Quick update!
13 days ago
– Fri, Nov 08, 2024 at 01:23:25 AM
Hello everyone,
Just wanted to send a very quick update to say that the book files were sent to the printer earlier this week. We are currently awaiting their feedback and their estimated timeline for getting the books finished and shipped to our distributors.
It feels odd to be sending this out this week. It feels odd to be doing anything this week as we all look out at the storm gathering on the horizon. And we are not gods, nor wicked, nor divine; we don't have miracles or magic. But we have each other, so hold on tight.
Team WicDiv
Shipping charges and book update
22 days ago
– Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 05:38:05 AM
Hello!
Your cards have been charged for shipping and any add-ons that you ordered through the Backerkit pre-order shop. Some people have been confused that the name on the charge is Fiction & Feeling – that is the company name of Jamie McKelvie and Katie West's business. I did not realise it would say that, but I've included below what the email looks like to clear up any confusion:
There have been some declined cards, so please make sure your cards are up to date to guarantee you receive your rewards!
Also some news about the book itself. Our book designer was 98% finished the final files when they had an unexpected death in the family. We're working on getting those files finished and handed in to the printer, but they'll be a bit delayed. But lots of love to our designer Vokey (who also did colours on One For Sorrow, which is out next week!) and their family at this time. <3
Out today is Kieron's OGN with Stephanie Hans, We Called Them Giants, a story of communication across a chasm at the end of the world. Lori wakes to find the streets empty. Everyone has gone. Or at least, nearly everyone. She’s thrown into a world where she has to scrape by in the ruins of civilization, nearly starving, hiding from gangs when…They arrive. I have read this book several times (I edited it), and every time it makes me cry. It's incredibly beautiful and powerfully moving. Highly recommend!
Talk soon!
Katie
Shipping prices incoming!
29 days ago
– Wed, Oct 23, 2024 at 09:57:46 AM
Hello everyone,
Thank you for your patience. Shipping prices have been locked in and Backerkit will be charging your cards soon. They will send you a message letting you know. We have used Whole Order Weight-Based Shipping Fees, so the total weight of your order will determine your final shipping cost.
Shipping prices if you ordered one book (+bookplate or +art print) are as follows:
USA: £6.50
Europe + UK: £5.50
Everywhere else: £8.50
If you ordered more than one book, the weight of your package affects the shipping price as follows:
USA: £10.50
Europe + UK: £9.50
Everywhere else: £15.00
If the weight of your final shipment is more than the weight of two books, your shipping price will be as follows:
USA: £16.00
Europe + UK: £15.00
Everywhere else: £20.00
We are using two distributors, one in the US who will be shipping only US backers rewards, and one in France who will be shipping all Europe, UK, and everywhere else. As such, we're using two different delivery services, so the costs don't necessarily scale the same.
The bookplate and art prints are printed and look great. I'll do a separate post about them soon! The book is being sent to the printer this week. I'll let you know when it's done printing and on its way to the distributors. You'll get a notification once your book has been shipped.
If you haven't yet filled out your survey, please complete it now to guarantee you receive your rewards.
Thank you!
Katie
Quick update about paper
about 1 month ago
– Tue, Oct 08, 2024 at 05:54:51 AM
Hello everyone!
Sorry for two updates in two days, but after my last post and a conversation with a backer, I spoke with the printer about the difference in weight between papers. In Europe, being over 2kg would double the price of shipping. And since the cost of shipping has overwhelmingly been the biggest concern when we hear from backers of this Kickstarter, it's an issue we are keen to mitigate when and where we can. But turns out, the printer's original weight and price for the book was given for 170gsm paper: an error in our favour! The book should be about 1.7kg, which is perfect. So no worries, we're back to the original plan.
Next update will be confirming shipping prices.
Have a lovely day!
-Katie
An update: design and shipping news
about 1 month ago
– Mon, Oct 07, 2024 at 10:00:24 AM
Hello everyone!
The first draft of the book is done and we've provided feedback to our designer, Vokey, who is blowing my mind with how good this book is looking. Should be finished shortly. Hoping to send it to the printer this week or early next.
In the meantime, we've updated the bookplate to better match the book. Still the same design, still the same foil, same adhesive format, but changed it to a white background, which looks better against this pink title page. The endpapers of the Standard edition are purple, but the endpapers of the Deluxe have a surprise, and you probably won't be wanting to put a bookplate there, which is why we made sure it looks great on the title page! (Vokey designed this bookplate, too. Working with a legend over here!)
Those bookplates have been sent to the printers and will then be going to Kieron to sign and then up to Scotland for Jamie to sign and then to the distributors to be added to the orders of everyone who got one!
The art print has also been sent to the printers and will then be traveling to Scotland for Jamie to sign.
In terms of shipping: this new book is bigger than we anticipated. It's 184 pages instead of 160, so we decided to go for 150gsm paper weight instead of 170gsm in order to try to keep the cost of shipping reasonable. Different paper, but more paper! It's a big book! Shipping prices in the US went up in July, so we really want to make sure this stays affordable. We are waiting on final confirmation of costs from our distributors and will then be charging shipping prices. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back! Don't quote me on this, but I think the price if you ordered one book is going to be around £6 for US backers, £5 for UK and Europe, and £8 for the rest of the world.
I'm locking your Kickstarter and Backerkit orders in tonight, which means you will be given enough time to make any last minute changes to your order. This includes a last chance to add any add-ons. After 48 hours, all orders will automatically be locked. By then I'm hoping shipping is confirmed and I'll charge that. I'll send you another update before I do!
Have a great week!
Katie + Team WicDiv
