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Good time zone everyone (morning for me...barely). Morgan here to give an end of week update where the campaign is. As of writing this, Project Tasman is currently at $2,807 raised, which is over $300 past the first stretch goal that we hit last week. In this week alone, Project Tasman has hit a couple notable milestones for my books, as it is now the most pre-ordered book I've ever written just from the BackerKit pledges! Additionally, perhaps sillier, it is also officially the book I've had to spend the most on shipping supplies for -- and I still need to get boxes and/or envelopes. I don't mind, but I do find it funny.
With the first stretch goal being hit last week, I mentioned that the short story that was Brielle's backstory was unlocked and will be given to all backers who got at least an ebook as an additional reward. Said short story is currently off with my editor for a final review. There is now an official title for the short story is now decided on and a cover has been created by the lovely Beanie at BeanieWorks (aka the cover artist for Kotov Syndrome and Woodpusher). I mentioned on BlueSky that the short story cover and title will be revealed publicly revealed once we get to $3,000 raised for Project Tasman, so we're edging ever so much closer to that goal. While we're waiting on that, I will say that the original working title of said short story when I wrote it in 2017 was "Creature Comfort", as said working title was based on Arcade Fire's song by the same name. That said, nine years, additional context in my life, societal change, and an entire story inspired by one of the characters later, it didn't feel like the right title for the story anymore.
One question I have for backers is this. Would any of you like to be added to my author newsletter going forward when the BackerKit project is over? My newsletter is more regular updates when I don't have an active project going (typically one newsletter every 1-2 months) and includes updates on all my projects, in person events, and book recommendations from other (mostly indie) authors. If you are interested and just want me to add you using the email you pledged with, leave a comment and I can add you to the mailing list for the next edition (likely September).
Finally, thank you so much to everyone here who has not only pledged to support the project, but has shared the news about it in some way. I get that not everyone is in a position to support a project financially. And that's okay. Sharing the word about the book to others who might be interested goes a long way as well.
With the first stretch goal being hit last week, I mentioned that the short story that was Brielle's backstory was unlocked and will be given to all backers who got at least an ebook as an additional reward. Said short story is currently off with my editor for a final review. There is now an official title for the short story is now decided on and a cover has been created by the lovely Beanie at BeanieWorks (aka the cover artist for Kotov Syndrome and Woodpusher). I mentioned on BlueSky that the short story cover and title will be revealed publicly revealed once we get to $3,000 raised for Project Tasman, so we're edging ever so much closer to that goal. While we're waiting on that, I will say that the original working title of said short story when I wrote it in 2017 was "Creature Comfort", as said working title was based on Arcade Fire's song by the same name. That said, nine years, additional context in my life, societal change, and an entire story inspired by one of the characters later, it didn't feel like the right title for the story anymore.
One question I have for backers is this. Would any of you like to be added to my author newsletter going forward when the BackerKit project is over? My newsletter is more regular updates when I don't have an active project going (typically one newsletter every 1-2 months) and includes updates on all my projects, in person events, and book recommendations from other (mostly indie) authors. If you are interested and just want me to add you using the email you pledged with, leave a comment and I can add you to the mailing list for the next edition (likely September).
Finally, thank you so much to everyone here who has not only pledged to support the project, but has shared the news about it in some way. I get that not everyone is in a position to support a project financially. And that's okay. Sharing the word about the book to others who might be interested goes a long way as well.
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