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hakei June 2024 updates
🕑 Added 2024-06-23 00:45:35 +0000 UTCHello everyone,
Here are some behind-the-scenes updates.
1) Reminder: Acrylic standees pre-order ends this Friday (June 28th).
(Also, Mettatron acrylic charms have arrived. Currently charms are buy 2, get 1 free.)
I'll have extras so I can take the standees to conventions, but once the standees sell out, I currently don't plan to re-stock them.
Also, if you're ordering from overseas and mix the standees with other items, you may be charged double in shipping.
I always refund shipping overcharges when I buy the shipping labels, but you're always welcome to shoot me an e-mail so I can check the shipping price & send you a refund right away.
Shopify says the reason for the double charging is because I put the regular items in one shipping profile (standard shipping) and the standees in a separate profile (free US shipping). So when an international customer places an order, the two shipping categories get counted at the same time.
Shopify help desk's recommended fix? Don't make a separate free US shipping category lol 💀
2) "Bloom and Zoom" volume one has been sent to the printer.
There's 196 pages, compiling Chapters 1~9 (online episodes #1~#55) and four pages of extras.
I wanted to take BnZ to this year's conventions but unfortunately I made it pretty late, so it probably won't come to me in time.
The print shop told me it'll take at least 30-40 days just to print them, and another 25-40 days for the books to be delivered via sea shipping.
But I think the quality will be worth it!
I like their printing quality, and I was even able to add a cover fold for stability without raising the overall price too much.
3) "a refreshing summer" print version WIP
An oldie GL. I figured with BnZ vol 1 taking a long time, I can print this to take up convention table space haha.
I haven't converted all the episodes yet, but I estimate ~20 pages per episode. So about 100 pages total. I'm not sure how in-demand it'll be, so I'll order a small quantity first.
I have the mock-up in color but I'll most likely change it to black/white, as color printing is too expensive even with the most basic options (more than $9/book, dang).
4) YWAM publisher talks fell through :^(
In the YWAM epilogue, I said I was talking with a publisher about YWAM.
Well, the final pay they offered was really low -- lower than my Patreon monthly payout. Plus I would've had to do all the conversion work myself.
I asked for a higher pay and basically got laughed at. To be honest, it's their loss since the company is notorious for having gone bankrupt/shut down once.
So I'm still searching for a publisher, which is why I haven't printed YWAM. A publisher would want first dibs.
But if there's no progression at all, I'm thinking to print YWAM via self-publishing, a.k.a. Kickstarter.
5) Next series...?
In the YWAM epilogue, I also mentioned I was in talks with editors regarding my next work.
Somehow, the university slice of life series I had concocted before YWAM seems to pique their interest the most. You might've seen me post sketches of them around 2020, on Twitter and Tumblr.
These characters could be considered the OG Luciferen and Shealtiel, haha.
I had it on the back-burner because I got stuck during story development, but I guess it's time to tear my head apart again. Here's to hoping for a good news in the future.
As usual, thank you everyone!
Best,
hakei
Comments
MrMonochromatic
I understand you're busy, no big deal. Thank you for considering it.
hakei
ope just seeing this now, sorry for the late reply! but I'll def consider stickers
MrMonochromatic
If the stands aren't going to be restocked, would you consider selling them as stickers? I'm sure a few folks would love slapping that onto laptops and tablets etc, the art is too good. (I'm absolutely grabbing that Amon and Lucy)
Ashley M Rench
You're welcome. I'll be cheering for you in hopes that things will fall into place for whatever you plan to take on
Katy Olly
I totally get that no worries, just wanted you to know I’m down to help fund! We need to get that masterpiece officially published!
hakei
Thank you Katy! The kickstarter is waaaays off, I haven't worked on YWAM books at all, since I'm focusing on other things atm😂
hakei
BOOOOOOOKS
Katy Olly
I’m so excited for the stands!! They are so cute! And what day will we be launching the Kickstarter? I’m so there!!! I hope things progress smoothly moving forward. We’re here for you! Thanks for the update!
Nicole
*deep inhale* BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKS LISTEN TO ME I NEED YWAM BOOKS BEFORE I NEED AIR KICKSTARTER WHEN PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF
hakei
thank you Ashley!
Ashley M Rench
Man F that publisher who can't see your worth. You are amazing and they should be grateful. Bastards. I'm sorry you had to experience some dumb shit like that. But I'm sure something better will find you. And I would love to buy actual hardcopies of the series ywam. And a school one sounds good. I'd like to see it. And it be cool to see maybe like some special episodes of ywam as like what became of them after everything. Still sucks I'll miss getting a chance to meet you at a convention.
hakei
THANK YOU SUPER! yeah it may be more work, but tbh it also means more freedom + no strict deadlines either 😂😂
hakei
THANK YOU AISLINN!!
superloveshine
So many exciting developments!! I can’t wait to see what else you bless us with 😌 also fuck that company! You have plenty of supporters, I hope we’re enough for you to be able to self publish if you need to! I know it’s way more work tho. :(
Aislinn Pond
I’m down to support whatever you decide to do with YWAM and any future projects. It’s important to just do what’s best for you at the end of the day!!
hakei
I'll name and shame them, TKYOPOP!!!!!
hakei
DKJSD THANK YOU JESSICA
Shannon M
"To be honest, it's their loss since the company is notorious for having gone bankrupt/shut down once." If it is who I think it is, you are probably way better off without them. I would 100% back a kickstarter for a print edition of YWAM!
Jessica Stiles
I'm ready to throw money at your Kickstarter lol
