Final Printer Quote, Stretch Goal Rewards and more!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Nov 12, 2024 at 07:40:18 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Quick note...
I received the final quote from the printer, and I'll be deciding on the foil for the hardback this week. The check will go out once Kickstarter has dropped the funds into my account, which should be end of this week or early next week.
I plan on sending you the Dropbox links to the stretch goal digital rewards through Kickstarter messaging next week after I get back from Grand Rapids Comic Con. Look for that around Tuesday or Wednesday.
Also, for those of you who follow me on Twitter (X), I'm pretty much going to go dormant over there except to check messages from a few folks and retweet other campaigns. Feel free to follow me over on Bluesky. (@mcholly1.bsky.social)
Have a great week.
Best, Madeleine
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Nov 01, 2024 at 02:15:48 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
Thank you so much for your support. It means the world to me. And this volume 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 do that, otherwise your pledge is dropped and you miss out on all the goodies.)
Digital stretch goals will be sent through Kickstarter messaging once the money has cleared into my account. (That takes about 10 to 14 days.)
PROOFS
I have received the first round of proofs from the printer. There are some minor things to fix, but that will be easy to take care of. We are on track for Jan. 2025 fulfillment.
BOOKMARKS
I will be ordering those toward the end of the month. I'll post a photo when they arrive.
EVENTS
My last convention of the year will be at Grand Rapids Comic Con in Michigan on Nov. 15-17. I'll be in Artist Alley. Please stop by and say hi if you are there.
Now, I'm off to take a nap.
Once again, thank you for your support.
Best, Madeleine
Files are Off to the Printer and a Bonus Surprise!
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Oct 29, 2024 at 12:07:17 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
I'm happy to announce that pre-press is done, and the files are off to the printer. They will be reviewed, and they'll let me know if anything else needs to be done before I get the proofs. They will also be sending me videos of foil samples to chose from which is always fun.
I will keep you informed of the progress.
Now for our bonus surprise!
Dave Lentz, my pre-press guy, and fellow creator, Caleb Palmquist, wanted to share the first issue of their new indie comic, Space Monkey Knights Go!, with you.
Which means everyone who pledges to a reward will be receiving NINETEEN (19) additional digital comics two weeks after the campaign ends. And boy, does this one look like a lot of fun. :)
And not to forget,...
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTER
My friend and fellow creator, Karl Kesel, is running a campaign for his fabulous series, IMPOSSIBLE JONES!
IMPOSSIBLE JONES! The Return of Impossible Jones
IMP'S world explodes when she falls for bad-boy DEMOLITION. 60-pg color comic by KARL KESEL (Harley Quinn) & DAVID HAHN (Batman 66).
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4f23dtg
Thank you for all your support.
More to come. Best, Madeleine
5th Stretch Goal Reached!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Oct 24, 2024 at 09:11:18 AM
Hello Awesome Backers:
We have reached our 5th stretch goal! That means everyone who has pledged to a reward will be receiving eighteen (18) digital comics from a variety of amazing indie creators. And all because of you. Thank you!
We are in our last seven days, and I hadn't planned on an additional stretch goal, but if I come up with something in the next few days I'll let you know.
PRE-PRESS
We have a couple of things to tidy up in pre-press, but we are almost done. Then it will be off to the printer for pre-flight. (That means she reviews the files for any issues.) Otherwise, everything is moving along well.
I don't want to forget to share a couple of campaigns that popped up on my radar that I think you will really like.
RECOMMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Pirates: A Graphic History (But not THAT kind of graphic)
A humorous, (mostly) true chronicle of the Golden Age of skullduggery, swashbuckling and scurvy dogs!
Tales of pirates have been a part of popular culture since the first buccaneer ever burgled a brigand. But what is the real story on these seafaring sociopaths? Why did they have hooks and peglegs? Why did they bury their treasure? And why did they all say "Arr"?
This looks absolutely delightful. Back it today!
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/3TPGUhM
Night Wolf #1-9: Urban Fantasy Werewolf Coming-of-Age Drama
After discovering his werewolf lineage, a young man is reluctantly thrown into a supernatural war.
Born into the outcast breed of werewolves known as the Monoki, eighteen-year-old Rodney Marcelli is reluctantly pulled into an ancient war between good and evil, during a modern time where the line has blurred.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/3BNekHT
Thank you for all your support.
More to come. Best, Madeleine
4th Stretch Goal Smashed! What's Next?
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Oct 18, 2024 at 01:44:15 PM
Hello Awesome Backers:
You are all amazing. We have reached our 4th stretch goal which means everyone who has pledged to a reward will receive twelve (12) digital comics, and the hardcover will come with both a hunter green satin ribbon bookmark AND will be foil embossed (two colors.)
We couldn't have done it without you.
Our next stretch goal is six (6) more indie digital comics that I think you'll really enjoy.
We are already on our way to making this goal, so please keep sharing and posting. :)
This month is full of wonderful campaigns on Kickstarter, but be sure not to miss the these:
RECOMMENDED KICKSTARTERS
Mary Shelley's School for Monsters Horror Graphic Novel 1-2
Begin or continue your fantasy adventure with Shel's monster-rescuing crew plus new Japanese yōkai in these gorgeous hardcover books.
The Killing Stone graphic novel is the highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning graphic novel La Llorona in the Machine. For fans of the Mary Shelley's School for Monsters series, this gorgeous hardcover GN will deliver the adventure and heart they have come to know and love. For those just joining the adventure, get ready for a monster-rescuing crew that will fight for their friends until the very end.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/3U2HgBL
Tales of the Frog Knight: Issue 1 and 2
Hunted by ruthless enemies and hindered by grief, the Frog Knight continues his journey across a ruined kingdom.
Sworn to silence, plagued with grief, and hunted by enemies beyond count, a lone knight travels the ruins of his fallen kingdom in search of what little justice remains.
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/3BttTEi
Once again, thank you for all your support.. It means the world to me.
Best, Madeleine
