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hey friends, just wanted to share what has been happening in life lately.

Defenders of Eden facebook page has taken off. Feel free to search us on fb, and like us, and share us!

our desire is to build a small (or large) fanbase before we start our kickstarter page to print our first comic book.

we are getting wonderful response on it, and can't wait to share more images of our characters. we are systematically sharing stuff, so that we just don't overload with everyone. I am curious to see what people say about each person, what their thoughts are and if they like them.

thanks friends! we appreciate your support!

Matthew

I took part in a free bible comic give away....wasn't sure what age group would see this so I kept it simple...was given a short synopsis of what they wanted, so that is what I drew ( the lettering will be added later by someone else). I contributed 10 pages of what will be a near 200 page project by 20+ other artists. Don't know much details besides that, but it was fun to do.

Hi there CCAS! It's December 1st and time to remind you all that Angel Lite Comics is running a Fan Art Contest this month! Last month I called it a 'Christmas Fan Art' contest, and Christmas themed artwork is most certainly welcome! But I got to thinking that non-holiday artwork would be welcome too, so that some of the entries can stay up on display all year long without looking off-season:)

Anyway, please email your entries to Tempest_Raiko@yahoo.com by Midnight, last day of December PST if you'd like to enter. I'd appreciate it if you have the phrase 'Angel Lite Contest' in the message title:) There will be small cash prizes for the top 3 winning entries, to be judged by Angel Lite's David Rothschiller. Please PM me with any questions you might have.

For character reference drawings, please feel free to look up David Rothschiller's photos here on the CCAS site, or take a look at http://www.angellitecomicsfans.com/ for a small selection of character drawings to base your art on.

Thanks all, and Happy Holidays! May the rest of your year and the next be Blessed!

Gerry

think on it...

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A major issue that my comic and probably most others have encountered early on is the high degree of difficulty in not only gaining and retaining new readers, but fostering a genuine sense of community.  Simply put, most folks who browse webcomics tend to look quickly over the latest update before moving straight on to something else unless what you're offering really stands out and gets them personally invested.

Some of this is outside of my control, but one thing I'm going to try to be more proactive about is being more regular with blog updates, posting status updates here, on Twitter, and at my comic's Facebook fanpage, and continuing to experiment with new ideas that target my story's core demographic.

This past week I posted the second in my new weekly blog series covering old school videogames and industry topics, this one about the ThunderForce "schmup" series that debuted way back on the Sega Genesis.  So far I've noticed a few "Likes" by readers, which apparently means that they've met with at least some positive response.

Recently my Reference section has seen great progress with several new entries over the past couple of weeks alone, and if I can get all of that "filled out" to my satisfaction for the time being, I think it'll open things up for me to begin accelerating the pace of my comic updates (though with a longform comic I have to make certain I can sustain whatever pace I set).  Please note that a few of the Reference entries may contain spoilers of varying degrees as they pertain to characters and topics that are current as of that particular STORYLINE; in other words, the story itself may or may not have reached the point of all the information given on the Reference page, so please consider this as you read.  At any rate, I'll do my level best not to give everything away.

Another member here made the observation that thus far my storyline is decidedly male-centric (being a military-slanted story), and suggested that I get more female characters involved.  Actually this isn't the first time the topic has come up, but rest assured, the ladies are definitely going to be heard from in Tomes of Atlantis over the coming year (in fact one of them will be debuting in tomorrow morning's comic update!).  The storyline was laid out long in advance, but the reality of doing only once-per-week updates is that it can seem like forever (to both you and your readers) that you're in a specific "mode" when in fact only a relative few pages and story events have gone by.  Nevertheless, I very much appreciate the feedback and that someone cared enough about my work to offer suggestions; trust me, I'm working on it!  :)

Till next time...

i hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving

i watch Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on tv i love all the clowns so much  & they have Power Rangers! & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! they so cool but im still scared of the balloons (:_;) they so big i mean they look biger then Godzilla nothing should be biger then Godzilla coz coz mmm hes a big monster but not a scary one & he should be the only big thing but the clowns & Power Rangers & Ninja Turtles help made it not so scary

& i watch Barbie A Perfect Christmas i really loved it it was so sweet i really love Barbie movies a lot o(^-^)o

To the GLOBAL MEDIA NETWORK TRACK of the Chiang Mai, Thailand GLOBAL CALL2ALL CONGRESS!   

