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[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 81 Sketch

Another weekly sneak peek! As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts and comments. :)

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 80 Sketch

It's Wednesday, i.e. comic sneak peek video day. Are you guys enjoying these? Do you have any suggestions for changes? As always, feel free to let me know below.

What should I title TBATE: Volume 8?

Hey TBATE readers, 

Because Volume 8 is wrapping up, I need to pick a good title! I'm currently trying to decide between Ascension and Requiem. 

Please vote for the title you like better below. If you'd like, you can comment below explaining why you chose the title you did.

Thanks so much for your feedback, and I hope your Tuesday is going great!

Love,
Tur...

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 79 Sketch

Here's your weekly comic sneak peek ^^ Get excited for its release on Friday!

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 78 Sketch

Another weekly sneak peek! I wonder what's going on in this chapter ;)

[SNEAK PEEK] Volume 8 Cover Art

Hi everyone,

I really wanted to show you guys the upcoming cover art for Volume 8! This video shows you the different stages before the finalized cover was complete.

Enjoy! :)

Love,
TurtleMe

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 77 Sketch

Hey everyone,

Here's your weekly sneak peek, featuring TBATE Chapter 77! As always, feel free to leave your comments and thoughts :) Hope you guys are having a good week.

Love,
TurtleMe

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 76 Sketch

Hi everyone,

Just another weekly sneak peek! This week, we've got lots of bromance for you ^^ Get excited for Chapter 76's release on Friday!

Love,
TurtleMe

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 75 Sketch

 Hi everyone,

Here's another sneak peek from the chapter releasing this Friday! Hopefully you're enjoying these behind the scenes snapshots :)

Love,
TurtleMe

[COMIC SNEAK PEEK] Chapter 74 Sketch

Hi everyone,

I have a special treat for those of you who follow the comic. Attached to this post is an exclusive preview of sketches from the chapter that will be released this Friday!

Enjoy, and be sure to let me know your thoughts below :)

Love,
TurtleMe

New Patreon Sales Tax Update

 Hi Turtles!

Just wanted to update you on some changes that we’ll be seeing -- which may affect some of your pledges. Due to new laws passing in several countries and US states, Patreon will be required to start charging sales tax on some pledges starting July 1st. 

Less than half of all patrons will be charged sales tax, and for most, the amount will be...

500 Patrons celebration! Exclusive Patreon Artwork!

Woohoo! Thank you so much everyone for supporting me even though I don't have much to offer T_T

As a little thank you, here is an exclusive artwork for TBATE that you can show off! I promise I'll try to get some real life physical posters out into the real world soon, but until then here you go!

Again, I'm so grateful for the support, because what I'm offering does not amount to...

TBATE Audiobook Release + Quick Thanks

Hi everyone, just wanted to make a quick post to express my thanks for all your support thus far. 

Some of you may know that the TBATE audiobook (volumes 3-4) released yesterday on Audible. I am honored and pleased to announce that the audiobook climbed to #5 in Sci Fi & Fantasy in less than a day! You can check it out with 2020-04-09 01:33:40 +0000 UTC View Post

I'm pretty sick...

 I don't get sick often but I've been barely able to hold on this week. And as such, it's kinda hard for my creative juices to flow through all of the fever, congestion and body aches that have been keeping me bedridden for the past few days [I am literally typing this from my bed], I am going to do something that I haven't done... in over a year actually.   

No chapter thi...

Update!

Hello! As you may realize, I have just finished Volume 7 of TBATE! Volume 8 will mark a pretty big change in the story which I'm excited for, but will need some time to refine. Therefore, I will be taking a 1 week break. I apologize for any inconvenience this may bring you but I hope to bring you great continuation of the story after this break so look forward to that! 

Thank you for...

New Novel Chapter 1:

My heart was steady as I stared down at my foe. I relished the familiar sensation of my weapon in my grasp, a source of comfort within the foreign and otherworldly domain after crossing through the glowing rift. As always, I had come with one purpose, and that purpose was staring right back at me. 

