Just a couple of things...

As I mentioned last update, the trade paperbacks are in.  I have to start working on painting the edges but once that's done, I'll start working on packing up books and boxes.

I'm part of Pintopia this year.  Some of you have backed the campaign, but we're down the final week. As former backers, you have access to both a special edition pin and discounted tiers.



Everybody who backs or maintains their pledge during this final week will get a free bonus pin!

Additionally, my artist is creating a unique design that will be used for a pin exclusive to my returning backers and it is only $5!  The design is still in progress, but the idea will be something like this.


It's a great time to back if you haven't already done so!

 

 

The trade paperbacks are in. Just a reminder, as mentioned in the previous update, I have to order the books in batches due to space constraints. Once I get the majority of the trade paperbacks shipped out, I'll place the order for the hardbacks.

The trade paperbacks came in yesterday and looked good at a glance but I need to look through them more thoroughly. As long as everything looks good, I'll start working on painting the edges for those who ordered sprayed edges.

I'm going to be locking addresses and hitting the button to process shipping charges shorting.

If you've moved since this campaign ended, it's a good time to update your addresses! Just a reminder, I'm not responsible for lost packages due to inaccurate addresses, so...please check your addresses!

And are you a romance lover? Do you like cute enamel pins?

If so, check out my campaign, part of this year's pintopia. As a previous backer, you have access to discounted tiers.

You can access them below.

Thirteen Ways I Love You
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All The Pins
 

I Want the Alpha
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Choice of One Pin

Magic Number
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Choice of Six Pins

The second round proof looked amazing!

So...books have been ordered.

However, I don't have a lot of space to store/pack. The room I used to use for my storage/packing room now has a resident - I've adopted a kid. A teenaged kid, but still. They were in a bad home situation. They needed a place to stay and so, Guitar Kid's old room which became my default storage space is now their bedroom.

So I've ordered the trade paperbacks and will get them taken care first - I still need to spray the edges for those who requested them, which is part of why 'room' is such a problem.

I appreciate how patient everybody has been. We're moving, it's just slow!

A new proof is en route to make sure I corrected the few minor issues with the last proof. I had a few glitches with the uploading and had to play tag with the support staff at the printer's and since they're located in England and we're dealing with the holidays, things were slowed down a bit more than normal.

Your digital bonus reward from my cross-collab partner-in-crime will be sent out shortly, using Book Funnel.

I've sent out all digital rewards. If you haven't received yours, please email me at [email protected]

This fun enamel pin project is part of Pintopia 2026 and will involve, wait for it... the ABCs of Romance.



If you follow the campaign before it launches or pledge in the first 48 hours (or both!) you can get bonus incentives!


You can follow the campaign here

The hardback with dust jacket proof is in!



There are still a couple of small things...


If you see here, up at the top, the words front cover are still on the cover.  That's my fault.  I have to fix that but that's an easy fix.




The illustrations are all squared away now.



I have to order one more proof because the interior map still isn't square and I need to make sure the underjacket design is okay, but once I get it in, and it SHOULD be the last time, I'll be able to order he rest of the copies in and start working on fulfillment.