Shipping update (and more)!
almost 3 years ago – Sun, Jun 11, 2023 at 12:03:55 PM

Hi all!

We are doing awesome on the surveys, with 80% of the responses already in! The "summer books" (Palomino 1,2,3, Silver Bk1, Rosalynd) books are all signed, placed in bags/shrink wrapped, and ready for imminent shipping! A reminder: Silver Bk2, will ship separately end of October.

About drawing...

Through the various interviews and social media conversations that happened through the campaign,  one question always comes up: Do I approach drawing for animation storyboards and for comics differently. The short, unhelpful answer is yes and no. But while I will elaborate at a later date,  here's a fun video I did a few years back about my approach to drawing storyboards. 

Friends doing cool stuff, with HOURS TO GO!!!

Don't miss my pals Stranger Comics with their Tales of Asunda & Niobe Kickstarter, which features some of the best in fantasy comics! They have great stories; the art is beautiful and the world building is first class and ever-expanding. They also have Pathfinder material and more for gamers! Check Reward 24 for exclusive silver metals and 20, 29, 35 if you want to binge all the things! Plus there is an SDCC set - the X-MEN 266 homage by Caanan White! Here is the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sebastianajones/tales-of-asunda-1-niobe-and-dura-2-more

The Palomino Vol. 2 + 3 Surveys are on their way!
almost 3 years ago – Tue, Jun 06, 2023 at 10:50:53 AM

Hi all! 

So the rumors are true. The process of sending the surveys out to you has begun! If possible, fill them out as soon as you can, so we have the info needed to send you your books and prints quickly!

If you don't receive your survey today or tomorrow, check your spam filter, and if you encounter any issue filling out the survey, please let us know!

So this is the perfect time for me to not only thank you all for reading Palomino, but to also stress a very important point! In this day and age of giant corporate consolidation, the most powerful way for you to help platform indy books that you love and believe in is to also get copies as gift for your friends and love ones whom you know would enjoy them! That is the most awesome way to help platform. So if this is for you, check out those add-ons at survey time! And also, that's how you win Christmas!

Meanwhile, I've been signing up a storm, so like for each campaign, here's our little video tradition!  

 Thanks again for being awesome!

Stephan!

BackerKit surveys are coming!
almost 3 years ago – Fri, Jun 02, 2023 at 07:50:24 AM

Hi, dear Palomino Vol 2+3 backer,

Soon, you’ll receive an email from us with a special link to your BackerKit survey. It’s important to respond to your survey as quickly as you can since we need this information to fulfill your rewards.

Here are also some important early heads up! 

 General info

You don’t need to create a BackerKit account to fill out your survey. When you receive the email with the survey, click the survey link to respond. Answer the questions about your reward preferences, provide shipping information, and purchase add-on items if you like. You don’t have access to this survey link yet, but it will be available soon via email!

After you respond to your survey, you can go back later and change your responses at any time before we close the surveys and get our final counts.

If you need to review your information or pledge status, you can return to your survey by clicking the link in your survey email or requesting your survey link under "Lost your survey?" on our BackerKit project page at https://stephan-francks-palomino-volumes-2-and-3.backerkit.com.

If you used your Facebook credentials to log in to your Kickstarter account, the BackerKit survey is sent to the email address you use for your Facebook account. If you have another email address that you prefer to use, please contact support at https://stephan-francks-palomino-volumes-2-and-3.backerkit.com/faq. https://stephan-francks-palomino-volumes-2-and-3.backerkit.com/faq 

Here's an early jump on 2 important survey FAQs

• If you ordered physical copies of any of the Palomino volumes and/or Rosalynd, you will also be receiving complimentary digital copies of your books.  In fact, the first question on your survey will be about your digital copies, asking if you want the 1-page up versions (best for reading on phones or small tablets) or 2-page up versions (best for larger tablet and computers). Don't let that question about the digital copies throw you--you will also be receiving the physical copies.
•  SALES TAX: backers from California will be asked to pay a sales tax on books and prints at survey time. It should have been applied back at pledge time, but unfortunately, it hasn't. Apologies for the inconvenience.

