If you can't figure out what to get ME for Christmas... :wink wink:

Howdy, dear Readers! A few announcements for you.

First, as the holidays are upon us, be sure to check out my etsy shop for that special medievalist on your list! Until 12/24/14, use the coupon code HOLIDAYSALE14 to receive $3 off your purchase! 

Secondly, expect a regular (and seasonal) comic next Sunday, but after that I will be taking a pseudo-hiatus to work on holiday projects. I may or may not post some of those results. HOWEVER, I will be posting early medieval (in some cases LOOSELY) inspired works each Sunday starting December 7^th and lasting through January 4^th.

These works will also constitute another Book of Lael CONTEST! For each piece, send me a private message with your guess as to what work/related works inspired it. Whoever guesses the most correctly will win his or her choice of any one item from my etsy shop! If you know me, it probably won't be too hard because most of my old standbys are represented! I really wanted to make some pieces inspired by my medieval friends, but with some of the new techniques I've been trying out. I'll announce all of the inspirations on January 11^th.

On to the comic!

--LJE

I ran out of space to include the plush Santa with a rainbow light up beard...because color change beards are totally cool and sensible. OR These things just keep showing up in my mailbox...

Comic! If you don't wanna buy any of these items, might I suggest my etsy shop! :wink wink:

--LJE

I would have bought the Pineapple Ukulele, but, frankly, I don't dust.

Comic! 

I'm not so good at identifying objects, so I guess it's good that the words “written in stone” are also written in stone...

Check out my etsy shop where the coupon code 2014Holidays (guess I'm really excited about the New Year?) will get you 20% off from now until the end of the year! Postcards ship immediately! 

Also, wow, things just keep trying to prevent me from drawing! This weekend I cut my right thumb pretty badly and can't really use it, so we'll see how next week goes...

My Question Is: Why does this company think I'm rich?

Hiatus News: This week I have a short comic that I hand-lettered--wow, that's been years! With any luck I'll be able to at least keep that up or some sketches, but we shall see! Thanks for your support!

Don't forget! Some medieval-y postcards would be awesome as holiday gifts! Check out my etsy shop where the coupon code 2014Holidays (guess I'm really excited about the New Year?) will get you 20% off from now until the end of the year! 

--Lael 

Funny there isn't one of those with the head of Michelangelo's David...OR I must be old, they keep sending me these crazy catalogues!