Alanna Harpsong, Author at Studio Squid Ink

News and Updates!

December 2022

By Alanna Harpsong

Hard to believe it’s already a week into December. Yet here we are. Of course as the year comes to a close we look towards what we can do in the next year. For us, one of our hopes is to get the gears really turning again on the dating sim we’ve been at for a few years now. There have been a number of factors that have slowed that down, and halted production all together.

Our third member Kaho, if you’ve been around that long, well life exploded horribly and she had to step away to take care of herself. Then the fucking pandemic happened. To her. (She’s still kicking around, don’t worry ^_~ ) The pandemic happened to us. There have been some difficult moments with family in the last couple of years for both Nova and I. Well that’s putting it mildly, but we’ve both come out stronger for it.

Commissions. They’ve been wonderful, and we appreciate everyone that has ever commissioned either one of us. Especially those that could and did during the pandemic when times were uncertain for us. However, there have been so many and one big one in particular, that also put a big dent in our time to work on the game. It’s always been important to the both of us to try and get our commissioners taken care of first, so that makes some things take a back seat in favor of that. Our choice and we wouldn’t do it any other way.

However, Nova and I have both definitely gotten a degree of burnout from it. Nova more so than I. In deciding what we really want to achieve, we really want to do this game. Which means for now, commissions for the both of us are closed. It will be some time before either of us open them again. When we do, we’ll be sure to let you know. They will also be in smaller batches and limited runs so that we can keep from falling into the pit we’ve found ourselves in currently. We do enjoy doing them, but we also really love doing what we do and that’s telling our stories and creating new adventures.

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Now for the fun news!

The Cat House Volume 7 RELEASES FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD EVERYWHERE.

If you’re a Patreon, December 21st.

As usual it will be Wednesdays for our wonderful supporters, then everyone else on Friday until we run out of pages. Going to be a long one. Two new characters this volume!

Patreon $10 supporters will get a digital copy of the comic when it’s complete. Always long before we finish releasing. But it’ll also go up on our Gumroad store when it’s done too.

$1 and up of course get to vote on our pinups every month.

$5 and up get a copy of the pinup as well as getting the comic pages early.

https://www.patreon.com/studiosquidink

It’s one of many ways you can help support us and makes what we do a little easier. Like keeping our website up and running, that’s where some of your funds go. Or things needed to make our lives easier, such as better work laptops. Or well… just living some days.

Of course we have our picture packs, and comic volumes that you can buy digital copies of on Gumroad.

https://studiosquidink.gumroad.com/

Of course if you’re more the mug, t-shirt and wall art type. There’s our TeeSpring store.

https://www.squidinksundries.com/

Regardless of what you can or can’t do. We appreciate all of you that just follow us, support us and are fans of our work. Thanks for following us on our journey.

We hope the holidays aren’t too rough this year on you and that your next year is better than the last. Much love from us both.

~Alanna

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Post published:December 7, 2022
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Studio News and Updates November 2022

Studio News and Updates

November 2022

By Alanna Harpsong

Updates and news! It’s been a while. It’s hard to imagine how much time has passed so quickly since the last one of these. Been a lot of things going on behind the scenes. Those who probably get the most updates are our lovely Patreons and those who chill with us in Discord.

First we finished a commission that we started back in 2020 when the pandemic was starting to really take off. A short bondage comic, the one we’ve been posting, Sarah’s Favorite Session. For Auproma on our Discord server. You may have also found him floating around our live streams on Picarto as TheNorm. While it was a great commission to do, and it was wonderful to show a loving relationship, and consent on the side of all things bondage. It did slow us down a bit more than we anticipated, along with everything the last two years have thrown at us. But we’re really glad to have done it and for it to finally have found the light of day. We’ve been excited to share it, but we didn’t want it to go on with long waits between pages. So this is why it’s only being released just now. If you’re interested in any more of his works, he has a short novella and his first full length novel over on amazon. Self published, way to go man. You can find him if you search Norman Luce.

Life this year (and last) has tossed us some not so great and difficult moments at us. But there have also been some wonderful changes for us too. Some that hopefully will help with being able to work on the comics and game more. Our art in general. We took a much longer break from doing comic pages from The Cat House than we usually would have. The burn out was pretty real for the both of us. Especially Nova. It’s been a struggle to get our footing back, and to be in a good place mentally to do good work. We have now, since September been getting the comic rolling again. After a bit of discussion, we’ve finally settled on a date to begin releasing Volume 7. As promised it would be this year, and just in time for Christmas too! We will begin releasing pages again starting Friday December 23^rd. We will release pages every Friday to everyone until we run out again. This should give us enough of a lead to be able to keep up with our weekly release schedule. For Patreons on the 21^st.

