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Documenting my process as I become a self published author. Follow me on my journey as I try and accomplish I dream I've always had!

Happy Unbirthday, Alice Little!

Alice Little, my protagonist, the ONLY character to have a birthday in my series Down the Rabbit Hole, turns two times 24 today! What does that mean!? Well, lets get into that as well as discuss who Alice is and who our main character is, and a little BTS for our Patreons! First, let's start with the date, it's May 4th, 2026, Alice Little turns 24 today! Why this date, well, it's because the inspiration for the original Alice in Wonderland, Alice Liddell was born May 4, 1852,

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Arianna Grinager

May 113 min read

It's MerMay! Let's See Some Mermaid --💦🍆💦 and some Developmental BTS

Am I really bad at making posts around social media calendars, yes, yes I am. Did I forget that May is MERMay. Yes, yes I did. BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN I AINT READY FOR IT! Cause I am! Cause if you wanna know, I have written a spicy little scene within the wonderful world of Wonderland. Is there a mermaid scene in the original book? No. Was I inspired by the room full of tears? Yes, and that's referenced numerous times throughout my series, so keep an eye on it. So, what made me

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Arianna Grinager

May 82 min read

Oh me, oh my, I'm moving forward with publishing my dream - Cover Sneak Peak

Okay, so my nerves are all over the place this week, because I'm in the active motion of getting Down the Rabbit Hole self published. Which, shouldn't be a big deal, my series has been published on Webtoons for a while now. Over 10 years in the making, I need to just get over myself and do what I want to do. Flaws and all. Its alright. Its not the end of the world. BUT THIS IS DIFFERENT! This is a book. A novel. A craft I'm not excellent in. I've been working writing for the

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Arianna Grinager

May 32 min read

June Blog Post 2025

Jack and Jay in a passionate hug. This is them. This is their love language. Welcome to June! Another month goes by and we’re closer to finishing the series. Book one is on draft 4 of editing. This is a lot of line editing, removing repetitive narration as well as tightening up my prose. I’ve done a lot of research, and although I’m new to this, I’ve learned a lot, and I think from draft one to draft four makes a HUGE difference! I have an editor lined up, it’s our dear frien

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Arianna Grinager

Jun 13, 20253 min read

It's Gonna be May! | Email Newsletter May 2025

It's May! It's spring! The world is new! So what's happening here!? New art of Alice and Mad! I got to work on this with some amazing Webtoon creatives and I've fallen in love with this piece! Everything about this piece just made it my favorite one for 2025. I haven't been drawing as much character art this year...BUT! That changes! I've got two planned for each month moving forward (unless things change with my employment) A NSFW one and a SFW one. Here is a glimpse of what

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Arianna Grinager

May 31, 20252 min read

Behind the Scenes - Organizing! Lots of Organizing

I'm definitely out of my element here! Everything all at once has me reeling a bit, and it's hard to decide where to start or what to do! Commissions, WIPS, art, Patreon, Social Media, and more!! Oh boy! So, in trusted fashion, I built a spreadsheet in order to keep on top of things! I'm hoping this on top of creating a schedule, will help keep me on top of things by staying organized! Trying to remember to post my art and finished commissions across social media doesn't seem

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Arianna Grinager

May 13, 20252 min read

Laid Off From My 9-5, Now What?

I've been working for the same funeral home for the last seven years, and after fighting against some injustice in the workplace, they decided to close business and lay all of us off. Am I upset? Absolutely, but I don't regret trying to fight for better work conditions. But what does that mean for me now moving forward? Grat question, becasue I'm not even sure! I've applied for new work, and all the safety nets that exist in California and the US. More importantly, this will

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Arianna Grinager

Apr 14, 20252 min read

Comic | Indefinite Hiatus

It is with a heavy heart that I finally decided to post what I've created for the comic and call it quits for now. I really wanted to get in one last long chapter to at least introduce our baddies. However, between everything in my personal life and really trying to get the novels up and running, it just hasn't been feasible. This has been a dream project for over ten years, and I'm a person who hates defeat. But I know when I'm not in the right headspace to continue. And as

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Arianna Grinager

Mar 22, 20252 min read

New Website: Welcome!

I got a website! Yay! As I continue to work on this current WIP, I plan on using this tool as a means to update everyone on the process of self-publishing this grand adventure that's grown too big for my little ol' self. It started off as a graphic novel, and although I dream of seeing each scene in vivid, luscious illustrated scenes, it's just not possible as a one-woman team. Life got in the way, and although my focus has shifted, this is still my passion project, and I'm l

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Arianna Grinager

Jan 24, 20251 min read

This is where you will find my current, active blogs. I write my blogs on Patreon, much of which is public, while also keeping certain spicy content behind a paywall.

Clicking on the link will directly take you to my current public blogs where I discuss the issues with social media marketing, review what I learned with certain commissions, and talk about my writing, what I have planned, book club, and more!

These blog posts come from my Patreon page since I currently don't have a way to streamline, be sure to follow my Patreon to be the first in the know and get exclusive spicy and BTS content! These get updated a week after the original posting.