Good morning! Its the Dawn of the Final Day of this campaign, and I couldn't be happier! Right now, we're at 940% funded, which means we are FULLY FUNDED! All stretch goals are unlocked, and there are now 12 Pride Flag pins, 6 pronoun pin options, 13 Mini Flag Pins, 6 Lanyard options, 3 car magnet designs, and a TON of stickers to pick from! We've already more than DOUBLED the amount raised in my previous campaign, which was already a HUGE record-breaker for me :)
Design Updates: I am still working on picking new colors for several designs, including the Queer Hydra which has been difficult since the flag has so many colors itself. I just posted a new poll to help decide which color to go with, and made some mock-ups with a new background so we can see what this pin might look like in person instead of just on-screen. I think the white background really throws the colors off too, so these mock-ups really help with visualizing:
Maroon
Gold/Yellow
Grey
Please check out the poll (attached to the bottom of this update) and help decide which version is the best!
I will also be updating the Pan Cerberus and Nonbinary Tatzelwurm colors this weekend, both of which will be shown in the next update, though these color changes won't be as drastic.
What's Next: The campaign will end in just a few hours, so feel free to adjust your pledge, add new items, swap pledge levels, etc. Your card will be charged after the campaign ends, so keep an eye out for a confirmation. If you receive an error message saying your card/ payment failed, please update your card info ASAP so the survey and fulfillment portion goes smoothly. This weekend, I will be working on getting a pre-order store open and getting the survey up and running.
You should receive a survey in about two weeks (usually less, but I'll post an update when it's ready). This is where you will pick your pins, lanyards, stickers, etc. If you want to add anything you missed during the campaign to your order, you will be able to add more items through the survey as well!
Thank you all for a SUPER successful campaign! I look forward to getting these pins and other items made and in your hands <3
Thank you so much to everyone for once again funding some great queer science fiction and fantasy!
What Happens Next:
• Card Processing: Backerkit will now begin charging cards. Please make sure your payment info is up to date to avoid any issues.
• Surveys: Backer surveys will go out as soon as I finish them up! It may be a little earlier than the two week mark, as I like to get an early assessment of how many of the first few books people want so I can get orders in. You'll also add any extras, and confirm your shipping address.
So sit tight! There are some amazing books coming your way very soon...
And if you want even more books, check out: Lesbians in Space: The Sapphics Strike Back. This campaign is the sequel to the wildly popular Lesbians in Space: Where No Man Has Gone Before. We're running this campaign in September along with BackerKit's Printopia 2025, so sign up now to get updates!
Space Wizard Year 4 Part 2! This is the second half of this campaign, coming to you (along with a lot of other cool books) in November 2025. Sign up to make sure you get updates!
We are now in the final 72 hours of the campaign, and there's a new goal left to unlock!
The overwhelming majority of votes in the last poll were for these adorable mini pins, so they're now available as add-ons and in one of three new Pledge Levels: Mini Pin Set $30: Comes with any three (3) mini flag pins. Grab one for each of your friends or get all of your flags in one set! Get three at once for a small discount Triple Pin Set $40: Comes with your choice of 2 standard (2 inch) pins plus one mini (1 inch) pin- perfect for those looking to get their flag creature, a pronoun pin, and a matching mini pin, all in one bundle! Pin Variety Bundle $60: Choose any 3 mini (1 inch) pins, plus 2 standard (2 inch) pins, and get a bonus small sticker for free!
New Add-Ons include 1 mini pin, set of 3 mini pins, or a set of 5 mini pins.
The first half of the Mini Banner Pins will feature 7 flags and have all already been unlocked:
Mini Pins 1
(from left to right) Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Progress Pride (with trans flag and black and brown stripes), Nonbinary, Pansexual, and Asexual
These pins will be gold plated to match the others in this collection, and be 1 inch tall and roughly 0.75 inches wide. Each will also come with two pin posts, rubber clutches, and a backstamp.
The second half of the mini pins, which unlocks at $8,750, will include the following flags:
Mini Pins 2
(left to right) Asexual, Demiboy, Gay (man/ MLM), Demigirl, AroAce, and Agender
Onto the updated designs!
First- the Lesbian design! I fixed the wonky stripes in the flag, and picked some warmer, more cohesive colors for the body of the Peryton. I also widened some of the wing feathers so the design is easier to read. The warmer tones really mesh well with the oranges and pinks of the flag :)
Updated Lesbian Design
Updated Asexual Design: This one is more subtle change, but I have updated the colors to be more cohesive and warmer, and gave the Manticore piercing yellow eyes instead of green. The graphic has also been updated to show how it will look with the gold plating.
Updated Asexual Design
Next on the docket: I am also planning on updating the Nonbinary, Queer, and Pansexual designs. Mostly these will just be new colors, though the Nonbinary Tatzelwurm might get a little bit of a facelift too. Since Tatzelwurms can have between 2 and 6 legs, I chose the 6 leg option to also reference the Wampus Cat from Appalachian folklore. This creature is said to resemble a mountain lion, so the coloring and any design changes will be more reminiscent of this creature (orange/ brown, white belly, dark brown ears).
