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Novae turns 8 and Sesam magnet π¦β¨
🕑 Added 2024-10-02 19:32:57 +0000 UTCHello Starlights! β¨
Oh man it's been a while since we drew Sesam, we miss them! π Can't wait to draw them in the story again!
We're finally getting ready to send out Constellation rewards! It's been a chaotic few months for us with moving and everything but things are finally settling down and we're ready to catch up! I'll be sending these to print today, and we'll be mailing them out as soon as they come in. :D If you're a Constellation patron, or were one after Dec 2023 be sure to check your address! πβ¨
In other news, we are about 25 pages into the next arc and I am getting so impatient to show you all where the story is headed! β¨β¨β¨ Starting a new arc and a new setting has really lit the flame of our storytelling hearts and it's just so exciting to be able to explore these characters in ways we couldn't have in the 1600s. I don't want to spoil too much but the character and relationship arcs are so delightfully tantalizing, prepare for a second slow burn with added intrigue. β¨π We always felt this part of the story is when Raz and Sulvain really develop their relationship and it's so fun y'all... I cant even. And they haven't even met yet! Ahhhh I wish I could finish this chapter this week!
ANYWAY. Enough rambling, I'd be so tempted to spoil and that's no fun haha~
This month Novae turns 8 years old. 10 if you count The Ring of Saturn and Inhabitant. It's surreal to think we've dedicated a decade to this story. I remember when Jen and I were writing the story back and forth from China to New York. We'd get up early and stay up late every day so we could write together before bed and and work. Thinking back, it's still one of the most joyful things we decided to do. Can you believe we were writing the 70s by March 2013? The story has changed and developed a lot since then, but it still retains that excitement we felt writing in our early 20s. We're so glad we decided to share this story with you all, it has literally changed our life.
I wanted to take a moment to thank you all so so much for your support, your excitement and all your thoughtful comments. Reaching the end of the the first arc has been such a nerve-wracking experience. We knew it would be a shocker and we were scared of what readers might feel once we reached the time jump. It was such a relief to see your excitement when we got there. I know many dear readers have felt differently, or are still recovering from the whiplash, but we thank you for putting your faith in us as storytellers. π For those missing the whimsy of the time period aspect of Novae, just wait till we get to see the world of the Morgana β¨π I promise this arc has even more magic than the last.
Thank you all so much for reading Novae. Your comments are such bright spots in our day and help us so much more than you know. We are often riddled with doubt and anxiety about so many aspects of our lives, but seeing your thoughtful and funny comments really brings us a sense of peace and purpose. For that we want to give you all the best damn story we can muster!
With so much love,
Kate and Jen π
Comments
Lauren Sparks
Happy anniversary!! (A few days late π ) I would have to do some digging to figure out when I started reading, but I'm so glad I joined the patreon and get to see a little of the storytelling magic behind the scenes. ππ€
KaiJu
Thank you so much Sparks! ππ and thank you for being so sweet! You are awesome!
KaiJu
Thanks so much BT!! βΊοΈπ
KaiJu
Thank you Deb!! ππ
KaiJu
Thank you Chloe!! βΊοΈπ
KaiJu
Thank you bluenights! βΊοΈππ so happy you enjoy so many aspects on Novae!
KaiJu
Thank you so much Fond Phantom! π₯Ήππ Your words bring such big smiles to our faces! Weβre so happy youβre still excited to read Novae and all thatβs to come in the story! Oh my gosh I wonder where the story will be once Novae becomes a teen β¨
KaiJu
Waaah thank you so much Weens! That means the world to us! πππ
KaiJu
Thanks so much Sang!! ππ weβre so happy to hear that! βΊοΈβ¨
Sparks
Thank you both for writing this beautiful, life changing story! πππ
BT
Omg omg omg πβ¨β€οΈ and Congratulations, happy anniversary!
KaiJu
Thank you so much AmΓ©lie!! πππ It's so awesome that you've been reading Novae for so long, and that it was one of your first webcomics! We're so honored!
KaiJu
That is so awesome Jules! ππ€© Happy reading anniversary! Thank you for loving these characters, that means so much to us, and we're so glad you find Raziol relatable! π
KaiJu
Yay!! So glad you could snag a slot! π Thanks so much Laura!
KaiJu
We are so touched by your words Ted! ππ What an amazing journey you've been on. We are so happy to hear you have been thriving in a safer country, that is so wonderful. Thanks so much for being here on this comic creating journey with us as a reader and artist. Your encouraging comments always brighten our day π
Debra R.B.
Happy Anniversary!!
Chloe
Happy anNOVAErsary!! This story has had me in a chokehold for years, yall are the bestest.
