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The Dreaming: Long Time No Update [Jul. 19th, 2007|11:38 pm]
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The Dreaming v3: Is finished. It's 182 pages. It is OVER. The "The Dreaming" series has concluded.

It will be out in November 2007. I actually finished nearly all of book3 a while ago, but couldn't be bothered to post it up since I was also working on "Odd Thomas". It's hell working on 2 books at the same time - now that the bulk of "The Dreaming" v3 is done, I've got a bunch of minor stuff I need to finish on it, namely the chapter illustrations and odds and ends (like part 3 of the Haunted Linen Cupboard series). Yeah, I'm dragging my feet on this, though luckily the due date is August the 23rd, so there's plenty of time. It even took me a whole month to finish the cover, which is down below.


After 2 covers, I finally figured out how to do a glowing window properly.


Odd Thomas: After that blabber about the last book in "The Dreaming" series, I get to talk about "Odd Thomas". I totally forgot to post this up, but Allen Klingelhoets did an interview with me here which has some "Odd Thomas" information in it (Thankyou, Allen). I'll be posting up a longer description of my work on "Odd Thomas" and how I came onto this project in August.

So far, I can't show any art that's not been approved, but there's no hurry, because the book is scheduled to be launched mid-2008. So far, the first 2 chapters (of 7) is close to being finished, and the script is complete, currently being copy-editted. That's about it for this chunk of news.

The Legend of Zelda: An 8-page doujinshi that is part of Life Meter 2, a video-gaming comics anthology. If you've ever wanted to see videogame characters in comic form, this is your anthology. This doujinshi was drawn specifically for this book, so this is the only chance you'll have to see this "Princess Zelda" story in print. I'll put it online later on... though only perhaps MUCH later on, when the anthology is sold out.

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[User Picture]From: [info]tentopet
2007-07-19 03:45 pm (UTC)

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Queenie, that cover is GORGEOUS. Seriously, some big-time coloring skills there. Congrats on finishing the series, and for this new project of yours!
[User Picture]From: [info]emmav
2007-07-19 03:55 pm (UTC)

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Lovely stuff - looking forward to it muchly ^_^
I don't know if you caught my LJ hon, but Sonia and I went to Kyoto's manga museum, and the dreaming was in there in their english language section - the only Tokyopop global title so far! congrats ^_^
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-07-21 03:37 pm (UTC)

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Oh, that's nice to know. :D Thanks for telling me about it (I'm afraid I missed that LJ entry).
[User Picture]From: [info]emmav
2007-07-31 10:04 am (UTC)

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gah - i'm so sorry hon - I could have sworn I had you added, but just realised I didn't!! *adds to friends list*
No wonder you missed entries. I'm an idiot ^_~
[User Picture]From: [info]rukiaclear
2007-07-19 10:32 pm (UTC)

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Neat! Where can i get a copy?
[User Picture]From: [info]tonysalvaggio
2007-07-19 10:44 pm (UTC)

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Super cool! And congrats on spreading the Dreaming all over the world. Way to ROCK!
[User Picture]From: [info]lazesummerstone
2007-07-20 12:13 am (UTC)

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you are really proving to be one artist to look out for! Wow!
And yes I agree with Tentopet-- amazingly wonderful coloring on the 3rd installment of the dreaming.
[User Picture]From: [info]zorichan
2007-07-20 12:56 am (UTC)

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Very nice cover illustration. =) I can't wait to see how book three ends the series. ^_^
[User Picture]From: [info]bannman
2007-07-20 05:51 am (UTC)

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I confirm this is a neat Zelda story ! :-)
[User Picture]From: [info]nameraka
2007-07-21 02:36 am (UTC)

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Gorgeous cover! Congrats, and I can't wait to see the finished product! :D
From: (Anonymous)
2007-08-07 05:50 pm (UTC)

Yeah for the cover

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Hi Queenie

The cover of The Dreaming III is so lovely!! Book 2 still hasnt been released in Dutch here in the Netherlands :( . I dont really like having books that form one story in diffrent laguages but I might get book 2 in English eventough I have book 1 in Dutch cause Im sick of waiting! (i know you cant help that it hasnt been translated, I should be complaining here. Ill see if I can go and bug the Dutch publisher).

byebye
Marlies
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-08-10 03:12 am (UTC)

Re: Yeah for the cover

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Thanks, Marlies. It's always wonderful to hear from someone in the Netherlands. :D And yeah, I wish the international translators will hurry it up and translate the other 2 volumes! Oh well...

Hope you enjoy vol2 when you get your hands on it, regardless of whether it's the English or the Dutch version.
From: (Anonymous)
2007-08-19 12:21 am (UTC)

Cover!!!

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Hi queeniechan! It's me, Chelsea. (Hope yuo remember me........) I just looked at the cover, and it looks awesome! But the girl on the cover.... looks strange. Well, just the eyes. A new character? (Sorry if I'm being dumb) I can't wait for part 3 of the Haunted Linen Cupboard! It's funny. :D
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-08-19 03:47 am (UTC)

Re: Cover!!!

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Yeah, I remember you. :D
And the girl on the cover is Amber. Not surprised you didn't recognise her - my drawing style has changed a bit since book1.
From: (Anonymous)
2007-08-21 02:17 am (UTC)

Re: Cover!!!

