I started The Awkward Yeti comics in December 2012, starring a blue yeti named Lars who fumbled his way through various real-life-inspired situations.

The haphazard introduction of Heart and Brain in 2014 led to a New York Times Bestselling book series, a whole lot of comics surrounding mental and medical health topics, and a whole brand, really. (Check out my merchandise at theAwkwardStore.com)

In 2016, I developed a game called OrganATTACK, which continues to be pretty popular, and one of my proudest projects. I spent about a year developing the mechanics, researching medical maladies, designing, illustrating and play testing the game before launching a Kickstarter campaign that was supported by 13,000 people.

Over the years I have self-published several books including Quiet, Brain – a mental health activity book. I have had a bunch of book traditionally published, too.

The nature of my work, or any creative work for that matter, is highly volatile. We’re constantly having to come up with new projects that can bring money in - that can lead to a good year here and there, but mostly it’s a struggle to stay consistent. Because of that, I may never retire, but I wouldn’t trade this job for anything.

The most consistent thing I have, the place where the majority of my new comics get posted, and the best connection I have with my fans, is on Patreon. Supporting me there means everything. If you’re a fan, want to see more of what I do, or want to reminisce about a creator from yesteryear, please join Patreon.com/theawkwardyeti to keep me creating.

Thanks for 13 years and counting!

-Nick Seluk