Hey all, Robin here. Well, tomorrow is a big day as we will be launching our 14th crowdfunding campaign. This one is for Out of the Ashes: the first book in a new series called After the Fall. You can click here (or on the picture) to jump to the funding page.
Savvy veterans of the Elan universe will probably guess that After the Fall comes . . . well after . . . the Rise and Fall series, and you'd be right. In fact, the new book picks up just a few days after the last pages of Esrahaddon. And if the final words of that book ("Hello, Brother") left you wanting more - then you're in for a treat because "more" is exactly what you can expect from this new series! Not only will you get some further details about that clandestine meeting, but you'll also learn what has become of Nevrik, Jerish, Elinya and even how Esrahaddon was captured.
Now, for those who haven't read the Rise and Fall, that's not a problem because this series, like all the ones in the World of Elan, are designed to stand on their own. Sure, people who have read some (or all) of the books will have a bit of "insider information," but new readers should be able to jump right in without knowing some (or any) of what has come before.
One of the things that makes me most excited about this project is that not only does it usher in a new book, and series, but it also launches the career of a new author! her name is Lorian Ellis and I can't wait until you get to hear her tales and meet her characters - I love them so.
And here's probably the best part about tomorrow . . . the first two chapters are posted on the Kickstarter so you can read part of the book starting at noon! Just check out the "Sample Chapter" section of the Kickstarter, then pop on over to the Elan Discord server to share your thoughts with fellow Sullifans.
Getting the opening of the book is great, but the obvious question is when can you read the entire story? Well since the book is 100% written and edited, we'll be sending out ebooks (for those that order that format) on September 25th - the day after the Kickstarter is over -- assuming of course it funds.
Getting the opening of the book is great, but the obvious question is when can you read the entire story? Well since the book is 100% written and edited, we'll be sending out ebooks (for those that order that format) on September 25th - the day after the Kickstarter is over -- assuming of course it funds.
As for the printed versions (both deluxe and regular hardcovers) here is what we're looking at:
- September 5th - send print-ready files to printer
- September 15th - get proofs back
- September 23rd - Kickstarter ends print quantities determined - print run ordered
- November 25th - books hit the presses
- December 9th - books ready to ship
- January 27th - books arrive in US
- February 3rd - books arrive in our warehouse and shipping begins.
Now, all that said, I've put the ship date on the Kickstarter for March 2027 just to provide padding as things never go completely to plan.
So, that's my big news for this evening. I hope to see you tomorrow on the Kickstarter!!
Robin.