Next May 21-24th, approximately 2,000 leaders and delegates from around the world will be gathering for a Call2all Global Congress in Chiang Mai. Call2all is a global movement bringing together the body of Christ to finish the Great Commission. Over the last 5 years it has emerged as one of the leading networks in the world. 30,000 Christian leaders, from 1,400 different organizations, representing 160 countries, have participated in congresses around the globe. You can find out more about this movement by going to their website at www.call2all.org

Among the leaders coming next May for this Congress are the heads of key missions organizations and denominations, including the following from North America and Europe: Loren Cunningham, YWAM, Steve Douglass, CCCI, Paul Eshleman, CCCI, Roy Peterson, Wycliffe, Seed Company, Luis Bush, Transform World, Tom Elliff, IMB, Southern Baptist Convention, George Verwer, OM and more.

Many leaders will be coming from China (200), Korea (200) and from the other nations throughout Asia. Among these will be leaders of the main underground networks and senior pastors from a number of large churches.

The Global Media Network

The world's foremost media based ministries have come together to create a dynamic "Global Media Network" track that will run everyday of the congress. Those who attend this track will participate in workshop presentations by inspirational speakers, and be exposed to the latest media tools and strategies being used to reach the least reached peoples of the world.

Global Media Network track workshops will include topics such as: cross-cultural short films, internet evangelism, mobile media, animation, cartooning and visual arts for missions, media that transforms nations, and new technologies for media distribution. Pioneers from leading media ministries are all participating in creating dynamic and inspiring content for this media track.

We are believing that this time will be an historic strategic gathering of media professionals and mission and church leaders.  New ways to utilize media and technology to communicate the Gospel to all peoples will highlight our discussions.  New relationships and partnerships will be formed between media producers, mission agencies and churches for completing the task.

The 20/20 Vision Project

The 20/20 Vision will be highlighted at the Chiang Mai Call2All Global Congress. The Call2All is expecting 3000 participants from all over the world with a special delegation of emerging mission leaders coming from Mainland China. We would like you to join us at the Global Media Network track of this conference which runs from May 21st until the 24th, 2013. At the last Global Call2All in Los Angeles our Media Track was one of the most successful, both in numbers as well as in commitments. . Since that time the Media Track has evolved into one of the three major "Global Networks" of the Call2All, and Calvin and Carol Conkey have been asked to provide the leadership for this network. More information and registration.

The Cross-Cultural Film Institute

Directly following the Call2All Congress, stay on for the Cross-Cultural Film Institute. May 27th-July 6th, 2013. This is a 6 week intensive training program for media professionals and other skilled media people who want to learn more about producing films in a cross-cultural situation. The program consists of two weeks of lecture/workshop followed by a two week production in a 20/20 Vision unreached people group, with the post-production taking the next two weeks back in Chiang Mai. We look forward to some of you participating with us in this 6 week seminar. Also, please share this email with your staff and colleagues. This training would greatly benefit those who want to focus on producing other films for the 20/20 Vision peoples. Please email us if you are interested in registering for this seminar or if you know someone who may be interested.

"The Chiang Mai Call2All Global Media Network track is bringing together men and women with specific God-given skills and talents in the media world, who also share a passion to reach the Least Evangelized Mega People groups. God is weaving together each person and organization's abilities and vision into a beautiful tapestry of story and gospel truths in order to reach the least, the last and the lost." Quote from Jesus Film/New Media

Please don't miss this exciting Global Media Network track at the Chiang Mai Call2All Global Congress  http://www.call2all.org/medianetwork

Register today at: http://www.call2all.org and email us to indicate your interest for the Global Media Network track.

For more information contact the Global Media Network track co-ordinators:
Calvin and Carol Conkey, Global Media Network,  GMN@call2all.org

http://www.call2all.org/medianetwork

Hey all! Today was a good day, and it ended on a high note. Mia ‘Bazooka’ Burgess emailed me some pictures and sketches she did as commission pieces for David Rothschiller’s ‘Angel Lite Comics’ tonight. When I first came to the CCAS website, the question form asked who my favorite artists are. I really need to update that, because you all are great! I don’t think I can pick just one favorite anymore, but Mia Burgess is one of them.

If you need some concept drawings, art of your own creations, or fan art of your favorite characters, you can’t go wrong hiring Mia! Well, look at these! Here are David Rothschiller’s sinister villain ‘Red Ace’, and ‘Comet Girl’s ‘secret identity as ‘Kimberly Eastburn’. Mia included the sketches, which are lovely themselves as well! Her rates are terrific too, check out her DA website at http://bubble-bazooka.deviantart.com/

It has been so wonderful seeing all the interpretations of David’s characters these past months, there is great talent in the Christian comic artist community! My list of 'Most Favorite Artist' is growing daily:)

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Angel-Lite-Comics/123392724366941 10 more till a 100

After racking my brain trying to figure out a way to get a reader discussion and sense of community going on my site, today I decided to try something that my target demographic would have in common beyond my comic itself.  Though not as much as I used to be, I've always loved videogames and know quite a bit about the industry, so I figured I'd start there.  I posted a lengthy blog featuring the Daisenryaku series; it's a turn-based Strategy franchise that so far has only a few games represented outside Japan, but nevertheless is an awesome experience to play with a group of friends.  I then posted a link to the page both on my comic's Facebook fan page as well as a 40,000 views-strong suggestion thread (which I am an active member of) for Daisenryaku Perfect HD to be localized at the US PlayStation forums.

