We’ve hit a few snags with the printer. Some mistakes (on my part), some computer glitches (on their part), some wailing and nashing of teeth (all the way around). Good news first: The hard cover format has been proofed and accepted (after first being rejected and re-uploaded), and an initial order has been placed for 250 copies to be sent to me. …
Hard Cover proof
The Twisted hard cover is totally uploaded and print-ready! I uploaded the files for both the cover and the interior on Tuesday, and the printer has already sent me an email to tell me that it’s ready to go. You efficient printers, you. Looks like the next step will be to wait for UPS to deliver my proof copy so I can proof …
New story sample
Here’s another story from the Twisted: Tales to Rot Your Brain Vol. 1 book. It’s the very first story in the book and was instigated by a writing prompt from Mike Arnzen (http://www.gorelets.com) that suggested I “depict an allergy gone haywire.” So I did. Dr. A. is quite the instigator. I’ve elaborated a little about his role on the book’s …
Hard back cover is finished
When I decided to print a hard cover version of the book, I figured I needed to do it right. I didn’t want something that looked cheap. I think any book with the word “Rot” in the title deserves something classy, right? So the hard cover books will be bound in gray cloth with the book title stamped in gold …
The bookmarks are in (and they’re beautiful)!
Got the bookmarks back from the printer, and they turned out great. They are printed on recycled, 100lb cover stock with a matte finish. The image attached will give you an idea of how they look. (Pay no attention to that messy, messy desk…)I originally promised one physical bookmark to everyone who pledged $25 or more on the Twisted Kickstarter …
Paperback cover finished
I’ve finished the design for the cover of the paperback version of the book, and here she is: The white rectangle on the back will be the space for the ISBN, UPC code and the price. The QR code should take you to the Hairy Eyeballs site. (Notice I say, “should.” Until I see that puppy working with my own …
Sketchbooklets all around!
With the overwhelming response the book project has been getting on Kickstarter, I’m thinking we can do even more. I would be able to list the book through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. as well as keep the book’s domain (www.hairyeyeballs.com) and hosting up for an extra five years if we raise the funding goal a bit. But this doesn’t …
Bookmark designs for Kickstarter
I designed a few bookmarks for backers of my Kickstarter project, and the general consensus was leaning toward the first two pictured here. I added the third design just because I think you’re cute. So that means anybody who backs this book project will receive all three of these designs, either physical or virtual, depending on your level of pledge. …
Going green: Putting me money where me mouth is
Probably the thing that gets me aggravated and motivated to act is when people willingly destroy the environment. I mean, c’mon, it’s the only one we have. So the one thing I wanted to strive for with the production of this book—and Hairy Eyeballs Press in general—was to be as sustainable as I possibly could. I will be using Lightning Source to print the books and …
Twisted Project on Kickstarter
I’ve decided to launch the book as a project over on Kickstarter, and today is “Day 1” of the 45 days they’re giving me to reach my goal. I created an animation for the trailer which also doubled as the project video (see below). It stars “Doodles”, an illustration from the book. You can leave a comment on Kickstarter if …