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An all NEW Sovereigncy this Saturday!
We hope you enjoyed the first ever full color Sovereigncy Pin-up last week, this week we jump back into Volume 3!

An all NEW Sovereigncy this Saturday!
We hope you enjoyed the first ever full color Sovereigncy Pin-up last week, this week we jump back into Volume 3!
Well, this is the last news post of our Fifth year of being in existence. We’ve covered a LOT of ground this year, in celebration of the anniversary, we’ve introduced purchasable Felties, gave you ice cream, introduced Kris’ blog, opened Mint Tea with the introduction of our fourth comic, Artist vs. Writer, had an original art giveaway, made original art based off your ideas, introduced you to NMM Print, published our first EVER Novel SEED, announced our upcoming Fairy Tale wing of the Mill, and gave out NMM Christmas ornaments.
We’ve been real busy, and though it was hard at times, wouldn’t exchange it for anything. Though the real shout out goes to you, our fans, our friends. We never would have made it this far without your support. With every month you guys were there and helped to make each special release and interaction a success beyond our expectations! So thank you. So very much. We hope and pray that you all stick with us for the next 5 years. Because we have more on the way…oh do we have more on the way.
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
Not only is it Christmas week, it’s also that rare time of year where our comics go on a brief hiatus so that we can bring you Holiday pin-ups! We’re going all out this year too, not only will you be getting the annual C-Files Boxing day pic, AND The Sovereigncy pin-up, you’ll also get a Girls in the Back and Artist vs. Writer CROSSOVER pic!
But wait, that’s not all!
This week you’ll get the first peeks at our upcoming Fairy Tale! A glimpse of the art style and maybe even the content, it depends on if you’ve been good or bad.
Also! This week’s Sovereigncy pin-up marks the FIRST time you’ll see ANY Sovereigncy character in FULL COLOR! *collective gasp*
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: PIN-UP!
Thursday, The Fairy Mill: sneak peek
Thursday, The C-Files: Boxing day pin-up
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: PIN-UP!
The epic tale of Nate and Kassie continues! Fresh on the trail of Ashara they’re just moments from it, from beating the Fen’ra TO it. Nate the mega secret lab door whisperer opened the gate, so to speak, last week.
It’s an all NEW Sov this Saturday!
It’s just around the corner, a little over a week away. So, question is, have you done all your shopping yet?
If not remember we have things to buy! Like our very first Novel SEED! In both paperback and E-Book form! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seed-cross/1133315373?ean=9781078712194
Also we only have ONE Near Mint Mill handmade Christmas ornament left up for grabs! If you want it head over to our Facebook and comment that you do and we’ll ship it right out!
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
It’s just around the corner, a little over a week away. So, question is, have you done all your shopping yet?
If not remember we have things to buy! Like our very first Novel SEED! In both paperback and E-Book form! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seed-cross/1133315373?ean=9781078712194
Also we only have ONE Near Mint Mill handmade Christmas ornament left up for grabs! If you want it head over to our Facebook and comment that you do and we’ll ship it right out!
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
A little note before we get to a whole lot more of Delta Squad. Sometimes when I’m writing the movie/comic/image in my head is so clear that I have to add specific instructions, which you will see here. Otherwise I just leave it up to Cross to do what she sees. So enjoy this look into our beloved Delta Squad.
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“So…question.” Blake said leaning sideways towards Shawn. “Who’s the kid?” [panel zooms out to show Ryan sitting beside Blake]
“He’s Delta.” Matt stated.
“You went and got a fourth without me?!” Blake was shocked.
“You did go and get yourself captured.” Shawn said.
“He’s Delta.” Matt stated again. “Rites?”
Shawn looked down and lifted the shackles. “Vulkarian steel.” He said. “One piece.” He said flexing his arms as he tried to break them.
“With Corsian mineral inlaid to disrupt any focus of power.” Blake said. “I’ve had a few days more than you with these things.”
“So neither of you can get out?” Matt checked.
Blake puffed up his chest.
“No.” Shawn said.
Blake let out the breath he was holding. “Nope.” He said. “Only way we’re getting out is if we can get the keys.”
[Silent panel of all four of them]
Ryan leans forward and looks down the row to Matt. “So…want me to get us out of these?” He asked bouncing the shackles.
Blake just looked over at him.
Matt arched an eyebrow and looked over at him as well. “Can you?”
Ryan jerked his shackles in Blake’s direction. “He said focused power. I’m more…chaotic.”
“Go right ahead.” Matt said. Ryan sits back up straight
[Horizontal panel of all four sitting there]
[below that another horizontal panel same lineup: Ryan instantly changed into a werewolf, head and shoulders out of the top of the frame. Blake practically leaning his back into Shawn as he was staring at the now werewolf Ryan, eyes wide and jaw dropped.]
