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We have sat on this news for about a year. We were planning to sit on it all the way until mid August, but the BDH is too vigilant.

Yesterday.

Mod R: We’ve gotten several messages from the BDH concerned about the evil plagiarists stealing the Innkeeper for webcomics.

Me: Is it Tapas? Are they the “evil plagiarists?”

Mod R: Yes. I think the cat is out of the bag. You might want to make an announcement.

Me: Maybe we can hold off…

Today.

From Mod R:

  • I just found out tapas announced the innkeeper chronicles with a release date. In two weeks, im so excited. Did i miss the memo here? Soooooo happy (Manou)
  • Mod Rrrrrrr! I just saw the news and preview on Tapas!! Can we share?! August 23rd!! Can’t wait! They look cute! So curios about the rendition of everything! (Elenariel)
  • Hi! I saw that the Innkeeper Chronicles is coming out on Tapas, any idea if it’s inspired by the books or if it’s an accurate adaptation? (Melissa)
  • DID INKEEPER GET LICENSED FOR A WEBTOON!?!?! Tapas announced the release of an adaptation today for later this month!!!! Please tell me it’s true!!!! (Candy)
  • What is Tapas/I haven’t heard of Tapas. I thought it was a small plate of food. 

We are pleased to announce that Clean Sweep is now an online comic, adapted and produced by Tapas.

What is Tapas?

Tapas is an app that can be viewed on your smart phone, tablet, or computer. Tapas uses its own currency, ink, which functions like digital tokens that you purchase. You then pay for the comics with ink. You can also earn ink by looking at advertisements, etc.

What is a webcomic?

It’s a comic that’s available online. It’s a bit difficult to link the entire panel here because it tends to be very long, so here are some images. We are a little bit restricted in what we can show as they don’t want us to show a lot of art in advance. Click the images to enlarge. I had to drop the quality down to make the file size somewhat reasonable, so the final art looks even better.

Update: We got permission to release the cover.

Click to enlarge

Is the whole Clean Sweep being adapted?

Yes. I believe the entire annual run is 52 issues. They usually drop several issues at release date, so you can get into the comic, and then release one issue each week. Typically the first 3 issues are free to try and see if you like it.

Because there must be 52 issues, Clean Sweep’s story has been expanded with extra material. It now has werecats and scenes at Arland’s home planet. While this is a very faithful adaptation, certain things had to be changed for the sake of the story. For example, in the original Clean Sweep Arland doesn’t go grocery shopping with Dina. In the comic book, he does.

When is it coming out?

August 23rd. The same day as RUBY FEVER. This was not planned in any way. It’s just turned out like that, and here we are. So you will see a lot of cross promo. Before the comic releases, we will do a couple more posts with exact instructions on how to access Tapas so those of you who have never done it but want to see Caldenia in a comic book form will not be lost.

How excited are we about this?

It’s so pretty. Everyone has worked so hard on this. We had a lot of editorial input. Tapas has been wonderful to work with.

We also got a close up of what it’s like to work as a comic artist. I’m harsh in my writer critique. Often I don’t mean to be, I’m just used to being direct due to mostly beta reading for other authors, where you say things like, “Why is she so dumb here?” and nobody takes offense.

Let me tell you, it’s nothing like having a bunch of art editors scrub comic book panels. I’m looking at it and thinking, “So pretty!” and they are all “Adjust the angle of his chin. Make this like this. More roses. Less roses. Put roses into a different place. Add sparkles. More blood here. This is the wrong shade of purple. Make his leg leggier!”

So massive, massive amount of work from everyone. We hope you will enjoy this adaptation and I can’t wait to share more about it with you.

Mod R PS : You will be able to find the Innkeeper Chronicles in the Tapas search a bit closer to the release date on the 23rd (for everyone wondering).

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Comments

    • I went to check out Tapas and …. ahahaha -Kitchen Goddess and the Assassin 😀 !! Must now rework my budget, in the bestest way. The artwork on the Innkeeper is glorious. I really like the way they worked the broom into the title, too.

      And hey, am I 1st? Today is Happy Tuesday!

