Sophia: Awakening

It's Official

2009-03-16T17:18:00.001-04:00

I've moved on over to the new site, and so should you.
;)
Follow this link!

Just about there.

2009-03-16T07:40:00.002-04:00

Well folks, the new site is just about there. I'm pleased with how it looks, and I hope you all enjoy it as well.
The store is going to be offline for a few more days, but I'm hoping to bring the rest of the new site online tonight!

One of the things that will happen as a result of the change, is that this blog will be orphaned. It will remain up and serve as a link to the new site.

Colors are starting to pour in for Part 4 after long delays. Very excited about that.
The penciler, Luis, has started working on Part 5, and he is also going to be taking on the inking as well.

Thanks,
Terrence

Progress on new site.

2009-03-04T05:53:00.003-05:00

Hi,
I've been tinkering away at the new site. I decided to go with WordPress, with the WebComic plugin and modified Inkblot theme.

I hope to relaunch the site next Sunday, but I have a couple of hurdles yet, not lease of which is my general lack of knowledge on WordPress. However, progress has been made.

If you'd like to check out what I've been doing, follow this link!

Click around and leave me some feedback here if you get the chance.

Oh, and refresh a couple of times, watching the header. I think it's pretty cool.

Terrence

Update

2009-02-26T17:51:00.002-05:00

Hi All,
Just wanted to post about a couple of things and keep you in the loop. ;)

I am currently trying to get the site redesigned using WordPress with the Webcomic plugin. I think it's going to be great, I just don't entirely know how to get started. I've been working with the design elements, and not really 100 percent sure what the best way to set it up.

Not to mention, I'll surely do it the hardway in the end

I'm sure I'll figure it out.

Second point of order is that there has been a brief delay, but we hope we can start bringing you new pages in another week or two.

Back to the new site...
I've been toying with the idear of rereleasing the pages, some slightly redesigned, with actual comments on my part, with the hope of more involved dialog with readers.

I think if I did that, then I would keep my current comic system intact for readers. Can I run two different comic releases in one blog?

Also slated for the site is a Wiki! My Wife will begin assembling the story into a rich and detailed resource for our readers. It will cover everthing! It will explore the Charecters, Settings, Backstory, Technology, and what it means to be human.

Take care,
Terrence

Just read a great book.

2009-02-15T08:06:00.003-05:00

Hi all,

I thought I'd share a good read with you! I met Chip Mosher at this years New York Comic Con. We had a couple goods talks while there, and he gave me a copy of his graphic novel "LEFT ON MISSION"

Well, I finally found enough time to sit down and read it. This is a quality book. The binding is good, the paper is great, the story kept me reading. If you're interested in spy fiction, or gritty drama in general, I highly recommend you read this. The art is great and the writing is rock solid.

You can find more info over at BOOM STUDIOS
www.boom-studios.com

Terrence

Print Copies!

2009-02-11T19:25:00.002-05:00

I just got the link up in our store that will take you to IndyPlanet where you can purchase Issue 1 and Issue 2.

Issue 3 will be available in just a couple of weeks!

Please show your support and pick up an Issue, now in Print and PDF!

Click Here to save time! ;)

Terrence

Site Stuff

2009-02-09T09:01:00.003-05:00

So... I neglected to get the final page of Part Three up...

I will be posted on Tuesday now, sorry for those who have been waiting. I've been very busy, but I hate missing postings.

We will be taking a 2 week break before we begin with Part Four.
During that time I will be revamping the site and preparing a marketing campaign to attract new readers.

Issue 1 and 2 will be available through IndyPlanet very, very, very soon. The price will be $4.25 for each issue. Issue 3 will be available in March! We did sell copies at the convention to those lucky few who stopped by.

Of course, we have PDF copies available already for Issues 1, 2, and 3. These high resolution files are inexpensive, instant, and a great way to show support for the series. If you love the series, please consider purchasing them!

We do have some Shirts left, and we will be marking them down so as to make room for a new shirt style. Only thing is, what should that new shirt look like?

If you've got an idea, send it to us! The top 5 suggestions will all recieve the winning design! The creator of the winning design will recieve the Shirt (of course), a signed copy of the Graphic Novel, and a poster!

