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!

The Third Hilda and Richie Book

On Wednesday morning May 3, 2023, I will be launching the Kickstarter for the THIRD Hilda & Richie book, Hilda & Richie's Sandwich! The goal has not yet been set but will be lower than past projects (US$1000-1500). After wrapping up the final rewards (for the Poison Ivy Gulch Kickstarter) this weekend, I'll be getting to work on that as I'll be contacting the local printers for a quote and continuing work on the script plus thumbnails.

The plan for the book will be the same. It will be an 8 inch by 8 inch book, a standard size for children's books. The print run will be 1000 copies and in color.

Stay tuned to the Hilda & Richie blog as well as my Twitter feed. There'll be more news on the book and its Kickstarter as it develops.

Hilda and Richie's Wizard Reviewed in Midwest Book Review August 2022

 Hilda & Richie's Wizard got a great review in the August 2022 edition of the Midwest Book Review!

"Hilda and Richie's Wizard is a fun picture book story of two foxes who find themselves in a tailspin when the gift of a family relic is lost in the river. Hilda trusted little Richie to take care of the pendant, but his brand of "fun is too much for the pendant" and its chain breaks in the midst of his active young life. Hilda will certainly be angry with him. That's when Mister Abra steps forth to offer a bit of magic to resolve his dilemma. The savvy, quick wizard can solve Richie's problem...but not without a cost.

Max West incorporates a valuable lesson about honesty and owning up to mistakes as Richie assesses his relationship with Hilda and whether it can withstand the truth. Simple yet inviting color illustrations add interest to the tale, which poses the dilemma of how difficult it can be to be honest. Does Richie dare to risk a wizard's wrath by forgetting his obligation? A fine story evolves, holding a message that read-aloud parents will find important and realistic."

More proof you should go buy the book!