Books are Heading Out!
almost 1 year ago
– Tue, Apr 25, 2023 at 04:39:50 PM
It's finally that time!
All eBooks are out and available for download and physical rewards are starting to hit the mail as of this week!
Tracking numbers should be popping up in email for everyone whose package has shipped so far. Once the last label is printed, all numbers will be sent again through BackerKit to make sure everyone is able to keep track of their things as they travel.
As always, feel free to reach out to me with any questions or issues.
-C
Proofs are here! (Address Deadline)
about 1 year ago
– Fri, Apr 07, 2023 at 04:33:36 AM
Short update today:
The hard copy proof arrived yesterday and this...
Looks
Gorgeous...
I'm sending the approval in today and comics should be hitting the mail within the next 2-3 weeks. Digital rewards are going out this weekend.
REMINDER: Addresses must be updated and current by the end of today if you want your orders to go out on time!
Happy Friday~
Proofs are on the Way! (Addresses Locking Soon)
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Apr 03, 2023 at 12:18:49 PM
Hey all! It's been a little longer than intended since the last update, hasn't it? Here we are, though, and with plenty to catch up on:
Throughout March, the final artwork was finished, files were adjusted, and orders were sent out to the printer! I had hoped to have comic proofs in hand by the time I posted again, but they were a little delayed in hitting the mail... As of today, though, I received updated tracking info and should be seeing them within only a few more days! Once I've been able to look through and make any last adjustments that may be needed, it'll be only a couple of weeks more before comics are done and on their way to all of you.
In the meanwhile, the deadline to submit your addresses is coming up soon! Backers must ensure that their information on BackerKit is complete and current by Friday if they want their packages heading out at the same time as everyone else's.
After Friday, the first round of distribution begins: Digital Rewards! EBooks are all up and waiting to go once addresses are locked, so you should expect to see yours by next week.
For physical rewards backers, there's still a couple of weeks of printing and packaging before everything is squared away, but I've got a small look, at least, at what's coming your way:
Charms are in and trading cards will be arriving alongside comics, while stickers and Lore Buncles are made in-house and will be finished over this next week.
I'll be back again next Monday with some shots of these and another update on the printing progress.
Thank you all so much, again, for your support!
-C.R.
Surveys Extended & Unlocked Card Winner Declared!
about 1 year ago
– Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 04:20:07 PM
A decent amount of surveys have been completed by now, but due both to a few still lingering and a slight slowdown on comic pages, I've decided to extend the deadline to the end of February. This should give everyone plenty of time to lock in their add-ons, addresses, and so on before surveys are closed and cards are charged.
Meanwhile, it's time to announce the winning vote for the unlocked trading card and sticker: Along with Roe, those who pledged at the trading card level will also be receiving The Pixie!
This fuzzy little unofficial mascot of the series will be the first Beast card of the set!
The runner-up in the poll, David, won't have long to wait before getting his own feature. When the next chapter campaign comes, he will be the first available Card for backers to add to their rewards. But it's a bit early to be worrying about that now...
Surveys for this issue, as stated above, will be open until February 28th. Once again, anyone who has difficulties navigating BackerKit can feel free to message me for help.
Deliveries will be a couple of weeks later than originally planned, but I'm finishing up the last few pages and making all necessary layout adjustments for print, so the comic itself is just about ready to send out for proofs!
Catch you next time,
-C.R.
Cover Reveal! Have you filled out your survey yet? ;)
about 1 year ago
– Mon, Feb 13, 2023 at 03:17:54 PM
Happy Monday all!
I'm dropping by for a brief update today just to remind everyone to check their inboxes to complete their surveys. Questions and pre-orders will close in just 7 days!
If you've lost your survey link or have had any issues filling it out, feel free to message me for assistance. If you wanted to take a look at the pre-order store, check it out here: Preorder SAINTS'QUARTER: Ep.3 "Club Jude" #01 on BackerKit
It's not all reminders, today, though...
After much poking around and fighting with various conflicting layout ideas, it is finally time to reveal the new cover of "Club Jude," issue #1:
Part of what delayed art for a couple of weeks after the Kickstarter ended was my making sure I had time to fully plan out the new structure rules for chapters going forward. Transitioning from volume-by-volume release to issue-by-issue came with a lot of questions on consistency, format, and navigability within the series.
I didn't want to run the risk of new readers finding the comic and not being able to tell where to begin... and, let's face it, the titling of this particular project has been a little clunky from the get-go. I didn't want to get a few issues down and have to go back and re-list everything all over again to make more sense.
SO! Issues going forward will be released in numbered chapters of the comic, formerly listed as "acts" in the archives. The first two episodes nicely compile the first eight chapters, as-is, so Episode Three begins with Chapter 9.
I think this makes everything a little clearer for new readers...
Next up: Finishing the new pages and adding in those cameos!
I've been plowing my way through formatting, making sure files are a little cleaner and crisper than they were for the experimental floppies last fall, and it's about time for me to start pulling references from everyone who got themselves a spot on a page. I've gotten a few so far, already, so everyone else should expect to be hearing from me by the end of the week.
Remember to get those questionnaires filled out! I'll be back again soon with more looks at progress on pages~
-C.R.
