Reaching New Stretch Goal & Remaining Lettered Edition Copies
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 02:39:17 PM
Hi Shannara Fans,
Hope this email finds you well! I can't believe February is wrapping up. Time flies.
We are almost to $190K! That will unlock a Jair Ohmsford art print that will be added to every tier. The art print itself will be the same size as the portfolio colossal cards. 10" x 7" I believe. What would you love Marc Simonetti to paint for it? Jair turning into Garet Jax? Jair with Cogline and Kimber? Something else? Would love to hear your thoughts in the comment field below. Because we WILL hit that stretch goal.
Onward. Many of you have been asking about the remaining Lettered Editions on the Kickstarter. Those who own the Lettered Edition of First King of Shannara have first right of refusal for Scions/Indomitable. I can share that there will be at least five copies available. Possibly six or seven if I don't hear back from two people.
I will add however many available copies we have to the Kickstarter and open them up for everyone this Thursday at 10AM PT! So get ready for that if you are wanting those Lettered Editions!
Okay, back to work for me! You guys are KICKING ARSE on the Kickstarter. Keep it up!
With WebDruid Magic,
Shawn
Extra Update: Other Kickstarters To Visit!
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 02:39:12 PM
Hi Again, Everyone,
This should have went out in the last update a few minutes but it's Monday and I'm mondaying hard! Ha!
I want to share two amazing Kickstarters that are going on right now. As many of you know, Terry and I love the SF&F community. Community is what makes everything possible. Therefore, we want to share Kickstarter links to other creators just to spread word about them and build a strong sense of community amongst all of us.
Feel free to check these out:
Nolyn is a new fantasy novel, the first book in a new trilogy so a great way to enjoy the continuation of Michael's work or try him out for the first time. Thrones & Bones: Norrøngard is for you gamers out there. Lou Anders is a great writer but he's also one helluva gamer. He has some fun stuff going on over on his Kickstarter so check it out if you game.
There... dinner time! Much love to all of you!
With WebDruid Magic,
Shawn
Stretch Goal Met! And Terry's New Book Revealed!
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 02:39:11 PM
Hi Shannara Fans,
Two quick updates here!
First, CONGRATS! Your hard work has just unlocked Stretch Goal $190K, which is a free Jair Ohmsford art print added to your tier, featuring art by Marc Simonetti. Yay! Well done, Shannara Backers. Well done!
Second, Terry's Del Rey Books editor Anne Groell sent me the book description for Terry's new book, Child of Light, to be posted online today. The book publishes October 12th. To read more about Child of Light -- and how wonderful I think it is -- click HERE!
Onward to $200K! Terry and I will be talking tomorrow about what we should do about stretch goal $210K!
Cheers to all of you! You guys are doing amazing work on this Kickstarter!
Shawn
PS: And don't forget! Small Magic publishes in one week! Garet Jax, Ben Holiday, and a Knight of the Word, oh my! Plus more short stories featuring your favorite series. Want a signed copy? Visit The Signed Page to order one as those books should be arriving any day now. Yay!
Remaining Lettered Editions Available Today At 11AM PT!
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 02:39:09 PM
Hi Everyone,
Due to the crazy morning I've had, the remaining Lettered Edition copies of The Scions of Shannara/Indomitable will be going live on the Kickstarter at 11AM PT! That is 1 1/2 hours away.
See ya around 11 AM PT! I'll likely do a live video afterward on my Facebook pro page here: https://www.facebook.com/authorshawnspeakman
With WebDruid Magic,
Shawn
Stretch Goal Hit! And With It, $200K! What's Next?
about 3 years ago
– Sun, Feb 28, 2021 at 02:39:08 PM
Hi Shannara Backers,
WowiewowWOW! Look what you all did. $200K!
It's a wonderful achievement and one that brings gilded book blocks to S&L and Rare books. I'm quite happy about this because I love gilding. And it is one step closer to the next stretch goal that affects all tiers -- Simonetti-designed endpapers!
Which possibly begs the question. We have a few hours left on this Kickstarter. Can we reach $210K? If we can, what kind of endpapers would you want to see on SCIONS? Sweeping view of Tyrsis where Par travels? The interior of the Hall of Kings where Walker gets bit? Etc. Etc. Let me know in the comments below!
Happy Friday, everyone! Kickstarter ends in 48 hours on Sunday, FYI! Please share in your favorite social media groups today in hopes of reaching the next stretch goal.
With WebDruid Magic,
Shawn
PS: On March 8th during a Facebook Live, Terry Brooks and Lev Grossman will be in conversation about adapting books for TV/movie. Should make for a rousing discussion given both of them have done it. Details coming Monday! Stay tuned.
