Over 200 backers!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Oct 03, 2022 at 02:44:00 PM
That's right! The 200 backer mark has been passed and Concrete Arcanum is just $30 away from crossing the $8000 threshold!
I've got another special add-on in the works that I can't wait to unveil this week, but first I wanted to tell you about Old Ways, another great story in Concrete Arcanum by Travis Gibb with Art by Elias Gambit Melendez, Letters by Jerome Gagnon.
Mythologies collide when a group of Leprechauns invade a Native American Casino. The Leprechauns enjoy a magically empowered winning streak, but the owners wont be beaten that easily and reveal they have magic of their own.
Travis also has a Kickstarter running right now, the latest installment in his Granite State Punk series.
CLICK HERE to check it out!
Zeke has just gotten released from prison and is now living in the last place he ever wanted to be... his dead parents' house. He has for years tried to drown out every ounce of the memories of this place and his messed-up childhood. Zeke now is forced to confront it and the revelation that his past is filled with the occult and dark magic.
If you like punk rock, witches, monsters, and historical fiction, this is the Kickstarter for you!! Perfect for this most spooky time of year!
Do you have your scary movie playlist all picked out? Cause I have! And just because I'm running a Kickstarter right now doesn't mean I'm going to let the best of all holidays pass me by!
More soon!
Till next time, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
Epic Thank You!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Oct 03, 2022 at 01:40:09 AM
With Concrete Arcanum officially past the halfway mark, I decided to take the time to do something very important: Say thanks!
CLICK HERE to watch the great thank you video, in which I thank literally each and every person who has backed Concrete Arcanum thus far!
It's not too late for other backers who want to hear their name spoken in my dulcet baritone, as I plan on thanking each and every backer who joins my on this odyssey.
To say nothing of these two comic bundles that are still free to everyone who backs before we cross the 75% and 100% milestones.
If you happen to be in the Exotic area of Fargo, ND this weekend, I will be slinging books at Valley Con and spreading the Concrete Arcanum gospel. Stop by and say hi for an in person thank you!
If you can’t make it, some of the Concrete Arcanum creators and myself are going to be on the Explain Yourself livestream Friday evening at 10 PM US Central time. You can actually see who’s involved in the project, ask us questions, and get a feel for the humans behind your favorite stories.
Just CLICK HERE when the time is right to go to the Youtube page and see all of our shining faces!
Hope to see you there!
And if I don’t, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
Meet the crew!
about 2 years ago
– Sat, Oct 01, 2022 at 09:14:06 AM
Going live with the Concrete Arcanum crew in 15 minutes to explain ourselves on Explain Yourself!
You coming?
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFfgOCBCi7CuGu9Cz2ojk-A
Why An Anthology?
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Sep 28, 2022 at 06:50:03 PM
Woo Hoo!
Concrete Arcanum has officially crossed the 50% funded mark!
Alas while we must bid adieu to the 50% Funded bonus bundle, we still have the 75% bundle to look forward to!
So by now, some of you may be wondering, why are you even doing an anthology? Why not just focus in on The Canon of Vangel?
That's great question, straw man. There are several reasons.
Firstly, in the past couple of years of my journey into crowdfunding and indie publishing, I've made the acquaintance of quite a few awesome people who are doing awesome things. People whom I not only like, but also admire. By doing an anthology I not only get to put their tremendous collective talents to work for me, I get to share them with you.
Secondly, I love finding exciting new stories and creators. The people who are working in the indie-publishing space are doing the most unique stuff in the industry and, by pulling them all together into one book, I get to present to you a sampler platter of some of the most interesting stuff that's out there. Backing anthologies on Kickstarter is how I found some of my favorite creators that I'm still following.
Lastly, it's how I got my start. My first Kickstarter ever was notImpure Blood, it was Cthulhu is Hard to Spell, a Lovecraft themed comic anthology featuring the gods and monsters of the Cthulhu mythos. By being a part of Cthulhu, I was able to observe how a big crowdfunding campaign was run and I also got my name as a newbie appearing next to big time industry pros who had worked for Marvel, DC, Disney and more. It was a great learning opportunity and, now that I'm in a position to do so, one I wanted to provide to others.
Take this young man.
Seth Tamarkin's story, Date Night, with art by Swapnil Lambe has me convinced that Seth is someone to watch. I don't often laugh aloud when I read, I did when I read Seth's script. He's also makes great use of the premise of Concrete Arcanum by highlighting the effect monsters and magic might have on modern dating.This story alone is worth the price of admission!
And for more anthology awesomeness, be sure to check out Purple Eyes by Phillip Maira
What if 73 minutes before you die, your eyes turn a vibrant purple? There is no action to reverse this ocular ticking clock toward death. With less than an hour and a half left to live, what would you do? The top creators in indie comics bring you 120+ pages of humor, heartache, & humility. The tales within this unique anthology are loosely linked and filled with numerous Easter eggs. This mesmerizing world has so many secrets and beauty to share. CLICK HERE to discover them!
As for the Concrete Arcanum crew, a contingent of us we will be on and upcoming episode of the Explain Yourself podcast! You could wait for that episode to drop like a chump, OR you could join us when we go live THIS FRIDAY at 11 PM EST, 10 PM CST, 8PM PST and you can actually interact with us and ask questions and stuff!
Just CLICK HERE when the time is right to go to the Youtube page and see all of our shining faces! Hope to see you there!
And in the meantime, I have a special something in the works for everyone who has backed thus far! I hope you like it!
Till then, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
Can we get past 50%!?
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Sep 26, 2022 at 06:13:46 PM
Holy crap!
After some strong weekend progress, Concrete Arcanum is just 2% away from crossing the 50% threshold!
Which means that there's only another day or two to back the Kickstarter before the 50% Bonus Bundle goes poof!
So how do you feel about splitting up the bonus bundles this way? ei. Having them go away after crossing a funding goal as opposed to a specific time like the end of week 1, etc? I think it's kinda fun because not even I know when the time limit is going to be. But I want to know what you think. Comment below and let me know!
But before you go, I want to give you a heads up about this other cool project I found:
Lycan: Solomon's Odyssey by Dennis Robinson
Make no mistake, this book is for the mature readers. But since it's the time of year for the spookiness, I think it would be a great book to back. The series follows Solomon, the world's first werewolf as he walks the world, finds himself involved in different folktales and mythologies, and searches for the cure to his condition. Definitely worth checking out for anyone who likes horror, adventure and dark fantasy.
CLICK HERE to give it a gander!
Two weeks in and the 50% milestone is just spitting distance away. This campaign has officially reached maturity. Now it's time to bring it home!
More soon!
Till next time, be good!
But not too good 😉
- Nathan
