Raven Oak's Blog, page 11
October 5, 2023
The Curse
“The Curse” is one of my favorite stories. It features a man with a horrific past who is forced to make amends for what he’s done. It’s definitely a story of redemption. This is the trailer I made for it, as it’s part of my story & art collection, The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales.
You can get this awesome collection in a special edition, full-color hardback, only on Kickstarter.
http://kck.st/3rvSzrd
October 4, 2023
Brush Strokes… Why I Paint Digitally
One of the questions I get asked a lot is why I paint digitally on my iPad vs. actual paper or canvas, so I wanted to take a moment to address that, especially in the age of generative AI.
I’ve been drawing and painting my entire life–since I could hold a pencil to be honest–but doing so takes a toll on the body. I love creating art, but holding brushes hurts. I have massive tendonitis and carpal tunnel, not to mention several auto-immune diseases and neuropathy, all of which affect my ability t...
October 3, 2023
Ol’ St. Nick
“Ol’ St. Nick” is one of my favorite stories. It’s a closed-in space mystery featuring a mobster Santa and a ship captain who loves his crew. This is the trailer I made for it, as it’s part of my story & art collection, The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales.
You can get this awesome collection in a special edition, full-color hardback, only on Kickstarter.
http://kck.st/3rvSzrd
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October 2, 2023
Week Two Freebie
If you’ve been on the fence about backing my Kickstarter for The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales, keep in mind that backing it during week two will get you TWO free holiday short stories! One is “The Werewolf Before Christmas” by Kat Richardson and the other is “The Love of a Troll on a Mid-Winter’s Night” by Jennifer Brozek!
If you’re still on the fence and live in the Pacific NW, I’ll be at GeekGirlCon in Seattle on October 7th & 8th in the deale...
October 1, 2023
The Ringers
Welcome to The Ringers, a gothic fantasy tale of magic and redemption! Find it & other holiday SF/F tales & art in The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales.
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September 30, 2023
The Bell Ringers
This is a cute little clip I made about the urban fantasy story “The Bell Ringer” that I wrote. It’s part of The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales on Kickstarter.
A collection of holiday-themed spec fic stories by me and 30+ full-color paintings I painted featuring the characters & events from those stories. Check it out!
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September 27, 2023
Week One Freebie
If you’ve been on the fence about backing my Kickstarter for The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales, keep in mind that backing it during week one will get you a free eBook of the amazing Westside Oracle by TJ Deschamps!
If you’re still on the fence and live in the Pacific NW, I’ll be at GeekGirlCon in Seattle on October 7th & 8th in the dealer’s hall! Come find me at Books & Chains booth and check out The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales in person! I...
September 26, 2023
Aaaand We’re Live!!
Things couldn’t be more exciting over here in my office as I’m doing a happy dance! It’s official! The Kickstarter for The Bell Ringer & Other Holiday Tales has launched! AND FUNDED!!!
For those who didn’t follow the campaign and haven’t gone to look yet, we have some great early bird prices for the next 48 HOURS as well as some rewards for early backers. Check them out!
If you haven’t backed this project yet, please consider it! Head over to:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ravenoak2/th...September 25, 2023
Recipe of Me
I can’t believe my Kickstarter goes live tomorrow. This is currently the recipe of me:
2 cups of What Did I Forget1 cup of Excitement1 bunch of Nerves½ lb. of Double-Triple Checking Everything1 Tbsp of I Found a Mistake (and Fixed it)
Take all ingredients, mix it together in a blender of anxiety, and set outside in the Seattle rain for an hour. Yum.The post Recipe of Me appeared first on Raven Oak.
