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I started this comic as a challenge to myself to create something new when the rest of my life seemed to be stuck. I try to create things that I enjoy, which means lots of books, cats, spiders, and general coziness. I've been grateful to have a little corner of the internet to put spiders in tea cups and write ghostly proposals.

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I started the comic when I was struggling with depression and a couple other things in my life. I hadn't drawn in a long time and I wanted to get back into it, so I thought a comic would be a way to encourage myself.

I spend about two to three hours a week brainstorming. Oftentimes after I brainstorm I'll send my ideas to a friend to see if it's actually funny. Then finishing the drawing is another 1-2 hours.

The best part of drawing comics is having a little space to try out jokes and make something. I'm glad that other people enjoy them, too.

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I've been a fan of comics for a long time, so it was always a dream to create something similar. I'd be here all day if I listed all my favorites, but a few of my top ones are JL Westover (Mr. Lovenstein), Chris McCoy (Safely Endangered), Zach Stafford (Extra Fabulous) Sarah Andersen, and Hannah Hillam.

I hope people enjoy the comic. It's been fun to make, so as long as people keep enjoying it I'll keep making it. It's always great to hear when a comic really hits home. Thanks to everyone who's stopped by.

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beethebi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorting by color is so pretty and i'm never doing it any other way

Snake Queen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There’s also the thing where people put the paper side out, the spine in…. How would you recognize the books tho?

Jo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have my books organized by genera, then hight according to what side of the shelf they're on.

Sinnsyk Jakte
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I play the game of 'Where Can This Physically Fiiit?!' ...'cause I am dedicated to my chaotic neutral alignment.

A Wild Bean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I organize my books by shelf- I have one shelf for favorites, one for childhood favorites, one for trilogies, and one for longer series, etc

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least they read it, right? Also, this art style is SO cute😍

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All my fish came from the "feeder fish" tank. They were my rescue fish, saved from being eaten by their bigger counterparts.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quick tip: Dryer lint is INCREDIBLY flammable! Be cautious around certain temps whilst gathering dryer lint.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sorry, I walk like a man? Did I ask for your non-relevent comments on my every day functions? Nope! Yet here we are.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I now aspire to be a books spider. Or a tea spider. You know what? I will be a cozy window nook spider with tea and a book! 🕷🍵 📙

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just got past this stage of sickness, now I'm at "watching simplistic kids shows with a pile of stuffed animals and living off of cough drops and chamomile tea"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My anxiety just makes me do everything at 5x speed if I'm not actively doing something it gets worse

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't remember giving permission to publish my daily schedule!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Add "infinite list of school assignments you need to make up." I'm sick now and I'm scared of going back to school after missing a week. I think I'm failing 4 classes now

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Personally I love my birthday, but only because I'm still young enough that people get me cool stuff that I actually like. Shoutout to my big bro for getting me whatever I ask for, plus other stuff I never knew I needed!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I tried this, all that happened was that I woke up sick, without the ability to breathe out of my nose

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not homophbic, but adding gay characters just for the sake of them being gay doesn't make a movie any better

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