**WATCH THIS SPACE: This is a tentative schedule that will continuously update/shift as the project moves forward.** The current timeline for this project is as follows: 1-15 December: Complete set up and send out Smoke Surveys 15-31 December: Assess Smoke Surveys Complete audiobook production. 1-28 January: Order physical products that need to be shipped out. 1-28 February: Complete ordering of physical products and begin packaging and shipping rewards. 1-30 March Ship any rewards that weren't shipped out in February 1-30 April All rewards distributed and shipped to Backers. **WATCH THIS SPACE: This is a tentative schedule that will continuously update/shift as the project moves forward.**

There are always risks to consider when running a crowdfunding campaign. Anticipated risks include: checking the sound quality and production of the audiobook is high caliber; ensuring physical products arrive on time and in pristine condition; ensuring the production of items from the stretch goals aren't a hindrance to meeting production goals, and that shipments of signed copies go out on time. I will overcome these risks with time management, attention to detail, communication, and a strict delivery timeline. That said, I will communicate with you and let you know what's going on and how I plan to address any production or shipment delays.

Digital rewards will be available as early as March 2026, barring any unforeseen issues. I will ship all physical rewards and distribute any extraneous digital rewards by April 2026. I will keep you apprised of the exact access/shipping dates as the project moves toward completion.

Audiobooks and Ebooks will be distributed via Bookfunnel. For the eBook, Backers will have the option to download a PDF, read in the Bookfunnel app, or download to their Kindle. DIgital 4x6 art prints will be distributed via BackerKit.

The deadline for failed charges in BackerKit is 31 June 2026. Any failed charges after this date WILL NOT be processed, and no rewards will be shipped. If you miss the deadline and you still wish to receive rewards after this date, reach out to me via email at [email protected] and I will guide you on how to pay for the requested items at full price on a later date.

Refunds are allowed for add-ons purchased during the campaign and add-ons purchased post-campaign through the survey.

Your refund amount will be for the items you purchased minus the processing/Stripe fees.

The refund deadline is 11:59 PM on 30 April 2026, and is only for add-ons purchased during the campaign and add-ons purchased post-campaign.

If your survey is locked/charged, it will be unlocked ONLY for those who are requesting refunds for add-ons.

Yes.

BackerKit Crowdfunding is an all-or-nothing collaborative funding platform. Creators share their project ideas and set a funding goal with a deadline. Backers pledge money to help make the project possible.

If the project meets its goal by the deadline, pledges are charged and the creator moves forward. If it doesn’t, no one is charged.

Pledging in crowdfunding is a commitment to support the creation of a new product or project. Unlike a traditional purchase, you're not buying an item that already exists. Instead, your contribution helps bring a creative idea to life, and in return, you typically receive rewards (such as the product itself) as a thank you for your early support.

1. Select a pledge level with the reward(s) you would like to receive
2. Select any add-ons
3. Confirm your pledge!

• You are charged only if the campaign meets its funding goal.
• Charges happen when the campaign ends, not when you pledge.

After the campaign ends, you'll receive a survey to pay for any applicable shipping fees, calculated based on your shipping address.

Pay Over Time allows you to split your pledge into multiple payments over a set period. Your card will be charged according to the payment schedule (four monthly payments). Only available for projects that enable this feature. Learn More »

Only the project creator and the BackerKit Support Team can see your pledge and contact information. Other backers and the public cannot see your individual pledge amount or personal details.

You can change or adjust your pledge level and add-ons before the campaign ends. After the project concludes, cancellations or changes are at the creator's discretion and may depend on what stage the project is in.

Overtime Mode extends your campaign past its original end time to give backers a final chance to make their pledge. It will add an additional 10 minutes past the end time as long as pledges keep coming in. The campaign will end when there is a 10-minute period without any new pledges.

For specific questions about your pledge or the project, you can view the Project FAQ below, search for your answer within the project, or send a message to the BackerKit Support Team or to the project creator.