My calloused hands tightened around the handle as I swung down. The iron ti...

Update

I'm working on last week's chapter still but this week is a bit of a mess because of the meetings I had with Podium along with the fact that my brother will be visiting tomorrow until Saturday.   I'm going to try my best but no promises on a timely release. I swear I'll get you the chapters I owe (including the two from who knows back when) soon!  Good news is that I've mapped ou...

New Novel (Prologue)

A bit of a surprise but I wanted to start posting what I've been working on on the side. Chapters will be uploaded on and off, but I'm mainly using this to get some feedback and thoughts (whether good or bad) on this. I'm used to posting on Royalroad where every commenter has thoughts on how the novel is! Lay it on me :) 

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My earliest memory is...

Book 6 Cover [Autumn Version for Patreon]

Hello, my lovely turtles. As a small thank you for supporting all of this time and just  being so supportive both here, through Tapas, and on discord, that I decided to make something a bit extra for you all.  The link is for the file for Volume 6 but colored and textured differently than for what the cover is actually going to be. I had this done by a different illustrator and he col...

Small Note about changes to Lance tier

Hey everyone! I hope you're enjoying your weekend (or Friday). I just wanted to make a change I did clear to everyone who might be wondering now or might wonder later...

The lance tier was currently at NINE additional chapters ahead of the website.

Now that Tapas is scheduled to be two chapters ahead, things have been brought down, but worry not!

I'm still remembering the...

Sneak Peek at Elenoir, the kingdom of elves!?

Since the chapter is a bit late, I thought I'd just post this for everyone to see! Hope you like it! 

Another sneak peak at Chapter 20 TBATE comic

Ooooh Exciting

Call it favoritism, but... here it is!

You're a day ahead in the "know how" so shhhhh but there's going to be an event!

Even if you're not an artist like me, I feel it's an awesome chance to see cool new fanart!

Hope you're excited :) 

Guess Who They Are~

Not sure if this is a spoiler or not.... let's say it's not xD

Anyway, these are the sketches of *BEEP* and *BEEP*

These are still in the early stages so these may change :) 

Changes to Patreon!

Hello my awesome patrons. Before anything, I wanted to simply start off by thanking each and every one of you for you support. Monetary support, no matter how shallow it may seem to some readers, in fact does mean a lot to independent creators such as myself. 

The comments and likes I get are truly a reward in it of itself, but you guys are going beyond that and sacrificing some of y...

TBATE Holiday Artwork!

Happy holidays, everyone! I’m honestly so fortunate to have so many awesome patrons that I wish I could do more. As a small token of appreciation, here is a link to download a custom wallpaper of Arthur and Tessia! Hope you like it!

https://www.dropbox.com/...

Discord Rewards are out!

I'm still new to this whole discord thing but I have a few really awesome Moderators that have helped me set up a fairly active discord server!

Basically you chat with others about TBATE and random stuff and since you guys are my beloved patrons, I've given you all roles (based on the new reward tier names) for the server. You'll have access to a private channel on that server to make sugg...

Sketch of Chapter 9

The action is heating up and I'm really happy on how the artist is handling the fighting scenes. This is just a little snip of great action to come.

For my turtlelances, sorry but there aren't any colors available until later on. (We're running tight on schedule)

Aura (ch. 7)

As you know, "auras" or killing intent are a very big part of this genre of web serials. This is but a small depiction but a suitable one nonetheless.  You'll be able to see the full might in color! 

Announcement! (Help me think of a title for Vol. 6)

Hello my lovely patrons! Most of you were unaware but I was able to take a break from writing for two weeks thanks to my awesome TurtleLances that were so understanding and supportive when I brought it up to them.

The reason why I didn't publicly announce it was because it only affected the highest patreon tiers since I still had chapters in stock to release to everyone else.

ANYWAY...