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Aphrodite

Joined Sep 2016 New Zealand, Auckland

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Just another cis-female thirty-something making another boy-love comic.
South African expat, living in New Zealand, Mum and Cat-enthusiast.

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Ugee Monitor Tablet, Clip Studio, Pencil, Pen.
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Dec 15, 2020
new Story alert!

This was written years ago, but is now revitalised and ready for consumption. It's a gentle, fluffy story about a young gay dad and his unusual night time job.

read here!
https://tapas.io/episode/1991569
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Dec 01, 2019
Firstly: thank you all for your ink! I honestly wasn't expecting anything and i got something and that's the best kind of surprise don't you think?
Secondly: competition entries are closed! now I must make some very difficult choices...
Demon.fox.Queen(*-*)
Demon.fox.Queen(*-*) Dec 01, 2019
Ur welcome we all love u and your art keep up the good work
Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Dec 01, 2019
ajhdfgeakurygfakeiughrfdjfh <3 <3 <3
Demon.fox.Queen(*-*)
Demon.fox.Queen(*-*) Dec 01, 2019
Omg u replied I’m fan girdling rn omg I love ur comic so much🥰🥰🥰
Demon.fox.Queen(*-*)
Demon.fox.Queen(*-*) Dec 01, 2019
Girling
ennuelozada
ennuelozada Dec 01, 2019
I couldnt make it v.v My work sucks all my time buuu !!
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Jul 18, 2019
Hey all! A would like to request a favor for my little self if you please?
This is my Goodreads profile:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16468786.Micaela_Vee

You can give me a star rating or write a review of any of my stories, whether you've bought them or not. It's really helpful to us published writers, not to mention it's lovely to hear your thoughts and opinions.

PLease and thank you!
ennuelozada
ennuelozada Jul 19, 2019
Done! ..... I think... XD
Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Jul 19, 2019
you are a darling <3
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator May 26, 2019
Part 2/2

- on that note, I also realized that that patreon rewards I want to deliver, I just can't. I am constantly feeling less, and berating myself for not doing more, sketching more, writing more, keeping up with promises, and all it does is drive me into the ground. This week, just the thought of drawing pages, make my stomach clench and I feel sick. How ridiculous is that? This level of anxiety is so dumb, and I brought it on myself.

3. Family and real life.

- i want to get back to myself. My happy places that bring me joy. That includes art, my family, taking walks in the rain because I'm not exhausted.

So there we have it. I am sorry that it got to this point, and you all have to suffer for it, but I am making this decision for myself, because I am the only one who can put me first.

So, what does this mean for the comic!

IT SHALL GO ON!

I have no intention of dropping the comic. I just want to redetermine my own terms. Which means that I want to make pages, just probably slowly some weeks and fast other weeks, what I can do when I can do it. Without pressure.

What does this mean for you?

Well, since Patreon is changing it's T's and C's, I am not going to remove it completely. But I am going to remove all tiers except the bottom one. The $1 Tier. So, if you want to pledge to me, you can either remove your patronage completely, I WILL COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND, or you can stay on that tier where I will still en-devour to make regular content of some kind or another, including pages when they happen. There is also the option to make a custom pledge, if any of you want to decide for yourselves what you pay towards me. I want to be able to resurrect this Patreon at some point, but I don't know when. If ever. Keeping my options open ya' know?

I know there are alot of other Creators who do things differently, and I know I could too. But this is what I feel most ethical about, and comfortable with, without sacrificing myself in the process.
FloresDelMal
FloresDelMal May 26, 2019
*huggles* you obviously put a lot of thought behind this decision, and to me nothing is more important than your happiness and well being, it takes a lot of bravery and maturity to know when to dial back, love ya, and thank you for being so candid with us ^^
minerrale
minerrale May 27, 2019
Take all the time you need, and don't push yourself too hard. Thank you for sharing all of this with us, and sorry that you have to go through all that pain... We'll be right here, ready to support you! <3
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator May 26, 2019
PSA Part 1/2

The following is from my patreon, but I'm posting it here too because it applies to everyone.

It's not the greatest news I'm afraid. Probably 6/10 on the bad news scale.

So, after much thought, discussion, and hand-wringing, I've decided to, basically, close this Patreon.

I know, I'm sorry. I truly am. But I am getting further and further away from being healthy enough to push the way that I have been. This week has been particularly bad, to the point where I am now wearing both a wrist brace and a compression bandage for my elbow. Hmm.

I was not looking forward to writing this. I felt like a failure like I'd let all of you down, after 3 years of working on this comic and gaining such a fantastic group of patrons, I'm giving it up. But I came to the conclusion that I must put myself first, and that requires some explanations to you, who deserve it.

So I shall do so, in point form XD

1. Physical health.

- as is obvious from the photos, my arm ain't doing too good. Partly because f the way I push myself, or the way I hold a pen, but I have an intense strain on my hand and the physio says that's probably not gonna change until I have some intense, long physiotherapy. I can't afford that right now, but if I'm gonna do it, that means taking a real break. I also have other physical problems, genetic and age-related, that basically means I have alot of aches and pains I can't ignore anymore. I gotta stop.

2. Mental Health.

- I've been forcing myself to put more hours in because I really want this dang story to progress. I have been excited about this particular chapter since the whole idea formed in my head, and I've been in a hurry, to my own detriment. The pressure on me to deliver pages is something I've caused but i have to look at and acknowledge that, no, it's not worth the sacrifice of my continues mental well-being. I want to be kinder to myself.

Part 1/2
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Mar 24, 2019
Just gonna leave this here....
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWT5MTG
FloresDelMal
FloresDelMal Mar 24, 2019
oooh exciting news!
fallenangelsaviorof
fallenangelsaviorof Mar 30, 2019
Yay! Out of curiosity & need, when will vol 2 be unreleased?
Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator May 26, 2019
oops didn't see this till now. Vol 2 is out and ready to mingle ;P
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Mar 17, 2019
I forgot to tell y'all: I'm no longer on tumblr cos it's junk.
FloresDelMal
FloresDelMal Mar 19, 2019
preach ^^
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Dec 22, 2018
Happy Holidays and all that jazz <3
VexelRei
VexelRei Dec 22, 2018
Adorable! Buck is a cute gift, and Charlie looks like a happy kid! Happy Holidays 🎁🎄🎀🎉🍾☃️
DMG
DMG Dec 22, 2018
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! :)
Jarah
Jarah Dec 22, 2018
tipsy nuzzles are the best !
FloresDelMal
FloresDelMal Dec 22, 2018
cute! Happy holidays darling ^^
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13 Ravens
13 Ravens Dec 09, 2018
Thank you for subscribing to Shadow Maze!
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Aphrodite
Aphrodite creator Nov 20, 2018
Inksgiving is happening!!
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