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PROJECT UPDATE
Matthew Siadak
Backed 5 projects in The Book Bazaar 2025
CREATOR
15+ projects backed in 2025
15 days ago
Project Update: Up, up, and away!
Yesterday, I sat down and completed packing up and shipping for all of the goods going out for surveys completed already. The line of people at the post office gave me some serious side eye as I wandered in and dropped off two bags full of packages. But, barring the six stragglers we have on surveys (which, if you need help or need links to get your survey, please let me know!), we're pretty much fulfilled,
At this point, if you completed your survey and your card was charged, and you're getting physical goods? Those are out the door and barring the few outside the US, most should arrive by next weekend. For the ones outside of the US, those may be 1-3 weeks, depending. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Digital goods were also already distributed. If you backed at a tier for those, you should've received links to BookFunnel for both.
That's pretty much it. We're nearing the finish line on wrapping up this campaign. From the bottom of my heart, from the depths of my dark side, I thank you all again for helping to bring this audio book to life. If you missed out on backing it during the campaign? Fret not!
It's now widely available!
Check it out on Libro.FM, and support an indie platform/bookstores!
Head over to Kobo Plus and subscribe or buy it there!
Toss an Audible credit to your author and listen to it there.
Pick it up on Google Play.
And many more!
At this point, if you completed your survey and your card was charged, and you're getting physical goods? Those are out the door and barring the few outside the US, most should arrive by next weekend. For the ones outside of the US, those may be 1-3 weeks, depending. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
Digital goods were also already distributed. If you backed at a tier for those, you should've received links to BookFunnel for both.
That's pretty much it. We're nearing the finish line on wrapping up this campaign. From the bottom of my heart, from the depths of my dark side, I thank you all again for helping to bring this audio book to life. If you missed out on backing it during the campaign? Fret not!
It's now widely available!
Check it out on Libro.FM, and support an indie platform/bookstores!
Head over to Kobo Plus and subscribe or buy it there!
Toss an Audible credit to your author and listen to it there.
Pick it up on Google Play.
And many more!
PROJECT UPDATE
Matthew Siadak
Backed 5 projects in The Book Bazaar 2025
CREATOR
15+ projects backed in 2025
25 days ago
Project Update: Shipping Charges are HERE!
I have sat down and sorted through shipping charges and have filled out everything so I can start charging cards. I should've had this done up front and I apologize about that! This is my first time doing this and it's definitely been a learning experience.
That said, here's the breakdown:
Outside of the US, charges will be anywhere from $15 to $40 dollars, depending on the chart available here:
https://www.pirateship.com/simple-export-rate
Based on that. and weights of The Dark Side of Super/The Backwards Knight, it's going to be no more than $23 to go where those rates support.
Inside of the US, most charges are anywhere from $7 to $15 depending on add-ons and weight.
These charges will be coming within the next day or two so I can start shipping stuff out SOON! Just wanted to give everyone a heads up: If you are getting physical goods, I am charging you soon.
Also, those who added add-ons also will see a charge come through for that.
That said, here's the breakdown:
Outside of the US, charges will be anywhere from $15 to $40 dollars, depending on the chart available here:
https://www.pirateship.com/simple-export-rate
Based on that. and weights of The Dark Side of Super/The Backwards Knight, it's going to be no more than $23 to go where those rates support.
Inside of the US, most charges are anywhere from $7 to $15 depending on add-ons and weight.
These charges will be coming within the next day or two so I can start shipping stuff out SOON! Just wanted to give everyone a heads up: If you are getting physical goods, I am charging you soon.
Also, those who added add-ons also will see a charge come through for that.
PROJECT UPDATE
Matthew Siadak
Backed 5 projects in The Book Bazaar 2025
CREATOR
15+ projects backed in 2025
29 days ago
Project Update: UPDATE - Shipping charges
Hey friends! Sorry for yet-another-update, but I wanted to make you aware: those of you who ordered physical goods? Shipping charges are charged after the campaign, and I now have everything set up for those to go through here.
I've submitted my shipping fees to Backerkit and I'm working through Pirate Ship so it definitely cuts some money off of how much postage costs, for the most part.
For those not in the US, I've also opted into Pirate Ship's "Simple Export" plan to make this as inexpensive as I can.