Iselin
happy anniversary! and thank you for such a beautiful story. This is such a tender and magical read and encompasses a lots of themes that I love. I cannot wait to see where the new arc will carry us.π₯°
Nekochan
WHY DIDNβT I THINK OF THAT OH MY GOD A TATTOO π€©
Fond Phantom
happy decade! in three more years, novae will become a teen and in five, we can throw a little quinceaΓ±era party π₯³ but seriously, iβm so happy you both are happy to have reached this point. your artistry and writing have been a huge inspiration ever since i stumbled upon this comic and iβm so excited to see whatβs to come (not only razsul wise, WHICH I AM, but also everything wise)! not so long ago i was thinking about how novae is one of those comics where you can just FEEL all the love poured into every line and word, because you do this for yourselves to share with us, and iβm so grateful you continue to do so. thank you for all your efforts, schedule adjustments and constant surprises you bless us with!! hereβs to many more years, kaiju!! <3 also, i agree, i canβt wait for sesam to come back to the story π i miss them so badly.
Weens
Time goes by really fast! But 8 years has really given Novae time to ripen into such a beautiful story with complex characters. The amount of work you have put into it is incredible, and the fact that you both are still excited to tell the story is just so awesome. I donβt take seeing such a beautiful comic for grantedβIβm savoring every upload. I canβt wait to order it in print one day! :)
Sang Steppenwolf
As someone that's relatively new to Novae, it's been such a grand adventure reading this story and diving into this world you've created. Happy to be along for the ride, along with all the amazing people I've met in this community. Here's to the future! β€οΈ
AmΓ©lie
Iβm so excited for this arc and for Raz and Sulβs relationship to flourish again π Novae was one of the first webcomics I discover and I fell in love with the story, the characters and the art instantly! Iβm so glad I found it and now seeing this comic evolves as it does, itβs pure magic β¨ Thank you Kate and Jen π
Julia
This September it marked 5 years ever since I came across this comic on webtoon, and I've never been attached to anything as much ever since,i do think about these characters A LOTπ (which are wonderful btw). Thank you for that and thank you especially for creating Raziol because oh god he's so important to me, he's such beautifully written character and I do see myself a lot in him, he has a special place in my heart. Congratulations on the anniversary and thank you againπ©· I'm so happy to have found this little joy that is this comic
Laura
Aaaa ive been trying to get into the constellation membership for months and i finally got in!! Thank you SO much for all you do! Love your work and seeing all you create!! <3
Teh Teddae
As a comic artist i feel you on the impatience of showing what you have developed to readers ππ I've said it before and I'll say it again, you've been a significant part of my late teenhood. You were part of my university days and now my work days. You were also part of the journey from me moving to a safer, more queer-friendly country as a trans person. Novae opened so many doors and possibilities to me, that in the sea of toxic historical romance media, there were people like us who live very human, beautiful lives. You and the characters are really good role models. I'm not very good with words atm since it's 8am here so i dunno if that makes sense, but either way thank you for existing, and making such a beautiful thing for us
Livi
Sweet thank you!!
Nekochan
I definitely have recommended Novae to people β¨π«Άπ»
Nekochan
Thank you! π«Άπ» When I first joined, I went from the lowest one to the middle one, then gave in to the star cluster, and the highest I could get at the time was star cluster, but after finding out today that constellation had more spots, the temptation was strong! I had to! π
Missiek43
Welcome to the club!!! π As soon as I committed to Novae's Patreon I just HAD to get constellation. β€οΈβ€οΈ
Missiek43
I love Delicious in Dungeon!!!! OMG elf Senshi is everything!!!!!
Nekochan
Novae is one of the things that fuels my soul ππ©·
MelizArt
And Oh! I appreciate you both so much! Why are you so sweet?
KaiJu
Gosh that's such an honor Max, thank you so much! πππ
MelizArt
I asked because I am someone who struggle coping with changes in life. But I trust you both and Novae. I am so in love with it and will still be. I am sureπππ
KaiJu
Yes~ It will still be a very tender romance ππ Thanks you so much Meliz!
KaiJu
Ahhh that's so awesome Livi! haha can't believe your sister was reading too! ππ We have been reading a lot lately! I really recommend Nettle and Bone, The Spear Cuts Through Water, Dark Moon Shallow Sea, Delicious in Dungeon (Manga and Anime) and The Psalm of the Wild Built!
Max Hawthorn
You both have created one of the most beloved stories in my life ππ any chance I get I tell people to get on the train you've been conducting! Happy anniversary to you beautiful storytellers!!!
Nekochan
Youβre super welcome! π©·π©·π©·
KaiJu
Thank you so much Nekochan!! π₯Ίππ
KaiJu
MissieK! πππ We are so happy Novae could be that for you, we are so so honored! Your comments and enthusiasm always bring us so much joy and we feel so lucky to have you as our reader! π
Nekochan
Just updated it with my address ^^
KaiJu
Yes it really does! ππ So glad you've been on this journey with us Yoongles!
KaiJu
Gosh thank you so much Lee! πππ Yes that is totally fine! We'd love to know what quote you use if you do get a tattoo!
MelizArt
I have a question! Will still be a soft romance? ππ. Novae been always the softest love story, and I am so attached to that. ALSO! 8 YEARS??? THATβS INSANE. I met Novae at 2020 and fell in love immediately. And yaaay! I desire to see more development of Sesam and Viviπ
KaiJu
Ahhh thank you so much Neko-san! ππ Eeee we are so stoked to get into the meat of this arc!
KaiJu
Thanks so much Andi! π₯° Much love to you too!