  5. I am so glad for this clarification! Gordon mentioned this during the “dinner chat” but I was a bit confusing without content. Thanks!!

  12. Aaaaahhhhh!!!! My two favorite addictions!!!! Webcomics and an aurhorlord book. I’m so, soooo exited. And saving and buying ink. Thanks for the surprise

  13. It’s so gorgeous!!
    Is the whole series going to be adapted if this does well? Will we be able to see helen some day!?

  14. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAT!
    ????????????????????????????????????

    This is so cool! Better than movie adaptations cause they wouldn’t have taken much editorial input and would have botched up the story (though the hope still remains).

    Congrats, you guys! I’m off to download the app.

  16. So excited for this! Starting to hoard ink for Caldenia!

    Also “yayyyy, I’m quoted in a blog post!” ????

  17. Wow what amazing and wonderful news! Congratulations!
    Is this only done as a web comic? Will it ever be available in print editions? I’d buy it for my library for sure!

    • Tapas and Webtoon both have quality art. We approached both, and Tapas jumped on it. They were very enthusiastic, they wanted to do it, and they convinced us that their adaptation would be close to the spirit of the book. They gave us an unprecedented amount of input.

      Webtoon wasn’t as interested, so they missed out.

  19. Hello. Long time blog stalker, first time poster.
    This is absolutely amazing and I am so excited I had to say: thank you, thank you, thank you! Just when I think I couldn’t love you and your work more, you do this?! You guys are my heros.

  20. So excited for you and for us!!!
    I know nothing about Tapas but look forward to checking it out!

  25. Congratulations! Arland going grocery shopping with Dina?! Oh boy. If they put in Arland dancing naked through the apple orchard, let the fun begin. 😀

  26. Hi! Will this be available in a book form (like Lore Olympus) I would love to have it. Thank you so much!

  27. Sqeeeeeeee, happiness, dancing. Two new things in one day. No gym for me, a sofa, a new tea, a new book, a new comic book, perhaps a move to a hammock around 10 am… A perfect good book day. Sqeeeee

  32. Neat!! Can’t wait!! About how much does it cost after the free ones are gone? In human people US dollars not tapas money please (if you know).

  33. Silently screaming at my desk!!!
    I work from home, but my daughter is doing a summer course and is currently writing her final essay, and my son is at my feet trying to beat his score on a math game. They insist on sitting with me.

    But I am so excited it looks so pretty ???? ???? ????

    • It hasn’t been released yet 🙂 – as the article says, we have to do that thing the BDH usually finds offensive and W*IT 😉 until the 23rd of August.

        • That‘s it, we need to treat waiting as part of ambush predator behavior, maybe it won’t be so bad then. ????

          • “ambush predator behavior”

            Based on the description in the original post, Beth, we’ve definitely already got the hunter stalk down pat… So on to a new BDH skill! 😉

  38. This is pretty cool. I’m extremely fond of small-t tapas. Hopefully I can learn to use this app.

  40. This is very cool and I am excited both that I get this awesome new thing and with how happy and excited you guys are. I love when my authors are genuinely happy!

  42. Squeeee! 2022 will be the year of “How many ways can I enjoy The Innkeeper Chronicles”? Re-read, new serial, Graphic Audio, and now Web-comic! Insert smiley face!

    I immediately went to check out Tapas and now I need a Tapas recommendation thread. Pretty please?!

  44. ok that sounds like fun! I follow a couple of webcomics and support them by buying the annual book. This will be different, but I’m sure willing to give them a try. I love the Innkeeper saga so it will be very cool to see it in pictures! Will go look at the tapas app right now, heh

  47. Make his leg leggier .. Bwahahahaha! And his feet more feetie?

    Also, always more blood. It should be the opposite of Coco Channel’s advice re accessories. When you think you have enough.. add more.

  48. Congratulations ???? ???? ????????
    As someone else said, this clarifies what had been dropped announcement wise by both of you at the meal :). Brilliant news. We’re the other image that you’d posted here or on insta re the earth history twilight ref from this too?

