Content Warnings

This story features adult characters who occasionally drink, swear, and discuss mature topics. Please proceed with care. Specific content warnings for pages are detailed below;

(Mild spoilers - click to reveal)

Infertility (allusions to): Chapter 3 Page 6

Dead animal: Chapter 3 Page 8

Suicide (allusions to): Chapter 3 Page 12

Frequently Asked Questions

When will TSOS return from hiatus?

Soon I hope.

How can I be notified of new TSOS pages and other new comics?

The RSS feed, my newsletter, or good ol' social media.

How long will The Sweetness of Salt be?

Four chapters, plus an epilogue (probably ~250 pages total)

Will The Sweetness of Salt ever become a physical book?

No, TSOS is my first webcomic and it was never made with print in mind. PDF's are available for your digital library, though!

Is The Sweetness of Salt NSFW?

No. The story involves mature themes (see CWs above), but the main story is not erotic. I intend to create supplementary NSFW stories in the future, but they will be behind a paywall to prevent underage readers from accessing them easily.

Why doesn't the GIF on the about page loop?

It only plays once, to reduce eye strain/flashing. It'll play again with a page refresh.

How do comments work on here?

Enter your name and an optional website starting with https:// (such as your linktree or a social media profile). The widget is very simple and won't notify you of replies - you'll have to check manually.

Can I use your artwork or comic panels for my personal social media icons/banners?

Sure, just be sure to credit the artwork back to shooshell.com or tsoscomic.com

Can I make fanvids/fanart/fanedits for The Sweetness of Salt?

Yes, I love to see what people make! Feel free to tag me on social media so I can share it :)

What about fanfic and reviews?

You are welcome to make them, but please don't send them to me!

Can I use your work with machine learning/AI (even for personal use such as character roleplay)?

Absolutely fucking not, and if you do this, you suck! You're a cancer to everything that makes comics great!

How do I submit my fanart to the gallery or report a site issue?

Contact page here!