Star Wars meets The Murderbot Diaries in this epic, action-packed space opera adventure with a cosmic romance!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Paperbacks Are Shipping!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Sep 19, 2024 at 01:41:05 PM
Stargun Messenger and Beyond Lights' Reach paperbacks are headed to your galaxy! 🚀
Books are headed out over the next couple of days! I'm very excited for these to get in people's hands and for you to enjoy the books.
Reminder the hardcover editions are still printing and those are expected to head out late September/early October. I'll post updates once those are ready to ship! You can still get copies of those for a limited time through the BackerKit store! Once fulfillment ends, the store closes and the limited edition hardcover editions will go in the vault!
If you've already read the books on your Kindle or other device, it would mean so much if you left a review on Amazon and Goodreads! Thank you all so much for your support. It means so much that you've helped bring the books to life.
Before I sign off for today, let me shout out some great Kickstarter campaigns:
Will magic save the last remnant of humanity... or destroy it? A special edition publishing debut with foil, printed edges, and more...
Get the complete foiled hardback trilogy of Ruby Roe's super spicy sapphic vampire romance!
Fulfillment Update And Art Reveal! 👀
over 1 year ago
– Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 07:47:36 AM
Happy September! 🍁
Today, I will be locking orders for those paying for shipping on physical rewards as well as any add-ons purchased through BackerKit. Once that's finalized, I'll be charging cards. It will take a couple of days to process the funds, and then fulfillment will begin!
Paperbacks will begin to ship out beginning next week. Hardcovers are still printing, and I anticipate them to be ready to go out toward the end of the month/beginning of October. On that front, I'm very excited to share with you the exclusive back cover art for the dust jacket of Astra Idari Beyond Lights' Reach! If you recall, this was only teased as a SPOILER during the campaign! Without further adieu...
Astra Idari Beyond Lights' Reach dust jacket
That mysterious character on the back cover is Gen Penthea, a Lumenor like Emera from Stargun Messenger, but very different. She is a major new character in Beyond Lights' Reach and will impact the story significantly. I'm so happy that people are seeing her! Once again, the art is by the illustrious Al Hess, author of Key Lime Sky, available now from Angry Robot! Again, hardcover sets will ship end of September/beginning of October. If you want to pick up a set or extras, they are still available in the BackerKit store!
As a reminder, digital rewards were sent in August via DM! Let me know if any questions.
Before I go, let me spotlight some current Kickstarter campaigns!
Unlock your creative potential with these powerful card spreads and other intentional practices! With KS exclusive hardcover edition!
A blacksmith wants to forge her own path, but rising evil and a surprise betrothal foil her plans. Elves, magic, and sweet romance!
The Goonies meets Middle-Earth in book 2 of this fantasy, action & adventure series!
Digital Rewards Are Here!
over 1 year ago
– Thu, Aug 15, 2024 at 07:24:03 AM
Just a quick update today to let you know digital rewards are here!
Check your Kickstarter messages for links to the digital rewards you purchased during the campaign. These include ebooks for Stargun Messenger, Beyond Lights' Reach, and the digital art package! Physical rewards and any add-ons purchased through BackerKit will be released when those cards are charged (in a few weeks, closer to shipping).
Thank you all so much for backing my Kickstarter campaign for Stargun Messenger. Your support has made this dream of mine come true, and I’m deeply grateful.
Before I go, here are a few Kickstarter campaigns ending soon you may be interested in:
Surveys Are Out + First Look At The Emera Bookmark! 👀
over 1 year ago
– Wed, Aug 14, 2024 at 11:00:45 AM
Surveys have gone out from BackerKit!
The majority of you have completed them (thank you so much!) but if you haven't yet, please check your email in case it ended up in spam. The surveys help with making sure I have the right address or email to send rewards to, and also gives you a chance to add some more goodies if you're interested. Once those are complete, I'll lock orders and charge cards for those paying for shipping and additional add-ons. And the books will start to go out!
Speaking of add-ons.. check out the shiny foil bookmark of Gen Emera, a living star and major character from Stargun Messenger! Art by the amazing Al Hess! 😍
The bookmark was the first stretch goal for the campaign and will be included in all physical tiers. If you want extras or maybe only backed a digital tier, the bookmarks are available in the BackerKit preorder store and you can add them to your order when you complete your survey!
Hardcover Proof First Look + Smoke Test!
over 1 year ago
– Fri, Aug 09, 2024 at 07:26:44 AM
Here's your first look at the Stargun Messenger limited edition hardcover! This proof features brand new art of Gen Emera, a living star, on the back cover. The art is by the amazing Al Hess, author of World Running Down and Key Lime Sky, which you should check out now!
Stargun Hardcover front
Stargun Hardcover Back
Later today, 'smoke tests' will be sent through Backerkit.
A smoke test is a way for me to ensure there are no issues or errors in the survey process. 5% of backers will receive their survey via the test, so if you get one, I would appreciate it if you filled it out so I can make sure everything is good!
Once we're good to go, all the surveys will go out next week!
You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey.
When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. Once the survey process is complete, cards will be charged for shipping costs and physical rewards will go out (looking at early to mid-September).
Digital rewards will be distributed next week! 🥳
If at any time you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at the link below:
Before I go, I'd like to share some current campaigns on Kickstarter you may be interested in.
