AJMAugust

Long time! No chat!
          
          Hey everyone! So, Imitai celebrated 20 years of existence on the 14th. I was in Dallas, Texas, getting away from the mundane barracks life somewhere undisclosed in Tornado Alley. A lot happened to where I had to go on hiatus prior to that. 
          
          With that said, I'm editing the first installment of the series, and boy do I have a surprise for you once I'm done! Can't wait to reveal it once I've read through all the chapters again- like a kid excitedly reading a great novel for the first time.
          
          Enjoy your weekend!
          
          - A.J.

Hey everyone!
          
          Imitai Book 12, The Darkest Hours Part 1, will be fully released by next week! Wanted to post this here and now.
          
          I am already on Book 13 and another possible novella. However, I want to keep this brief as I am currently on vacation and need to get some place soon. 
          
          Anyway, have a good day!
          
          -A.J.

Hello everyone!
          
          It's obviously been a while. Again. unfortunately. Hopefully this form doesn't refresh again, but I'll get down to the quick nitty gritty of things.
          
          Lei to the Rescue just had an edit. It was one word. One name specifically. That happens to be Estella Dieguez. Her name when she was in the same boarding school with Ashley Asha was not Estella Dieguez, but Estella Capanos. Dieguez was actually earned later on in life, and that will be revealed in Book 12. Chapter Eight, which will be released this week. 
          
          Speaking of the release. I am revealing #TheDarkestHours Chapters 6-10 on Friday, March 15. The Ides of March. 
          
          As for everything else, I will update you guys in due time. Until then, see you!
          
          - A.J.

Hey everyone!
          
          If you haven’t already seen, #Imitai Book 12, #TheDarkestHoursPartOne, will be launched here on February 15. Therefore, I am taking a mini-hiatus on releasing new strips of the web comic until then. Both public posts and on Patreon.
          
          Anyhow, I’ll keep you updated. Until next time!
          
          - A.J.

Hey again guys!
          
          Gonna be quick about today's announcements: Book 12 of the #Imitai literary series will be revealed this week. Also, Volume 13 of #ImitaitheCartoon will be released to the public as well! 
          
          My Facebook page has slowly been accumulating followers since my little San Francisco powwow support post of the Chinese rapper Chino yang. I've also garnered attention on Twitter based on my reaction to #Ohayocon. I'm going to be serious about this. 
          
          Most of you are unlikely familiar, but there was an #anime convention called Ohayocon in somewhere in Ohio. It was annual and was once big. The heads were wrapped up in themselves to the point where they were abusing their power and treated their staff and volunteers like absolute garbage. Anime News Network even did an article on their site about the response. 
          
          Vendors and people boycotted the convention in droves, and from today's posts online, the convention seems to be focusing on probably the only busiest room they had at their venue location. Everywhere else was bare, which was kind of weird. And the meet-and-greet had that celebrity guest having to improv while some staff found him a table and chair to occupy. 
          
          But anyway, my tweet on Twitter, now X, has garnered a handful of likes. That's a big jump from close to inactivity. My Facebook Page keeps garnering followers, and it's been an interesting ride. 
          
          Thus, I'll be doubling down on Imitai Book 12. Ensuring that it gets released with minimal typos or confusing twists. At least the first 5 chapters. Imitai the Comic will be going on hiatus as a result. Both on Facebook/Instagram and Patreon. 
          
          Stay tuned for further updates! I wish all of you well this week!
          
          - A.J.

Happy Sunday!
          
          It's freezing out here. Also, I've been pretty busy at work, so I've had little time to work on the #Imitai series on both the literary side and #ImitaitheComic. Patreon may have a delay in this week's release. Haven't gotten started with it just yet. However, there are 2 early release volumes left before I go on an indefinite hiatus prior to doing the comics which actually follow the literary series timeline. 
          
          Other than that, I'm out here keeping warm. At the usual hangout. The only awake one at the moment, working the imagery for both the web comic and the ads. Anyhow, I'll get with you guys again later!
          
          - A.J.

Hey Everyone!
          
          It’s been an interesting couple of weeks. First of all, I was simply reacting to a rap song by Chino Yang. What I did not know was it would give my Facebook page a good amount of attention by showing my support for him. All despite some people pulling the race card, but as of a few hours ago, I’m happy to give you guys an update.
          
          Beef between Chino Yang and the SF chapter of the NAACP has been squashed. The Asian Justice Movement held a sit-in with both parties and gave them the opportunity to squash the beef, which I am thankful to relay that they successfully did. When it comes to inequality- whether racial, political, or economical- , people can be more successful when they work together than when they fight each other. Fighting only distracts people from fixing important issues, and I am so glad everyone sees that now. 
          
          With that aside, my author page on Facebook, A.J. M. August Official, had a view increase of 748% and a growth of 5 followers! That is wild!
          
          Lastly, #ImitaitheComic Volume 12 was released. It is a big issue for me, but #triggerwarning for those who wish to view the comic. It’s available on the Facebook page Imitai. I’ll leave it at that if you wish to view it.
          
          Stay tuned for more updates!
          
          - A.J.

Ladies and Gentlemen, 
          
          5 days ago, I shared a link to a music video on my official #Facebook page by a #rapper in #SanFrancisco named Chino Yang. I have an update to the contents of that link.
          
          As of this moment I have been made aware of the feedback San Francisco has been giving him. Diss part of song aside, I felt the song brought more attention to what the Asian community everywhere has been going through in these past years. I was more focused on that part when I shared the video link. 
          
          Legally speaking, as much as there are people upset by the diss, the first amendment gives us the freedom of speech. Therefore, I have no comment or side to pick with regards to this developing situation. I could say I am against it or for it, but that same amendment would have backed me up. 
          
          As an author and web comic creator, ideas are limitless. Regardless, we must always be cautious as to what content we release. Or should we? Remember William Shakespeare and the influence of the Renaissance centuries ago! Sometimes, risks are worth taking! And if we hit a rut of controversy, we dust off then continue throttling forward with our lives!
          
          - A.J.

Hello again everyone!
          
          As said, I'm trying to be more frequent posting these conversations. Have a couple of things to talk about.
           #ImitaitheComic will be on hiatus through New Years and will not have another volume released until January 9. Reason being is that I have already had quite the releases on the week of December 12. 4 strips in 1 week. 
          
          Volume 11 (December 12)
          Special Edition Volume 1 (December 13)
          PSA Edition Volume 1 (December 14)
          Special Edition Volume 2 (December 15)
          
          January 9 will have Volume 12, but that volume will be covering a sensitive topic, which will also require me to post a trigger warning note. Will release a second PSA  edition volume as well. Just in case.
          
          As for the #Imitai literary series, the first 5 chapters of Book 12 will be released in February. It is a #novel and will be a Part 1. Part 2 will be Book 13, and after that, the final book. I am still writing Book 12.
          
          This covers a majority of my updates. If I have any, I will make another announcement. Thank you everyone!
          
          - A.J.

Hey everyone!
          
          Alex is doing fine. Two parts had to be replaced. One being the starter chip. The other being a connector to the gas component. 
          
          Other than that, last week was a HUGE one for #ImitaitheComic. The #SpecialEdition and #PSA strips were released without a hitch. I saw an increase in viewers all week last week.
          
          Secondly, I am continuing to write #Imitai Book 12. As of this month, I have made the decision to add 2 additional installments after this one. All 3 being novels at this time. If I wish to add any additional novellas, that total number will go higher. 
          
          Anyway, I look forward to keeping you guys updated. Until next time!
          
          - A.J.