On Tuesday, February 20, the InDesign Master File of the complete book – except for the final SHATTERED TOMORROWS pages I’m still working on – was turned in. Early this morning, I received an email stating some minor corrections needed to be made, so I have until Monday, February 26, to make the corrections, including any further additions to the SPECIAL THANKS pages.
That means anyone still wanting to be included on the SPECIAL THANKS pages can still pre-order THE LARA-SU CHRONICLES: BEGINNINGS until noon, Monday, February 26, 2024. After that, the corrected files will be submitted to the printer with no further changes allowable. At this time, I’m exactly 43 orders short of 200 for those who are interested in the Limited LARA-SU signed print in addition to being listed on the SPECIAL THANKS pages.
Once Noon Monday hits, I’ll announce if I reached 200 orders, and if not, how many people have a shot at the Limited Edition Print. Beyond that, I recommend anyone still wanting a copy of THE LARA-SU CHRONICLES: BEGINNINGS place their order at their earliest convenience, as there will only be the initial print run. At this time, there’s no way to acquire a copy of this through one’s local comic store or any other avenue one buys their books from.
I will announce once the books have been printed and shipped, including personal emails to those who have already ordered. When the books arrive on my end, there will be a further announcement as the books start shipping to those who ordered.
While this is going on, I will be continuing work on the app for its initial release, looking to have it ready in time for the San Diego Comic-Con. As for what else there is to look forward to, subsequent chapters of SHATTERED TOMORROWS will initially be digitally released thru the app with the full, completed story eventually collected in the same hardcover format as THE LARA-SU CHRONICLES: BEGINNINGS.
At some point, I hope to have a Droid version of the app released. Also, I’ve begun prepping for THE KNUCKLES OMNIBUS as a release for Summer 2025, as I do have a couple of people helping with production, as well as the app programming and language translations being worked on for the initial app release. I hope to begin recruiting a colorist by the time Comic-Con rolls around.
As usual, if anyone has questions or comments, feel free to send them my way. None of this would be possible without the support I’ve received for which I’m very grateful. In the meantime, have a great weekend and take care. I’ll be back Monday.
Excited to hear you’re prepping for The Knuckles Omnibus as well! Looking forward to this coming Monday. 🙂
If you need more time for finale, it’s ok. Finale steps are the most difficult. And one more question, what is The Knuckles Omnibus?
I realized I needed a break and took one when my son and grandson decided to fly out and spend a few days with Bernie and I. They’re now back home home and I’m getting ready to send all but the last 8 pages I need to finish to the printer. (I plan on getting back to work on those 8 pages starting later today.) As for THE KNUCKLES OMNIBUS, I see that as a 2-volume – possibly 3 – set, depending on the page count, cover price and a variety of other factors. I see Volume 1 featuring the stories Knuckles appeared in from the following issues: SONIC issue 13, SONIC & KNUCKLES SPECIAL, SONIC TRIPLE TROUBLE SPECIAL, KNUCKLES’CHAOTIX SPECIAL, the KNUCKLES 2-page segments from SONIC issues 31 thru 33, the KNUCKLES chapters in SONIC issues 34 thru 36, SONIC’S FRIENDLY NEMESIS KNUCKLES mini-series issues 1 thru 3, the Sonic-Knuckles team-up from SONIC issue 44, KNUCKLES THE DARK LEGION issues 1 thru 3, KNUCKLES issues 4 thru 9, the Sonic-Knuckles-Tails team-up from SONIC issue 56, KNUCKLES issues 10 thru 12, the story’s conclusion from SONIC issue 58, and KNUCKLES issues 13 thru 21. I may include more but it depends on the page count, cost of printing, the sale price point and so on. Volume 2 will pick up where Volume 1 leaves off. I’m envisioning a pre-order price of $60 to $75 versus the $100 or so cover price once it’s carried by distributors to comic shops and other book stores. Anyone pre-ordering will be able to buy at a significant discount, which is something I was unable to do at this time for THE LARA-SU CHRONICLES: BEGINNINGS. There’s still a LOT of details to work out so please regard anything said as initial spitballing of what’s on my head. Thanks.
Sounds like you’re riding the inspiration wave into the sunset. Good for you.
Everything is going good it seems from what you say finishing up your book.