Kickstarter Pre-Launch: Covers, Maps, and Getting Ready for Author Nation

Quick update today because: SO MUCH GOOD STUFF. 🦆

Covers in Progress

I’m deep in the cover cave—about 40 hours per cover—testing layouts, nudging typography, and layering textures with Canva Pro. It’s a mix of hard work and pure creative joy. Decision fatigue is real, but the results are finally coming together.

Big Week Ahead

• Nov 2: I’m speaking at my church about David as a worshipper and king, and how Jesus is our one true King—the center of our worship. I’m honored (and prepping notes and scriptures between design sessions!).
• Nov 3: Author Nation Vendor Day.
• Nov 4–7: Author Nation conference. I’m volunteering and I’ll have half a table at ReaderNation to chat about my Kickstarter and share a few fun books.
  Headliner: James Patterson.
  Classes: author mindset, craft, and author-entrepreneur topics.
  Vendors: Draft2Digital, ProWritingAid, Amazon KDP, Kobo, audiobook pros, artists, and more.

It’s going to be a huge week, and while the life-ducks are quacking, I’m steering them in (mostly) the same direction. 😉

Podcast: Covers, Kickstarter, and…Maps!

This week on the podcast I’m digging into:

• Book cover design (what I’m trying and why)
• Kickstarter pre-launch prep
• Fantasy maps (because I commissioned one and I’m giddy about it)

First Look Map Reveal

If you’re at ReaderNation, you’ll get the very first look at the fantasy map of Aramatir. I can’t wait to share it in person!

What’s Next

• Keep refining covers
• Finalize pre-launch assets for Kickstarter
• Finish church talk for Nov 2
• Pack for Author Nation (don’t forget the table banner!)

Thanks for cheering me on!