I haven't gone into the meat of my comic yet, but I thought this would be interesting to look back and reflect how The Pale came to be.
2009-2013, I was banging my head against the wall for an entirely different story.
It dealt with Chinese zodiac, Taoism, touching on elements of other myths of mystical creatures from all over the world. I fell into the trap of getting hooked on the research. There are elements of the characters that are driving forces, but as far as making a story that makes/made since around them, it just wouldn't fit together. But I stubbornly refused to let go of this idea. I had invested so much time and energy into them and I am someone who needs to work on something outside of work.
But I hit a wall and that's when you have to learn to welcome something entirely new and different when it presents itself. And I did. I was watching an episode of Hannibal-- and one scene suddenly inspired something entirely new-- in an instant! I knew the main characters name, his predicament, and the general story/plot, and location.
Weird little factoids from my previous story, combined with my general interest with almost anything FBI, wildlife, and the South West.
Oh, and my dog.
I'm stupid obsessed with my boston terrier.
The initial story has changed a lot in the past 2 years, but it's formed into something my husband and I absolutely love... and we can't wait to share it with you