That's it for now! There's a little under 3 days left in the campaign to hit our last goal of $8,750, but with these new pledge levels and add-ons, I think we can make it! Remember to share this campaign with your friends and on social media, and don't forget to check out the other projects in the Queerly Made Pride Parade group!
We’re down to the final 72 hours of Pride Power-Up! and we’re so close to unlocking the last few community rewards and stretch goals! Here’s where we stand:
These free Pride Mushis will be added to all backer rewards as soon as they’re unlocked. Let’s see if we can power them up before the finish line!
🎯 One Final Stretch Goal
We’re also just $284 away from our final stretch goal. Every pledge, big or small, helps us cross the line.
💬 What Happens if We Don’t Unlock Them?
If any of the community Mushis aren’t unlocked by the end of the campaign, don’t worry. They’ll still be available as add-ons in the BackerKit survey so you can complete your Pride Mushi rainbow 🌈✨
For any remaining stretch goals, we’ll try to unlock them through the pledge manager after the campaign closes, so there’s still a chance to make them happen.
Thank you for being part of this Pride celebration. Your support is EVERYTHING! Let’s make the most out of these last 3 days!
Thank you so much for making Pride Power-Up an incredible success! Because of your support, we’ve fully funded, unlocked a ton of stretch goals, and created something truly joyful together.
Here’s what we’ve unlocked:
✅ Disability, Demiboy, and Demigirl Flower Power pins
✅ 5/6 Mushis were unlocked and every backer will receive them for FREE!
We were just shy of unlocking the Energy Mushi but don’t worry, it will be available as an add-on at a special rate in the BackerKit survey so you can still complete your Pride Mushi set! 🌈🍄
💳 What Happens Next
• Card Processing: Backerkit will now begin charging cards. Please make sure your payment info is up to date to avoid any issues.
• Surveys: Backer surveys will go out approximately two weeks from now. That’s where you’ll select your pins, add any extras, and confirm your shipping address.
Thank you again for being part of this project and bringing Pride Power-Up to life. I can’t wait to get these pins into your hands!
It's the last 71 hours for Space Wizard Science Fantasy Year 4 Part 1!
We've got a new achievement for you, and if we hit this one before the campaign ends, we'll put together another one with even more rewards! One of Space Wizard's goals this year is to really get the word out about our queer books. A way you can help is to follow us on Instagram! Just click the button at the end of this message! You can learn about all the great conventions and markets we go to, and what hijinks we're up to with books, cats, and bees!
We're only 81 followers away from 500, so if we hit that goal, then all physical backers will get a free Space Wizard Sticker! They can go on your laptop, water bottle, car, forehead, or wherever else you want!
Space Wizard Sticker for all physical backers -> only 81 more followers!
Every new pledge helps us out, so tell your friends and family. Let's see how far we can go in the last three days!
There's just one week left to pledge to the campaign! After that, there will be about 2 weeks before the surveys are ready and sent out and production can begin.
I do have a couple of updates for you- including some (potential) new stretch goals~
First up- The Gay Man/ MLM Creature Pin:
You may notice that this is not the creature that won the poll, and for that I have to apologize- This was the second most popular creature, but I had been working on a cockatrice/ basilisk design for a while and, well, decided that I get a vote too :) I love how this guy turned out, and I think the colors go really well with the flag and the red and yellow accents balance out the blue and greens of the flag.
Next on the Agenda: More stretch goals!
I think we have time for one (ish) more goal before the campaign ends in just 1 week! There is currently a poll up to decide what this last goal will be, and the choices are for more Flag Creature pins (likely just one more), a new item like a reusable sticker book or pencil bag, or a set of mini pins (see below!)
Mini Pins (Poll Option) I had a wonderful idea on Monday to make mini flag banners like the ones you see in fantasy shows/ movies when opposing armies clash and you see the fancy banners on poles or hanging from a castle wall. I designed a few of these so you can see my vision:
With these I would do several flag options so you could theoretically get a large creature pin (2") as well as a mini flag pin (1") in the same flag, or get a bunch of mini banners to line up on an apron or lanyard for work! These would be 1 inch tall, gold plated, and have two pin posts with rubber clutches. Each would run you about $12 or a set of 3 for $30
Vote now on which option you want to see!
There was a question about the lanyards I would like to elaborate on- The graphic I came up with for these is not accurate to what the final item will look like, the real lanyards will have a breakaway clasp (don't worry- they're still sturdy and won't just fall off!) as well as a leather finish and lobster clasp. In truth I just didn't want to draw the extra clasp on the mock up, but I can see how that would cause confusion.
Here's an example of a lanyard already made and in my shop:
That's all for now! I'll be out of town this weekend so updates won't be as frequent, but you can always check out my Instagram story for quick updates and sneak peaks :)