 Original Commissions Pledges 

If your pledge includes an original commission, I will contact you directly so we can discuss the specifics, and your wish will be my command!

Somebody's birthday--not to mention Christmas-- is just around the corner!

A fantastic way to support an indy book series that you love is to offer copies to your friends and loved ones! Not only will they enjoy a great book, but chances are you will be the one introducing them to it! In other words, you'll win birthdays and the holidays! A convenient way to do it is to order your gift-intended copies as add-ons at survey time.

Thanks again, and keep your eyes peeled for those surveys! 

Stephan

WE MADE IT!
almost 3 years ago – Wed, May 10, 2023 at 02:20:08 PM

Hi dear Palomino backers,

Thank you all so much for your support and readership! The phrase “we couldn't have done it without you!” maybe be a cliché, but in this case it is 100% the TRUTH!

So… NEXT STEPS

• At this moment, all you have to do is sit back and relax until the NEXT UPDATE, which will be in a few weeks as a heads up that THE ALL-IMPORTANT SURVEYS will be coming your way.
   
•  The SURVEYS will ask you for any shipping address needed for your physical rewards, and they will also give you the opportunity to pick options if they apply, for instance choosing your art prints (and a gallery will be posted for those also), or the composition of the Retailers Bundles.

So there you have it! Things will be quiet for a little bit until we announce the surveys!

ONTARIO COMIC CON REVOLUTION in 10 DAYS!

We will be at ONTARIO COMIC CON REVOLUTION (Ontario, CA) May 20-21, 2023. Visit the Dark Planet Booth, and don’t miss  Animation & Comics AMA with Stephan Franck  5/20 3:00pm, rm 104

We'll be bumping fists, selling books, and no doubt,  sparring with all manners of Captain Carters, each one more adorable than the last!

AND SO YOU LIKE TOP-QUALITY/TOP PRO COMICS FROM INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS?

Saturday May 13 at 10am PST our pals at Stranger Comics are launching their latest Niobe and Asunda Kickstarter alongside StrangerCon, which features some of the very best in fantasy comics! They have DAY 1 free exclusives as well as 48 hr Early Birds by David Mack so don’t miss out!

Here are the links:

KICKSTARTER: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sebastianajones/tales-of-asunda-1-niobe-and-dura-2-more

Do not miss their launch party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3elQaXkxjKg

And check out this awesomeness!

The very best!

Stephan

PALOMINO VOLUMES 2 + 3: THE FINAL COUNTDOWN!
almost 3 years ago – Wed, May 03, 2023 at 10:17:18 AM

Hi dear backers,

Only 36 hours left!

Thank you guys so much for giving life to this campaign! We have a lot of momentum in these final hours, and I’m being told that we have an exceptionally high conversion rate, which means that given a chance to check out Palomino, people are loving the project!

In that spirit, please consider being our ambassador on social media, or making personal recommendations to friends who you think would enjoy these books!

FOR RECOMMENDATIONS, YOU MAY USE THIS LINK https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/darkplanetcomics/stephan-francks-palomino-volumes-2-and-3?ref=448iyc

 MEANWHILE, BEHIND THE SCENES...

Here’s more fun process material, which shows my use of CG sets which I have been using extensively as reference, in order to capture a specific and consistent texture for everyday life in Los Angeles.

LAST CALL FOR COMMISSIONS:

Only two commission spots left. If you are interested in original art from me,  this is now or–OK, maybe not never, but a very long time!

Here's some fun me in action doing commission-y stuff:

SO YOU LIKE DETECTIVE STORIES (and anthologies of macabre mysteries?)

Check out Dead Detective Society! A top-secret project from Bram Stoker Award nominated editor James Aquilone.

The very best!

Stephan