That's it for this update. The physical goods and swag are coming soon!
I've submitted my shipping fees to Backerkit and I'm working through Pirate Ship so it definitely cuts some money off of how much postage costs, for the most part.
For those not in the US, I've also opted into Pirate Ship's "Simple Export" plan to make this as inexpensive as I can.
That's it for this update. The physical goods and swag are coming soon!
PROJECT UPDATE
Matthew Siadak
Backed 5 projects in The Book Bazaar 2025
CREATOR
15+ projects backed in 2025
30 days ago
Project Update: Most of the surveys are done and Digital Goods are distributed!
IF you've completed survey and IF you've backed at a tier to get digital goods, those have now been distributed. Both the Ebook and Audio Book are being distributed via BookFunnel, and everyone should have codes for those who backed at those tiers.
If you run into any snags or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask!
That said, right now I'm prepping shipping charges for all of the locked orders/surveys completed that have physical goods on them. I'll be putting those charges in today or tomorrow, hopefully, so that last step can be done. Once those are paid? I can start shipping physical goods! YAY!
We're almost done with this campaign and I just want to say: thank you. Again. A million times over. Thank you. The audio book is better than I could ever have dreamed, I met an awesome narrator I plan to work with again, and all of you made this happen. Thank you.
Seriously. Treat yourself to something special today. I'll allow it.
If you run into any snags or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask!
That said, right now I'm prepping shipping charges for all of the locked orders/surveys completed that have physical goods on them. I'll be putting those charges in today or tomorrow, hopefully, so that last step can be done. Once those are paid? I can start shipping physical goods! YAY!
We're almost done with this campaign and I just want to say: thank you. Again. A million times over. Thank you. The audio book is better than I could ever have dreamed, I met an awesome narrator I plan to work with again, and all of you made this happen. Thank you.
Seriously. Treat yourself to something special today. I'll allow it.
THANK YOU.
P.S.: If you missed out on backing this, and if you want a copy of the audio book, or the ebook, or even a physical copy signed, I gotchu bu.
Signed copies.
Ebooks/Audio books/Non-signed copies.
PROJECT UPDATE
Matthew Siadak
Backed 5 projects in The Book Bazaar 2025
CREATOR
15+ projects backed in 2025
about 2 months ago
Project Update: Audio book files ARE DONE!
You read that right, as of just a few minutes ago my narrator Molly Briar handed off to me the audio book files as produced by Adler Audios. What does this mean?
It means the AUDIO BOOK IS DONE. I can start getting it uploaded and getting ready to distribute it to various audio book platforms. Audible, Kobo, Google Play, Apple books, wherever and however I need to, I will ensure The Dark Side of Super's audio book is as widely accessible as its physical and e-book counterparts.
Now, I am sure this makes those of you receiving a cop of the audio book think: but what about my audio book? I have an answer for that now, too! I'm going to be doing digital fulfillment of your audio books through Bookfunnel. This will allow you to listen to it seamlessly through the Bookfunnel website, or their app.
With all of this moving that means I can start preparing to fulfill all of the goods, physical or otherwise. Which means: STRAGGLERS! Fill out your surveys. Please and thank you.
More information as it comes. When surveys are done, when we start locking and prepare shipping, there'll be one more round of charges to cover shipping costs. More info and details to come.
Please reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
It means the AUDIO BOOK IS DONE. I can start getting it uploaded and getting ready to distribute it to various audio book platforms. Audible, Kobo, Google Play, Apple books, wherever and however I need to, I will ensure The Dark Side of Super's audio book is as widely accessible as its physical and e-book counterparts.
Now, I am sure this makes those of you receiving a cop of the audio book think: but what about my audio book? I have an answer for that now, too! I'm going to be doing digital fulfillment of your audio books through Bookfunnel. This will allow you to listen to it seamlessly through the Bookfunnel website, or their app.
With all of this moving that means I can start preparing to fulfill all of the goods, physical or otherwise. Which means: STRAGGLERS! Fill out your surveys. Please and thank you.
More information as it comes. When surveys are done, when we start locking and prepare shipping, there'll be one more round of charges to cover shipping costs. More info and details to come.
Please reach out if you have any questions, comments, or concerns!
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