#personal news

[teaberryblue]

I have some big news!

Today was my last day at King Features.

I was offered a choice between a very reduced role and a severance package, and I took it as a sign that the universe is telling me to try new things! I have been there for 16 years!

I’ll be available for new opportunities for 2025.

Just some highlights of the past 16 years:

Working as a comic editor with beloved humor, action-adventure, and soap opera comics

Writing and editing brand and character bibles for properties with over 100 years of history

Managing a roster of close to 100 comic writers and artists

Revamping classic characters for a contemporary audience

Overseeing all stages of content approvals for an international licensed book program

Developing entertainment pitch resources for beloved comic characters

Managing social media accounts for character brands

Building custom websites either from scratch or on Wordpress

Managing an active submissions and acquisitions program

Writing about comic art & history

Writing marketing copy for characters and comics

Some things I’ve only done a little of but would love to do more of, and things I haven’t done but would love to try:

Fiction writing

Comic writing

Game writing

Developing new stories and characters from the ground up

You can find my resume and writing samples at http://www.teaberryblue.com

If you know of someone who needs someone like me, tell them to get in touch!

[tis-i-the-lesbian]

[redcanvas4]

TRUNK BOYS: the Damien and Shayne Show Returns!!

[amultifandomgirly]

Uh. Im going on a bit of a hiatus.

I'll still be liking stuff. But I wont respond to anything. (Unless its from a mutual.)

I just haven't been feeling the best and I'm just wanting to figure shit out.

I promise i won't be gone for long tho.

I'll leave asks open (both here and on my vox blog)

[i-draw-whatever20]

Since the internet has returned (until the next crisis in Iran) I can now announce that I am planning on creating a new YouTube channel for my new animation studio/production!

The old one will still exist, but it’ll be just reserved for the fun stuff; while the new channel will feature my original-portfolio-worthy projects.

I’ve already figured out a name; all that is left is to create the graphic design elements for my studio’s brand n stuff.

Wish me luck! And thanks for sticking around during these insane times.

Also: Yes

The A03 curse is real.

[godzilla-reads]

Heyo, my dear friends! I wanted to update y’all on some personal news.

If you knew me by my birth name, I want to let ya know that that is no longer my name! I have made a big decision to change my name socially (and hopefully legally eventually) to Kalessin. One of the biggest hurdles isn’t my work peeps, isn’t my chosen family and friends, but really is fixing the Ex Libris stamps on some of my favorite books.

Don’t you worry, I’ve ordered a new Ex Libris stamp with my true name on it, but for now I bought some bookplates to cover my old name. Wish me luck on my journey as I find new and fun ways to be a nuisance!

[whilereadingandwalking]

I am happy to announce that I have a job! I'm officially a copyeditor at the prestigious Encyclopædia Britannica. It's a joy to be in the Words business, but honestly it's an even bigger relief. The job market is hell for real, and these past few months have been really tough, both because of the search and outside of it. It's so nice to be able to celebrate. (And to have employer-sponsored health insurance.)