Files Off to the Printer and more!
about 1 year ago
– Sat, Jun 07, 2025 at 06:41:46 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
I just sent the files off to the printer. As it's Saturday, I know they won't get to run it through what's known as "pre-flight" a/k/a checking the files, until early next week, but it is in the pipeline. It will take a week or two until I know an approximate delivery date. As usual, I will keep you posted.
In other good news, the script for Morgana Pendragon #2 is done and with Alden. He'll spend the next week or so roughing out the thumbnails before diving in. When I run the Kickstarter for the second issue depends a lot on how my move goes.
And not to forget my fellow creators, be sure to check out these very cool campaigns.
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CH - The Steampunk TTRPG
Welcome to Nightwatch! An easy to master role playing game, where anomalies, alien infiltrators, and monsters alternate in a 19th-century steampunk world.
NIGHTWATCH is based on 'THE ASSOCIATION OF ISHTAR' series by Bonsart Bokel- a universe crafted to tell stories in the weird west and London's darkest alleys. Take your players to other worlds or invent a threat inspired by your favorite Dr. Who episode. The creative power is yours.
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TATSUMI: The Serpent Mistress #1 (32pg - Ends JUNE 12th!)
The last remaining daughter of a fallen empire is hell-bent on RETRIBUTION and REVENGE! A swashbuckling, high seas adventure!
She's pursuing a path of retribution and revenge against the evil horde that left her kingdom as nothing more than a trail of embers, ash, and corpses: The post-human DARK KONQUESTORS, and their vampire-like, spirit sucking accomplices: The SOUL RIPPERS.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/43BH0Pf
More to come.
Thank you. Madeleine
Lettering is done, plus more updates!
about 1 year ago
– Sun, Jun 01, 2025 at 08:44:37 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
It took awhile, but Morgana Pendragon issue one is finally lettered. It will go to pre-press shortly. Once that is done, then it will be off to the printer. I will be ordering the variant and the metal covers from US printers, which means the turn around will be shorter. So far, we are still on track for a July delivery. I will send out Backerkit surveys about two weeks before the books arrive. As usual, I'll keep you posted.
For those interested in Boston Metaphysical Society: Mystery at Pikes Peak progress, Dany is up to page 14 on Issue 4, and Kaytee has finished coloring 19 pages of Issue 3. So, we are getting there. I want to do another lapel pin for the next Kickstarter, but my vendor has told me that tariffs have added 30% to the cost. I'm pondering other possibilities, but I know I will have full sets of the Experimental Station metal bookmark (Copper, Brass, and Stainless Steel) as an add on. Lots to think about.
OREGON MOVE
I'm also moving to Oregon! Yup, we bought a house and will be moving bit by bit over the next few months. It should be an adventure, but I will be at San Diego Comic Con in July (Small Press L-03) and WorldCon in Seattle in August. If anyone can suggest any local Cons in Oregon other than Rose City, please let me know.
And not to forget my fellow creators...
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Kickstarter Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/houseofblood/dino-knights-the-once-and-future-knight
More to come. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
Digital Stretch Goals Sent, Updates, and more!
about 1 year ago
– Fri, May 16, 2025 at 07:32:06 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
I have sent everyone who pledged to a reward the Dropbox links for the digital rewards thru Kickstarter messaging. Let me know if you have problems downloading them. They will expire July 31, 2025.
The pages are still with Troy. He ran into technical difficulties which led to a delay. He should have the lettering done early next week then it's off to pre-press. We are still on track for a July delivery.
Also, the metal bookmarks have been delivered, and look just as wonderful as the samples. :) Next, I'll be ordering the magnets. The script for Morgana #2 is off to the editor, and Rio is working on the cover. Alden is ready to begin whenever I am happy with the script. So we are moving forward.
Pikes Peak
I will have an update on Pikes Peak next week.
In the meantime, the story I wrote for Lady Mechanika is live on Kickstarter and is going strong having made it's initial goal in a few hours. Please check out it out and...
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More to come.
Best, Madeleine
Progress of Book, Updating Credit Cards, and More!
about 1 year 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.
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More soon. Thank you.
Best, Madeleine
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
about 1 year 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
