Post Campaign Update 8: A Few Bullet Points for You
Hey, hey Bloodlings!
I know it’s been a bit since I last sent an update. I’m sorry about that. Honestly, my health hasn’t been great lately, but rest assured I’m working on ...
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Jaleesa
about 1 month ago
Post Campaign Update 7: You Did It! Coupon, Poll, and Fulfillment Update
Hey, hey Bloodlings!
Y’all did it! Everyone filled out their survey on time, so the whole group will get a 25% off coupon that can be used on anything on my online store. Th...
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Jaleesa
2 months ago
Post Campaign Update 6: Five Surveys Left and a Poll
Hey, hey Bloodlings!
Just sending a quick update to let you know that y’all did great. Only five surveys remain to be filled out!
Don’t worry though, there’s still...
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Jaleesa
2 months ago
Post Campaign Update 5: Surveys Sent!
Hey, hey Bloodlings!
Just sending a quick update to let you know that all smoke tests were completed; and, as most of you have noticed, I've sent out surveys!
Thank y'all f...
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Jaleesa
3 months ago
Post Campaign Update 4: Progress and Survey Time!
Hey, hey Bloodlings!
I hope you’re happy, healthy, and wealthy. Today, I have another monthly update for you.
TLDR: Challenge coins have arrived and they look great! I have...
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Jaleesa
4 months ago
Post Campaign Update #3: A Few Changes to the Plots, Ordering, Surveys, and Delayed Delivery
Hey, hey Bloodlings! 🩸🩸🩸
I hope all is well and that you’re happy, healthy, and wealthy! I think it’s been a month since I last spoke to y’all, so I’m here with an update.
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I know it’s been a bit since I last sent an update. I’m sorry about that. Honestly, my health hasn’t been great lately, but rest assured I’m working on everything little by little so I can get the book(s) to you. So, here’s where we’re at:
Rimi’s story is the only one left to be sent to the editor. This means I won’t be delivering any books to anyone at Imaginarium this weekend. Again, apologies. I was really hoping to meet this deadline.
Because of this hiccup, I will be splitting up distribution of rewards: Digital tiers will receive their rewards first, and physical rewards will ship out later.
At the latest, physical rewards will ship out in August. I have two Backerkit Campaigns coming up in September and October respectively, and I want to make sure this campaign is fulfilled before I begin those.
There is some good news, though. With the exception of the books, I am in possession of all the physical rewards! Photos of those to come. I’m actually very impressed with what the company I chose sent.
After looking through all the polls, it looks like the additional story I’ll be writing for you will be about Vlad’s unnamed mother discovering something about someone. Who or what that is remains to be seen, but maybe it’ll be in the next update!
That’s all I have for you for now. If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected] or write them in the comments and I will answer you as soon as I can. Thank you again for bearing with me through this.
Y’all did it! Everyone filled out their survey on time, so the whole group will get a 25% off coupon that can be used on anything on my online store. The coupon will be available when I’m in the fulfilment stage of the campaign and will be good for one year from the date of distribution. Go check out www.thejsliving.com/shop to see what kind of goodies you’ll be able to buy!
In other news, let’s talk Short Story Polls (last one!) and Fulfillment Updates
Short Story Poll:
I just posted one more short story poll!
As we get closer to the fulfillment stage, it’s time for me to write the short story I owe you. Since I want to keep crafting the stories that you’re interested in hearing, I wanted to give everyone one last chance to participate in the short story poll. I’m so thankful to have found this community, and I want to continue earning your trust as I move forward on more and more projects.
The last poll for the short story closes in one week, or seven days,so make sure your voice is heard by voting. I can’t wait to see the results!
Fulfillment Updates
Everything, with the exception of the book, has been ordered!
And, if all goes well, I’ll be able to ship rewards out in early June. But, that depends on how soon I receive everything, and when I can get proof copies of the book.
Our sensitivity reader finished reading, and everything looks good. I’ll be putting in for the LCCN sometime this month, and assigning the ISBN right after. That said, obviously, the mid-May deadline is a no go, so the only local pick up I might be able to offer is Dreaming Dirty in Maryland, which will be in Baltimore, Maryland on June 13 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel and, if I’m lucky, Dreamcon, which will be in Houston Texas from July 10-12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (though I still haven’t heard back from them).