[Another horizontal panel same lineup: werewolf Ryan discarding the shattered shackles. Blake with his mouth closed now.]
[fourth horizontal panel on the screen Blake just lifting his shackles for Ryan to break]
Blake and Shawn were rubbing their wrists while wereRyan got Matt’s off.
“You got us a werewolf!” Blake exclaimed. “And here I thought the cold distant attitude meant you didn’t want to get attached but you really do care!” He said proud of Matt. Blake spread his arms wide. “He’s so big!” He tried to put his arms around wereRyan and buried his face in his fur. “He’s so furraaay!”
WereRyan looked down at Blake before shrugging him off and heading for the door.
Blake raised his hands and looked up like he was trying to invoke the ceiling gods. “This is amazing!” Ryan shoulder checked the door and took the whole frame out. Blake had watched with his hands still in the air then looked back at the ceiling. “BEST! DAY! EVER!” Blake followed wereRyan out the hole in the wall. “Good job Keys!” He said patting him as he passed.
“I hate you.” Shawn told Matt.
“No you don’t.” Matt said patting Shawn’s shoulder before heading out as well.
Once they were all out in the hall Keys, had dropped to all fours and turned to sniff all of them.
“What’s he doing?” Blake leaned towards Shawn.
“How would I know?” Shawn asked.
“You’re the northerner.” Matt said.
“With that whole wolfy, Viking vibe thing.” Blake gestured at all of Shawn.
Shawn took a breath. “I would assume he’s taking our scents so that he can track where our gear is.” Shawn said.
“Brilliant!” Blake declared, slamming a fist in his palm. “Alright Keys. Let’s go.” He said following Keys down the hall. Blake lead the way down the hall but then a group of soldiers came around the corner. “Oops.” Blake said skidding to a stop. He immediately ran to his left and right through the wall.
A wide-eyed Keys stared at the spot Blake had disappeared then at the guards, who were staring at this massive hulking werewolf in the hall.
Then from down the hall where the guards had come from Blake charged right into all of them like a boulder, sending them all flying. “Excellent distraction, Keys.” He gave Keys a thumbs up.
A very bewildered Keys look from Blake back to Shawn and Matt.
“Personal density control.” Matt said.
“He can make himself go really hard.” Shawn said.
“Ladies love that.” Blake winked.
“Or intangible.” Shawn finished.
“Ladies don’t like that so much.” Blake said. “Oop.” He said as his attention was brought down the hall to the side as more guards started showing up. Blake stomped his heel down on one of the guards guns at his feet and it flipped up behind him and he caught it as it came over his shoulder and started firing at the guards sending them scrambling.
Keys charged down the hall, a couple bounding steps down the hall before he jumped and took a couple bounds along the wall before tackling some guards.
Matt had bent down behind Blake and passed a rifle to Shawn who was firing now as well, while Matt was looting the guards for other things.
“Hey!” Blake called after Keys. “Think if you got going fast enough you could run on the ceiling?” Keys just ignoring him and carrying on.
“Church.” Matt snapped. “Focus.”
“I’ve never met a werewolf!” Blake said turning and seeing more guards coming down the hall and opened fire on them. “I have so many questions!”
“I’ll carry him if you let me knock him out.” Shawn offered.
“Let’s get out of here first.” Matt told him. “What’s Church been calling him?” He asked indicating wereRyan.
“Keys.” Shawn supplied.
“Keys!” Matt called, getting his attention. “Where’s our stuff?”
Keys sniffed the air and head off down a hall, the other three quickly following.
“Alright Delta. Suit up.” Matt said as they went about getting their gear. Keys shifting back to Ryan.
“Hey now. We may still need that.” Blake said.
“Burns too much energy.” Ryan told him grabbing some pants. “I’m going to sleep for a day as it is already. If I kept going I’d randomly turn back and pass out.”
“So we need to work on your stamina?” Blake grinned.
“Do I get a choice if I want to stay in this squad?” Ryan asked Matt.
“You’re Delta.” Matt said.
“Stuck with us.” Blake beamed getting Ryan in a one-armed hug. “Going to have so much fun! So what’s the plan?” Blake asked Matt.
“We either get a line out to our contacts or we find a bird and fly out of the country.” Matt said.
“They’ll track and pursue the bird.” Shawn said.
“Could always steal it, set it to auto and ditch it.” Blake said.
“Then call contact for pickup.” Shawn said.
“Wait…who’s the contact?” Blake asked.
“Niko.” Matt said.
“Oh boy.” Blake said blowing out a breath. “Soph is not going to like this.”
Matt paused checking his gun. “Why won’t she like this?”
“You were on vacation with her weren’t you?” Shawn asked.
“Was supposed to meet her here.” Blake said.
“And instead got seduced by a spy.” Matt said, finishing loading his gun.
