Couchcon Free Panels, and Dealer Discounts

Ready to wait in line?

NO you’re not! There are no lines at Couchcon. Comin’ up July5th, the convention that comes to you.

http://www.vividpub.com/couchcon

Big Dealers! (Some you will MISS at Anthrocon this year), and they’ve got smashing deals for Couchcon weekend only.

We’re talking free comics with purchase, original art auctions tba, 10% off Furry Dakimakura orders, 50% off select items from M&T Comics & Cards, special commissions opened from yours truly, and more.

Plus enjoy and comment on our panels throughout the weekend.

Streaming on the Dreamkeeper Twitch channel, the panel schedule is as follows (All times EST)

Friday

3-4 pm- Coding and Creativity. Updates on the Dreamkeepers app (and possibly more) hosted by Minako.

8-9 pm- Living Landscapes. How to infuse hidden stories, depth, and realism when drawing your settings, by David.

Saturday

3-4 pm- Story, Writing, and what makes a satisfying book, hosted by award-winning author Geoffrey Thomas.

6-7 pm- VIVID VAULT update. Checking in on the contestants, and how they’re progressing on the challenges.

8-9 pm- Character Design- visual tips and story hooks to distinguish primary & background characters, with David.

Sunday

4-5 pm- Lore Q&A. Learn more about the world of Dreamkeepers, and get the answers you need with David.

6-7 pm- Vivid Tomorrows. We talk about the future of the Dreamkeepers franchise- now expanded to games, music, and more- introduce you to some new Vivid authors, reveal upcoming releases, and detail overall plans for the counterculture war against the forces of Disney.

Thank you to the Dealers jumping into the first year of Couchcon, and to all the attendees: Attendence is free. We’re looking forward to a great weekend together.

Vampire Holidays 1- Valentine's Day

Heaven and Hell have something in common; they both need reliable accounting. Angel or devil, Gray Associates, CPAs doesn't judge. Instead the firm offers neutral financial services with guaranteed security & discretion. The fact that the Night Office Manager is a sultry vampire named Vanessa should be of no particular consequence to a dutifully focused accountant. Until Valentine's Day.

“Vampire Holidays” is the latest title from Vivid Publishing. Read the first installment for free via e-book:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/jb-thomas/vampire-holidays-1-valentines-day/ebook/product-24054817.html

Which, Angel or Normal, any accountant can verify is an optimal value proposition. Subsequent holidays will track the romance and intrigue as it unfolds, for a modest entry into the ledger. Look forward to Chapter 2, coming this July 4^th.

Vividpub.com

Vivid VAULT Challenges

The VAULT will reside at the Anthrocon Dealer’s Table of the World’s Greatest Furry Artist. But it’s locked! AC attendees will have to complete the challenges below to gain access the Vivid content within. There are packages for 20 people.

During Anthrocon weekend, we’ll be monitoring twitter for posts that use both the #Dreamkeepers and #Anthrocon2019 hashtags. Post proof that you have completed your challenge, and we’ll publicly reply to the earliest post with the associated clue. Anyone who receives a Clue is automatically one of the 20 VAULT reward recipients. Happy hunting.

CHALLENGE 1: BONEITIS.

Convince Boneitis you are the coolest. Make your case, and he will choose one winner at 3:00pm Saturday and deliver CLUE #1.

CHALLENGE 2: EXPLAIN GRUNN.

Today, Grunn is your Original Character (donut steel.) Commission an artist, and explain to them how your character is this cool drunken shark who loves porn and beats children. Post their reaction.

We will reply to you with CLUE #2.

Bonus- if you also share the finished art of Grunn, we will provide any other Clue of your choice.

CHALLENGE 3: SURROUNDED!

Get a selfie of 3 Dreamkeepers readers surrounding one Anthrocon security volunteer. Readers should be sporting the Dreamkeepers logo, via shirt or by holding up a book. Bonus if you give one to the security person.

We will reply to you with CLUE #3.

CHALLENGE 4: WHIP SPEAKS.

Finally Whip has something to say! But what? Somewhere in the Dealer’s Room, Whip is piping up. Get a selfie of yourself with this Whip and the booth he is at.

We will reply to you with CLUE #4.

CHALLENGE 5: LANDMARK

Pittsburgh has some great landmarks. Post a photo of you and 2+ friends on a bridge, under a statue, or somewhere that looks awesome.

We’ll reply with CLUE #5.

CHALLENGE 6: THE WAR OF ART.

Set up a game of Skirmish in the game room. Choose your all-time favorite character matchup, and explain to social media why it’s the best matchup in your view. Play an enemy. If you win, you get the code. If they win, they get the code. Announce the winner and loser on twitter, and we will reply with CLUE #6.

