Weekend Roundup 2023-12-17
Books I'm Supporting, Promoting, or Otherwise Think You Should Check-out!
Last Month of The Year!
Crazy to think that 2023 is over. Personally, I can’t wait for January, but mostly because I have a sports hernia that needs surgery. It’s scheduled for January 9th. BUT, I otherwise try not to ever rush time away. 😊
In this article, I’ll try a slightly different format while I walk you through my Kickstarter recommendations. These campaigns are ones I either already support (see above), plan to support, or think it’s a really dope campaign and project even if it’s not my thing (e.g., horror, anthology, etc.). So, here we go…
Direct Sales Mastery for Authors by Russell Nohelty & Monica Leonelle
For starters, I’m a fan of Russell’s and we’ve worked together on a project in the recent past. He’s not only a really dope writer, but he and Monica have a series of books, podcasts, and related projects that are absolutely essential to your future success as a writer and self-publisher.
The duo lays out a string of ideas and answers for creative types who are struggling with their crowdfunding and direct sales efforts, or who are looking to add a boost to their current successes. I’ve read a few of their previous works, and I cannot wait to see all of that distilled in this two volume set. If you’re serious about growing your individual business model, this is a must-have set.
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/writermba/dsa?ref=XionStudios
HAUNTING/Like Father, Like Daughter Crossover PRIDE Variant! - 5 DAYS ONLY!!!!
I’ll keep it short & sweet: Kat & Phil put together GREAT campaigns and GREAT books every single time. I’ve backed 100% of their book projects to date, and I don’t see that ending here. Especially with it being an exclusive edition of their crossover one-shot! LET’S GO!!
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/comicuno/lifeline2024pride
Matt Kindt and Tomás Giorello's SAVE NOW
Okay, I know some of you are shitting on this recommendation already because it’s a $100k project already, and 10x funded. I’m recommending it because:
It looks dope AF
Matt Kindt is a badass writer
Bad Idea has put out some really awesome works already, so the track record is there
It looks dope AF
So, while I have no connection to Matt, et al., other than being a fan and supporter of their other projects, I’m heartily recommending this campaign. Check it out for yourself!
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stopbadidea/matt-kindt-and-tomas-giorellos-save-now
AMORINI: AMATEUR CUPID #1 - A Lusty Fantasy Comic
Yes, it’s a “booby book".” Sue me. But, if you’ve read anything from Pat Shand, at all, you already know that the sex and nudity serve as a landscape to a really quality story with well-fleshed out (sorry) characters and solid dialogue. In full disclosure, Pat & I are friends, but it started with me backing Destiny, NY and Smoke Weed, See the Future.
Amorini is a really cute story with a ridiculously innocent - almost naive - title character who is trying to make a living selling sex & love. It’s a fun concept with really terrific art that has an Eastern influence to it. I’m looking forward to reading it!
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cheekycomics/amorini-amateur-cupid-1-a-lusty-fantasy-comic
The Exorcist Club #1 - A NSFW Supernatural Comic
New book from the NEW KIDS! Chris Moses and Anthony Stokes are friends and collaborators/co-creators of mine, as some of you already know. They’re co-creating I Invested in an International Conglomerate & Went from MMA Champion to Becoming the First-Ever American Yakuza Overnight, Literally… for Xion Studios.
I really love this concept. The guys have a proven track record of delivering quality projects of all sorts (sci-fi, cerebral thriller, horror, etc.) and this looks to be no exception. There’s a reason I tapped them to work with me on American Yakuza. Back this book and find out more for yourself!
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1967380671/the-exorcist-club-1-a-nsfw-supernatural-comic
Digitopia: The Graphic Novel Event
I really enjoyed Farhan’s Battle Panda comicbook, and we even collaborated with a cross-promotional print featuring Battle Panda and Trash Panda! So much fun.
This latest book looks really dope! I’m excited to help bring this to life by backing it and promoting it. I dig the Mad Max/Running Man dystopian element mixed with the cerebral nature of The Matrix in this OGN offering from Farhan and team.
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/farhanq/digitopia-the-graphic-novel-event
Holiday Spirits- VOLUMES 1-3 - HORROR ANTHOLOGY - Original Graphic Novel!
Just launched! Another collaborate & co-creator teammate, Travis Gibb, has launched an anthology centered around holiday horror!
While I’m not much a fan of either horror -OR- anthologies, this looks fantastic. Travis’s previous anthologies each did very well, with one of them getting nominated for a Ringo Award™! He does great work with building these, recruiting top talent, and delivering a quality book into the hands of Backers like me!
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/orangecone/holiday-spirits-volumes-1-3-horror-anthology-ogn
OL' DIRTY BASTARD Graphic Novel | Super7 Figures | Vinyl
I admit it: I’m an old school rap fan. Eric B. & Rakim, LONS, A Tribe Called Quest, NWA, Dré, Ice Cube, KRS-One, Biggie, and of course: Wu-Tang Clan. So, an OGN based on ODB? F*ck yeah, I’m in!
Need I say more?!?!
BACK IT HERE: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/onipress/ol-dirty-bastard
That’s it for now! Enjoy!!
Thanks for sharing these! All of these campaigns look amazing, glad to see they’re all doing so well. Good luck with your surgery next month! Sending good thoughts your way.
Very cool!