We funded, and we reached our $7k stretch goal...so... what next?
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 01:46:52 PM
We did it! So. What's next?Well, I dunno about you, but I'm gonna break open the wine, have a glass and sleep for a week.
Okay, that's what I
wanna do. But instead, I'll deal with dinner and take a deep breath.
You guys?
First:Your cards get charged, and that's probably already happened.
Usually, it all goes nice and smooth. If you have a problem, which happens, BK will automatically try again. If it happens again the second try a day or two later, contact support and they can help you out.
Second:
Funds take about two weeks to reach me. I'll be working on the book. Reminder, this is a work in progress. The
latest I anticipate it being done and delivered is in
March 2025.
However, things will be happening once funds come in.
Third:Surveys go out.
As they come, I start commissioning
all the art.
- I've already got my cartographer on board and once I can pay them, we go to work on the interior map.
- I'm already slated for art with Blue Raven Book Designs for the dustjacket
- Commission more art from AngelliniX for chibis
- Commission two pieces of erotic art from Kmochi and the next 4 illustrations for a total of eight illustrations, plus the bird art I drew
- And all the while, I'm writing
Regarding the surveys, make sure you've whitelisted emails from @backetkit.com otherwise you might miss important updates, especially regarding the survey. I'll need that information from you.
You'll be asked if you're a resident of Indiana so I can make appropriate sales tax payments.
Reminder: You are not charged for shipping at this time. Shipping will be collected closer to distribution and you must authorize BK to charge your card at a later date. You can't get your goodies without this okay. You're responsible for shipping and any customs fees.
Fourth:
You'll get a survey reminder.
And you'll keep getting them until you finish your survey!
And I'll still be writing.
Fifth:
As art gets approved, I'll be ordering vellum inserts, stickers, etc and keeping backers updated through the update feature here.
Sixth:
I anticipate finishing the book in January. Edits to be done by February with proofs ordered shortly after. As long as everything looks good, I'll get the books ordered for delivery with shipment to start in early March.
I might be missing some of the smaller details and I'm sure there are questions.
If you have any, please let me know in comments!
Thank you, thank you for your support...we did it! We chose the bear!
Okay, then... it's looking like end-papers are a GO!
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 09:40:28 AM
Assuming we don't get a rush of canceled pledges, I think we hit our $7k goal and then some!
New design possibility
We still have a few hours left and while it's not likely, let's put the idea out there...
Enamel chibi pins if we hit $8k!
Now is the time to back if ever there was one!
Join me for this crazy ride as we show the world why bears really are the ultimate choice.
Eep! Art drop! Only a few hours left, y'all!
about 2 months ago
– Thu, Sep 26, 2024 at 07:32:07 AM
My artist Kmochi has a sneak peek for one the first illustration of Jonas & IVY together!
So pretty!
The next one after this is the first piece of erotic art I commissioned and I can't wait.
We have until 4pm EST/1pm PST to blow this campaign out of the water.
For those on the fence...
By backing, you get this
amazing book in all its beautiful glory months before it hits the shelves AND you get access to all the extras that won't be in the published version:
INCLUDED:
✨️ILLUSTRATIONS
✨️HARDCOVER WITH DUSTJACKET
✨️CUSTOM ILLUSTRATED CHAPTER HEADERS
✨️EROTIC ART
✨️CHIBI ART STICKERS
✨️FOIL BOOKMARKS
✨️AND... PRINTED END PAPERS!
(Physical items are only available to those who order from physical tiers)
EXTRAS:
✨️VELLUM INSERTS
✨️BOOK ART PRINTS
✨️CHARACTER BOOK BOXES
✨️HANDMADE BOOKMARKS & TIARAS
AND SO MUCH MORE
Join now while you can!
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