  50. “While this is a very faithful adaptation, certain things had to be changed for the sake of the story. For example, in the original Clean Sweep Arland doesn’t go grocery shopping with Dina. In the comic book, he does.”

    Did the changes come from IA or Tapas at IA’s consent?

  51. I can’t wait. August 23, two books(Ilona and Patricia) and a comic. I think I’ll take few days off just to totally enjoy myself. ????

  52. The image is too large to include but one of my favorite cartoons is a couple looking at a gorgeous sunset and the man is saying, “Not bad, but as an art director I feel that the little cloud at the top serves no purpose.”

    I have worked with that guy. It takes patience and a healthy ego.

  56. That is such exciting news! I was expecting brunch (haha) but this is much better!
    Cheers!!!

  58. Woot! Congratulations ????????????! This is so exciting! Getting your own comic is really cool. Brings back memories of being able to buy comics and candy as a kid.

  61. I’ve NEVER heard of Tapas! (eating – yes, reading – no)
    But my tip-top, fave authors are sharing on this platform, sooo
    heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to read I go!

  62. Sounds exciting!
    I’ve never been on Tapas before. Can anyone who is familiar with the app provide more info on how it works? For example, how much ink does it cost to unlock each episode? Of course I will want to view the entire webcomic, so I’d like to have an idea of how much that will cost.
    Also, I see there are ways to earn free ink. Approximately how much can you earn per week?
    Thanks!

    • Usually comics are 350 each or less especially if you select auto unlock. The ink you can earn is based on ads watched, games downloaded, and so forth. The ink earned is set by the company.

      • But “ink” can be paid for w/ money? It looks like it can in the original post.

        Being old, I game not at all and avoid ads whenever possible…

  66. Congrats on this! Excited to check it out!! Too funny on readers finding it in advance. We love you guys.

  69. Congratulations on the extra channel to get fans. I am not a fan of the art style so I will be ignoring this. I hope it meets your expectations.

  72. So excited I’m about to become a webtoon fan. I will follow House Andrews anywhere they choose to take me.

  73. Congratulations!
    Trying to sign up now. One of my 3 spots will, of course, be reserved for Innkeeper when it arrives. 🙂
    Tapas is asking for an invite code. Do we have one?

    • I think that only applies if a friend invited you and they can get Ink for the referral 🙂

    • Think there is a time limit on the welcome special. 7 days? Helps if you save an additional device for later. Will get this figured out before it comes out.

  74. I think i just squeed my pants!!! I’m addicted to web toons!! A retelling of one of my favorite novellas – this is SO AWESOME!!

  75. Amazing, congrats! I love that your work is going into so many different formats. I find myself engaging differently with all of them, which has been a lot of fun.

  77. Congratulations!! ????????????????????

    Love the fangs on Arland and the werewolf/Sean transformation on the cover!! And Dina with her broom!!

    Also, cute dancing puppies!!!

  78. Oh my goodness!!! I’m so excited to read it on Tapas! Ahhhhhhh! Head spinning with all the releases. Looks so good.

    Wish I could illustrate your stories!

  79. I’m not really surprised, you showed us many blog posts ago some comics about inkeeper’s chronicles :p I was waiting for updates about it ???????????? I’m so happy ????????

  81. My daughter is hugely into the comics and is going to love this; thanks for innkeeper stories already being a fave reading option for us to share. Yayaya!! We are so spoiled!

  82. Where I’m excited to read this in tapas I don’t know any of these other comics. Do people have recommendations?

  84. Wow! August 23 is going to be a huge day! Ruby Fever, Tapas, and Soul Taken all in one day. I bought the GA Sweep today, couldn’t resist the chicken squawk! Congratulations!

  88. Ohhhhhh Emmmmmm Geeeeee!! I rember at some point a teaser picture, right? Am I crazy? Crazy excited for sure! I already had 2 of my favorite authors releasing books on the 23rd, now one of those is having a secondary release?! Omg. Seriously. O-M-G ????

  89. oh this is excited! I also thought tapas was a shared plate of food but a web comic is so much more exciting!

