The Far Roofs is Out (in PDF/ePub/PoD)
4 months ago
– Thu, Dec 05, 2024 at 07:39:04 PM
Hi all!
I've made the final PDF and ePub available for download on Backerkit; those of you who asked for a DTRPG version of the downloads will receive a code for that as well. I've also sent out print-on-demand codes as appropriate.
If you can't get yours for some reason, check your spam filters; then, if you still don't have it, please let me know!
The book is now available at DriveThruRPG in ePub, PDF, and print on demand form as https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/474964/the-far-roofs
and on itch, in PDF and ePub form, as https://jenna-moran.itch.io/the-far-roofs
Once I have the limited edition print book in hand I'll be releasing a few extra copies through Indie Press Revolution!
Locking Orders on Backerkit; Release Soon
4 months ago
– Wed, Dec 04, 2024 at 02:13:17 PM
Release Approaches!
I've closed the Far Roofs preorder store on backerkit.
I started the process yesterday to lock Far Roofs orders through backerkit. I'd planned to just do it but it had an option to give people 48 hours and I thought, "That makes sense!"
Once that closes,
- I'll upload the final PDF and ePub to backers there,
- release the book on DriveThru and itch, and
- start distributing DTRPG codes, including at-cost PoD codes, to relevant backers.
I could theoretically take a day or two between steps without disappointing myself, but I imagine I'll just do it all at once.
The book is scheduled to print on the 13th. I don't think I'll be able to get people limited edition books by Christmas, but we'll see how it goes. If Indie Press Revolution gets the books nigh-instantly and there are no issues with them and they're up for it, I might try for it; otherwise, I plan to collect shipping and start sending them out in early January.
Best wishes,
Jenna
Files Sent to Printer
5 months ago
– Mon, Nov 04, 2024 at 02:16:40 PM
Hi all!
Files are off to the printer for the limited edition. I'll let you know when I have a print date.
I expect to be ready to launch the PDF and PoD on DriveThruRPG by end of month, though that could still be screwed up by an unexpected issue with the PoD proof. I don't have a firm timeline for the ePub, but it's progressing and I'm guessing end of month as well.
There are some minor updates to the PDF (typo fixes and whatnot) but I'm not sending them out yet in case I catch anything else pre-release. When I'm ready to go live on DTRPG, I'll send the updated PDF out via backerkit and (for those who asked for it) as a DTRPG link.
Best wishes,
Jenna
End-of-October Update
5 months ago
– Wed, Oct 30, 2024 at 02:17:44 PM
Hi all!
A quick status update: I got what I'd hoped would be the final PoD print proof on October 11 and have been doing a careful proofing pass. Normally I'd be done by now, but it's been a bumpy month and it's difficult to rush without missing something. :/
It's looking like it's not actually the final print proof; one page had a missing line. That said, I'm not finding much else to be concerned with---a few stray spaces at the beginning of list items, a sentence that I might as well add a comma to because I'm changing the book anyway, that kind of thing---and if that stays true, I can probably go to print without doing this process again.
(I'll still have to get a new PoD proof between finishing that and taking the book live on DTRPG, though---I'll probably get that shipped to me 2nd day or overnight, but it'll take 1-3 weeks for DriveThru to print.)
My apologies for being slow!
Best wishes,
Jenna
Version 1 PDF Release
6 months ago
– Sat, Sep 21, 2024 at 02:24:14 PM
Hi all!
You can now get the PDF for the Far Roofs through backerkit!
This is the final version modulo those one or two errors that always creep in at the last minute.
DTRPG: The book will go up on DTRPG sometime next month when I'm confident I've found and caught those one or two errors, or that they failed to exist.
Print on Demand: I'm getting a slight cover art tweak this coming week, after which I'll order a hopefully-final print proof; when it gets to me, if it's all good, I'll distribute PoD coupons. I don't have a huge amount of control over how long it takes to get a print proof; I'll spring for fast shipping, but I can't speed up the printing. Anyway, it's usually a couple of weeks.
The ePub: ePub creation has started. There were a couple of pages where I knew the text might change for layout reasons (e.g., "hm, this page needs an extra line"), so I wasn't able to get the final text to Rand Brittain (my ePub designer) until today.
Limited edition printing: I've been talking to the printer throughout this process and they know I'm planning to print in October/November. Once I've reviewed the PoD, I'll let them know I have the final version ready, and I'll keep you posted from there!
Jenna