Thanks,
Terrence

Back From NYCC

2009-02-09T08:40:00.003-05:00

I had a great time at this years New York Comic Con. I got to meet a number of fans at the booth, which was a real treat for me, so thanks for everyone who came out to talk to us... alright, I know you were going to be there anyway, but thanks a bunch all the same.

I had the opportunity to talk with a number of Publishers while there as well. We are trying to keep all of our options open, so being published by an established company is definitely on the table.

As some of you may already know, I wrote Sophia as a Screenplay in its original form. It is a lot of story for a movie, though certainly it can be done. I personally feel that the series has tremendous potential as a Dramatic Series. With the loss of Battlestar Galactica, we are soon to be left without a Dramatic Science Fiction TV series... What will we do with our time I ask you?

HBO, call me!

If we bumped into each other at the con, give me a shout. Hell, if we didn't, give me a shout anyway!

Terrence

In New York

2009-02-06T21:39:00.002-05:00

Sorry for the not posting the finale page of Part 3 on Thursday.
I've been traveling, and spent the whole day at the New York Comic Con.
I will get that page posted sometime tomorrow!
It was great to talk with a couple of Sophia Fans at the convention today!
I hope to run into a couple more over the weekend.

Thanks,
Terrence

New York Con

2009-02-05T14:25:00.002-05:00

Look for us at the New York Comic Con this weekend.
We're in a tiny booth way in the back, but at least we're there!

We have some print issues for sale, some T shirts, and posters.

Terrence

Welcome to the new year.

2009-01-05T07:31:00.002-05:00

Hi All,
Hope everyones holiday season went well!

I am sad to inform that the PREORDER for Sophia is just not happening right now.
The economic downturn has reared its ugly little head at my day job, and I just can't afford to bring the book to print right now. I had hoped Sophia's fans would show their support by purchasing the PDF's, and some have, but it's not enough.

My current plan is to find a Publisher for the Graphic Novels.
Which will be the my main focus as this years New York Comic Con!

I am also getting the first 3 issues set up with KaBlam, and they will be available soon through IndyPlanet if all goes well.

Thanks,
Terrence

Ice Storm!

2008-12-13T08:40:00.001-05:00

Thursday Night we got hit by a hell of an Ice Storm! Trees snapping off under the weight of frozen ice clinging their branches.
Trees across the driveway blocking us from even getting out!
Power is still out, and I hear it could be as long as Tuesday before we get it back.

Living without the convenience of Electricity is always interesting. It can even be a little fun, when it last a day. Longer then that, and the impact is pretty significant, especially in the winter.

My wife and I built my house a year and a half ago on our 17 acres in Western Massachusetts. On a side note, that was one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of my life. You often hear the saying "Build a house, loose a spouse." But my wife and I had a great time.

During the construction, the Phone Company, who is in charge of placing poles, jerked us around and around and as a consequence, no pole meant no power. So I built the house with a generator. Since I had the generator, I had my Electrician put in a panel that would let me run the house on it, when the power goes out.

Only problem, last time I tried to get it started, I failed.

I hauled it out of the shed, dragged it (Two flat tires) across the yard, around the back of the house into position. I dumped a thing a dry gas into the tank and started pulling on the cord.
To my surprise, I got it started up after only 30 or 40 pulls.

So we ran the generator for 8 hours last evening.
Still no phone, and still no internet... well what do I do with my time.

I drove out of the hills into the nearest large town to find a little internet, my world right again.

Terrence

PREORDER

2008-12-01T17:58:00.003-05:00

I've added PART 3 PDF to the store. You can support the series by purchasing a digital copy for only a couple of bucks.

Also just opened up PREORDER. Books will ship in February.

For the month of December, I've marked down the regular price of $15.00 for VOLUME 1 to just 13.00. Come January 1st and this discount will end.

Happy Holiday
Terrence

Wow... It's been a month...

2008-11-19T17:51:00.002-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted anything in a while!
Not very good about that I guess...

Not to fear, Part Three is now underway!

We open on Jeb and Sophia in the Elevator...

Terrence

Translation

2008-10-19T18:30:00.002-04:00

I would like to offer the digital Issues of Sophia in Spanish! Perhaps even other languages in the future.

But first, I need to translate the text so I can reletter the Issues.

If you or someone you know would like to get involved in the translation, drop me an email.

contact@parasitepublishing.com

Terrence

New Penciler!

