Professor Odd Singles Spotlight

Although the Professor Odd series is most economically read in the Complete Season volumes, the singles are an especially fun way of collecting the individual stories. As there are 18 of them as of this writing, I thought it would be fun to highlight them all together. And, if you are finding this page after returning from World Fantasy 2023 and are looking to complete your collection, have at it!

More to explore… in Season Four!

Can’t get enough of Professor Odd? Want Goldeen to put these books out faster? Want to get your eyes on the story as soon as possible? Consider joining her CSA! CSA members get all the latest and greatest news, behind-the-scenes bonus features, and free e-books! Go check it out!

Either way, I’ll see you around the multiverse!

G

Professor Odd Season Three – Kickstarter Update

In the immortal words of Elle Woods: “Congratulations guys… WE DID IT!”

We’ve successfully funded the Season Three campaign!

Professor Odd: The Complete Season Three will be published in electronic, paperback and hardback editions this year! Public release is scheduled for October, but Kickstarter backers who pledged for books should receive theirs a little earlier.

But wait—there’s more!

We’ve also surpassed two stretch goals, unlocking both the Kickstarter-exclusive bonus content e-booklet Odd, Annotated and the Season One audiobook!

The bonus e-booklet includes behind-the-scenes insights, notes, unused history and details, plus a Q&A with the characters. It will ONLY be available through the Kickstarter campaign, but it will be INCLUDED in every reward. As of this post we have a week to go, so there is still time to join the adventure, if you want!

The Complete Season One audiobook is just that: everything from Professor Odd: The Complete Season One (that’s episodes 1-6!) narrated by… ME! It’s going to be great, but you don’t have to read my word for it—you can listen to the raw recording of Episode 1 right here. It’s now available through the Kickstarter as its own reward tier, but it’s also included in all rewards for backers who pledge $20 or more!

The Season One audiobook has a public release date of April 2024, but it’ll be sent to backers just as soon as it’s ready. How soon that is depends on if we reach the third and ultimate stretch goal: commissioning original music to outro the audiobook! As of this post we are… *checks* … just $154 short. And with seven days to go, and a little help from our friends, we just might make it!

But whatever the outcome, this campaign has already been a huge success. Thank you to everyone who has helped make it so, now and forever, wherever you are!

I am heading to San Jose this week to visit my family, but I’ll still be working on the campaign, spreading the word—and of course working on the book! I hope you have a peaceful and restorative Memorial Day, and I will see you around the multiverse.

G

2023 Bend Women’s Expo

I (Goldeen) will be bringing the Heliopause table to the 2023 Bend Women’s Expo this Saturday, April 8th, at the Riverhouse Convention Center right in my hometown of Bend, OR. It’s my first public in-person show since COVID, and I’m excited for it. If you’re in the area tickets are only $10 and it looks to be a fun event, and I would love to see you there!

G

Introducing the CSA

You may already know that I (Goldeen) have programs on Patreon and Ko-Fi where people can subscribe for a modest monthly fee to get behind-the-scenes updates, work in progress pictures, free e-books, and all other sorts of perks. For a while I’ve toyed with the idea of creating my own in-house version, and this year I’m excited to launch just that!

Presenting:

What’s a CSA?

You may already have heard of a CSA—Community Supported Agriculture—but this CSA stands for Community Supported Artistry. But both are based on the same core principles: Art (like food) is an important part of the human experience—both the creation and the consumption of it. Artists (like farmers) benefit from investment by a community to work ethically, sustainably, and creatively. Community Supported Agriculture works by providing a direct link between farmers and communities, to the benefit of both. Community Supported Artistry is the same concept—but, art!

The Heliopause CSA program is a means for a community to come together to provide the financial support this artist needs to survive and thrive, and the audience her art needs to fully exist—because a book isn’t really real without a reader! In doing so we can foster an environment where my art can fulfill its ultimate purpose: to expand and enhance human culture and existence, free of intrusive advertising, industrial manipulation, pesticides and environmental degradation.

How does it work?

It’s like a vegetable box—for art and stories! When you buy a Heliopause CSA share you not only directly support the production of ad-free, soul-nourishing artwork, you get that stuff delivered right to your inbox! You can also think of it as investing in your own future happiness—because that is exactly what my art and stories aim to provide.