“Smoking hot blonde in a skimpy bikini that turned out to be a spy.” Blake stipulated.
Nate and Kassie are on the hunt for Ashara, the Dark’s sword. They know where it is, they just have to get to it first. Which in this case means breaking into a secure building, which they’ve done, and physically getting TO the sword, which they’re attempting to do this week.
An all NEW Sovereigncy is coming Saturday!
The Fifth was last week and in case you missed it we’re offering 5 hand-made Near Mint Mill Christmas ornaments for 5 lucky fans! Three on Facebook and two on Twitter. So far one a piece have been claimed so you still have a shot at claiming one!
Also this month, things you have to look forward to, our annual Christmas Sovereigncy pin-up, the annual Boxing day C-Files pin-up, AND you’ll begin to see glimpses of our first Fairy Mill tale!
The Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
Well it’s the last month of our Fifth year of existence! We’ve covered a lot of ground, and every month we’ve offered you all something a little different, a little special, and today marks the last one!
It’s the month of giving, and this time around we want to give 5 fans something for the season and the year. A gift of thanks for your support.
SO, handmade by Stephanie Marie, we have 5 Near Mint Mill inkblot ornaments! Since they are extremely limited, this is how you get one:
First 3 people on FACEBOOK and the first 2 on TWITTER to comment that they want one, gets one!
Oh yes. It’s that time again, the rush and bustle of Black Friday is over but here we are at Cyber monday!
This time though we have stuff for you! Our first novel SEED was released in paperback back in September, but just this past Friday we released it in E-Book form for only 9.99! Be sure to snap it up in either form for Christmas or your own enjoyment!
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/seed-cross/1133315373?ean=2940163189311
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
“Holy Hades.” Blake cursed as he got the door open and saw Shawn. “How long have they had you like this?”
“Too long.” Matt said as he hopped down into the knee deep water and moved over to support Shawn who’s forearms were shackled and chained to the ceiling.
Blake waded over and grabbed the chain. He sucked in a deep breath and then crushed the chain, snapping it.
“Anything for this?” Matt asked of the shackles.
“Laced with corsian metal. Not without breaking him or me.” Blake said.
“Zirol?” Shawn asked of their other squad member.
“Those alarms are for his funeral pyre.” Blake said waggling a thumb over his shoulder.
“May he be celebrated in the halls of his fathers.” Shawn said. “I feel I may not be far behind.” He said as Blake and Matt each got under an arm and started to lift him out of the pool.
“Not today you aren’t.” Blake said. “I never want to be the one to tell that pretty little girlfriend of yours you aren’t coming home.”
The trio moved through the facility, coming to a stop at the end of one hall. They propped Shawn up against the wall.
“Hang tight.” Blake told him as he and Matt headed around the corner and snuck into an occupied room.
“And what are you doing out of your pool?” Shawn’s main tormentor asked as he came down the hall from the other end. “Looks like someone wasn’t paying attention during lessons.” He pulled out his shock stick as he headed for Shawn.
Shawn pushed himself off the wall to face the man. The guard swung his stick hard for Shawn, but Shawn caught the end. “So confident in your ability to bully me in a weakened state.” Shawn and the guard looked at the shock stick as it beeped indicating low power. “You forgot what I could do with power.”
He had absorbed all the power in the stick and used it to break his shackles as he pulled his arms apart. Shawn hit the guard square in the chest with the palm of his hand and sent him flying down the hall to land in an unconscious mess.
Shawn looked down at the taser he had taken from him and aimed it at his forearm. He fired it into himself and easily absorbed the charge from it. Shawn frowned at the device and pulled the trigger again but to no avail. He pulled it a couple more times before ripping it out and tossing it to the side. “What do they hope to stop with that? Ants?”
“Oh hey. You’re up.” Blake said skidding to a stop as he came around the corner.
Shawn was looking up at the lights in the ceiling, tracking his way across it to the wall then down a bit. “Your assistance please.” He requested of Blake, running his finger along a spot on the wall.
“You know, punch here, works just fine. No need to be fancy.” Blake told him walking over.
“Six inches deep.” Flynn told him.
“No idea how small that is.” Blake joked before taking a breath and punching the wall. He dragged his arm the length Flynn had indicated before pulling his arm back.
“Thank you.” Flynn said stepping up to the wall and clearing out some of the debris.
Behind the wall was as expected the crystal network layout that would be throughout the whole facility.
Shawn placed one hand flat on the network then set his other hand down. He took a breath and just opened himself.
Power flowed out of the network and into Flynn, electricity arced up his arms. The lights in the hall started to flicker before they went out and the only thing lighting the section was Shawn absorbing power.
“What is going…oh.” Matt said coming back to them.
Electricity crackled over Flynn as he pulled his hands out of the wall and stepped back.
“Alright, time for them to regret capturing Delta.” Blake said ready to rumble.