But, as always, I’ll keep you updated.
Once again, I apologize for these delays, and thank you soooo much for your patience and understanding!
I can’t recall if I’ve mentioned this, but I have chronic fatigue, and it tends to mess with my publishing deadlines. I try my best to stay on track, but it doesn’t always work out. And, while a two month delay isn’t as bad as, say, two years, I still feel awful that it’s taking me this long. I’m going to try to do better in the future by doubling (or, maybe even tripling) the amount of time I think I need to complete a project so I’m not running behind. So, again, thank you!
One last reminder before I go: If you find yourself attending Dreaming Dirty in Maryland, you can choose Local Pickup as the shipping address and fill out J.S. Living’s Local Pickup Form to obtain your order without paying shipping fees. If I’m accepted to Dreamcon, I’ll add it in as an option. But I will be removing Imaginarium as I just don’t have faith that the book will be complete in time for you to pick it up there.
Remember, if you choose this option, you are responsible for picking up your order; and if you miss the event, you will have to contact me to arrange alternative shipping options. Only choose Local Pickup if you’ve already secured your ticket, and/or your designated helper’s ticket, to the event because pickup requires a proof of purchase in the form of the Backerkit Confirmation number found on your survey.
The last vote had two stories with two votes a piece: [Insert Name Here]--Vlad’s mother whose name and past were lost to history, and Maria Voichita--Vlad’s niece and daughter of Rudolph the Handsome.
Honestly, I think I can do more with Vlad’s mother since I wouldn’t be confined to her historical figure. So, I’ll break the tie by voting for her story.
That said, for our last poll, please choose the scenario you’d like me to write about out of the following choices.
Just sending a quick update to let you know that y’all did great. Only five surveys remain to be filled out!
Don’t worry though, there’s still 24 days left to bump the store coupon from 15% to 25% off your order. But, don’t wait too late! Time has been moving fast and this is a group effort. All or nothing—much like the platform itself. 😂😂😂
Short Story Poll Reminder:
Don’t forget to vote on the short story poll! It closes soon, and I want to make sure I’m crafting the stories that you’re interested in hearing. I really love the idea of my projects being community based, but I can’t do that without you—my community!
The poll closes in four days,so make sure your voice is heard by voting. I can’t wait to see what y’all pick!
Fulfillment Updates
With only five surveys left, I can begin ordering the prints!
The book itself is still being edited, and that’s going well. I also hired a sensitivity reader to look over one of the stories to make sure I’m representing their community in a respectful manner. She didn’t find any issues on the first read through; but she’s going to look over it again and answer my specific questions. So, we’re good on that front.
Writing Inspo from when I visited Massanutten Resort
I’m working on some other logistical things that go into publishing that I won’t bore you with (unless you truly want to know), but I’m hopeful I can deliver by mid-May, just in time for some of you to pick your books up at Imaginarium Bookfest, which will be in Washington, DC from June 5-6 at the University of the District of Columbia Student Centeror Dreaming Dirty in Maryland, which will be in Baltimore, Maryland on June 13 at the Lord Baltimore Hotel. If I’m lucky, there may even be an opportunity for you to pick up your order at Dreamcon, which will be in Houston Texas from July 10-12 at the George R. Brown Convention Center, but I won’t know about that until the end of May.
A set up of my table at an event I attended in 2024.
Speaking of upcoming events, if you find yourself attending one of the bolded events, you can choose Local Pickup as the shipping address and fill out J.S. Living’s Local Pickup Form to obtain your order without paying shipping fees. If you choose this option, you are responsible for picking up your order, and if you miss the event, you will have to contact me to arrange alternative shipping options. Only choose this option if you’ve already secured your ticket, or your designated helper’s ticket, to the event as pickup requires a proof of purchase.
You chose a prequel about Vlad Dracula's family for your additional short story! Let's narrow the idea down some. Choose the person that sounds the most interesting. Remember: The information in the parentheses is historical; not necessarily what the story will be about.
