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Published: 2015-11-29 19:49:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 10052; Favourites: 75; Downloads: 60
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Description Five years ago today, the first page of Rain went up.  I don't know if that's quite as unreal to you folks as it is for me.  I've had projects that I've thought about for five or more years, but none that have been actively and consistently worked on AND accessible to the public for that entire time.  I feel like I say something like that every year, but I'm quite literally becoming more surprised every year.  'Cause I mean, not only am I still going five years and counting... I still have a ways to go, and plan to follow it through to the end.

Thank you, Rain Beaus, for joining me in this journey.  ^_^

Normally, I do a montage of panels from pages that went up over the course of year for the anniversay posts.  It's been kind of a weird year though.  Thanks to having to take leave for several months for health reasons (and then posting half a chapter only two pages a week), there's actually been a lot less content to work with this year.  And most of what is there revolves pretty strictly around Rain and Emily.  Not that many would complain about that, but it doesn't leave a lot of room for diverse panels to work with.

So this year, with 5 years being kind of a big deal, I thought I'd really lay out the whole series thus far with all the chapter covers lined up from oldest to newest (even including the bonus chapter covers).  Hope you all like it.  ^_^

I love you all so much!  Have an amazing day!  
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Comments: 31

FireSabre14 [2015-12-02 07:23:02 +0000 UTC]

is there any read Chapter A B or C for free other than by buying the physical copy?

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JocelynSamara In reply to FireSabre14 [2015-12-02 07:54:39 +0000 UTC]

The bonus chapters are all exclusive to the books, so getting them is the only way to see them.

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MKUGeneratorsUNITE [2015-12-02 02:16:36 +0000 UTC]

It's RAINing sunshine. :3

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Multidakman [2015-12-01 02:18:13 +0000 UTC]

<3 Yay! I don't remember when I first read Rain, but I love it all the same.

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ssmithineva [2015-12-01 01:39:39 +0000 UTC]

Been reading your comic since February 2014. It has inspired me to create something. When I learn to draw and write, eventually.

Also new Steven Universe in 2016
and only one more new Gravity Falls. (Mentioning these shows is really just obligation now)

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Musicallover1234 [2015-11-30 22:02:43 +0000 UTC]

First time seeing Maria with long hair, she look adorable.

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Tiruin [2015-11-30 16:07:39 +0000 UTC]

It's a beautiful feeling, that one--to feel each year with something to look back on and think, 'Wow, it's come this far.'
I've always wondered how it feels to be a professional writer and have your work completed but having part of it released.

Happy Anniversary there. Thank you for creating such an awesome work.

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gungho1000 [2015-11-30 08:42:28 +0000 UTC]

Happy Aniversary Jocelyn. And a happy (unofficial) birthday to Rain. Keep up the good work. Lots of Love.😋

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bludythunder [2015-11-30 08:09:38 +0000 UTC]

Five years of Rain, and may the downpour keep going strong!

All these chapters have me wondering, what percentage of Rain's story has been told so far? Is there a set ending or are you still writing it?

Anyway, happy 5th rainiversary!

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JocelynSamara In reply to bludythunder [2015-11-30 14:15:54 +0000 UTC]

"All these chapters have me wondering, what percentage of Rain's story has been told so far? Is there a set ending or are you still writing it?"
Rain is approximately half done (give or take a little bit).  It's hard to give more than a rough estimate though because as the story gets more complex and the characters each get more development, the chapters have been getting longer.  My goal was originally to have it run for about six volumes worth of content, but I may need to stretch it to seven in order to cover everything I want to do with this story.  And with Volume 3 coming out very soon, we're about half-ish way there. 

I am still writing the story, but I actually know exactly what I'm doing for the last three chapters.  It's just a matter of connecting what's currently written up to now with the ending.  All that said, this is like the third "set ending" I've had for the story, so it is subject to change.  But I'm pretty sure the ending I have now will definitely be the actual ending.  ^_^

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ranma-chan [2015-11-30 07:49:13 +0000 UTC]

happy anniversary Rain!
proud to be a Rain Beau!  