The visual novel/dating sim we’ve been attempting to make, certainly took the hardest hit productivity wise over the last couple of years. We’re still working on it. Some of the problem may be that we were very ambitious for two people. So while we have no notion of quitting, we are looking at strategies to be able to bring the game to life quicker, so it’s figuring out how to scale some things back, with the full notion to release updated content, or new avenues at later dates once we have a base game down. Still much to plan and recalculate. This is only an update to how the game is progressing so that you know what’s going on. We are not looking for additional help.

As for commissions, at the beginning of January we’re going to give a small bump to commission prices again. Nothing like the bump we gave it last year, but a little to put us gradually closer to where we want to be at. So if you want to get one before they go up, before the first of the New Year. Nova is currently closed for commissions and there is no ETA for when he’s going to be open. He is taking a break from commissions to help with the burn out he’s been experiencing. WHEN he is ready, he will announce when they are open. You exceptions out there know who you are. Otherwise I (Alanna) am still open for commissions. So I’m your best bet if you’re interested in one currently.

We still stream art live, at least once most weeks. It’s another great way to chat with us and find out what’s going on. Usually Saturday mornings MTN time, but sometimes Sunday mornings instead. You can find us over on Picarto.

That’s most of what we have to fill you in on. We hope you are all doing as well as possible. See you around!

~Alanna

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Post published:November 9, 2022
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Studio News September 2022

Studio News and Updates

September 2022

By Alanna Harpsong

It’s been a hot minute since we had some news and updates. On the one hand, it’s hard to believe how much time has passed so quickly since the last one. A lot has been going on behind the scenes.

For some time we’ve had a project we’ve been working on in secret. A commission that we started in early 2020 during early pandemic times. A gentleman approached us about doing a short bondage comic with some of his original characters. Wanting more than just some good spanking fun, he wanted to show a side that often gets overlooked in porn. The set up and consent between a loving set of partners. So on board with the idea and with a little bit of planing we decided to roll ahead with him on this one. We’ve finally reach a point where we can regularly release pages. The comic itself is done. Pages are being released on Mondays to Patreon and SubscribeStar. Wednesdays for everyone else.We just released page 3 today and there are 16 total.

We chose Monday/Wednesday for the fact that we’re about to hit full steam ahead on Volume 7 of The Cat House. While not a long comic, it will run into our release of the next volume of The Cat House. Volume 7 will release this year. Still not positive on what the release date will be yet. Still have some work to get done first before we’re in a good position to be able to release a page a week.

But hopefully with some of the changes that have happened for us this year on the personal front, will make for an easier time this time around with the comic. As well as hopefully more content a bit more regularly now that the commission is over. Boy do comics take a lot of time even when they’re short.

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Post published:September 21, 2022
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The Shredder Merch Live!

The Shredder Merch Officially Live!

Check out our merch shop.

By Alanna Harpsong

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Finally! Nova’s lovely cat girl Piper, The Shredder is available in our merch shop. It took a few tries to get the prints just right. A few of the samples got washed out, or just weren’t up to snuff for us.

There are t-shirts, mugs, stickers and a variety of wall art options.

https://www.squidinksundries.com/

There are of course many more goodies to be had in our shop. More of a coffee fan? Check out Coffee-Chan. Or get your history nerd on with our WWII in Chibi. Get some Audio Ghost to go with your Shredder! And more!

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Post published:June 19, 2022
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Gumroad Volume 6

News and Updates!

By Alanna Harpsong

It’s been a little bit since we did an official update about anything. The last few months have been hectic in one way or another. A lot of changes for us. Though those are looking largely like all for the better. I (Alanna) have made a switch job wise, that should open up a lot more free time for me. Which means more time for art, comics, writing and game design, with out the burnout. A few other changes have made for some reduction in stress for the both of us. Nothing that you’ll notice, other than perhaps an up tick in art and content. Or at least that is the hope.

Volume 6 of The Cat House is done. It is up for sale on our Gumroad store for purchase with all the others.

Purchasing digital copies of any of our volumes, our exclusive picture packs, and other pick packs is a great way to support us.

https://studiosquidink.gumroad.com/

We still have our merch store. That’s another great way to help us out if you’re more the I love t-shirt and mugs type. https://www.squidinksundries.com/ Volume 7 of The Cat House is already written. Two new characters will be introduced in this one. As for when we will release it? The best I can give right now is sometime this year. Nova and I will be taking a bit of a break to recharge for the next one. We’ll let you know when we’re more sure of a release date. Wishing everyone hopefully a fun summer. ~Alanna

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Post published:June 12, 2022
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Back from Vacation

and some creepy things.

By Alanna Harpsong

Well we’ve been back from vacation for a couple of weeks now. Funny, it feels like we just got back. But we’re finally rolling full steam again. Well… more or less. While we may have been away, we did find some time for art. Just traditional on my(Alanna) part.

I added to my creepy things collection. All traditional like the others. Mostly graphite, and some colored pencils.