You can choose between a digital-only share (available world-wide) or an analog-only share (US only) or a combo of the two (again US only). Each type comes in two sizes: small or large. Digital Shares consist of weekly Behind-the-Scenes sketches, doodles, Work-In-Progress (WIP) posts, and a monthly eBook or audio story. Analog Shares consist of small art packs (small prints, cards, stickers, etc.), large prints and print books, delivered on a quarterly, semi-annual and annual basis. Read a detailed breakdown of the different shares and delivery details here!

How to Join 

Shares can be purchased by the year from the Online Store, or as a subscription by becoming a member on Ko-Fi or subscribing on Patreon. Note that Analog Shares can only be purchased directly from Heliopause, and currently are only available to residents of the US.

To convert from Ko-Fi/Patreon tiers to CSA shares, use this key:

Fellow Traveler/Retro Ally = Minor Digital Share

Valdellunian = Major Digital Share

Analog Shares not available through Ko-Fi or Patreon.

Not sure about it? Not a problem!

You can check out all the Digital Share posts from November 2022 right here. The password for Minor posts is quenched and for Major posts it is indigo. (Note that these posts do not include the monthly short story.) You can also see an example of Analog share items here.

For now, the best place the go for more information is the CSA page at GoldeenOgawa.com, but if you still have any questions do not hesitate to shoot me an email.

Thanks for reading!

G

New Products, Projects and Prices

New Greeting Cards coming to the Online Store!

Coming soon to the Online Store: greeting cards for Elephant Garlic, Tiger Lilies, and the Groomin’ Draggins. These will be available as a variety pack of 5 (one of each) for $15 in about two weeks’ time. (Strange Owl cards will also be restocked then as well.)

New Book Launch coming to Kickstarter!

Professor Odd: The Complete Season Three is almost, well, complete! That means the Kickstarter Book Launch is just around the corner. You can get updated the minute it goes live by following Goldeen’s Kickstarter Profile, or head over to her Patreon where you can join the making-of party already in progress.

Price Adjustment coming Sept 6

Due to *waves at generally everything* some products at the online shop will undergo a price increase and the basic shipping cost will go up beginning Tuesday, September 6. This will mostly affect smaller items like the aforementioned greeting cards and potentially stickers. For example: greeting cars, currently $5/each, will increase to $7/each. However there will be card packs available so you can still effectively get them at the old price.

Basic shipping will also increase for Domestic orders from $4 to $5 and Priority Flat Rate will be adjusted to come in line with the standing USPS rate.

Remember these increases don’t take effect until September 6th, so you can order items with the lower price and shipping cost through the end of Summer.

That’s all for now!

Absent from AnthroCon

In what is becoming a familiar refrain in these spaces, I must regretfully announce that Heliopause will not be present at AnthroCon 2022. This decision was not taken lightly, and my sympathies are with the staff and attendees as they navigate a challenging event in even more challenging times. For the long story behind this decision (and it is not entirely COVID related!) please see this post.

For now, my hope is to have some originals and LE prints in the art show, thanks to the generosity of a kind friend who has agreed to agent for me.

Thanks go out to everyone who has purchased from the online shop, bought my books (from wherever), and subscribed to me on Patreon. You make it possible for me to continue to create new and inspiring works of art and fiction even in the most difficult of times.

Watch this space for an exciting Professor Odd update coming soon!

All the best,

-Goldeen

Further Confusion 2022

Now with Jan 7th update!

I had hoped to be attending Further Confusion in San Jose this month, both in the dealer’s room and in the art show, but due to the ongoing surge of the omicron variant I am having to modify my plans—which may yet be modified further. For now, here is what I do know:

  1. As of Jan 3, Further Confusion is planning to go ahead with an in-person event on the original dates, January 13-17.
  2. Given the infectiousness of the omicron COVID-19 variant, and despite the con’s comprehensive prevention protocol, I cannot in good conscience attend a multiday indoors event with thousands of other people. My health, and the health of my friends and family (and all y’all) are more important.
  3. As of Jan 6, Further Confusion has been cancelled/posponed. They are currently scrambling the details and my heart goes out to the staff and volunteers.

