KICKSTARTER GO!

It's official- we’ve launched the first ever Dreamkeepers Kickstarter!  http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2083757038/dreamkeepers-prelude-collection

One step closer to overtaking earth.

It’s raising funds to print the Prelude book collection. Check out the project video, new art, and of course reward levels and stretch goals as far as the eye can see.

 It only lasts for one month- if we don't reach our goal in July, we won't hit it.  Kickstarters are all or nothing. So please hop over and check it out, and share the link with anyone who might have an interest!

If we pull together, I think we might just be able to make some amazing stuff!

V3 Reviews

DK has been making the rounds lately- we’re fortunate to receive some publicity and attention, and here are the latest reviews!

From professionals:
http://fromthetomb.wordpress.com/2013/06/25/dreamkeepers-volume-3-review/

To fellow artists:
http://funkyalien.deviantart.com/journal/DreamKeepers-Volume-3-Review-375570018

To readers promoting Dreamkeepers in general.
http://lockandstock12.deviantart.com/journal/DreamKeepers-Comic-Experience-and-Review-339326640

Even a recent Volume 1 review:
http://www.beaconcollege.edu/2013/03/why-you-should-read-dreamkeepers-volume-1-awakening-by-david-and-liz-lillie/


And speaking of DK news, big announcement coming in the next day or so…

Reader Spotlight

I’m always amazed at the sheer creativity Dreamkeepers readers exhibit-  so I figure I should start sharing the fun!

Check out the latest DK motion-comic adaptation from Darkspeeds:
http://darkspeeds.deviantart.com/journal/DREAMKEEPERS-Nainso-in-The-Job-Offer-375708703

Plus he’s holding auditions for voice talent in the next one.  http://darkspeeds.deviantart.com/journal/Oh-My-Peaks-Which-Voice-Type-To-Choose-377273178  (I’m behind in announcements, so I’m not sure if the auditions are still going on.)

Ever wondered what Grunn was like as a young man?  So has Kiyo- check out the mini-comic:
http://lord-kiyo.deviantart.com/art/Grunn-good-ol-days-373829652

And polishing off our first Readers Spotlight, I’d like to present Mr. Reaverable and his music to everyone!  https://www.youtube.com/user/MrReaverable?feature=watch

If you’ve ever wished for a soundtrack to Dreamkeepers, then you need look no further.  Reaverable has crafted full scores for every graphic novel release, and more- even creating music for Prelude.  It’s rare to see someone pour so much effort into creating while expecting so little in return.  And it’s all available for free on his you tube channel!

A big thank you from us to Mr. Reaverable, for your undimmed awesomeness.

That’s it for our first Reader Spotlight- short ‘n sweet.  No idea how frequently I’ll do these, but I hope you enjoyed the first one!

Oh, the things you'll see

Since our move to more settled lodgings, we wandered about the immediate area and documented some of the finer attractions:

Post-Apocalyptic Basketball Court

After society crumbles, this is where we’ll hold the tribunals for our neighbors.

Our Own Amusement Park

It’s got Sea- it’s got Land- what more do you want?  Free admission?  YOU GOT IT!

Tiny Runway

I presume David the Gnome became a CEO, owns a private jet, and lives nearby.  If there’s another explanation, I’d like to hear it.

Tanning Toilets

But they’re so pale, all they can really do is get burned.

Caught In the Act

This one time we walked in on two bikes having sex.

The Wanderer

This cart has cut itself free from the expectations of society, and can be seen roaming the hillsides at random.

V4 Sneak Peek #3: Chapter KO

The Chapter 10 pencils are finished!



















Lately I’ve been hell-bent on that task, so we have a backlog of other announcements.

New DK motion comics, reader creations, V3 reviews, the discovery of a tiny runway- rather than jumble it all into one pile, expect a scattering of posts over the next week or so.

Also this next week, we’ll be shifting gears to finalize the Prelude Kickstarter!  If you don’t know how Kickstarter works, check it out:  http://www.kickstarter.com/hello?ref=nav

If we hit our goal, there will be books and prizes and fun galore- but it’s an all-or-nothing prospect, so we need all the help we can get.  The campaign goes live in July- everyone prepare your megaphones in advance, please.  There will be an inspection.

Also in July, we’ll be showing up at Anthrocon- for anyone attending, we’ll be lurking in the Dealer’s Room if you want to say hi!

And without further ado, here are some Chapter 10 Sneak Peeks:

VAHVOOM

Readers who have been with us for some time may remember our old car, the 'For The Win' Escort and its Spectacular Engine Death: (click for larger pictures)

Continuing the noble tradition, we’re excited to announce the obituary for our latest and greatest vehicular diorama- the Vahvoom.




The car started out normal, and therefore impossible to find in a parking lot.  The Oldsmobile 88 was lacking neon fins or an on-command glitter cannon, we just never cared enough about cars to note their distinguishing features.

So Liz added some.  The secret to pulling off this effect?

Cardboard, duct tape, a couple pinwheels, and a few judiciously placed rhinestones.  Then you, too, can look unstable enough to ensure others let you change lanes unchallenged.

The design was inspired by the song 'Drive Like Lightening Crash Like Thunder' by the Brian Setzer Orchestra  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cA_dUGUDfE , and in due time lived up to its anthem.


Current transportation may not be as colorful, but you can’t beat a one cent ride.

Sneak Peek 2: Getting the Lead Out

Chapter 10 pencils are over halfway finished- and we just started them this month!

We’re cruising- the quality may be dipping just a tad, but I don’t think anyone will really notice.

 Nah, I kid.   V4 is moving faster because we’re able to devote much more of our time to working on it.

Back during Volume 3 production, it was important for me to spend long hours guarding parking lots from evil.  If danger ever rears its ugly head again, I may resume my duties as Parking Lot Protector- but at present, we’re burning rubber on art.
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Liz is knocking out the character colors on penciled pages, and we're about to tap into our pool of talented freelancers to accelerate production even further.

Don't tell anyone- but Rumour has been imported directly from an old black and white film.

One bump in the road when it comes to my speed is going to be the Prelude book collection on Kickstarter- I need to shift focus to that so we can launch it this summer, and hopefully hit our goal and bring a big, beautiful, full-color Prelude collection to life.

There are some fun extras in the works for that- I’m quite excited to get things ready to unveil!

In the meanwhile, check out some recent Dreamkeepers fun!

A Mace skin for Minecraft: http://www.minecraftskins.com/skin/354062/mace/

A Volume 3 review by Fred Patten on Flayrah: http://www.flayrah.com/4977/review-dreamkeepers-volume-3-intentions-entwined-dave-liz-lillie

And another review by Jay Naylor on Furaffinity:  http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/4671010/

Much kudos to these guys for helping spread the word about Volume 3- if anyone else posts a review up you’d like us to feature, drop me a line and I’d be happy to do so!

‘Till then, strap yourself in- it’s going to be a fun summer.

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