I'd like to start with a huge Thank You! to everyone that backed and spread the word about The Baron's Grip. Mausritter Month absolutely blew my expectations away, and I am so excited to be able to create this book.
Progress has been steady over here. I even got the proof copy from the printer:
Proof copy cover.
The binding and cover were exactly what I had hoped for! Don't look too closely, since lots of changes are still being made, but it gets the idea across:
Proof copy spread.
While I am grinding away at finalizing the text, and Jamie is knocking out the last of the illustrations, it will still be a little while before packages start arriving in your mailboxes. Here's the current timeline:
SOON: The pledge manager survey will be sent out to all backers.
January 2026: Final print files are sent to and approved by the manufacturer.
May 2026: The books are shipped to me.
June 2026: The books are shipped to you.
Is it possible that we will get ahead of this timeline? Yes.
Is it possible that we will fall behind? Given the state of global shipping and what it takes to move products into and out of the US, also yes. I will do everything I can to move expediently here.
But wait, you say, what about digital fulfillment? Once I finalize the files with the printer, I will dive into creating the digital edition. Could I just send out the print-ready PDF? Yes. But wouldn't it be better if there were things like hyperlinks and not references to "the inside back cover"? I think yes. As such, I expect digital fulfillment to occur in February. Digital add-ons will fulfill around the same time.
Anyway, for now, all I need from you is to keep an eye on your inboxes and fill out the survey as soon as it arrives.
