Flying Glory and the Hounds of Glory Blogger's Bonus...

Today kicks off what we hope will be the first "Blogger's Bonus" incentive to check our blog or RSS feed for the latest site updates (versus our YahooGroup or other areas) as we hope to segue to this eventually as our main form of communication. People not tuned in to the blog (unless they stumble across it randomly in a search) will have to stumble around the site to find gems like this.

Can't wait until the 2nd week of January for more Flying Glory and the Hounds of Glory? Well, we've got a treat for you! Another brand new song has been unveiled in the form of a "visual video" and it's called "Stand Up". As many people don't know, Flying Glory and the Hounds of Glory began as an idea for a film that we worked on for several years before realizing the world was far more rich than we could capture in a film... and so the webcomic was born that debuted in 2001. As the story was about a band, many songs were done for that film and most of which have been incorporated into the webcomic - or will be in upcoming issues.

One that didn't make the cut because it didn't fit with any plot is a song called "Stand Up". I realized recently that I had a backlog of Kevin's pencils and inks of unapproved art since he sends me everything to look at before posting. I went through those alternate takes and deleted scenes (for lack of better terms) to see if anything fit with the "Stand Up" lyrics. Surprisingly it worked relatively well, and the result is a showcase of a new song and never-before-seen art. Look close at the stuff you think you've seen before - there are subtle differences! The majority of the art is new to the web, however, and in darkened pencils versus complete inking.

Check out "Stand Up" at: http://www.flying-glory.com/Extras.htm

On the topic of songs, the other present to you avid blog readers is advance notice that I spent the day making sure the Discography is completely up to date - so if you want to know the complete lyrics to all songs through the current issue, they're available now!

Happy New Year and see you in a couple weeks!

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Best wishes to you all...

We were hoping to get one more page in before the end of the year, so were doing our best to eke it out a couple days after the 16th and see what we could do. Alas, things have gotten crazy and it is just not to be!

So we wish you the best for your holiday season and hope you are able to wait until our story resumes on January 13th! The next two Sundays are right before Christmas and New Year's for us, respectively, and the weekend after I'm scheduled to make appearances at Anime Los Angeles in Burbank and Kevin will be attending with me. We're hoping to find a way to reward you for your continued devotion.

All the best,
Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

New song premieres!

What song is performed for the first time on live morning television?  Find out on the latest page of "In the Key of Me" at http://www.flying-glory.com !

Shannon

Co-Creator, Flying Glory and the Hounds of Glory

Giving thanks...

We're very thankful for those of you who regularly devote yourselves to reading our online comic and very much appreciate your support.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we'll be taking this week off from FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY to spend time with the family and friends we are thankful for. We hope you understand, wish you the best, and ask that you return to the story with us next week for more of "In the Key of Me" at http://www.flying-glory.com !

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Let's head on out... well, most of us...

Vince finally makes an appearance, and they're all ready to head out to the studio... until it's argued that some people just don't need to be there. Who doesn't make the cut? Find out in the latest page of "In the Key of Me," now available at http://www.flying-glory.com!

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Getting the Message Across

The day of the broadcast has arrived, but where is Vince? As the group waits for him at John's studio garage, the moment gives a chance for other messages to be communicated. What's going on? Find out in the latest page of "In the Key of Me," the latest story of FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY, at http://www.flying-glory.com/ !

Shannon

Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Getting a Little Family Advice...

Vince takes the proposal to his grandparents, who are his legal guardians, to see what they think.  What are their opinions?  What do we learn about Vince's home life?  Find out in the newest page of "In the Key of Me," now at http://www.flying-glory.com !

 

Shannon

Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

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Ink!

Okay, I was able to get the inked version of the page finished and
uploaded yesterday.

I really don't know what the problem was, but apparently it was only
in the the one file I had tried to ink earlier. Other problems still
cropped up, but I was able to get things working better.

Enjoy

Kevin

A picture is worth a thousand words...

Independent shutterbug Vic G is trying to sell her latest snapshots to one of the town's largest publications. But what story will these images end up telling? Find out in the latest page of "In the Key of Me," at http://www.flying-glory.com !

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY
Sent via BlackBerry from Cingular Wireless. Reply to me at shanemuir@aol.com, shannon-muir@shannon-muir.com, or shan@duelingmodems.com.

Page 8 is up... Well kinda.

Hi all,

Sorry this page is up a day late, and only in it's "Pencils" form.

I had an absolute terrible time with the Painter program I use to
produce all the art work. I had nearly all the pencils finished
earlier in the week when the program crashed during a save and the
file got corrupted and I lost it all. So had to start over. I then
had major trouble in the creation of one of the "photos" on the
page. Every few minutes, or few pen strokes, the program would
freeze up and I would have to restart. It took me two days to do what
should have only taken me to do in two hours.

I plan on having the full inked version of the page uploaded later in
the week. Am hoping that I don't have any further problems with the
program.

Hope you're enjoying the story. Respond to this blog anytime you
want to.

Best,
Kevin

Protecting the Women in His Life

Nate finds himself at yet another session with Dr. Molly Payne, the psychiatrist his parents are having him see in hopes he will drop his association with Flying Glory and the Hounds of Glory. What does he confide in Dr. Payne this time? Read the latest page of "In the Key of Me," at http://www.flying-glory.com !

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Support from an unexpected place

Vince and Lucy find someone in their corner... but it's not someone either of them would expect.  Who is it?  Find out at the latest page of "In the Key of Me" at http://www.flying-glory.com !

 

Shannon

Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

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Shannon Muir talks FLYING GLORY, her new book, and more - Catch Da Craze!

Take a listen to my very first podcast! I had the great fortune to be interviewed by Samuel Vera of CATCH DA CRAZE, a show about all things independent. Not only do we talk some about FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY, you can also hear me talk about how I got into the animation industry, and my book GARDNER’S GUIDE TO WRITING AND PRODUCING ANIMATION.

http://catchdacraze.com/episode94.html

Also, take a listen to Sam’s part (the first section of the program). I really like what he has to say about charity and donating your time.

So come on and Catch Da Craze!

Partners for Business or Pleasure?

Cyrus tells Vince and Lucy what they'll need to do to be able to fulfill Amanda's request, but how will they react? Find out in the latest page of "In the Key of Me," available now at _http://www.flying-glory.com_ (http://www.flying-glory.com) !

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Let's make a TV deal...

Amanda approaches Flying Glory and the Hounds of Glory but how will they react to her offer? Find out in this week's page of "In the Key of Me" at http://www.flying-glory.com!

And don't forget to check out our new blog at http://flying-glory.com/blog.htm!

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING. GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Sorry for the delay...

As you know normally we've gone for a page a week. But this week was twofold: Kevin's had a lot come up and we also worked on installing this new blog system so we wouldn't have to hardcode creator comments in the text. Bear with us!

Shannon
Co-Creator, FLYING GLORY AND THE HOUNDS OF GLORY

Welcome to our new blog!

We're working on transitioning Creator Comments into this blog format.