Okay so, I’ve been thinking this over for a while now, which unfortunately doesn’t make it any easier to write.
All of you have noticed by now that the updates have become rather infrequent. In the past few months my life basically went from being unemployed and having all the time in the world to draw, to working a full time job and actually having people who want to spend time with me (what is up with THAT?). I’ve been spending the little time I still have to draw doing nothing but comics, which has honestly become rather tiring. And now I’m planning another big move to a new state again.
The point is, I need a break for a bit. I need some time to focus on work and moving and all that other boring life stuff. I also need some time just to draw other things; I can’t work on only one project and absolutely nothing else without resenting it, and I don’t want to resent Half Death. I feel stifled because there’s all this stuff in my head that I don’t have time to draw, and it’s starting to make it really hard to keep pressing on with the comics.
So, Half Death is going on hiatus. This absolutely does not mean it is finished; I have a lot of plans for it that I still would like to see through, plus I know I won’t be able to stay off of it for long. I just need to take a bit of a breather. I can’t say how long this will be for, all I can say is to maybe just check in every so often and see what’s going on. I may post some sketches here and there if I draw anything HD-related, so there might be some activity on the site.
You all rock. I hope you understand and don’t hate me too much.
We can’t hate you for that! It’s nice to know what’s happening, but your needs come first, always! Stay well, and good luck with your plans to move!
It was awesome while it lasted :)
Good luck with future!
Heh, I just discovered Half Death yesterday, and recommended it to a friend as well.
But I understand, and the warning is much appreciated. Too many webcomics become abandoned without a word from the authors. Don’t let that happen to yours and things will be fine.
I totally get what you mean. Me and this friend have a collab going, but stress and life is taking its toll, so it’s on hold for the moment.
Good luck with moving and try not to become too stressed!
DANGIT! why is it that everytime i find a new comic that i like the artist always goes on hiatus barely a month later??? *sigh* well i’ll be keeping an eye out for more updates when you finally come back. take care
Wow! That’s great news about the job and the moving. I hope everything works out according to plan. :)
We all, on the other hand, have no such life so shall be waiting for you. *in the shadows*
take all the time you need :)
also, you should add a “random art” section to the site, and upload some of your non-half death art, i know people would love to see it
A few questious, followed by a statement.
First question: Seriously, dude? Are you seriously saying that you feel bad for putting this on hiatus?
Second question: Are you mental?
Statement: You rock, not us. You’re spending your free time thinking about us, your readers, instead of doing other stuff. Some people may disagree, and I respect that, but you have really put so much into this, you kinda deserve a little break now and then. Just make sure it doesn’t happen too often, and everything will be alright. Do a story arc, have some guest strips to cover for you while you relax, then repeat. We’ll love you anyways. Hope you get everything settled sometime soon.
I second this sentiment. Seriously, Mr. McKeithen, you have put so much time into this webcomic, you truly deserve a break from it once in a while. Besides, you have a social life, too. I think we all understand that you need some time.
I agree with Purvis and The Doctor.
We miss you~
aye we miss you
I also agree with Purvis and The Doctor – and I should just add that it makes me incredibly happy to say that I agree with The Doctor… Dr Who fan? Me?
*sigh* I just discovered this one, too. Oh well, I’ll keep checking back.