  91. I’ve long thought the Inkeeper books would make a fantastic tv or streaming series. Maybe with Chris Hemsworth as Sean.

    Hemsworth. [insert Homer Simpson drool face]

  92. AHHH we knew it was coming but I am soooo excited for this!! Congrats! Love seeing your work out there more.

    Also, I am GIDDY because it is finally Ruby Fever month!!!

  97. OMG!! I double fist pumped when I read this!! I can’t wait for the release now. Good job guys and well done for once again feeding the horde things it didn’t even know it needed lol

  98. I love the anime look! This is so wonderful and something unique from House Andrews. You guys are quite simply “da bomb”

  102. Oh WOwwwww!!!!! I was already rereading all of Hidden Legacy in my excitement over the upcoming Ruby Fever and what do you know? Here’s a COMIC! For INNKEEPER! Wheeeeeeeee……

    Thank you Ilona Andrews for you hard work and ongoing creativity 🙂 All the best for both the launches!!!

  103. Congrats on the move to webtoons! Looking forward to re-reading the Innkeeper
    Chronicles in a new way. That’s seriously cool!

  105. I’m tearing up I’m so excited. The panels I’ve seen so far look gorgeous. This is a perfect story to get a comic adaptation ahhh SEAN MY LOVE I CANT WAITTTTT

  106. Does Tapas do print editions? When it’s complete, will I be able to but it and hold it on my hands?

    Will the other books also get adapted on Tapas?

  107. I read A Business Proposal at Tapas and was so amused to see it as a live action asian drama streaming on Netflix. I’m also a big fan of a Knight and Her Emperor too.

    I’m giddy about the thought of Innkeeper brought more to life with pretty art, and Arland shopping is gonna be fun. 🙂

  108. Tip for the BDH:

    You get the best opportunities for Tapas free ink and discounts using their app (on mobile devices like phones and tablets). I prefer using my computer to read webtoons, and I never get access to the deals my friend does on the app.

  109. I always imagined Hidden Legacy having a webcomic, and it was part of the reason why I got back into my childhood love of drawing. My silly little dream was to illustrate Hidden Legacy one day haha (along with a slew of all my favorite romance novels). Art is hard, however, I’m improving each day!

    But I digress, I love webcomics and can’t wait to read this! The art looks great. An excellent story and novel + great art = a match made in heaven. Tapas pounced on it because I’m sure they realize what a gem this will be 🙂

  110. Will House Andrews continue the Innkeeper series as a book, or, will new releases be in webcomic format?

    • I cannot speak on the future of the Innkeeper as a series, as that is for House Andrews to announce, but if there will be future books, they will definitely be books and not webcomics.

      These are adaptations. House Andrews are not changing careers ????

  113. I just want more story. I love all these shenanigans. Was Sean worried when Dina smelled like a cat? Will life saving solutions be available?

    Anyway so happy you all continue to find new ways to reach a bigger audience.

  119. You will still publish your books right? I am not a fan of manga. I think it all looks the same, crappy. I want to continue to read the books, no manga comics, no manga cartoons.

    • Hi Barbara,

      This is a side-project, the traditional books will continue to be published.

  120. Omigosh this is super exciting! I have never used Tapas—always been a Webtoon girl, but will definitely get a subscription for this!

  125. I downloaded Tapas and started reading Solo Leveling series based on your recommendation. My son is 15, and reads a lot of manga and graphic novels, so I asked him if he had heard of Tapas / Solo Leveling. He had not. I just wanted to tell you how freaking thrilled I am to have been able to show him something NEW that is COOL (how often does a mom of a teen get that opportunity?!).
    We are now in a reading competition, who can finish Solo Leveling first (he’s going to beat me, I have to work, and he stayed up until 3am reading).
    I am so so so hopeful he will try the Innkeeper Series once it comes out on Tapas. It would be so fun to share this universe with him, and maybe get him to try some of your other novels. Looking forward to the 23rd!

  128. So excited!! I came to torture myself by looking at the Ruby Fever countdown and found another gem instead!

    The art is so beautiful!

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