CHALLENGE 7: DRUNKEN MASTER.

Get a fellow contestant drunk, and post video of them reciting the plot of Dreamkeepers Volumes 1-3 in 30 seconds or less. We will reply to you with CLUE #7. Bonus if you can explain how to tell the Indigos apart.

CHALLENGE 8: GOTTA BE FAST

Snap a pic of the Guest of Honor, with a friend photobombing in the foreground or background with a Dreamkeepers logo visible (Shirt, book, plush, game, whatever.) We’ll reply with CLUE #8.

Once you have all the clues, you can open the VIVID VAULT. Go to Boneitis, the Keeper of the VAULT. Inside the VAULT will be your rewards- there will be a package for you, and 19 more identical packages for your friends and fellow Clue receipients.. Enjoy!

Fine print: Follow all of America’s awesome laws, plus Anthrocon convention policies. Get an OK from subjects before slamming pics / recordings on social media. Have fun and don’t die.

July Couchcon & Commission Prices

We got some great VIVID VAULT ideas! The final challenges to unlock the VAULT will be announced in June.

Though we can’t make Anthrocon, we will be running Couchcon online- bigger and better than ever, launching Friday July 5^th. http://www.vividpub.com/couchcon

Some of our Couchcon vendors are plotting tempting sales for the event, and we can preview the number and price of our planned commission slots:

(1) Full color, full background, unlimited characters commission $350

(1) Full background, unlimited characters polished pencil lineart commission $180

(2) Color added to any previous lineart commission $150

(2) 1-3 characters, no background, polished pencil lineart $150

(3) Single character polished lineart $100

(10) Quick Sharpie Doodles, single character $5

Also, SKOM is returning for Couchcon. But instead of Sketch of the Month, it will be Sketch of the Many. Every Mastermind backer will submit an idea in June, and every idea will be created as a quick sharpie doodle. We’ll put the ideas to a vote, and complete the winner as a pencil drawing.

Sketch of the Many will only happen once or twice a year- the Monthly Vivid Poll is our new every-month art generator. This month, Commanding Vote backers chose to have us finish the Vi animation cycle.

She’s almost ready to show off- thanks for the great direction everyone, more announcements and art to come.

The Furry Fix for Divisiveness: BLOCKLISTS

Our latest article, trending again on Bleeding Fool. This one covers the truth behind the "Altfurry Blocklist."

Victim testimonials are hands-down the best part of the piece, some of them floored me:

https://bleedingfool.com/furry/the-furry-fix-for-divisiveness-blocklists/

I couldn't cover everyone- if you know of a person wrongfully targeted by this list, mention them in the article's comment section.

VIVID VAULT- Brainstorm Challenge

One show you can enjoy during Vivid’s July Couchcon- watching VAULT contestants.

There’s a locked Vault at Anthrocon, filled with Vivid Publishing goodies for the readers who can open it.

But to receive parts of the code, Anthrocon attendees must complete certain… challenges.

Once proof is posted online of their achievements, they unlock another clue to the code.

There will be at least seven challenges. But now for the fun part:

What are they?

Well what would you like to see, fellow internet?

Suggest life-altering hijinks for contestents to perform, live at Anthrocon.

It’s a group of determined people at the world’s second biggest furry convention. Let your imagination run wild- let’s make it fun for contestants, and fun for us, the studio audience.

Comment below with challenge brainstorms.

If we use your idea, I’ll mail you a copy of something from The Vault.

I’m looking forward to Couchcon.

Heavy Metal meets Cyberpunk: The Sprawl

Welcome to Tartarus.

Not the utopia colonists hoped for. Instead a hard, frozen planet that supports but one tangled bloom of habitable metropolis: The Sprawl.

I picked up The Sprawl Log:01, by Snowdon, from Ringtail Cafe Productions. I like having a book in my hand- and this is a fun one.

Sci-Fi and dark horror converge with visual mastery to create a compelling read. Mystery, sex, carnage, and an inscrutable orb took me on an enjoyable ride through a scenario reminiscent of John Carpenter’s The Thing. The art is gritty yet colorful, and I’m especially impressed by the layout style. The paneling comes off as slick and appealing, but always reads clearly.

If you’d like to buckle in for the ride, enjoy on Katbox, or go straight for the real deal with a book.

http://snowdon.katbox.net/

https://ringtailcafe.com/comics/the-sprawl/

I hear the next issue of The Sprawl is nearing print, so now is a good time to hop on board and discover another noteworthy creator-owned graphic novel. I’m looking forward to seeing what comes of this series, and where Snowdon goes from here!