In April I was just starting out this odyssey and I felt it wouldn't do the entire premise justice if I didn't set the place specifically and squarely in Auburn, New York. It really is a fantastic place and, on a side note, I think once the Musical Festival takes off ( it begins in 2012) this is going to be an amazing destination for travelers across the country. When read together, the first three weeks set the stage for the later stories to come but I can also see that on a day by day basis, I recognize this first section was not the fastest pace that I could have presented the material. However I am happy with the work because over time the rest of the stories can harken back to this exact point so it was crucial that the story and place was set.
What happens in May is the first actual story but it will take many detours along the way. The story begins by bringing up William Seward and Lina's learning about young Mr. Seward. Auburn is the home of the Seward House, an amazing repository of American History so I start there. But things start picking up at a much faster pace in June and there will be a recurring subplot that happens in June which I hope the readers will find interesting and it is certainly relevant in the present times.
So with that in mind, this is the last chance (for a while) to see the very first Jurascals comic strips on the www.jurascals.com website as my blog with April's comic strips will be removed at the end of May. If there's good feedback I'll post the month of May at some point in June. Of course, the best way to see the comic strip is in print in the Auburn Citizen every day! Call 'em if you're interested in subscribing today!
