Dear Patrons of mine,
Out of the 30,000+ readers of Bowsette and the 15,600 who follow Snake in the Office, it’s you, my generous Patreon supporters who make it all truly possible. You're not just readers. You're not just fans. You’re the heartbeat of my work.
Because of your support, I’ve been able to keep creating comics even while working a minimum-wage job to make ends meet. You help me bridge the gap between dreams and survival, and that’s not something I take lightly.
There are days... many, honestly when I’m so exhausted from 12 hour workdays that I feel like I can't lift a pencil. But then I think of you. Of the messages you send. Of the belief you show. Of the fact that you choose to support me, when you could easily just consume the content and move on. And I remember why I do this. Why these stories matter.
Your generosity isn’t just financial, it's emotional fuel. It gives me the strength to keep going, even on the hardest days. It tells me my work has worth. That I have worth, even when my depression tries to tell me I'm worthless.
I don’t often speak so openly. I'm a private person, and it’s easier to express myself through characters on the page. But you deserve to know: your support lifts me up. You keep the dream alive. Not just the dream of making comics, but of being able to build something lasting, make my mark, even in tough times.
So thank you. Truly. I hope my stories bring you joy, escapism, and a flicker of magic in this often overwhelming world. If I could, I’d draw four pages a week for you without blinking. Someday, I hope I can.
Let’s keep pushing forward together. Keep sharing the comics with others, your word of mouth is my lifeline in a world full of noise. I may not be the most outgoing or charismatic person, but your voices help carry mine farther than I ever could alone. So keep sharing my works with your friends!
Wishing you a wonderful summer full of sunshine, joy, and stories.
With deepest gratitude,
Toni!