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Usuakariyume [2015-11-30 07:47:33 +0000 UTC]

Congratulations on the 5 year milestone. I remember the first page I read was p.56 back when it was posted. Seeing the way Rain looked at the Kaminari standee made me think of myself when I see something I really like and I've been reading ever since. 

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On2XSecretProbation [2015-11-30 06:24:06 +0000 UTC]

It has been a wild ride that's to be sure! I can't wait to see what's around the next corner!

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SleuthMechanism [2015-11-30 06:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Woah, that's crazy to think it's been so long.. really doesn't feel like it. i mean, i wasn't here for the start at all but still, i can recall keeping up with it fairly early in.

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Harryeagle [2015-11-30 05:24:34 +0000 UTC]

Been a fan since September 9, 2014. Had loads of fun. Learned quite a lot. Nice community, great story. Congrats on the anniversary!

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JamieAgathaRose [2015-11-30 00:45:36 +0000 UTC]

You missed one.

jocelynsamara.deviantart.com/a…

(Remember when you didn't have to pay for the privilege of making thumbnails?)

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TheCookiesAreALie [2015-11-30 00:03:12 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Five years is a long time, now that I think about it.  I've been reading this for about two to three years, and it's a bit hard to wrap my mind around.  Anyway, I like the montage a lot, it seems really fitting to me to show the story's beginnings and where it has come to over the years.  Of course, that could just be me being sentimental.  Oh well, here's to the memories gained and all the ones to come. Cheers!

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traseedarkwatch [2015-11-29 23:32:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Five years. I started reading just after the first year, and have never been disappointed. Congratulations on this wonderful milestone, and look forward to the continuing story. ^.^

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PrincessAshley91 [2015-11-29 22:24:41 +0000 UTC]

5 years already? wow, where did the time go? oh and that Chapter C cover, cant wait!

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Speedy2015 [2015-11-29 21:52:37 +0000 UTC]

I have been reading this since last Summer and i have to say this comic is amazing! Keep it up Jocelyn!

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SierraRebecca [2015-11-29 21:34:23 +0000 UTC]

In five years, you have made nearly 30 chapters of the best comic I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Keep it up, Lynn! And let's hear it for the start of the sixth year of Rain!

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Wiinner159 [2015-11-29 21:29:21 +0000 UTC]

I found this amazing comic around 3-4 years ago, glad it's still going all these years, happy birthday Rain! (the comic, not the character... yet )

Also this reminds me, now that the holiday season is coming up and I'll have more money to spend, I should probably buy those Rain books so I can read up on those extra chapters~

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Ihavenoclue69 [2015-11-29 21:07:20 +0000 UTC]

I found it september 2014 and ive been in love ever since!

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LauraRola [2015-11-29 21:01:53 +0000 UTC]

Yay!  Happy birthday, Rain Comic!   

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Caosbrasil [2015-11-29 20:41:15 +0000 UTC]

Parabéns  

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dawnflower8 [2015-11-29 20:35:10 +0000 UTC]

And I finally get to see Maria with long hair.

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flex35 [2015-11-29 20:26:52 +0000 UTC]

Congrats on 5 years ^_^ . I can't imagine what it is like to work on something for such a long time and how much of a work of love it must be. I have really enjoyed Rain and all the other work you have posted (that I have read).

Also, LET THE SPECULATION FOR CHAPTER C ... BEGIN ^_^ . As for me, the person on the cover looks like Kylie. ... That's all I've got (and for everyone who has seen Cowboy Bebop the Movie ... and thus concludes wasting time with flex35). Come to think of it, Chapter C seems to be the only bonus chapter where you could possibly guess which character(s) are on the cover. All the others, the characters look different from how they look now.

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uncle-bilbo [2015-11-29 20:01:34 +0000 UTC]

5 Year of Rain? That beats forty days and forty nights of rain!

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mushisan [2015-11-29 19:58:43 +0000 UTC]

5 years? I'm being old O.O
Congrats!

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AncientArk [2015-11-29 19:55:05 +0000 UTC]

5 years already?
Congratulations!

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HermesMail-Tail [2015-11-29 19:53:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow congrats! Your characters are so relatable and fun! I'm excited to see where the comic goes in the future!

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