My dad is exhibiting the same symptoms as me and he tested positive for Covid, so my test was probably wrong when it said that I didn't. Even though I'm recovering, he's really sick right now, and I'm really worried about him. He never gets sick, but he can barely stand up right now. This is bad.

Until my immediate family tests negative, I won't be able to go into work. Please wish us luck, and for the love of god, everyone stay safe.

I'm currently pretty ill, but thankfully the tests came back negative for Covid, so it's just a normal flu. Still, it's taken a lot out of me, and it's been difficult to get anything done. I'm finishing up some projects on my DA, but I should be back with something new here in a few days. Just bear with me.

With my tendency to make long series of posts, I occasionally get requests or suggestions for entries. While I appreciate the ideas, and I'm glad that people are enjoying what I put out there, I feel I should clarify something. Whenever I have a series of posts with a specific title- ie the Legendary Prey posts -I already have the full list of entries preplanned. Unless I specifically ask for ideas, I generally only draw my own ideas. I'm sorry if that's disappointing to anyone, but I have trouble finding motivation at times, and preplanning the entries helps me commit to it.

This year, I’ll be taking part in the well-known Mermay drawing challenge. Compared to my Month of the Monsters series in October of last year, this one will be much easier for me to keep up with, seeing as I won’t need to draw a whole second picture every day- just make a belly edit of the main one. If anyone wants to use this list themselves, feel free to do so.

1: Mako Shark
2: Pufferfish
3: Lionfish
4: Thresher Shark
5: Siamese Fighting Fish
6: Clownfish
7: Hammerhead Shark
8: Leafy Sea Dragon
9: Salmon
10: Nurse Shark
11: Electric Eel
12: Archer Fish
13: Basking Shark
14: Koi
15: Blind Cave Tetra
16: Wobbegong
17: Coelacanth
18: Bass
19: Sawshark
20:...
[ Continued ... ]

While I don't generally like male preds, and I've never drawn one, I'm open to trying it. This is likely a one-time thing, but do any of these boys look good to you?

Kane: https://www.deviantart.com/jademarauder/art/Battle-Ready-Dragon-878121613
Sherman: https://www.deviantart.com/jademarauder/art/Shark-Week-with-Sherman-886007118
Cuddles: https://www.deviantart.com/jademarauder/art/Burning-Bunny-Cuddles-858412527

I just beat the true final boss in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and oh my god, it was the most epic way I've ever finished a battle in this series! Volo's fight is brutal, but somehow, my team managed to do it without using items on our second try, and it all played out in the most climactic, cinematic way I could have ever hoped for. My Decidueye and Empoleon teamed up to take down both Giratina forms, and it came right down to the wire.


If any of you have doubts about the game, let me lay them to rest. This is my new favorite game in the entire Pokémon series, and I can't recommend it enough.

I wanna do some more Pokémon preds to celebrate Legends: Arceus coming up soon. Any suggestions? I'm looking for ones I haven't drawn yet, and I'm not doing human characters from the series (yet).

Curious for some feedback- what's your favorite post from me? I wanna see what kind of stuff people are interested in.

I’m pleasantly surprised that my written works are some of my most viewed posts. I plan to write novels, after all, so it’s reassuring to know that people seem to enjoy my stories. If my work has appealed to you so far, then you’re in luck, because for my own custom 12 Days of Christmas, I have 12 stories coming up soon- the Write before Christmas.

As with my Month of the Monsters challenge for October, I’m posting more typical, serious stories on my DeviantArt page as well. If anyone wants to join in and share some stories of their own, feel free.

14th: Discovery
15th: Exploration
16th: Comfort
17th: Sleep
18th: Chase
19th: Game
20th: Battle
21st: Reunion
22nd: Romance
23rd: Comedy
24th: Horror
...
[ Continued ... ]

62... f*cking... drawings... in one month. How the HELL did I do that? I rarely have that kind of drive, so I'm quite proud of myself. That being said, I'll be taking a break for a while. How long will that break be? I have no idea.

I think the posts I've done for the Month of the Monsters- both here and on my DA -are some of the best I've made. Go ahead and check out the main series here, and have a Happy Halloween!
https://www.deviantart.com/jademarauder/gallery/80546966/month-of-the-monsters