What are the risks and challenges with this campaign?
There are always risks to consider when running a crowdfunding campaign. Anticipated risks include: ensuring the books arrive on time and in pristine condition; ensuring the production of items from the stretch goals aren’t a hindrance to meeting production goals, and that shipments of signed copies go out on time.
I will overcome these risks with time management, attention to detail, communication, and a strict delivery timeline. That said, I will communicate with you and let you know what’s going on and how I plan to address any production or shipment delays.
Last updated: August 10, 2025 20:04
What is the timeline for this project?
WATCH THIS SPACE: This is a tentative schedule that will continuously update/shift as the project moves forward.
The current timeline for this project is as follows:
2025
9 September- 31 December Run campaign Continue to write book. Contact and schedule editing. Contact artists to begin reward production.
2026 ———— 1 January - 31 March Finish writing the book. Self-edit and send book to editor for first round edits. Finalize works with artists. Begin reward production.
8 March -21 March: Complete set up and send out Smoke Surveys Assess Smoke Surveys
22 March-30 April Send out the rest of the surveys and begin ordering rewards Complete tasks for publication (Copyright, LCCN, Ingram Spark etc.) Complete ordering and begin packaging rewards
May-June Ship rewards.
July Ship any rewards that were missed in May and June
August Close project. Any surveys not completed forfeit their rewards.
WATCH THIS SPACE: This is a tentative schedule that will continuously update/shift as the project moves forward.
Last updated: March 08, 2026 14:12
When can I expect to see my rewards?
UPDATE:
Digital rewards will be available as early as May 2026, barring any unforeseen issues. I will ship all physical rewards, and any extraneous digital rewards, no later than July 2026.
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Digital rewards will be available as early as March 2026, barring any unforeseen issues. I will ship all physical rewards, and any extraneous digital rewards, no later than May 2026.
I will keep you apprised of the exact access/shipping dates as the project moves toward completion.
Critiques and One-Hour sessions will take place between October and December 2025. I will send out a calendar via survey and/or email once the campaign ends and all pledges have cleared. You must schedule your session within 48 hours of receiving the link.
Last updated: March 08, 2026 14:13
How will digital rewards be distributed?
Ebooks will be distributed via Bookfunnel, where Backers have the option to download a PDF, read in the Bookfunnel app, or download to their Kindle.
DIgital 4x6 art prints will be distributed via BackerKit.
Instructions for manuscript critiques and one-on-one meetings will also be distributed via BackerKit.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:09
When will I "Meet the Author?"
🩸If you sign up for a one-on-one conversation with me, a link to a calendar will be sent to you via email once your pledge clears so you can schedule your critique session. Scheduling will take place between 24 and 48 hours after the campaign has ended. If you DO NOT schedule your critique within 48 hours, your spot will be forfeited and you WILL NOT receive a refund.
🩸The ONLY exception is if there is an issue with payment on Backerkits’ end. In that instance, I will contact you with the link once the issue has been resolved.
🩸There are only ten slots available for this pledge level. I project that one-on-one conversations will occur between 4 October and 14 December 2025. I will not schedule any one-on-one consultations during holidays or anytime after 14 December 2025 because I will be spending time with family and friends. So please, please, please, make sure you have scheduled and attended your session on or by that date.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:09
When and how will my manuscript be critiqued?
🩸I will critique up to 10k words of your manuscript. The critique will include notes on developmental, line, and copy edits, and proofreading. You MUST submit your document as a .docx file via a Google Drive link. The document MUST be in English. There are only five slots available.
🩸Critiques will begin in October 2024 and end in November 2024. The tentative slots available for critiques are below. I will email you a link to the calendar once your pledge clears so you can schedule your critique session.
🩸Please, be aware that these slots are subject to change at the author’s discretion: 13-19 October; 20-26 October; 27 October-2 November; 3-9 November; and 10-16 November.
🩸To secure your slot you MUST schedule your critique within 48 hours from the time the campaign has ended. If you DO NOT schedule your critique within 48 hours, your spot will be forfeited and you WILL NOT receive a refund.
🩸The ONLY exception is if there is an issue with payment on Backerkits’ end. In that instance, I will send you the link via email once the issue is resolved.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:10
Is shipping included in pricing?
Shipping is NOT included in pricing. Once your pledge is finalized, and you’ve completed your survey, it will be applied.
If you are on a tier with digital items, there is no charge for shipping.
If you experience issues with your order, please contact the Backerkit Team, or you can email/message me directly at [email protected].
Last updated: August 10, 2025 20:20
Will you be shipping outside the United States?
Due to the new laws regarding shipping, I suggest those who reside outside the United States to ONLY back the digital tiers.
That said, I will be offering drop shipping to Canada, Mexico, and Europe via Ingram Spark for BOOKS only.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 21:32
I don't live in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, or Europe. Will you ship to me?
No. If you live outside the United States, Canada, Mexico, or Europe, I will not ship to you.
Unfortunately, the new laws regarding shipping make it difficult to ship outside the country I reside in. And, even for the countries listed above, I’m only providing drop shipping.
If you live outside these areas, the only tiers you can back are the digital ones.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 21:35
If I live in Canada, Mexico, or Europe, how do I back your campaign?