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Yay! :D It has? I didn't notice. I really like the glowing window. -nods- I can't wait till I read the third one!!!! School has just started, so I can't visit the bookstores near the time it comes out. I'll just have to see. Nice job on the detail of Amber's clothing too!

------ Chelsea
[User Picture]From: [info]picselly
2007-08-22 03:44 am (UTC)

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I haven't commented here in forever, but I thought of letting you know that I'm still a fan and visit frequently. :) Just that so many people are commenting that I don't think it necessary to do such anymore. Hahaha. I'm quite lazy...

I'm really happy to hear that The Dreaming is done and will have the final volume out soon! I'll make sure to get it!
From: (Anonymous)
2007-08-22 04:15 pm (UTC)

YAY!

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Hey congratulations! UGH finally!! I've been waiting... so ... long. o____o The cover is beautiful. =D

Aru
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-08-23 03:41 am (UTC)

Re: YAY!

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Thanks. :D It's nice to get it finished too (for me, that is).
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-08-23 03:42 am (UTC)

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Hey, haven't seen you for a while. :D
Nice to know you're still around, so please visit a bit more frequently (I guess I gotta post more frequently too).

And please get "The Dreaming" v3 in November! Many hats off to you if you do!
[User Picture]From: [info]picselly
2007-08-24 04:00 am (UTC)

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I haven't been on the computer much since I started working at Second Cup (haha) and since my grades started declining. Lol. I'll start commenting more often... As before, where I commented on every entry. Feedback, no matter how repetitious, must always be good, no?

And 'course I'll buy it! ^__^
From: (Anonymous)
2007-09-02 02:53 am (UTC)

I Love The Dreaming!

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Hi Miss Queenie Chan. i just wanted to say i bought the first book and loved it, i can't wait to buy the second and the third! since i don't have an account i'll tell you my name. I'm Mariah, and your awesome!
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-09-03 02:27 am (UTC)

Re: I Love The Dreaming!

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Thanks. :D I'm glad you enjoyed the first book - please read the second one as well. The third one's coming out in November, so I hope you'll enjoy that too!
From: (Anonymous)
2007-09-15 01:57 am (UTC)

Chelsea has a weird theory! (Did I spell it right?)

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Hi! =D It's me, Chelsea! After reading the Dreaming 1 and 2 in school, slowly.. I thought about some theories that will be answered in Vol. 3. (Hopefully!) Okay. Remember when I asked about the girl always hiding in the paintins in Vol. 1? Isn't that the girl with the short cropped hair, in other words, the girl on the sealed door! Then this theory has two choices. I got an idea about the girl who's with Amber/Jeanie in their dreams carrying an axe! It's either the girl on the sealed room or Mary Spector. I'm sorry, am I totally spoiling?
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-09-15 02:32 am (UTC)

Re: Chelsea has a weird theory! (Did I spell it right?)

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You've got the first part right (the girl with the short cropped hair). :D

But you go the person carrying the axe wrong. :D

Nah, you're not spoiling. Rather, well done.
From: (Anonymous)
2007-09-17 02:15 pm (UTC)

Re: Chelsea has a weird theory! (Did I spell it right?)

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Yay! At least I got some of that right! The second one, I'll have to work on that...... but thanks for telling me! =D
[User Picture]From: [info]umi_mizuno
2007-09-16 11:24 pm (UTC)

Remember me? :O

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I just saw your post even though it's been months since I've visited here because of personal reasons but I've got to say the cover looks gorgeous! But I always thought your glowing windows looked nice and that there wasn't anything wrong with it. o.o That's just from my persepective. :O So did you really take my suggestion in drawing all the characters that have had some impact on the story near the end of the volume as a thank you for reading the 3rd volume? :D I can't wait to see what is going to happen.
[User Picture]From: [info]queeniechan
2007-09-17 01:00 am (UTC)

Re: Remember me? :O

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Yeah, I remember you. :)

I'm afraid I didn't take THAT particular suggestion of yours - there wasn't enough space in the final page to fit everybody! :( There's no Schala, Miss Anu or Trevor, but I DID take your suggestion by drawing Jeanie with Trevor in another picture. :)
[User Picture]From: [info]umi_mizuno
2007-09-17 03:55 am (UTC)

Re: Remember me? :O

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YES! \o/ YOU WIN INTERNETS. :D Now I really really really really want the 3rd volume of The Dreaming. Way more than I did before. <3 It's just that the plotline is so interesting, it has most of my friends on their toes right now. They want to know what's going to happen and badly. :X
From: (Anonymous)
2007-09-21 09:39 pm (UTC)

Cool!

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So jealous... *drools*
That's such an awesome picture, I love it. The detail around Princess Zelda is amazing, and I love the way you drew her face.
From: (Anonymous)
2007-11-02 05:26 am (UTC)

Good news!

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Hello! It's me, Chelsea! (Hoping you remember me as 'the young fan.') The good new is that I'd like to tell you about my friend, Brianna. She's in my class and we recently had a read-a-thon at school. (I brang your manga! XD) I let her borrow volume 2, and she wants to say that she LOVE LOVES it! ^__^ She says that it gets more and more interesting and she keeps on wanting to read it when we have time. Another thing I wanted to talk about was the Dreaming vol. 3. I read that it was coming in December. A new good thing at the back of the volume? Can't wait to see it!
-Chelsea!