Progress of Book, Updating Credit Cards, and More!
11 months ago
– Tue, May 06, 2025 at 07:34:43 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Once again, thank you for backing the project.
As a reminder to those whose credit cards have erred, please update them as soon as possible so you don't miss out on all the goodies! The deadline to update is Thursday, May 8.
In other news, here's where we stand...
The art and coloring for Issue #1 is complete. Coloring took a bit longer than I thought, but it is now off to Troy to letter. Unfortunately, Troy is slammed and won't get to it until the end of this week or early next week. In the meantime, I'm putting the final touches on the extras for my pre-press guy, Dave Lenz, to try and make this go as seamless as possible. We are still on track for a July delivery.
As for issue #2, I'm about done with the first draft and then it's off to the editor.
As usual, I will keep you posted.
And I want to give a shout out to two of my favorite creators who have campaigns going on right now.
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Glow #1-7 - A Post-Apocalyptic Techno-Fantasy Odyssey
Puppets, Cults, and Community - it's all about winning Hearts & Minds in the seventh installment of Glow, a coming of age adventure.
Glow is a coming of age adventure set in a world devastated by magic. It's a bright post-fall technofantasy inspired by works such as Nausicaa, Disney's Atlantis, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Dune, and Dark Sun.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/42HUHL1
Unicorn: Vampire Hunter #1-8: Fantasy Adventure Comic Book
The unicorn who hunts vampires with his horn (duh) battles the forces of hell!
Unicorn: Vampire Hunter is a fantasy adventure comic about a curious young woman, a wise wizard, and a unicorn with a penchant for killing vampires. It is a heartfelt story about friendship, love, and finding purpose in an unpredictable world.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4jrk76q
More soon. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
11 months ago
– Fri, May 02, 2025 at 12:31:46 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me. And this book is going to be gorgeous!! I'm so excited.
What Happens Next
Kickstarter will be charging your credit cards so please make sure your credit card information is up-to-date.
(Note: Please be aware that Kickstarter only gives you a week to update your credit card, otherwise your pledge is dropped, and you miss out on all the goodies.)
DIGITAL STRETCH GOALS
Digital stretch goals will be sent through Kickstarter messaging once the money has cleared into my account. (That takes about 10 to 14 days.)
BOOKMARKS and MAGNETS
Both will be ordered in two weeks. I will let you know when they arrive.
SURVEYS
I will not be sending out surveys until we get close to a fulfillment date. I have not decided whether I will be using Backerkit or the new Kickstarter Pledge Manager as the latter is still in beta testing.
I will update you on the status of the comic early next week, but we are still on track for a July 2025 fulfillment.
Now, I must go take a nap.
Thank you again. Madeleine
Free Comic Book Day and more!
11 months ago
– Mon, Apr 28, 2025 at 03:35:06 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
For those of you in the Los Angeles area, I will be at the Santa Monica Library this Saturday, May 3 for Free Comic Book Day! I'll have my regular books, but I'll be giving away bookmarks, stickers, and some of our Boston Metaphysical Society coloring books while supplies last.
May is turning out to be a busy month, but I'll keep you posted on all the fun things happening.
I also ran across these campaigns that I think you'll enjoy.
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Blood of Atlantis #1-2: A Modern Epic Magical Adventure
Beatrice and her crew continue the search for the Lost City of Atlantis, in this Indiana Jones meets Dungeons & Dragon adventure!
Blood of Atlantis #2 is a 34-page modern-day globetrotting magical adventure! It's the adventure and puzzles from Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis mixed with Dungeons & Dragons, with a dash of myth a la Gargoyles’ Avalon World Tour.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4lHJrH2
A. Guardian #1-2: Epic Fantasy (single issue release)
War dawns on the three kingdoms once again, and a mysterious ancient guardian is at the center of it all. Game of Thrones x Iron Giant.
A. Guardian is an epic fantasy comic series created by Eastin DeVerna (Samurai Grandpa, The Runner: A Post-Apocalyptic Tale) and Kay Woolhiser (The Knight and the Lion, Dragon Grit).
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4jt99Ok
More to come. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
Thrid Stretch Goal Reached! One More to Go
11 months ago
– Fri, Apr 25, 2025 at 03:02:34 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
I'm thrilled to announce that we have reached our third stretch goal. This means everyone who has pledge to a reward will receive twelve (12) additional indie digital comics, and those who have pledged to a physical reward will receive the Morgana magnet.
Our next and final stretch goal is a "Mordred" magnet designed by Roberta Ingranata with colors by Valentina Pinto.
(If we reach this stretch goal, everyone who has pledged to a physical reward will receive one.)
We are heading into our final week, but I wanted to say thank you again for all your support.
For those of you in the Los Angeles area, I will be at the Los Angeles Festival of Books this weekend (4/26-4/27) in booth 198 (Purple Zone) with Alejandro Lee. For those of you who don't know, Alejandro has designed the Boston Metaphysical metal bookmarks, many of the magnets and lapel pins as well as our coloring book.
Before you go, please check out these two fun campaigns going on right now.
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Blazing Blade of Frankenstein 1-4 - complete first arc!
Sword & sorcery meets gothic horror, with Mary Shelley's monster cast as a wandering barbarian. This issue: Frankenstein vs. the Mummy!
In a world of magic and mystery, darkness and doom, a lone hero strides the plains of fantasy. Man, monster, and myth, he is life born of science--created from death itself. He is Frankenstein. And the fate of a universe rests in his hands.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/424KLfC
Word Smith - Volume 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 - Family
Follow the Word smith, Victoria and her best friend, Sparky on a steampunk fantasy adventure!
Word Smith is a steampunk fantasy adventure where words come to life. A skilled artisan can craft words to evoke feelings and emotions from its recipients. Although not all words mean the same thing to everyone! Victoria is the best word smith in the city, however a challenger from the Eastern Nations might steal Victoria's title!
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4ls4htR
More to come. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
Metal Bookmark Samples are In!
12 months ago
– Wed, Apr 23, 2025 at 04:14:02 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
The samples of the bookmarks came in, and they are beyond gorgeous.
I wanted to send a video, but KS didn't like the mp4 file format. Oh well. Anyway, they are shiny, pretty, and all those good things.
We are also not too far from making our third stretch goal, so please continue to share and I'm sure we'll make it! I've got one more stretch goal planned after this.
I'd be remiss to not give a shout out to two fabulous campaigns going on.
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Charlie Stickney has some of the best work out there, and he's my friend so this is an easy one to back.
The Game 1-4 The sexy sci-fi thriller is back.
In the game of life, no one's been keeping score... until now. From the creators of White Ash and Glarien. Welcome to THE GAME.
Written by Charlie Stickney with art by Mauricio Mora, the 24 page fourth issue continues the story of the down on his luck Eli, who on his thirtieth birthday is told he's Player Number 3 in a game that's been going for over a thousand years. And that he needs to figure out the rules pretty quick if he wants to survive.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/42KXgNy
The Volsunga Saga: Part 2 (Mature)
The ancient Scandinavian told stories about Gods and heroes who performed extraordinary deeds. One of the most famous was Sigurd of the house of King Volsung.
This saga tells the story of the Völsunga family, particularly the fate of Sigurd, who Sigurd faces dark forces that cast a shadow over his life. The tale reveals complex human relationships, family curses, and the inevitability of destiny.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4jcKo8i
More to come. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