There is a dropship ONLY tier for those who reside in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. If you wish to back my campaign, all you have to do is choose one of the Dropship Tiers.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 21:37
Since your pledge levels only list Dropshipping categories for Blood Lies, how do I get physical copies of your other books?
If you wish to purchase physical copies of my other books, please send an email to [email protected] and I will send you a link for you to purchase copies of my other titles. Please note that if you purchase physical copies of my other books, they will also be dropshipped and unsigned.
Please remember these links are only for individuals who reside in Canada, Mexico, and Europe. If you live outside those countries, I am unable to ship to you.
Thank you for your understanding.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:07
What is Pay Over Time?
For this campaign, I am trying out Backerkit’s Pay Over Time feature!
If your pledge is over $150, after you select a pledge and go to Checkout, you’ll be given the option to pay 4 equal interest-free monthly installments of your pledge total over the course of 4 months.
If you select Pay Over Time, you acknowledge that:
You understand that your rewards will not qualify for shipment until you have paid in full. You understand that any partial payments made are not eligible for a refund. You understand that you will not be able to access the pledge manager survey until after you have paid in full.
Please note, this means that Pay Over Time pledges will not be able to answer their surveys until their payment plan is completed and thus might have a more limited range of options for things like character prints and stickers.
Remember that shipping is charged after the campaign!
Last updated: September 08, 2025 15:51
If I choose Pay Over Time, when will I receive my survey?
Please note, this means that Pay Over Time pledges will not be able to answer their surveys until their payment plan is completed.
Last updated: September 08, 2025 15:51
What is the disadvantage to choosing Pay Over Time?
Choosing pay over time means you may have a more limited range of options for things like character prints and stickers since the options are first come, first serve.
Also, using Pay Over Time means you forfeit the right to a refund, including to the add-ons.
Last updated: September 08, 2025 15:52
Is there a payment deadline for failed charges in Backerkit?
The deadline for failed charges in BackerKit is September 30, 2025 or six months from the last date of reward shipments, whichever comes earliest.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:08
Do you allow refunds?
Refunds are allowed for add-ons purchased during the campaign and add-ons purchased post-campaign through the survey on a case by case basis.
Refunds will also be allowed on a case by case basis if there is an issue with the campaign rewards on my end.
Refunds are not allowed for those who use Pay Over Time.
Last updated: September 08, 2025 15:52
What will my refund amount be?
Your refund amount will be for the items you purchased minus the processing/Stripe fees.
If you used Pay Over Time, no refunds will be issued.
Last updated: September 08, 2025 15:53
What is the refund amount deadline?
The refund deadline is 11:59 PM on 30 March 2025 and is only for add-ons purchased during the campaign and add-ons purchased post-campaign.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:08
If my survey is locked/charged, how will you handle changes or edits?
If your survey is locked/charged, it will be unlocked ONLY for those who are requesting refunds for add-ons.
It would also be unlocked if there is an error on my end.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:08
What is the last day you'll approve changes on surveys?
All changes must be locked in by 11:59 PM on 30 March 2025.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:08
Can I remove all add-ons including those from the BackrKit campaign and survey?
Yes.
Last updated: August 28, 2025 22:09
I have questions about this project. Where can I find answers?
All questions are answered on the FAQ page here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/j-s-living/blood-lies/faqs
If the answer to your question is not there, please email me ([email protected]) and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks!
Last updated: October 07, 2025 04:29
Current Estimated Lock Order Date: June 2026
Current Estimated Shipping Date: April 2026
Shipping is projected to begin in April 2026. If any changes occur, I will update you.
Last Updated At: 09/30/25What is BackerKit?
BackerKit is a service that crowdfunded project creators use to keep track of hundreds to tens of thousands of backers—from shipping details, pledge levels, preferences and quantities, whether they have paid or had their card declined, special notes, and everything in between!
The BackerKit software and support team is independent from the campaign’s project team—BackerKit does not handle the actual reward shipping. For more information about the preparation or delivery status of your rewards, please check the project's updates page.
How does BackerKit work?
After the campaign ends, the project creator will send you an email with a unique link to your survey. You can check out a walkthrough of the process here.
I never received my invitation. How do I complete the survey?
The most common reasons for not receiving a survey email is that you may be checking an email inbox different from the email address you used to sign up with Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account, or it may be caught in your spam filter.
Confirm that the email address you are searching matches the email address tied to your Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or Tilt Pro account. If that doesn’t work, then try checking your spam, junk or promotions folders. You can also search for "backerkit” in your inbox.
To resend the survey to yourself, visit the project page and input the email address associated with your Kickstarter, Indiegogo or Tilt Pro account.
How do I update my shipping address?
BackerKit allows you to update your shipping address until the shipping addresses are locked by the project creator. To update your address, go back to your BackerKit survey by inputting your email here.
When will my order be shipped, charged or locked?
That is handled directly by the project creator. BackerKit functions independently of the project itself, so we do not have control of their physical shipping timeline. If you want to check on the project’s status, we recommend reading over the project's updates page.
I completed the survey, but haven't received my rewards yet. When will they arrive?
As BackerKit does not actually handle any rewards or shipping, the best way to stay updated on the shipping timeline would be to check out the project's updates page.