2008-10-15T17:20:00.004-04:00

Well, it was a hard decision to make, but after sifting through all the great artist who responded to my plea for help, it's done.

I think that Luis Czerniawski will be able to match closely Andres Guinaldo's previous work.

As a treat for you, here's a quick character sketch of Sophia he sent me.

Terrence

Drunk Duck!

2008-10-09T20:03:00.002-04:00

Hey,
I found out on Monday that the kind folks over at Drunk Duck, where I am also posting the series, are Featuring me this week.

That was great news, and the swell of webtraffic, 18,000 hits on Monday, has been great!

Welcome everyone who has found their way here.

Thanks,
Terrence

Too long since my last post.

2008-10-05T12:26:00.004-04:00

Sorry I haven't updated in a while.
Life is always busy, but I should have said something...

The 2nd Issue of Sophia is now available for folks who want to have the comic in a High Res PDF. You can get the 1st Issue as well! Remember, a few dollars can go along way to supporting the series.

I have had a few request now for printed copies of the 1st Issue. It wasn't my intention to release the story individually in print, but rather as a collection as Graphic Novels. However, if people would like, I think I can get them up for sale on Indy Planet.

No update as of yet for a new penciler. Still looking.

The 3rd Issue is currently being inked, and is slated to be complete in about a month.

Thanks for your support,
Terrence

Wo is me...

2008-09-16T07:14:00.002-04:00

Well folks,

I've got a little bit of bad new.
My Penciler, Andres Guinaldo, whose work I have just loved, has been stolen away by the promise of financial prosperity.

The dark side has claimed him as their own... and offered him a lot more money then what I have been able to pay him.

Good for him, he deserves it, and as sad as I am, I wish him the best.

No need to panic, I still have over 40 pages from him yet to be posted, but I am on the prowl.

If you know a penciler whose talents would be great for this series, or if you're that artist yourself, please contact me at terrence@parasitepublishing.com

Thanks,
Terrence

Great Webcomic.

2008-09-09T15:00:00.002-04:00

Hi Everyone,

I want to share a link with you to a webcomic I recently read, and will continue to read.
The Artist/Writer contacted me a week ago, asking for a banner so she could link to me. Of course I gave her the link, and then went looking for her comic.

It's worth the read.

Terrence

Promotional Image

2008-09-06T11:20:00.004-04:00

Hey Everyone,

I thought I'd share an image I've had drawn by Andres with you.

This image is going to be used as a display banner for use at the Conventions next year, but I still haven't had it inked or colored yet.

Thanks,
Terrence

Issue #2

2008-09-06T11:13:00.004-04:00

Well, it has been a long time coming, but it looks like the High Resolution PDF of Issue #2 will be available for purchase by next weekend.

I'll send out an email to everyone who has joined my mailing list when it becomes available.

Please remember, your purchase of the High Res Pdf files, which are are gorgeous by the way, helps support this comic, making it possible for me continue to bring this series to you.

Issue #3 is slated to be complete by the middle of October, and Issue #4 by the end of December.

I'll be putting the Graphic Novel, Volume One, which contains the first 4 Parts to the story, up for Preorder in November. It will ship in January.

Thanks,
Terrence

Impending Blog Posts

2008-09-05T06:45:00.003-04:00

Hey everyone,

My dog got a face full of porcupine spears this morning. It wasn't fun for him, and wasn't fun for us, pulling them out. Ouch! I sure hope he learns that lesson.

I'll be posting a few things over the weekend.

Thanks,
Terrence

Vote for Sophia!

2008-09-01T15:05:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone,

Just putting out a request for anyone who enjoys the comic to give me a vote on Buzzcomix.

You might have noticed this button on the website that says "Vote"

Vote often, I'd be most grateful.

Thanks,
Terrence

New look is up and running.

2008-09-01T12:30:00.003-04:00

I've finished uploading the new site. Every thing seems to be working.
If you find anything out of place or just plain broken, give me a shout.

contact@parasitepublishing.com

Relaunch

2008-08-31T16:55:00.002-04:00

Hey everyone,

I'm getting everything together for the sites complete overhaul.

This is the new blog, and over the next week or so, I will try my very best to fill it up with some of the things from the previous blog, but also new updates. There are a few!

Until Later,
Terrence