Writing-wise, I think I still have a long way to go, compared to how much progress I made in art. I feel like there were many things I didn't get across as clearly as I would have liked, and a lot more backstory, setting, etc., that I should have put in. Sequential storytelling could use a lot of work as well, so I suppose I'll try to focus more on these things as the comic goes on. Wish me luck!
Finally, another reason I wanted to do Everwas, and comics in general, was to have more stories where characters of "alternative" sexuality, gender identity, etc., could just be happy and have nice lives, instead of always ending up unhappy, alone, or dead, like in so many other LGBTQ works I'd read or seen. I mean, what kind of message is that to send to people? "Sorry, your lives are always going to suck." Screw that! There are hundreds of thousands of "different" people out there living their lives and being happy and fulfilled, and I think it's important to remember and express that.
It's okay to just be who you are. You'll still have friends and family and love. Things may be tough sometimes, because the world is still full of hate and prejudice, but it can get better. (Remember the whole "It Gets Better" campaign, against anti-LGBTQ bullying?) Life can be great. So don't give up hope; hang in there. There are lots of supportive, caring people out there, and you can find them. And I sincerely want to thank the people who sent me e-mails and notes about the things they were dealing with, at school or elsewhere. Thank you for sharing with me; it means so much to me, to know that my comic has helped you in some way, even if it's just a little. Hugs to all of you.
So... thanks again, to everyone who is reading and supporting Everwas! I appreciate it very much, and I hope I can keep creating and entertaining and improving for a long time!
