Paula Richey

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We have some exciting news! CCAS has moved to a new and improved version of our platform. Not only is it more powerful and better organized, it is completely responsive (looks great on all devices).

ATTN: MEMBERS WHO JOINED AFTER AUGUST 22, 2019
The only issue we are experiencing with this move:
Members who joined after August 22, 2019 WILL NEED TO RE-ENTER THEIR PROFILE QUESTION, ANSWERS. Please accept our sincere apologies for this inconvenience.

ALL MEMBERS:
We have added a new Profile Question: "Which Category best describes you?"

Categories: Amateur Artist, Professional Artist, Amateur Writer, Professional Writer, Independent Self-Publisher, Traditional Publisher, and Fan.

Please edit your Profile, and select your chosen category. By choosing the category that best describes you, will enable you to add content to the appropriate new modules:
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Female

Location

Gray Court, SC

Birthday:

October 1

Which Category best describes you?

Independent/Self Publisher

Website:

https://Www.otherrealmstudio.com

Location:

Female

Area(s) of Interest or Expertise:

It's time to update! God has done so much in my life!

I'm still a writer and artist, and the B.A. in English hasn't gone anywhere. I've written a novel that's under contract with Silver Empire Press, and I'm publishing my comic series now! I craft cosplay accessories and do facepainting at comic cons, and I've also been commissioned for cover art for a few books now.

My Testimony: (We encourage members to share briefly about how their faith in Christ has impacted their lives.)

God has blessed me with a gigantic vision for the future of OtherRealm Studio that's absolutely overwhelming - I'm glad I've only seen a tiny bit of what He has in store for me because even this brief flash is so much more than I can handle. I guess I should write a post about it in detail. After years of praying for Him to make what He wanted for me obvious (because I didn't want to miss it!), it's like He laughed and said, "Ok, but it'll flatten you."

I had been a casual Christian, as was my husband, and our lives were derailing until we didn't think our marriage would work any longer. We had already failed counseling, but I really didn't want us to give up. Then the church we were casually attending held a marriage series called Lord of the Rings, and I could feel God inspiring us both to try again. I called this church and asked for a counseling recommendation and finally we learned to build our marriage on the foundation God had in mind. Our marriage is saved and we are happier together than ever, we've gained so much since we gave our marriage to God! The same approach is working with our finances and our kids, too... Who knew?!

Dream Job: (If you could have your dream job in the comics industry, what would it be?)

I'm living the very beginning of it right now! GOD IS AWESOME!

I'm a writer and an artist with my own fledgling publishing business. I'm currently writing a fantasy series called SoulBound, illustrated by Mia Pearce. I'm sticking to my principles of staying out of debt and paying for work as it's commissioned, and I earn the budget to do so through comic con vending. That way, issues are nearly complete and paid for by the time I launch crowdfunds, which are essentially preorders for the comics and cover printing fees.

Once the SoulBound series is established, I will be adapting and producing it as an animated series for - probably a streaming service. Somehow. I haven't seen that far ahead.

I also have so many other stories, and I want to create them all and for OtherRealm Studio to be a bastion of storytelling and art that glorifies God and provides for His people.

(Here is my original answer for comparison's sake: "Ummmm... Probably not in the "industry." Let me see what I can do independently first. My current dream is to finish my current project and see it in print.")

Favorite Comic Creators:

I am currently following developments in the indie comics sphere! I greatly enjoyed Megan Kearney's Beauty and the Beast webcomic and followed it for years until it wrapped up. Girl Genius lost my attention due to neglecting to resolve anything before piling on another complication. I grew tired of certain pervasive tropes in other comics that portray subversive ideals - our culture is experiencing a crisis and could stand a revival of *superversive* ideals.

I enjoyed Brett McGowan's Changeling #1 in the Mythoverse and I'm looking forward to seeing where it goes!

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Simon Amadeus Pillario May 16, 2014 at 10:52am

Hi ya, I know you like Christian comics so I know you'll love The Word for WORD Bible Comic, (Unabridged, historically accurate graphic novel of the Bible with a high view of scripture. For ages 15+)

To complete the first book I need your help, as I am raising funds on Kickstarter. My passion is to get God's Word in full into the hands of young believer and unbelievers and comic lovers of all ages, in the hope they will come to really know God. Please check it out at the KS page, it's going well but I still need lots of backers so I hope as a CCAS member you'll please pledge to support this project...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/word4wordbiblecomic/the-word-f...

If you are concerned about the accuracy and faithfulness to the text please read this Blog...

https://wordforwordbiblecomic.squarespace.com/blog/how-do-i-know-it...

PS - Please add me as a friend here on CCAS

The Word for WORD Bible Comic-100+pg Graphic Novel (Judges)

Hard hitting, unabridged graphic novel of the Book of Judges that is historically accurate with high view of scripture. For ages 15+
Dan Lawlis May 22, 2013 at 9:07am

Hi Paula,

Thanks for the e-mail. I don't come here very often because I find it very confusing site to navigate. I'm not even sure I'm leaving this response in the right place.

I have a Facebook page that I mostly frequent. This is where I put up my latest Orange Peel 3 work, and posts.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christian-comic-book-Orange-Peel-3/1...

Thanks for writing,

Dan

Christian comic book Orange Peel 3

Christian comic book Orange Peel 3. 641 likes. Orange Peel 3 is a Christian comic book story that takes place in the present day on the distant plane…
Mary Goglia February 27, 2013 at 5:45am

I can relate to Belle, I love to read too! :)
Mary Goglia February 27, 2013 at 5:44am

There's a new song? I got the DVD, but I don't remember there being a new song in it. I have most of the classic Disney movies on VHS still.
I just like Stitch because of his character design (I like sci-fi creatures), his super strength, and his personality.
Mary Goglia February 27, 2013 at 3:52am

Just wondering, who is your favorite Disney character? Mine is Stitch. :)
Eddie Gusto January 8, 2013 at 7:46am

What's up all! CCAS thanks for the add...Great things are being manifested this year, thanks and all Glory to God!
Roy Whitaker (BrotherRoy) January 8, 2013 at 6:22am

Thanks for the warm welcome!
Richard O. Jones November 28, 2012 at 9:20am

Hello

Are you interesting in learning about an opportunity to work with an upcoming home-based greeting cards business? I compose the inscriptions, you illustrate the inscription with unique cartoon characters. For more info contact me.
Gerard Lee November 18, 2012 at 7:19pm

Hello Paula! Wow, where does the time go? I almost missed the deadline for your Perry Noble giveaway contest. So I made some time this evening and listened to part of the Eve and Adam series 'Are you with the right one?'. I won't get to finish it today but I -love- this guy! Clear illustrations, lots of energy, and a great and Godly attitude. I am going to start watching him regularly I think, he's got the gift of being both informative and entertaining. Thanks for sharing about his ministry!
Justin Martin October 25, 2012 at 7:12pm

Thanks Paula, and I just e-mailed you!

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