Things have been moving at Unpopular Publications as we get things ready to release Tales of Blood and Roses issue no. 4.
We received more submissions than we expected (which is a good thing) and we've liked so many of them that the issue has grown. It'll likely end up being somewhere between 170 and 180 pages. In order to make that number of pages possible, we are switching over to a digest format. You can check out the mock up we put together for a test. (See images below.)
I can't wait to get the actual issue put together and mailed out to all the backers who ordered physical copies. You can always reach out if you need to purchase additional copies. Those backers who ordered back issues will get those in the mail along with issue no.4.
And we are still on track for releasing the PDF on our planned Aug 11 release date. All backers will get a link in their email on that day.
The submission window has closed for this issue and the ToBaR team and I are zeroing in on some fantastic stories, art, pictures & poems for issue no. 4. I'm so glad we're here because this is where it really gets fun, and truth be told - a little scary.
One thing I need to discuss with all the backers, if you would like your name listed in the Backers section, and if so, how will you want to be attributed. I'll be sure to email everyone, but feel free to drop me a line.
The Early Bird incentive (which applied to backers who pledge to your project in the first 48 hours) will be a print version of a previously unpublished story by long time ToBaR contributor, R. A. Boyd. And I've decided to include it with every physical order no mater when you backed us. Remember we're currently looking at an August release. Now, digital backers, I won't leave you out. You'll get a digital copy so that you can join us... join us... join us...
If anyone needs digital links, please reach out. I had an issue with WeTransfer and have switched over to SwissTransfer.
Sinisterly yours!
Jeffrey L. Shipley Publisher and Editor-in-Chief [email protected] www.unpopularpublications.com
It seems that the Survey didn't properly send. I'm going to attempt this again. If you do not see it drop soon, please reach out to me to provide your address for any physical copies purchased and I'll be sending download links over to all who purchased digital copies. It's likely that all back issues purchased will be sent out along with issue four upon its completion. Thank you all for backing this project.
Work on four continues. Printing details have been worked out and now I'm focusing on wading through the mass of submissions. Open submissions end Jun 30 so we're getting close. Layout will likely take me through July and into August.
My apologies for the survey problem. I hope that it's resolved today - but if not, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Surveys went out last week or so, but if you don't see yours, you are welcome to reach out to me directly with your mailing address. The physical zine will ship mid-August, but the PDF should go out August 11.
Also, if anyone needs links for any other PDFs they already purchased, let me know.
Surveys will finally be sent out. Please respond with those addresses for physical copies. Anyone and everyone - if there are any issues at all, please reach out to me and I'll get things straight. Download those PDFs. You should have access to alternative download links in case the links fail. Contact me directly if you need them and don't see them.
Things have been moving at Unpopular Publications as we get things ready to release Tales of Blood and Roses issue no. 4.
We received more submissions than we expected (which is a good thing) and we've liked so many of them that the issue has grown. It'll likely end up being somewhere between 170 and 180 pages. In order to make that number of pages possible, we are switching over to a digest format. You can check out the mock up we put together for a test. (See images below.)
I can't wait to get the actual issue put together and mailed out to all the backers who ordered physical copies. You can always reach out if you need to purchase additional copies. Those backers who ordered back issues will get those in the mail along with issue no.4.
And we are still on track for releasing the PDF on our planned Aug 11 release date. All backers will get a link in their email on that day.
The submission window has closed for this issue and the ToBaR team and I are zeroing in on some fantastic stories, art, pictures & poems for issue no. 4. I'm so glad we're here because this is where it really gets fun, and truth be told - a little scary.
One thing I need to discuss with all the backers, if you would like your name listed in the Backers section, and if so, how will you want to be attributed. I'll be sure to email everyone, but feel free to drop me a line.
The Early Bird incentive (which applied to backers who pledge to your project in the first 48 hours) will be a print version of a previously unpublished story by long time ToBaR contributor, R. A. Boyd. And I've decided to include it with every physical order no mater when you backed us. Remember we're currently looking at an August release. Now, digital backers, I won't leave you out. You'll get a digital copy so that you can join us... join us... join us...
If anyone needs digital links, please reach out. I had an issue with WeTransfer and have switched over to SwissTransfer.
Sinisterly yours!
Jeffrey L. Shipley Publisher and Editor-in-Chief [email protected] www.unpopularpublications.com
It seems that the Survey didn't properly send. I'm going to attempt this again. If you do not see it drop soon, please reach out to me to provide your address for any physical copies purchased and I'll be sending download links over to all who purchased digital copies. It's likely that all back issues purchased will be sent out along with issue four upon its completion. Thank you all for backing this project.
Work on four continues. Printing details have been worked out and now I'm focusing on wading through the mass of submissions. Open submissions end Jun 30 so we're getting close. Layout will likely take me through July and into August.
My apologies for the survey problem. I hope that it's resolved today - but if not, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Surveys went out last week or so, but if you don't see yours, you are welcome to reach out to me directly with your mailing address. The physical zine will ship mid-August, but the PDF should go out August 11.
Also, if anyone needs links for any other PDFs they already purchased, let me know.