Here is what I am currently (as of Jan 6) planning:

  • I can put art in the art show, so if the con is worth the risk to you (and no judgement there, these cons are worth a lot!) you’ll be able to see my work and support me there.
  • I will also be in town (in order to hang my art!) and I may be able to arrange an outdoor visit Sunday afternoon with those mutually inclined. However I won’t be doing any public dining or socializing indoors, so be ready with those umbrellas if the weather looks wet!
  • If there is something from me you’ve been yearning for, please drop me a line and we can work something out. Otherwise, my online shop is always open!
  • If you would like to support me, but aren’t in a position to buy anything, sharing is caring! Whether it’s an RT, an email, or word of mouth, every little bit helps. Book reviews are also nice, on whatever platform is convenient for you. I also have some print seconds of books that I can’t sell, but would make wonderful lenders or additions to local Little Free Libraries. If you’re interested in being a Heliopause Ambassador get in touch and I can get you set up!

Best of luck to all who attend, and much love to everyone!

-Goldeen

2021 Holiday Round-Up

Happy Holidays, folks! In an effort to make things less stressful for everyone, here’s a simple round-up of all that’s happening at Heliopause this season.

Valdellunian Promo on Patreon

This year I am sending physical greeting cards to all my Valdellunian tier subscribers on Patreon. It’s $10 for a month, but you only need to be a subscriber for November or December (or both, if you want) to receive a holiday card. I am doing a Hanukkah card for November subscribers, and a general holiday card for December subscribers. Head on over here to learn more/sign up! You can also learn more about Valdelluna here.

Online Store Holiday Special

Free gift wrapping is back at the Online Store! Simply add the Holiday Gift Wrapping item to your cart, fill out the To/From information, and you can have your gift shipped directly to the recipient! There is free economy shipping available for orders of $75 or more and “If it fits, it ships USPS Priority” for $7.75 (limited to what I can fit into a USPS Priority Flat Rate envelope).

New items in the shop include Weekday Cats greeting cards, the Wheel 3 Icon Sticker, and hardback editions of Driving Arcana!

Finally a word to the future

So far it looks like I will return to in-person conventions with Further Confusion in San Jose… exactly two years after my last in-person convention… which was also Further Confusion! I will have a table and originals in the art show, and if you are comfortable attending I would love to see your masked and vaccinated person there! More on this to come.

New Stickers in the Shop!

Welcome 2021 with some glitzy fishies!

These stickers honor some of my favorite fish in the sea. First, Tiger Sharks are large requiem sharks known for the striped “tiger” markings they display as young adults. Although they have been known to attack humans, we shouldn’t take that personally—they are also known to take a bite out of anything just to see if it tastes good. Something I can sympathize with. Second, the Assorted Fish sticker sheet features four of my favorite fish—to eat! Mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and salmon are all good sources of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and this sheet includes the web address of SeafoodWatch.org, where you can find recommendations for best buying practices for a sustainable and healthy ocean.

The tiger shark sticker is 15 cm long (that’s almost 8 inches!) and printed on shiny holographic gloss paper. It comes in two varieties, pointing left (pictured) and pointing right.

Get your stickers here!

The Assorted Fish sticker sheet is A5 (5.85”x8.25”) and includes one large Atlantic Spanish Mackerel, four small white anchovies (two facing each direction), two small sardines (one each direction) and one extra large female Pink Salmon on sparkly holographic paper. Each fish is labeled and the sheet includes the web address for SeafoodWatch.org.

Get your sticker sheet here!

Need more fish? I have added a new category to the shop for all your fishy needs!

All the best,

-Goldeen

Holiday Sale at the Web Store!

Happy Thanksgiving fellow USians! It’s certainly been a wild year and I am just happy to be here at the end of it. To celebrate, there are currently several holiday specials going on at the Web Store, not least the coupon MERRYGIFT which you can enter at checkout for 15% off your entire order. That’s active now (November 26) through Tuesday, December 1. I also have gift wrapping available for free, and it will continue to be free through December 15th. I also have a couple charms on sale, since I think they make excellent presents.

Here is the link, one more time!

Note for International Friends

Currently my online store doesn’t support orders from outside the US. But I still got you: if you want to buy something, shoot me an email at goldeen@heliopauseweb.com and I can bill you via PayPal—all sales and coupons will apply! Worried about international shipping? Just give the word and I can make you a shipping estimate!

Happy Holidays everyone, and I will see you in the New Year!

-Goldeen