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 Now for those that are not aware, I had actually worked on a comic series some time ago known as " A Bat Followed Me Home " cute, silly, and rip your heart out depressing at times. Well I walked away from it for a bit. For a couple of reasons actually, so we'll take the short route on the explanation.

First off, my best elements usually come in smaller projects. They often allow me to go wild and be more abstract without backtracking and second guessing myself. A Bat Followed Me Home is actually the longest running comic I have at 265 pages. That being said, I really slammed my head into some walls constantly rehearsing and visualizing the same world over and over.


Second off, the community response to the series was varied but overall I often felt saddened at the commentary and overall reception as time went on. It eventually devolved into jokes, comparison, mocking, and even harassment which broke me down on further pages. 


Lastly, I needed a break from comics altogether which after, I really was able to further discover different styles and patience for great attention to detail as well form. All this in combination is what lead to my hiatus on the series. However that does not mean I have not been working with it nor furthering it in notes and writing. Though some have believed it dead, it is quite the opposite actually.

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With that being said, A Bat Followed Me Home will be making the rounds again eventually, and it's probably going to have a bit of whiplash with a little more flavor and style that time has allotted me. It's been a bit, and I'm sorry for those of you that were interested and then suddenly were cut off. I'll make it up to you eventually. After all, you're my nii, right?

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Terri Mouse

I pretty much read A Bat Followed Me Home from page 1 to page 265. I know that one of my replies DID result in a "joke" page, but outside of that, I hope I didn't somehow contribute to the mess that was causing you to stop updating A Bat Followed Me Home for as long as you haven't updated it! If so, you have my sincerest apologies.

Backtolurking

I briefly looked, but I could not find anything bad in the comment's section of the the A.B.F.M.H. that you were speaking of. The community really felt like they had more of a "quiet contemplation" response to your comic. I don't think you should let the opinions of the few stop your creative flow. Everyone is going to interpret your art differently and that is part of the organized chaos that we call life. Continue the story as you naturally envision it, and let your vision of the art itself do the talking. I know that none of us are immune to all the external stimuli of the world; that includes internet comments, but you should know right now the quality of your art is very high. Your work should never make you feel bad especially when it's this good. I see a lot of people who appreciate your art. I see a lot of "lurker accounts" really enjoying your work. You should know that the non-vocal majority love your work. Know that you positively influence more people then you know. Your work carries the message of "Love all those who are sentient, no matter what the form". That is may interpretation of your art. And I am very thankful for the various mediums that you bring that message to us. Also I feel like this Patreon is definitely a two way street. Feel free to let us know what is on your mind and we would be happy to talk it out! I will definitely respond when i get the chance! Your not alone! Everyone here is happy to support you Shane! Sorry for rambling, but hearing that your not feeling 100% is troubling! Your doing great.

Shane Wexelman

Ah, the voidance of such commentary had been due to the fact at the time as I struggled emotionally, I had hidden the comments from the posts as I felt them as constant reminders. Mind you I have since been finding a much healthier way of dealing with such emotional response. Though again such commentary while not the main reasoning, was simply a contribution to an eventual hiatus status that I certainly aim to change in due time. Your words are well said of course and they are quite encouraging! As any other, I am always growing and at times I will falter and misstep with misfortune. That chaos as well is part of life. It can be a difficult path sometimes as I am an individual who often thrives off response, for loneliness has a way to mystify my own observations. You are most kind and I thank you for the gentle reminder of that which I do not glance over as often I should. I thank you for your time and please, no apologies for your words. Every bit of them has a purpose that only gives.