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I'm officially moved in.
I didn't expect the move to turn into an epic side quest, but here we are. I ended up pulling my first all-nighter since college after the movers ran out of room with only hours left before I had to be out of the house. That led to me renting a storage unit from my phone and making runs until everything was finally cleared out.
It was a lot, but I'm here, I'm settling in, and I'm very happy to be in the new place.
One unexpected upside of packing up my entire life is that I had a lot of time to think, and I finally worked through some of the story issues that had been making me feel stuck. That feels like a huge win.
So at this point, CC&C is moving into the next phase. The plan is:
- final prep on my side
- editor in August
- revisions after edits come back
- then proofing and delivery
Thank you for sticking with me through both the book chaos and the life chaos. I’m excited to keep moving this project forward, and I’ll check in again soon with the next update.
Thank you!
Once I’m settled after the move, I’ll do a full read-through and edit. Then it will go to my editor. Since my timeline shifted a bit, I’ll need to grab her next available slot.
I’ll check in next month with updated dates. After I get the edit back, I’ll work through those notes and send the book to the proofreader. From there, the ebook versions will be finalized and delivered.
I’m really excited to have made it to this next stage.
-Claudia
The honest version: I got to the end of Crystals, Carrots & Cosmic Clues and realized the book wasn’t quite working the way it needed to. The pieces were there, Ana was still very much Ana, and the rabbit-related chaos remained deeply committed to its job, but the story itself needed a stronger shape.
So I made the tough author call and rebuilt a big chunk of the book. I’m now back around the halfway point with a version that feels much better, much more magical, and much more like the story I actually want to put in your hands.
On the fulfillment side, I also ran into some technical weirdness with the pre-order store, especially around entering the stickers and add-ons correctly. Tiny sticker logistics: somehow more dramatic than expected. I think I finally have that part figured out, which means I’m getting closer to being able to send the store and surveys your way.
I know this has taken longer than planned, and I truly appreciate your patience. I care about giving you the cozy, strange, bunny-complicated book I promised, not just rushing something out because the calendar glared at me.
Thank you again for backing this story into existence. I’m still here, still writing, still wrangling magic rabbits, and still very grateful.
—Claudia
Quick update: I’m diligently writing on Crystals, Carrots & Cosmic Clues, and I’m genuinely having a blast with it. Ana is doing Ana-things, the magic is getting weirder in the best way, and yes—there are absolutely bunny-related complications.
I expect the pre-order store and surveys to go out within the next month. I’m excited because this is the part where everything starts to feel real: you’ll be able to lock in choices (like editions and extras), and I’ll be able to finalize numbers for printing and fulfillment.
In the meantime… I’d love to invite you to my next adventure:
Because I like making my life spicy (pun intended), there will be two reading paths:
- Open-door (spicy)
- Closed-door (fade-to-black)
Same core story, tailored extras per version so you can choose your comfort level.
- Early-bird discounts + a Dragon Hoard collector tier
- eBooks: spicy or closed-door (with “lost journals”)
- Exclusive Softcovers: spicy or closed-door (with “lost journals”)
- Exclusive Hardcovers: spicy or closed-door + extra scenes tailored to your spice level
- Two exclusive hardcovers by Suzie—the castle door + color will signal whether it’s closed-door or open-door at a glance
- A separate retail cover by Leigh for one e-book and later distribution
- 3D dragon fidgets (because anxious hands deserve a tiny dragon)
- Dragon temporary tattoos (should your chosen mark!)
- Previous-backer thank-you: a secret extra sticker if you grab a physical reward (I’m seeing if I can sneak in a bunny-meets-dragon mash-up)
Crystals, Carrots & Cosmic Clues has been such a joyful, cozy project, and I’m so grateful for everyone who pledged, voted, and joined in the bunny chaos. You’ve made this adventure magical.
So if I go quiet for the next month, don’t worry—it just means I’m sorting deadlines, wrangling life, and
recharging before the next round of updates.
From the bottom of my heart: thank you for being part of this cozy corner of magic with me. Ana, the bunnies, and I couldn’t have done it without you. 🐇✨
Claudia
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Tea’s on, confetti’s settled—what should we conjure next? Bedazzled hardbacks, bonus art by Leigh & Suzie, or bunny oracle cards? Tap your pick and set the next surprise free. ✨📚
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Project Update: CC&C Update: Moved In and Back on Track
I'm officially moved in.
I didn't expect the move to turn into an epic side quest, but here we are. I ended up pulling my first all-nighter since college after the movers ran out of room with only hours left before I had to be out of the house. That led to me renting a storage unit from my phone and making runs until everything was finally cleared out.
It was a lot, but I'm here, I'm settling in, and I'm very happy to be in the new place.
One unexpected upside of packing up my entire life is that I had a lot of time to think, and I finally worked through some of the story issues that had been making me feel stuck. That feels like a huge win.
So at this point, CC&C is moving into the next phase. The plan is:
- final prep on my side
- editor in August
- revisions after edits come back
- then proofing and delivery
Thank you for sticking with me through both the book chaos and the life chaos. I’m excited to keep moving this project forward, and I’ll check in again soon with the next update.
Thank you!
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
Project Update: Draft is Done!
Once I’m settled after the move, I’ll do a full read-through and edit. Then it will go to my editor. Since my timeline shifted a bit, I’ll need to grab her next available slot.
I’ll check in next month with updated dates. After I get the edit back, I’ll work through those notes and send the book to the proofreader. From there, the ebook versions will be finalized and delivered.
I’m really excited to have made it to this next stage.
-Claudia
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
Project Update: A Long-Overdue Bunny Update
The honest version: I got to the end of Crystals, Carrots & Cosmic Clues and realized the book wasn’t quite working the way it needed to. The pieces were there, Ana was still very much Ana, and the rabbit-related chaos remained deeply committed to its job, but the story itself needed a stronger shape.
So I made the tough author call and rebuilt a big chunk of the book. I’m now back around the halfway point with a version that feels much better, much more magical, and much more like the story I actually want to put in your hands.
On the fulfillment side, I also ran into some technical weirdness with the pre-order store, especially around entering the stickers and add-ons correctly. Tiny sticker logistics: somehow more dramatic than expected. I think I finally have that part figured out, which means I’m getting closer to being able to send the store and surveys your way.
I know this has taken longer than planned, and I truly appreciate your patience. I care about giving you the cozy, strange, bunny-complicated book I promised, not just rushing something out because the calendar glared at me.
Thank you again for backing this story into existence. I’m still here, still writing, still wrangling magic rabbits, and still very grateful.
—Claudia
15+ projects backed in 2024
15+ projects backed in 2025
Project Update: CC&C Writing Progress + Pre-Order Store & Surveys Coming Soon-ish!
Quick update: I’m diligently writing on Crystals, Carrots & Cosmic Clues, and I’m genuinely having a blast with it. Ana is doing Ana-things, the magic is getting weirder in the best way, and yes—there are absolutely bunny-related complications.
I expect the pre-order store and surveys to go out within the next month. I’m excited because this is the part where everything starts to feel real: you’ll be able to lock in choices (like editions and extras), and I’ll be able to finalize numbers for printing and fulfillment.
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