If this idea proves to be beneficial I will probably try adding more weekly blog entries featuring an "old school" videogame series and if not, I'll just drop it.  I don't yet know whether this will help boost my readership much (if at all) in the long run, but I'm willing to experiment a little as long as I don't risk the site losing its overall identity as a webcomic.  A thriving community is one where there is active reader participation and dialogue flowing, and I know I'm not even close to that yet.  Regardless, I will continue working to improve the core of the site, which is the comic itself, from my artwork to my writing.  Given enough time and perseverance, hopefully the effort will pay off.

The key to the brilliance of this book is summed up by Matt Dorff's adapter's note, 

The God Scene Show with Mel and Nicole tonight Tuesday Nov. 13th 8:40pm-9:40pm EST at www.prolifick.com. Praise and worship by Nicole. Also Christian comic creator Cassy Reyes (Jackket Knightmare) interviewed.
For more info http://weaponpress.com/GS.html

Greetings everyone.  It's been a busy few months.  The biggest news is I've been successful at selling my comic, ClosetWorld, to independent publisher Arcana Comics.  It's got fantastic art by John Amor and colors by Thomas Bonvillain.  They plan to release it first digitally on comixology, then as a graphic novel sometime next year.  We're a little over half-way through the 4 issues.  Having a blast creating it along with some other new projects that I can't wait to share. 

I like to save images that I find in other books as a reference material. Here's one example. I wanted to try to capture the tenderness of this moment, as well as have the reader begin to care about the protagonist. Check out the line work in the hair on the inked version.

Hi CCAS Siblings!

I got a few pages of art from one of my favorite artists, Larry Blake:) He draws 'The New Sons of Thunder' for me. The first page is an ad we want to run in Melchizidek's terrific "Faithland" web comic. It's got 'The New Sons of Thunder' website, but more importantly features an ad for "5 Star Comics", a terrific series of Golden Age flavored heroes by various artists and authors including Larry! I recommend "5 Star Comics" very much, and it's been getting nice reviews:)

Second is a cover for a story I wrote called 'The Perils of Princess', and the 3rd page is the introduction page for that story.

It's great fun writing 'The New Sons of Thunder', but it's not touching lives as far as I can tell. I'll probably keep it as a back project/hobby though. More importantly, I've asked Larry if he'll redraw my storyboards for Lee's 'Angel Lite Comics' story into a real comic fit for the web. I hope Larry feels led by God to help us in this project!

Hello Brothers and Sisters of the CCAS online community:)

 We are working on the “Angel Lite Comics Fans” website http://www.angellitecomicsfans.com/. It's heavily under construction, as I only started work on it yesterday, and I don’t know what I’m doing, but I’m doing my best! To make it beautiful, I’d like to ask you for donations of sketches and artwork for the fan art gallery or to post around the site. If you could draw one of David’s characters it’d be greatly appreciated! You can find reference sketches here on the CCAS Website under David Rothschiller’s photos. If you’d like to do an art exchange, well, I’m not very good but I’d happily draw something for you in return, just name a subject and tell me where I can find some reference materialsJ.

Thank you for reading this, and if you could shoot a quick prayer for David, Angel Lite Comics and I up to Heaven today, we’d be very grateful:!

Gerry

Hey everyone, we've been approved for distribution into comic book stores, but we need to complete 15 more pages. Raising the money to do so on kick-starter. Please check out our campaign website. Contribute if you can, and help spread the word for those who might be interested in high quality Scripture based stories.  

Kick-starter campaign

Things will get better.

Time wanders along with or without us.

We are just along for life's journey.

Time mends, Time heals.

Things, Things will get better.

Everyday i spend with you is a precious GOD given gift.

I enjoy the passing moments of my daughter's youth.

I do my best to delight in your presence.

I am grateful and content in our time together.

Things, Things will get better.

I miss my Sophia.

Her sweetness and childish innocence gave me reasons to love.

She is with her creator, in his love, in his arms.

When my time here on earth is complete, I will see my sweet pea again.

Thank GOD for his eternal mercy and forgiveness.

Things, Things will get better.

GOD, He is watching us, Taking good care.

Nothing escapes his wisdom or love.

Priase his name for all he give's and take's

For someday we will see his loving face.

AND

Things.... Things will BE better....Forever.

Amen.