KaiJu
Ahhh that's so awesome, thanks so much for reading all this time LostGallifreyan! ππ
KaiJu
Thanks so much Em!! ππ
KaiJu
Thank you Van!! ππ
Nekochan
Wait did I already give Patreon my address orrr? owΓ²
Nekochan
AHHHHH
Livi
I'm a newbie but when I mentioned it to my sister she was like oh yeah I've been following it for years and I was like AND YOU DIDNT TELL ME ABOUT IT??! Haha but regardless I'm thankful for finding this story. What strikes me the most is how intentional every detail is and all the backstory and lore there seems to be!! Do you guys watch a lot of movies or read a lot of books? I'm interested in your recs/favs
Alys
They come in cute little colored envelopes π
Nekochan
Fudge it, I did it β¨
KaiJu
Waaaah Alys! ππππ Oh gosh I used to do that too, passing the notebook back and forth with my best friends in middle school. Back then it was a mishmash of anime fan fiction. When I think about it now, that writing friendship is really what fostered my desire to write my own stories. I feel so lucky to have met Jen and that we decided to write together, it really is so much fun to write this way! And thank you so much for your thoughts on Ring of Saturn, gosh that's a high compliment! π₯° I'll be posting it on here very soon!
Nekochan
I AM SO TEMPTED TO UPGRADE TO CONSTELLATION π©
KaiJu
Thank you so much Taylor, that is amazing I can't believe you've been following this story since 8th grade! We're so happy you still enjoy reading it! π₯Ήπ Yes! You are eligible for this batch of rewards! β¨β¨
Nekochan
Since finding this story I have become SO invested and emotionally attached, itβs SO GOOD and I canβt get enough! Yay for eight years! Itβs a masterpiece! π«Άπ»
KaiJu
Thank you~ Yes! We'll be adding all the magnets to our store as soon as we can ππ
Taylor
I discovered Novae in eighth gradeβ¦ now Iβm getting my masterβs degree! Itβs insane how time flies. Thank you for your unwavering passion that you have put into Novae; it is truly the highlight of my week(end). I canβt tell you how many times Iβve re-read it. Question, Iβve just revised my membership from the support tier to the constellation tier (as more spots opened up). Am I eligible to receive this batch of rewards, or am I too late?
Missiek43
I swear I feel like you both are my friends and reading your post felt like a letter just to me. β€οΈ I even got teary at the end. I can't tell you what your story has done for me. When I was stressed and lonely, it brought me an escape from reality, something to look forward to, and a whole new community of friends. I feel like Novae is such an important part of my life. I can't wait to see aht happens in this new arc! I appreciate you both, Kate and Jen, so so much, you don't even know! β€οΈβ€οΈππ«π«
Brigandir
Is there a way to buy the Sesam magnet, or is it only available as a retroactive constellation reward from a particular time period? Either way, it's gorgeous!!
Lee
I hold this story so dear to my heart. Probably gonna end up getting a Novae quote tattooed on me someday (if thatβs chill with yβall). I hope the slow burn involves Sherwin and someone! He deserves it (methinks)!
Yoongles
Ooo sesam magnet! Yay! Iβve only been here a couple years but time really does pass by fast
Alys
Also, Ring of Saturn TOTALLY counts. It ALWAYS counts. I first read it a couple months after finishing a WWI story about a violinist for my thesis and I was like, well, pack it up boys, they did it better. I canβt wait until you put it on patreon and more people get to see it.
Alys
Itβs always so lovely to hear the enthusiasm you both have for Novae! I think a lot of us can relate to having writing partners when we were younger (I used to write Harry Potter fanfiction with my best friend by passing a notebook back and forth between classes in middle school) but to get to have that relationship for so long, supporting each other while you shape the foundations of a whole new worldβso, so special. And the way you write means so much spontaneity and sincerity comes through with these characters. They feel totally inhabitedβhaving real conversations instead of just saying what they need to to drive the plot. Thank you for sharing this world with us and letting your fans play with your dolls too! Itβs so fun to discuss and speculate and occasionally write fanfiction with all these lovely people youβve brought together. And lastly: eeee, canβt wait for Sesam to join their friends on my fridge!
Neko-san
It's been 8 (or 10, wow!!) years already?! AMAZING!! π€©ππ I'm so glad that I found this wonderful story years ago. Being able to watch Sulvain and Raziol on this journey is really incredible. I'm already very curious about this arc and the direction the story will take now but reading your teases here (more slow burn, the real development of their relationship, world of the Morgana?!!) makes me even more excited!! β¨β¨β¨ Thank you both for your amazing work!! πππ
Andi Gust
8 whole years?! What a ride, glad to be a part of a big chunk of that. This story brings me so much joy!! Lots of love to you both ππ
LostGallifreyan
OMG, I can't believe it's been 8 years already! It feels like I only just discovered y'all on Webtoon. This is one of the few stories I'm still following just as avidly as day one!
Em
I'm so jelly of magnet π
Em
Weee looovee youu KaiJu!!! Happy 8th anniversary for Novae and 10th for this universe. β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Van
I love Novae so much & that's the that on that! very excited for the magnet too!
