last, the next chapter finally has a light at the end of the tunnel. I'm a little past the halfway mark, and as some come to expect, I like to write nice long chapters. Mostly because I enjoy it, but also because I feel it helps bridge the gap of long update times. I still don't want to make any promises because I'd hate to get anyone's hopes up only to dash them, but I'd like to be confident I'll have the chapter 15 posted within the next 2 to 3 months. At the very latest I'd like to have it up before December is out.

Fortunatley most of the people who've written to me always tell me they want an update but also understand if I don't want to rush. That's pretty much how I feel in a nut shell. I want to maintain the quality and consistency I've managed thus far. I honestly didn't think so many people would be so attached to this story. At most I thought it would be one of those fifteen minutes of fame among fan stories. Ya know, read, nod of approval, move onto another story. Let's face it, there's a lot of fans out there, and even more fan stories. I never expected so many to get so attached and keep writing to me. It's... kind of humbling.

Anyways, that's what's going on at present. Some art and 3D work will continue to be posted but it'll all be works that are either already in progress or near completion. I'm really excited about this chapter for a couple of reasons, but I don't wanna give anything away. Just know I'm doing my best. My parents are in town visiting for the next two weeks, so I may not fully get back into it until after they leave.

Live well, love long, laugh often.

Till next time


Quote of the Day: "In the depth of winter, I learned that within me is an invincible summer."





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Artists Who Never Cease To Surpass Expectations---->
- One of the first artists who inspired me to join DA.
- A Teen Titans artist for shippers and art appreciators alike
- Her comics, artwork, and creativity in general are a must see.
If you're a BeastBoy/Raven shipper and you don't know who this guy is, you don't know what you've been missing
- Few things have brightened my day like an update to his BB/Rae comic, but his skill in general and imagination really make him one of my favs.
- A fantastic artist who's BB/Rae work and general style I've come to admire.
- An artist who's dedication and growing skill with TT based work continues to grow more and more towards an accomplished fan artist.
- Long absent, but not forgotten, another superb Titans artist.

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Artists worthy of respect and admiration---->

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Clubs---->