Hilda and Richie's Sandwich Progress Report November 2023

 Hello, everyone!  I just wanted to give you a status update on the third Hilda & Richie book.

At the time of this writing, there are about 34 pages to the book and I've completed about 4 pages worth of illustrations.  The goal is to finish the interior illustrations by no later than 6PM Central on Sunday, November 26th Thanksgiving weekend.  At the time of this writing, I need to get some more supplies.

Unlike the first two titles, I will be working on bigger paper.  The artwork will be produced traditionally as before with digital enhancement after the art is scanned and uploaded.  However, the art will be drawn on 11 x 14 inch bristol paper instead of the 8.5 x 11 as the last books had.

I have come up with a thumbnail sketch for the cover to the book.

As the giant sandwich is the focus of the book, I made it the focus of this image.  Hilda is on the left, presenting the sandwich to the readers while Richie is eagerly eyeing the sandwich as he wants to eat it!

This is NOT the final cover as it still needs refinement and a color study.  I'll have more news on that as progress develops.

As for the Kickstarter itself, that is another post.  I will share news on that tomorrow.

Hilda and Richie Halloween 2023

 The nation of Foxland celebrates Halloween too; our vixen and fox pup have dressed up for the holiday!

Can you guess who they are dressed as?

Watch for their Kickstarter on January 10, 2024!!

Hilda and Richie's Sandwich Launching on January 10

 The die is cast!  The date has been set!

On early morning of Wednesday, January 10, 2024, the Kickstarter to fund the third Hilda and Richie book Hilda and Richie's Sandwich will launch.

I hope to have more news as it develops including the funding goal, the planned rewards and other bonuses.  Stay tuned for more news and updates!!

Hilda and Richie's Sandwich Delayed Until January 2024

 I have important news about Hilda & Richie's Sandwich, the third Hilda & Richie book.

This was a tough decision to make. I had planned to run the Kickstarter in July; now I have to delay it again until January 2024, either the first full week or second full week of that month.

There are two good reasons for this. First I've fallen behind on the work both on the book itself and the Kickstarter. Part of it is owing to my editor not getting back to me until recently on the second draft of the book's script (I will be working from this). It is also due to time and money; as you know, I moved into a new house late last summer. The time, effort and money into maintaining and upkeeping my new home is a big challenge. I'm not able to devote sufficient resources to working on the book and assembling the Kickstarter itself.

Second, my original plan is not workable. In August (the funds would clear and I'd negotiate with the local printers to assemble the book), my family from New York is coming to visit my new home. I can't fight on two fronts at once. Rather than strain myself or divide up my time, I've decided it is best to hold off until early next year to fund & print the book.

I want to make it clear that I am NOT cancelling the book. Now that I got the final script ready to work from, I can start work on the book and assemble the Kickstarter with plenty of time. I'm also planning a smaller, shorter Kickstarter in September to produce some newly remastered comics of mine. I'll have more news on that later.

Hilda and Richie's Sandwich Launching on July 5, 2023

 ATTENTION!

I'd like to announce that the Kickstarter for Hilda & Richie's third book Hilda and Richie's Sandwich will launch on the morning of Wednesday July 5, 2023!

The book is still getting worked on and I haven't even a mockup of the cover to show you.

Currently, I'm in contact with someone editing the book's script and advising on the thumbnails.

I'll have more news later on about the Kickstarter.

Hilda & Richie's Sandwich DELAYED!!

 ATTENTION! I've made a decision regarding my next children's book - I've delayed the planned Kickstarter for the book Hilda & Richie's Sandwich until Wednesday June 28, 2023.

This is due to delays in constructing the book; editing work on the book is progressing slowly. Stay tuned for more news.

Hilda and Richie's Sandwich Launching on May 31, 2023!

I have some big news today.  I've worked out a partial timetable and got some quotes from printers. 

The Kickstarter to fund the printing of the third picture book Hilda & Richie's Sandwich will launch on Wednesday May 31, 2023!

The goal has not yet been set.  I'm leaning in the range of US$1000-1500 to offset costs.

More details will follow soon.  Please mark your calendars and get your wallets ready!

More news on Hilda and Richie to follow

 Plans for the next Hilda & Richie book are still being worked out.  The third book's Kickstarter is probably going to wait until June to launch.

Stay tuned!