This is all still very bare bones but I def have a vision lolololol and I hope you can see it.
Above: oof, some of the framework design got a bit lost in this image but there will be phases of the moon, organic plant/roots art nouvaeu framing stamped in TWO colored foils ooh la la and features portraits of other characters from the book. The backside of the jackets will feature a mix of maps and findings related to their books.
Below: My moodboard for Bull Moon Rising, a collection of images for me to refer- colors, vibes, styles and ideas. It might not all be used in the end but it'll keep the juices flowing for when i get stumped. pastel whimsy-maxxing <3<3<3
The Black Not-Hoth Design won by 1%!!!!! WOAH!! Thank you guys for voting!! BUT NOW! We've still got a great cootie design👏 Why don't we use it??
YES. NOT EVEN YOU, DEAR BACKER, CAN ESCAPE THE KHUI!!! MUWAHAHA ;)
Help us hit the 40k stretch goal and we'll turn it into a magnetic bookmark!
We've got some more updates regarding the jackets and overlays coming this week. (sketches, mood boards, revealing overlays lists)
Not all the designs will be finished before the end of the campaign. Our original goal for these were to have them all completed closer to December. Conky is working away at getting a couple overlays and a dust jacket completed for you to see prior to the campaign ending.
(Please bare with meeeee. I swear you'll want themmmmm<3<3<3 And feel free to dm me/Conky if you have additional questions regarding these specific products<3<3 -CONKY)
IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY!!! CHECK OUT OUR OVERLAY PRINTING POLL!! We'd love your input!
We've been going back and forth on what size we should be printing these overlays~ WE NEED YOUR HELP! Do we:
A) We just print them all at the hardback sizes? That way the jacket and overlays are a hardback collection?
B) Should we print them all at paperback sizes that way if we wanna continue the the rest of the IPB series? We can?
C) Maybe do hardback now, and do a preorder for paperback versions later? (not tied to this campaign)
D) Idc, I have both the hardcover and paperback so either works for me.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but we are officially in the FINAL SIX DAYS of The Bastard Prince BackerKit campaign! When I launched this campaign, my original funding goal was $1,000. You absolutely blew that out of the water.
We've now raised nearly $13,000, welcomed more than 130 backers into the Kingdom of Tenebral, and unlocked FOUR stretch goals along the way.
Because of you, our campaign-exclusive editions have already gotten even better with:
A reversible dust jacket
A built-in ribbon bookmark
Exclusive foiled character cards featuring Aireya & Reyes
A Los Sombras enamel pin for physical reward tiers
And because I apparently can't resist adding more goodies to this campaign...I've decided we're adding one more stretch goal!
New Stretch Goal: $16,000
Our next big stretch goal was originally set at $25,000, but with six days left, that felt WAY too long to make you wait for another goodie. So I've added a brand-new bonus stretch goal at $16,000! That means we're only about $3,000 away from unlocking another surprise reward and this one will include bonus art! Here is a rough draft of the pose I received from my artist. If we reach $16,000 ALL backers will receive the finished version of Reyes on the throne. It's going to be sooooo good!
Reyes Rough Draft
And don't worry—our $25,000 stretch goal is still there, too. That's our BIG one. If we manage to reach it during this final push, it will unlock something special for every single backer—digital AND physical.
So we officially have six days and two more stretch goals to chase.
If you've been thinking about upgrading your pledge, grabbing an add-on, or sharing The Bastard Prince with a fellow fantasy romance reader, now is the perfect time. Every pledge and every share gets us a little closer to unlocking even more for everyone.
Don't Forget About the Bonkers Romance Book Fair!
The Bastard Prince is just one of 11 campaigns participating in the Bonkers Romance Book Fair, and every single project is officially funded! If The Bastard Prince is the only campaign you've backed so far, definitely take a few minutes to explore the rest of the fair before it closes. There are gorgeous special editions, exclusive books, dark romance, paranormal romance, romantasy, incredible merch, and so much more.
There's also an extra reason to explore: Back any 3 Bonkers Romance Book Fair campaigns and you'll receive the FREE limited-edition Wall Lean sticker!
So if you've already backed The Bastard Prince, you only need to find two more campaigns that catch your eye to qualify. Browse the Bonkers Romance Book Fair
Thank you for being here, for believing in this story, and for helping me bring The Bastard Prince to life.
