Proofs Approved!
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Dec 06, 2022 at 01:05:28 AM
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
Baba Yaga: Witch, Goddess, Demon or Alien? *Witchstarter*
Created by Bendideia Publishing
An in-depth look at the infamous Slavic witch like you've never seen before, including folklore, fairy tales and personal encounters.
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Proofs Approved!
Surveys sent!
about 2 years ago
– Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 02:36:57 PM
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read.
UPDATES! Surveys, Book Progress, and more.
about 2 years ago
– Tue, Nov 15, 2022 at 10:44:47 AM
Get ready for suveys! I'll be doing a smoketest of the different tier levels tomorrow (Wed, Nov 16). Look for an email from Backerkit. A couple of days after that, if everything looks fine, I'll be sending out the rest of the surverys.
The digital books are ready! Yay! In an effort to limit the number of downloads you'll have to access, I've combined the stretch goal stories (14 in all) into the main ebook. (If you've pledged at a level that didn't include the Baba Yaga main ebook, you'll still geta digital copy of the stretch goal stories as a separate file.)
I also decided to add these extra stories to the main print book. It added around 50 pages to the overall count, but if you prefer print only, you won't have to resort to reading the extra ones on a screen.
Although the ebook is ready and you will be able to download all your digital files right away, the print version still needs additional work. I've sent off for a proof, since it's often easier to see any issues that way than on a computer screen. We've also commissioned one more piece of art for the book, so we are waiting for that to be completed. I'm expecting that everything should be completed some time in December. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that we don't experience any of the printing issues we've had in our other two campaigns.
I'm excited to be able to finish up this book. I've gotten to know Baba Yaga so much more since doing this research. I'd also like to share with you an editorial review we received from David Flora of Blurry Photos podcast: www.blurryphotos.org/podcast/
"The black and white view of Baba Yaga is wrenched into brilliant greys by the keen research and writing of Ronesa Aveela. You don’t have to forget what you might know about this misunderstood figure of Slavic folklore, but you must be ready to learn, at the very least, several new aspects of the character. What other sources outline in broad strokes, Ronesa colors in with details and features in a brilliant masterpiece of information, storytelling, and understanding of Baba Yaga in one volume. It’s clear this figure holds a special place in the author’s heart, which makes the character gleam on every page. If you’re looking for a source of information, parallels to different mythologies, a thoughtful consideration of roles and heritage, plus all the chicken feet you can handle – look no further; you’ve found it."
We hope you feel the same by the time you've finished reading our book. :)
While you wait, please check out a couple more ongoing Kickstarter campaigs we think you'll enjoy.
Vital Secrets Series -HARDCOVER Editions
FBI profiler Nathan Thomas and his team chase down serial killers in this crime thriller series.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dfhart/vitalsecretscomplete
The Mystic Marauder Series
A pirate witch sets out on a magical treasure hunt in this paranormal historical reverse harem fantasy romance trilogy.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shadowheartmedia/the-mystic-marauder-series
SUCCESS!!!
about 2 years ago
– Wed, Nov 02, 2022 at 06:36:47 AM
Thank you all so much for making this campaign a success. I think this is my favorite book so far in this series. When we started researching Baba Yaga, I never knew I'd discover so much about the Slavic culture that related to her. There are amazing customs that help you understand what may actually have been going on in fairy tales in which Baba Yaga appears. We hope your discovery is as fascinating to you as it has been to us!
We will be fulfilling our orders through BACKERKIT once Kickstarter has completed its credit card processing, so look for an email from Backerkit in a couple of weeks. If you've logged into Kickstarter on an Apple device, it's likely the email that's recorded for you won't work. This happened in our first campaign. Before we send out the surveys, we'll look through the email addresses. If we come across one that says "Apple ID," we'll reach out to you for an alternate email.
We truly are honored you've taken the time to support this campaign!
If you're looking for more, here are some suggestions.
Unwanted Heirs Trilogy
Unwanted Heirs is a Fantasy Action/Adventure series featuring a lesbian hero who plays by her own rules.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulmouchet/unwanted-heirs-trilogy
Ivy & Bone Series: Special Edition Hardcovers
A Hades and Persephone series with a twist, full of steamy romance, dark paranormal themes, and allusions to Greek mythology.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1061956935/ivy-and-bone-series-special-edition-hardcovers
Azure Tides: Holiday Release
A fast pace, pirate-themed, sword-and-sorcery book that follows three young crew members on a mysterious voyage into the unknown.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/birthrights/azure-tides-holiday-release
Stretch Goal Reached!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 06:28:11 PM
Yay! We reached our stretch goal. I'll be cleaning up the extra Baba Yaga stories and putting them all together in a digial bundle for all backers.
And, even better news. The edits are done on the main book. I'm off to add in illustrations. So, the digital file should be available by the time I send out surveys. I'm waiting for the translation on one more story to make the book complete. At the latest, I should have this by the end of November. My translater said he should have it complete before that time, though. So, keep your fingers crossed. :) And I sent a copy off to get an editorial review from someone who's crazy about cryptids.
The print version will take longer to format, but that should still be out this year, depending on any printing problems.
I have more campaigns for you to browse through in the meantime. Witchstarter brought out all kinds of witches and goblins roaming around Kickstarter.
Arch Mage Series: The complete YA portal fantasy series
The only girl with magic on our Earth travels across the universe to other Earths fighting demons, dragons and insurmountable odds.
Dream Chaser: Paranormal Women's Fiction Urban Fantasy Novel
Never before released Urban Fantasy about a reluctant psychic fighting to uncover who or what is invading her friend's dreams.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swiftnesse/dream-chaser-a-paranormal-womens-fiction-novel
A Grave Christmas: A Detective Erica Swift Christmas Special
A brand new novel in M K Farrar’s Detective Swift series. In London, a killer is strangling Christmas shoppers. Can Erica stop him?
Rowan: The Lochlann Feuds Hardcover
The hardback edition of the complete Lochlann Feuds Series ⚔️ ✨🖤 Historical Fantasy Romance 🖤✨⚔️
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/elbinbooks/rowan-the-lochlann-feuds-hardcover-omnibus