Survey + Printing Update
about 3 years ago
– Sat, Apr 17, 2021 at 08:02:46 PM
Hi all-- I just wanted to drop by and give you a quick update.
We are a little over the 80% response level on surveys, so we are locking counts and approving the files for print next week. With 20% of the surveys outstanding, we will be having to make a few assumptions on cover counts for print, so if you have not completed your Backerkit survey and selected your book cover, please do so now to guarantee you get your cover of choice.
Here's a link that will send you your survey if you've missed it: https://yumi.backerkit.com/
If you don't get an email after requesting the survey, please hit me up at [email protected] and I'll help you out.
Have a great weekend!
-Keven
The YUMI Surveys Are Live!
about 3 years ago
– Thu, Apr 01, 2021 at 11:07:27 AM
Your YUMI surveys have been sent! If for some reason you don't get one (be sure to check your spam folder), you can click the link below to have it re-sent:
https://yumi.backerkit.com
You've already paid for your book(s) and shipping, but you will have the opportunity to add extra YUMI-goodies (books, metal cards, metal bookmarks, print sets) as well as other 12-Gauge graphic novels, and even THOMAS RIVER comics from our 1st campaign (limited quantities available).
Finally, the digital copy of YUMI: SPY FATALE, BADDIE ROYALE will be in your Backerkit download folder as soon as you complete your survey and do final checkout. We've also included the other digital rewards-- Hoyt's Sketchbook and a 12-Gauge Digital Comic Sampler. The Sampler includes SHERWOOD, TX #1, ANTI #1, a short story from THE RIDE: SOUTHERN GOTHIC, and THE RIDE: BURNING DESIRE #1.
Happy reading everyone, and thank you again for all the support!
Backerkit Survey's Coming This Week
about 3 years ago
– Mon, Mar 29, 2021 at 10:49:54 PM
Just a quick heads up-- our Backerkit Surveys are ready, and we are currently doing a mandatory "smoke" test with 5% of our backers (randomly chosen by Backerkit).
As soon as Backerkit gets enough responses to know everything is working, they will send the surveys out to everyone.
We are offering Add-Ons (the same ones from the Kickstarter, like Metal Cards, Metal Bookmarks, and Print Sets, as well as some of our blacklist trades and comics), so if there's something you wish you'd have ordered, you'll have a second chance when confirming your address and completing your survey.
Be on the lookout for your survey, and if you already have it, please complete it ASAP so we can get them out to the entire group sooner rather than later.
And as an FYI, there will be another update via Kickstarter as soon as they go live for everyone, just so you won't have to wonder if yours has been sent.
Thanks!
Post-Campaign Update
about 3 years ago
– Thu, Mar 18, 2021 at 06:55:58 AM
Whew. What a ride! Thank you all for coming along with us on this journey to make the YUMI graphic novel a reality. Now that we've had a chance to catch our breath, here's a little update.
We will be doing fulfillment through Backerkit, as they make the process run a little smoother when it comes to getting orders pulled and shipped. At the moment we are building out the surveys and will get those to you ASAP. For those of you asking, you will select your cover of choice when you confirm your delivery address through the survey. Your digital PDF copy of the book (as well as other digital rewards) will also be available for download at that time.
As far as printing goes, now that we have our order numbers we are going back out to a few printers to lock in final quotes, select our printer, and get the book into production.
More updates to follow, but thanks again for all your support!
ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT & A Kickstarter Family Shoutout
about 3 years ago
– Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 11:57:26 PM
ONLY THREE DAYS LEFT!! Just a reminder that the YUMI: SPY FATALE, BADDIE ROYALE Kickstarter ends on Thursday, March 11th. Yeah, this day snuck up on us too.
KICKSTARTER FAMILY SHOUTOUT
We will have so many wonderful people to thank when this is over, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t spotlight some of the currently running Kickstarters that supported us and were instrumentally in Yumi coming to life. Please take a moment and visit some of these incredible Kickstarters.
GLARIEN OF WHITE ASH #1
Only 15 days left!
Written by Charlie Stickney, with art by Romina Moranelli, colors by Fin Cramb and letters by Conor Hughes, the 40 Page first issue of Glarien follows the early days of White Ash's most dangerous elf, as told through the eyes of Rachel, a young woman living in 1970's New York City. Think Red Sonja meets Taxi Driver... but with Elves and demons.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thegamecomic/glarien-of-white-ash-1-a-fantasy-series-for-mature-readers
SHAOLIN NUN #2
Only 4 days left!!
By JC Carter, Gregory Maldonado, Laurie Foster, Lala Narita, and Andrew Malin
To most L.A. residents, Mei Yin seems to be a young abbess presiding over a new Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles' Chinatown. But look closer, and you will find her using her remarkable Kung Fu skills to defend the innocent from those who would do them harm. Look even closer, and you'll see a woman who is haunted by her dark past and isn't sure if she's worthy of the responsibility the sisters at the White Crane temple have entrusted her with.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jccarter/the-shaolin-nuntm-2
BROKE DOWN AND FOUR DEAD BODIES #1 – 4 (Complete story)
Only 14 days left!!
By Travis Gibb, Felix Novara, Alan Emmanuel, Jerome Gagnon. Cover colors by Claudia Giuliani. Edited by Heather Gibb.
After years of being on the bottom, Randy and Denver are finally on their way to being “Made Men.” Someone had other plans and now a simple drop has them broke down on the side of the road with four dead bodies.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bd4db-issue3/broke-down-and-four-dead-bodies-1-4-complete-story-crime?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=TRAVIS%20GIBB
Thank all of you again for your love and support,
Doug, Hoyt, Kevin, Frank, Lisako, Keven, Sean, Rian, and Sasha
