Cauldron of Crime: Cozy Mystery Books + Dot Journals
Created by Author Leigh
Three brand new books to devour! Multiple dot journals to pick from as well as an enamel pin, washi tape and stickers!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
And we did it!
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Nov 11, 2022 at 07:17:34 PM
Congratulations everyone! This wouldn’t have been possible without your help and I’m beyond ecstatic that we did this! I did an in-depth update on my previous update about what to expect after the campaign ends. Instead of writing it again, I’m just going to include the link to the previous update down below.
In other news, the final stretch goal has been unlocked! I will add a doodle to the back of the book that includes every backer’s name that pledge at $25 and above! In your survey, I will ask you for your name. Surveys should go out early December, so please keep an eye out! Please try to get those completed within 72 hours so your name can make it into the book. If I don’t hear a response, then your Kickstarter name will be used.
Again, thank you everyone for joining me on this journey!
The last day!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 03:16:47 PM
We are about to reach the end! The past thirty days passed in a blink of an eye! So what happens after the campaign ends? A lot of things! I wanted to write this update so there is no confusion!
Merchandise:
I have placed the washi tape and sticker sheet order with my manufacturer already! Those take 4-6 weeks to produce, so I wanted to order those early and not get hit by the holidays coming up. I have also placed my pin order with my manufacturer! We had to upgrade to UV printed on metal with a coating. Because of the small details, we did the upgrade and I’m totally okay with paying a bit more to get the design perfect! The order is submitted and those take about 4-6 weeks to produce as well.
Here is also the cover for the broom journal unlocked! My designer has returned from vacation and has done a mockup!
For journals, when the surveys go out, you will be prompted to pick which journal cover you want. So if you have 10 journals, you will answer the question 10 times. If you want 10 journals with the same cover, then just answer it the same or if you want different ones, then pick the one you want! It is a multi-choice answer and the options line up with the images on the campaign.
Books:
Regarding manuscripts, Mad as a Hatter has returned from the line/copy editor and is being sent off to the proofreader next week. Pick Your Poison has returned from the development editor already and goes off for line edits next week. Once those edits finish up, it will go off to proofreading, which means two manuscripts will be done by the end of November! Clear as Crystal goes to the developmental editor at the end of the month with line and proof edits scheduled for December. I will place book orders in late December or early January and these don’t take as long to arrive, thankfully. Once arrived, then everything will be shipped out and as of right now, we are still on track for February!
Physical Packages:
I ordered some extra stuff, what would normally be called stocking stuffers, but we are going to call them box stuffers! Every physical package will receive a random assortment of goodies that range from a cauldron sticker, a postcard, or a cauldron charm. I feel like Santa over here as I get ready to stuff these packages with delights and send them on their way!
Updates:
At a minimum, there will be two updates a month on the campaign till packages go out. If you have questions in the meantime, please let me know! You can always message me and I’ll respond when I have time!
If you like, you can also join my newsletter if you are interested in other things I’ll be doing! My newsletter and I just voted on a title for an upcoming book, so there is always something happening!
And finally, I want to do a very special shout-out to my designers. If you like the designs you saw in this campaign, then you might be interested in following these incredible people! I have been working with the girls over at Sleepy Fox Studio for over a year now and I’m certain they can read my mind at this point. Kelley worked on the covers and the merchandise that reflects the covers! And I stumbled upon Ivonnii by chance, but she has been absolutely fabulous to work with and she knocked the additional journal covers, stickers, and washi tape designs out of the park!
40 hours to go!
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Nov 09, 2022 at 01:53:05 PM
We did it, everyone! We have almost reached the finish line and what a wild ride it has been! 28 days ago, this campaign launched to bring a series to life. Books and merch are launching into the world and by supporting this campaign you are the first people to receive it! I can’t wait for everyone to receive their packages, digital or physical.
Before packages go out, we still have to cross the finish line. There is one stretch goal left to unlock. A personal doodle that I will add to the back of the books with every person’s name who backed at $25 or above. If we reach this level, you can immortalize your name in the books!
Regardless if we reach the last stretch goal, I am beyond blown away by the support! I can’t say thank you enough!
The last stretch!
about 2 years ago
– Sat, Nov 05, 2022 at 04:44:46 AM
Hi everyone!
I have quite a few updates to provide today! First, we unlocked another stretch goal! When the campaign ends, you will have the chance to choose book 4 as a journal. I honestly didn’t think we would reach this goal, but I’m so happy we did! My cover designer took a Halloween vacation, but she is back and working on finalizing the file for the journal. Once I get it back, I’ll do another update so you can see what it looks like!
There are six days left in the campaign, and we have one stretch goal left. Can we reach it? I think so! If we unlock it, then I will add a doodle to the back of the back of the books! But it’s not just a doodle, it will have the names of those that supported at $25 or more!
A few people have asked to have digital items added to their merch tiers. You will be able to do this when surveys go out in BackerKit.
Along that note, I also received a few requests to add on physical items to digital tiers. This is something I’m looking into, so I apologize for the delay. Right now, it looks possible, but I having a few issues setting it up. I’m asking a few friends that are familiar with BackerKit about it so I can have it be as seamless as possible.
So if you are looking to add some goodies to your pledge, keep an eye out for those surveys when they come out!
Side note, I’m attending an author conference, so replying to messages over the weekend will be slow.
That is all I have! I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend!
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TWO stretch goals unlocked!
about 2 years ago
– Thu, Nov 03, 2022 at 02:46:31 AM
Oh wow!
I am absolutely blown away by how much we have achieved since the campaign launched and to think we still have a week to go! You guys unlocked TWO stretch goals. The first thing unlocked is my Clear as Crystal outline. Which means you will have all three outlines at the conclusion of this campaign. The second stretch goal unlocked is the sketch print journal!
But the stretch goals don’t end there. With just a little over a week left, we have two more things to strive for. The first will unlock the book 4 as a journal. If you remember, I did a cover reveal of book 4 in an earlier update so you already know what the journal will look like! And the last goal is the one I’m most excited about but also scared about. If we get to $4k, I will do a witch inspired doodle. I will add it to the back of the book with the names of those that pledge at a tier $25 or above. Now, I’m not an artist, so I have warned you ahead of time. But who knows, maybe I’ll be a famous artist in the future and you can say you got an original piece. Hopefully, I will at least make you smile as you gaze upon my creation.
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