I’ve taken to giving them fairly normal names, because it somehow makes them creepier, to me at least.

The doll, because dolls are always creepy, is Cosette. My dear, please put your head back on. Then there’s Edgar. Nova was quite surprised that I rocked anything spider like in the first place, because I just don’t do spiders. Lastly our little friend with the meat cleaver, that’s Albert. He’s my favorite of the bunch.

Nova’s updated his WWII in Chibi, chibis. He’ll get around to those eventually. And we both did a number of paper children. We’ll post those sometime soon here. For now. Enjoy some creepy things.

>_> Also I do creepy all year long. I don’t care that it’s not October. ^_~

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Post published:March 31, 2022
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On Vacation

Small pause on things.

By Alanna Harpsong

So Nova and I are going on a long over due vacation. We’ll be out the first two weeks of March. During that time, we won’t be streaming or posting pages of The Cat House on Fridays. We will resume our normal operations once we return. Pages that would have been posted while we’re gone will be caught up once we’re back.

If you’re on Patreon or SubscribeStar, things will maintain as normal while we’re gone. But otherwise, we’re taking a much needed break.

Other news, now that Alanna finished her fairy series, you can buy the whole picture pack over on Gumroad, or either of our Patreon exclusive picture packs for 2020 and 2021. Or any of our comics.

https://studiosquidink.gumroad.com/

Lastly, only a few more days on the merch sale in our store. Just use promo code TENTA14 for 14% off anything in our store. And our little chocolate tentacle monster will be leaving for the year at the end of February. Code good through the 28th of February.

https://www.squidinksundries.com/

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Post published:February 25, 2022
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Merch Sale for February!

February Sale!

On Valentine’s Day merch and everything else!

By Alanna Harpsong

Hey everyone, just a reminder, there’s special Valentines Day merch in our shop! It’s only going to be around for a limited time. Till the end of February. So if you’d like to get your hands on the To Hell With Chocolates Tentacle Monster, now’s a great time to do so. Especially if you use the promo code TENTA14 at check out for 14% off.

That promo code is good until the end of February. It’s also good off anything in our our store, not just our Valentines merch. So if you’d prefer something with Coffee-Chan, or TheShredder, or WWII in Chibi, you can do that.

TENTA 14 at check out for 14% off anything in our store until the end of February. At the end of February, our little friendly chocolate tentacle monster will be retiring for the year.

https://www.squidinksundries.com/

You can of course support us in many other ways as well.

Support us on Patreon or SubscribeStar here:

https://www.patreon.com/studiosquidink

https://subscribestar.adult/studio-squid-ink

Buy digital copies of our comics and art bundles at:

https://gumroad.com/studiosquidink

We are accepting Commissions:

http://studiosquidink.net/commissioninfo/

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Post published:February 6, 2022
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New Merch on Gumroad!

New Merch on Gumroad

Our Patreon and Subscribe picture packs for sale!

By Alanna Harpsong

Alright, 2021’s pin-up picture pack is up on our Gumroad. These are our pin-ups voted on by our awesome subscribers on Patreon and SubscribeStar. Some is fan art. Some are our original characters or new unique designs. Like Alanna did a pin-up based on an ancient warrior. Praetorian Guards from ancient Rome. Nova did one based on some of his favorite super cars. Pagani won that one.

But there are also fanart pieces from Full Metal Alchemist, Hellsing, Sandman, Girls Front Line and more!

All pin-ups are now in full color. We started doing that in October.

You can find 2021 for $15 and 2020 for $10. Six pieces done by Nova and the other six by Alanna.

For 2021: https://studiosquidink.gumroad.com/l/lgmrj

For 2020: https://studiosquidink.gumroad.com/l/fGnfj

Of course if you’d like to join in on the fun, you can join us on either Patreon or SubscribeStar. They receive everything the same, so which ever platform you prefer!

Of course with your support, these pin-up will only get better and better. Instead of just a quick character piece, we’ll do a full piece with background. If we get enough of you supporting us, we’ll each do a pin-up every month. So that’ll be 2 pin-ups for you a month.

Not to mention everything else we’re doing on there.

Head on over check it out, even a $1 a month is a tremendous amount of support!

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Post published:January 28, 2022
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Audio Ghost Merch!

New Merch Samples are in!

Audio Ghost Merch!

By Alanna Harpsong

Finally got in all of the samples from Alanna’s Audio Ghost merch. They all turned out really awesome. The canvas print is the favorite of all of them. 8×10 is in the picture.

https://www.squidinksundries.com/listing/audio-ghost?product=583

Also feel free to check out all the other fun stuff we have in there too.

https://www.squidinksundries.com/

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There’s also Nova’s WWII in Chibi and Coffee-chan. Alanna’s Winter Fairy and Valentines Day special tentacle monster. Remember the Valentines one will only be around a finite time. Be sure to get that one now!

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Post published:January 23, 2022
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