It’s this week alright! Time spent in a flurry of cooking, eating and shopping, usually with a little thanks thrown in there. Well, here at the Mill, we want to be sure and tell you all just how much we appreciate, love, and covet all of your support in every form you give it!
As is often the case with small businesses, gaining traction can feel impossible, working can be isolating, and every like, joke, encouragement from any and all are simply lifelines that keep us going.
So from Cross, Kris, and Stephanie Marie, thank you! We create for you, we love to see a person enjoy what they see, and we thoroughly appreciate every single one of you.
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
Just what exactly is Nate and the Fen’ra after in this evacuated city?
Well you find out this Saturday on an all NEW Sovereigncy!
That dreaded dark day after the gorging of turkey is fast approaching. Oh yes, Black Friday will soon be here.
However, this time, for the first time, we’ll have something to offer! For you E-readers out there, our debut novel Seed will be available in that form come Black Friday!
Other than that, business as usual!
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
That dreaded dark day after the gorging of turkey is fast approaching. Oh yes, Black Friday will soon be here.
However, this time, for the first time, we’ll have something to offer! For you E-readers out there, our debut novel Seed will be available in that form come Black Friday!
Other than that, business as usual!
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
Nate is at the very least persistent. Not always helpful but persistent.
This week he’s still battling a stubborn ensign in his quest to get to the Admiral. Saturday brings you an all NEW Sovereigncy!
Simply, today, we’d like to thank all those who serve and have served in our military. As well as your families. It’s a service that is never forgotten and always appreciated.
Thank you.
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
Some people just won’t take a hint. People like Nate for example. You hang up once and he just won’t stop.
Experience the frustration in an all NEW Sov this Saturday!
Happy Fifth of November! Aside from inciting rebellion and remembering Mr. Fawkes, it’s also time for our second to last Fifth Anniversary special! This month we’re happy to announce to you all that we’re spreading our storytelling wings into the realm of Fairy Tales!
Not the same old classics we all know and love and have heard a hundred times either. But rather, brand spanking NEW Fairy tales! The first of which will be arriving at the beginning of the new year! We’ll be posting up sketches, progress shots, and other images from here until the first Tale sets sail.
But first, we’d like to introduce you all to the Fairy Mill. The overarching umbrella that will host all of our fairy tales.
Just two more 5th Anniversary specials left in the year! And after tomorrow only one will remain.
We hope that you’ve been enjoying them as we have, and thank you all for the support of celebrating this year with us so far. So be sure to keep your eyes peeled tomorrow for a big announcement!
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Tea: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW
I’ve mentioned before that I love talking about the Sov. Probably to an obsessive level and as very few people understand what I’m talking out it perhaps comes off a little bit creepy. The more I talk about it, the more I think about it and the more I world build, which is my favourite thing! See, little bit insane. Regardless! I have a platform here that I can use to expand upon elements from The Sovereigncy.
First off, I would define the Sov as a Science Fantasy. I have my reasons for why, but they will be revealed in the stories as they are told.
Star Wars was a big one when I was young, I got so sucked into it that I was reading any book I could get my hands on. Through thick and thin I stuck with the novels, living the lives of those characters with them. Until the recent dark times, when the mouse came into the picture. Star Trek Voyager was also a big one for me and got me into the Star Trek universe. Which pushed me to falling in love with Stargate and I was well and truly hooked on the Science Fiction genre, and yes I am aware Star Wars isn’t science fiction, you get the point though.
Lord of the Rings movies were also a thing in my late teenage years as I started leaning more towards the creative side of things. I don’t remember how many times I saw the Two Towers in theatres, it was so well done. That battle of Helms Deep is a masterpiece. As good as they were I wanted real power, real magic in my world. I watched the old X-men animated series in the 90’s. The Phoenix storyline has heavily influenced the Sov, specifically the Arxs. I’ll get into them later. If mutants could have a wide array of powers, why couldn’t we have a world of magic and science.
Games also provided fuel for the creative fires. I loved the idea of the Warcraft universe. All those races living, fighting together. I wanted that but more diversity.
Then the Thor movies came out and I was like ‘Yes!” As Thor says, he comes from a world were magic and science are one in the same.
And thus the Sov is all of that and more. As the Sov grows, living and breathing with each story told, you will see elements from those listed above as well as so much more. We live in a world where it’s hard to come up with an original idea, but I hope that merging so many things together I can tell stories that aren’t limited to one genre or another. The Sov exists in such a way that any story can be told. My ultimate playground.
Well, Happy Halloween in advanced to those who enjoy the day! As always we’ll have a special C-Files pin-up all set and ready to go up on the 31st!
Also, once again everything’s new this week!
This Week:
Wednesday, Mint Teaa: NEW
Friday, The C-Files: NEW
Saturday, The Sovereigncy: NEW