Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween, Creative Hearth!
I have a lot of exciting things to discuss today, so I hope you’re settled down with your Halloween treats, cozied up in your fuzzy bat slippers, and ready to buckle in!
in this newsletter:
MONSTER WANTED Amazon release & merch
BONK! links, news, plus how to get digital rewards
Patreon vs Paid Substack benefits & tiers
TP&DD with KCA online classes through Kingman Center of the Arts
Holiday Teaser
First off, if you didn’t catch my announcement at the beginning of the month, MONSTER WANTED is now LIVE on Amazon! That’s right- it went live on the 14th, so if you’ve already read your copy a dozen or more times, please be sure to leave a great review OR if you haven’t ordered it yet, this is your reminder to do so!
Also as a reminder, please go ahead and order your MONSTER WANTED merch from Redbubble! If you absolutely can’t get enough of the Boy and the Monster, just know that you can grab them on stickers, shirts, bags, throw pillows, and more!
Shop MONSTER WANTED on my site!
and that’s not even all ...
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I have some exciting BONK! updates as well. Hopefully you’ve already caught my Halloween special episode in FULL COLOR for FREE on ComicFury!
If not, here it is!
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plus, here’s a special BONUS artwork in celebration of Halloween!
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If you loved these episodes, be sure to leave comments on ComicFury and share the link with friends!
I am also excited to share that you can now find BONK! merch on Redbubble, with images from tonight’s episodes already available!
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plus…
you interested in some BONK! coloring pages?
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Become a Little Lantern on Patreon, and you get monthly downloadable coloring pages of each comic strip, along with other great digital freebies!
more details below...
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Going forward, I want to make it clear that all BONK! comics are now FREE to view on ComicFury- no subscription required! The reason is because I want YOU to have easy access to the fun and adventures without the trouble of that pesky paywall. Go ahead and bookmark the above ComicFury link, and keep an eye out for the next strip set to release on November 7th!
but…
Alternatively, you CAN still offer support for Whale & Aphid in lieu of Ko-Fi donations- here’s a few ways how:
First, you can become a paid Substack subscriber. For $5/month, I offer you loads of BONK! concept art, behind-the-scenes content, lore & backstory tidbits, process videos, and works-in-progress.
📰 Find Whale & Aphid on Substack here 📰
Another way is to follow me on Patreon and become a WACreative Hearth Patron, which breaks into support tiers with specific rewards as follows:
🎃 Tier 1: “Emberling” – $5/mo (same benefits as a $5 Substack subscription)
Perfect for casual supporters who want to light the way.
A gentle spark, perfect for entry-level support. Small but glowing with potential.
“Emberling” Digital Artwork
“Emberling” Mini Print
Behind-the-scenes BONK! sketches or lore tidbits
Shout-out in WACreativeHearth newsletter
👻 Tier 2: “Little Lantern” – $7/month
For fans who love secret stories and delightful gifts.
A warm companion who lights the way and listens to tales.
Everything from Tier 1
“Little Lantern” Digital Artwork
“Little Lantern” Mini Print
Printable Coloring pages
Occasional digital freebies
🍄 Tier 3: “Kindling Keeper” – $10/month
For community builders and art-loving patrons.
Someone who helps the fire grow, nurturing the creative flame.
Everything from Tier 2
“Kindling Keeper” Digital Artwork
Kindling Keeper Loyalty Bundle (All 3 mini-prints + Creative Companions Exclusive Sticker)
“Kindling Keeper” Discord Role with exclusive chat access
Access to polls that shape future BONK! characters or story arcs
Access to Discounted Commissions
Access to select slides from Turning Pages & Drawing Dreams course lessons
It’s a lot!
So if you’re considering supporting, think about how you might best benefit from which rewards. There’s something to offer everyone, however much you decide to give.
I appreciate you!
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I have some HUGE news on the illustration class and community front, too!
I am excited to announce that I have partnered with Kingman Center for the Arts and put together a streamlined, group-oriented version of my online course at a MASSIVE discount from my standard 1-on-1 rate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to test out lessons in a group setting if you’re still on the fence about signing up with me full time.
This introductory-level illustration course is geared toward artists of any skill level, but would be ideal for students who are aged 12+, love to draw, or are entering or graduating high school and are interested in applying to a creative field in college.
As an added benefit, a portion of proceeds goes to the Kingman Center for the Arts non-profit organization, so you would be contributing to the area’s arts & education program.
Classes start on November 8th, and run from 7pm-9pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
I have placed links below for both days. I sincerely hope you’ll consider signing up or sharing the link with someone you know might be interested!
That about wraps it up for me! If you have any questions, feel free to shoot an email or jump into WACreativeHearth on Discord!
Cheers!
🌸 Victoria
P.S.
It’s beginning to look a lot like ...
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‘Tis nearly the season!
Be sure to keep an eye on Whale & Aphid in the coming months for seasonal sweets and holiday cheer!
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