Krimson Empire Launch

A project in Bend, OR by Julia Huni
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The Federation made three mistakes. Quinn could forgive the first two. An amazing Space Opera series, with new covers and a fresh edit!
Backers: 127
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $4,661 of $1,000
Dates: Jul 13th -> Aug 3rd (22 days)
Project By: Julia Huni
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Latest News

Only 24 and a half hours left--and a new pop-up

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Supporter frenz, I am humbled by your generosity in sharing this campaign and pledging to support it. We've got 25 hours left, and we're almost at $4400! Pop-up stretch goal:  If (when?) we hit $4500, everyone who backed the campaign at any paid... (Read More)

We hit another stretch goal!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We hit the $4000 stretch goal while I slept (or at least after I turned off my social media.) Thanks to Jack, who tipped us over the edge by leveling up in the reward tiers! The Space Janitor/Krimson Empire cross-over story is a go!  Can we make... (Read More)

We are SO close to the next goal!

August 1st - via: kickstarter.com
With just two days to go, we’re almost at the $4000 stretch goal. Less than a hundred to go!  Just a reminder of the extra goodies we’ve unlocked: Additional artwork by the author (plus some art by a real artist!) A prequel short story (which... (Read More)

When you lose the internet

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
You never realize how much you rely on something until it’s gone. I’ve mentioned before that I live near a small town in central Oregon. It’s a rural area in the foothills of Cascades, so our cell service is patchy at best. But we have good... (Read More)

getting down to the last few days

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi backers and frenz! We're getting down to the last few days of this campaign. It ends on Thursday, August 3rd. We're at $3400, so about $600 short of the next stretch goal. Will we make it to $4000 before Thursday? I hope so. If you want that Space... (Read More)

some art and some craft

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I have some really cute art to show you. Here's an illustration of Tony and Quinn that I'll use for the merch store. Thanks to Maria Birigul for the awesome artwork! Campaign status: still chugging along We've reached that murky middle where... (Read More)

Chugging along

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m getting closer to a final cover for Krimson Flare, book 4 in the series. We’re still making a few tweaks to the design, but I hope to have it ready to reveal this week. This cover will have Tony and Quinn on it again, but it’s a bit more... (Read More)

What could be better than Tuckerization?

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Yikes! I forgot to send this yesterday! One of the reward tiers is Tuckerization. At the time of writing this, one of the four slots is still up for grabs. This reward entitles the backer to immortality--in the pages of a book. They'll get to rename... (Read More)

That stretch goal was gone before I realized it!

July 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Shortly after I sent the last update... or maybe before I even sent it, we passed $3000. So the Krimson Empire merch store is a reality. If you want to keep going, the next stretch goal is... a Space Janitor/Krimson Empire cross-over story. Next... (Read More)

Cover reveal!

July 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We’re closing in on the next stretch goal!  At the rate we’re going, we might have hit $3000 by the time you read this! Cover reveal It's time to show you the cover for book three, Krimson Surge. Created by the amazing Deranged Doctor Designs.... (Read More)

$2500!! We've unlocked the next stretch goal!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
(Don't forget: if you've backed this campaign at any level, you can download The Trophany from the update pinned to the top of the page. Just click View On Kickstarter, then All Updates, and it should be at the top of that page. Only Backers can see... (Read More)

Adding a tier!

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
It's come to my attention that I totally forgot to include a tier with a single hardcover book! What was I thinking? So I added it today. You can pledge for the casebound Krimson Run, with exclusive Kickstarter art inside.  Is this the reward you've... (Read More)

do caats have the right idea

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
If you've read Krimson Run, you know Sashelle, Mighty Huntress and Eliminator of Vermin knows a thing or two about sneaking up on other things. She's the "strangely helpful ca(a)t" I mentioned in the video.  She also knows how to break things.... (Read More)

Wow, life gets in the way sometimes

July 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who answered my question about AI narration. And if you want to weigh in, pop into the comments and tell me what you think. I totally forgot to send out an update yesterday! As is usual for campaigns, the rate of pledging has... (Read More)

Tell me what you think!

July 17th - via: kickstarter.com
its time to talk about stretch goals. We’ve met the first one, and we’re slowly moving toward the second one: a Quinn and Tony meet up prequel. I’m so confident we’ll hit this stretch goal that I’ve started noodling with ideas. And I went... (Read More)

First Stretch goal unlocked!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to Terry and Alice who put us over the $2000 mark! We've unlocked the new art--I'll post updates later this week to show you what I've put together. I really hope you'll love it! Digital backers will get the images in a digital format.... (Read More)

If you missed the link to your free story...

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

we blew past the goal--on to the stretch goals!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
It's Saturday afternoon for me, and as of 5pm, we've hit $1906! Less than $100 to the first stretch goal, which is some art, hand drawn by me, plus some fun art drawn by an actual artist. I'll share the images with you as they become available. The... (Read More)

Thanks for pledging to the Krimson Empire—here’s your short story!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

You all are incredible!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I am overwhelmed! We blew past the original funding goal at 5am my time. Thank you to everyone who has pledged or shared or followed along. Your support is what makes these campaigns happen! The first stretch goal will be some art by yours truly. I'm... (Read More)

Your copy of The Trophany

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Half-way to the goal!

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello fabulous backer frenz! Thanks to everyone who has already pledged to support the Krimson Empire campaign! We're over 60% funded already, and that will continue to climb as we get the word out to more people. So, please, share the campaign with... (Read More)

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