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We're nearing the end of November now, and I did nothing I promised I'd do when I took this break.

For that, I am sorry. I needed a proper break, I guess. Away from all this. There's still some work to do for me mentally etc, but coming up on December now, I do feel motivated.

I may not have done any sketching or studies, but I have been working on the Christmas Storyline. At my own pace, not worrying about "staying just ahead" of the upload schedule and so on.

I may need longer breaks more often, but I'm honestly afraid to take them. Obviously because all of you want to read more stories with the gang, but also because I want to keep making them.

That's my problem, though, and I'm working on it. In the meantime, I've made good progress on the Christmas storyline, so unless I'm hit by a meteor it should go up as planned, unlike last year.

And, genuinely, thank you for being here. The fact that my stories have an audience is the most powerful motivator there is. Not just to "keep making stuff", but to make good stuff, and to be in a place mentally where I can.

Anyway, I didn't mean for November to be me acting out the Tuxedo Mask meme, but here we are, lol.

Comments

Evan F

Hey if breaks = great stories and art idc if i don't see anything till 2030, I'll still be here!

Gyre

I've had creators just rush off into the ether before with nary a word. Trust me, you are not those people. We understand if you need time and breaks to produce the best content you can.

William Fisk

Again, thank you for the update, but as the previous comments mentioned and the ones on your last comment around needing a break said, we fans of your work are going nowhere. We love your art style, your game mechanics, and your story telling. We are here to support you and walk with you on this journey. You do what you need to do. We will be here. 😁👍

India Actual

Remember these words. “All in due time”

Totes Not Thea

If you need more time, take it! Most of us aren't going anywhere!

carmanut

Take all the breaks you need. If you feel like sharing sketches or old work in the mean time, we'd love to see it. But don't burn out trying to fulfill a misplaced sense of obligation. We are your patrons because we like your work, we are not clients paying you to deliver a product..

Mike de Jong

Sometimes breaks where you feel like you did nothing are the important ones, to let *everything* rest.

Koko Kagamihara

Take as many breaks as you need! Your personal health comes first!

Verlos

I'm not going anywhere, so you'll always have that

Tyler Hobbs

Nort, you have made so much stuff in the last year that I actually forgot that I've only been following you for a year. You do great work, and if it takes a lil' more time to get such compelling and fun stuff, then there isn't any problem

Shawn K. Younkin

Doing nothing when you thought you would do something is somewhat a proper vacation, when you take breaks, just don't plan on doing anything, that way when you are done and didn't do anything you won't feel guilty. Thanks a lot for the update and I am looking forward to the c-mas arc.

Taz

Sometimes nothing is what you need to do.

That One Guy Who Knows

A healthy mind is a happy mind, love the artwork, but I rather see less art and a happy artist than a lot of artwork but a overworked and stressed artist. Take good care of yourself. ❤️

Populuxe

Do what you need to. I’m here for the long haul.

gaijin 99

Take the time you need, share anything you feel like if you happen to make anything during the break, but you've got to put your mental health first so do that!

GhostMactavish

Take all the time you need, we'll always be here when you get back

Fake Name For Obvious Reasons

Take as long as you need. This month has been bad for a LOT of people, myself included, so I'm sure no-one faults you at all.

Sir Butcher

Take care of yourself - we (your fans) are selfish, and if you burn out there won't be more comics from you: which means the most important thing for us is your mental wellbeing. Take your time, we are here to stay!

Tanith Rosenbaum

Taking a break is just as important as getting work done - You can't have one without the other. I can't speak for anyone else, but as far as I'm concerned I'd rather have you take a break on a regular basis than having you break eventually and needing to end the comic.