Today’s “Whiners” comic marks the 50th comic for OTH. From when I started this comic in April I’ve gone through a number of different techniques and a handful of website redesigns and I’m sure I am not doing messing around with things. Being a webcomic author is fun and stressful at times. The internet can be an unforgiving beast and at times can be a very welcoming force. Some days I doubt the validity of this venture and ponder giving it up altogether. I’m still struggling with retaining visitors and also struggling to find a way to promote community and feedback. I think I have learned a significant amount from when I started but I believe I still have a lot to learn. Hopefully I can hit a stride and have this comic take off. Here’s to the next 50 comics!

Yesterday’s comic will be the last comic for OTH in 2009 as I will be relaxing and or too busy to do them over the next couple weeks. I just want to take this time to provide thanks to everyone and anyone who reads OTH. I know you guys are out there and I want to encourage you to comment and start discussions. December specifically has been by far the best month, as far as readership is concerned, for OTH and I hope to continue growing the comic and this site in 2010. I want to give a special thanks to my wife Megan who has been supportive of this venture of mine, often providing many of the ideas for the comics I create. With out her I’m certain I would lack the motivation to succeed.

The comic will return to it’s normal two comic a week schedule starting Jan 5th with brand new comics. During the break I’m planning on doing some tweaks to the site and giving the forums proper treatment so that it looks like it belongs with the site. Starting in 2010 I’m going to do something to hopefully encourage the handful of actual fans to come out of the woodwork and and start building an OTH community. Until then, I want to wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a prosperous New Year!