So… yeah. Yesterday was crazy. In case you were off the internet, here’s the short version: I launched a Kickstarter and it got funded in less than eight hours.

Onward: At the moment, I’m contemplating stretch goals. Actually, I’m soliciting advice from the project backers. Do people want high-end cover art? An audiobook? Co-op placement (or the online equivalent) on Amazon.com to drive sales? A fourth novel?

The answers are interesting (even though no one has yet suggested “electrolysis for the author’s back” which is… okay. For now). If you’re a backer who doesn’t read those “Project Update” emails (or someone who is not a backer but would like to be) Check it out.

That’s right. I made goal in under 8 hours.

I owe a billion responses to people and a hundred billion thank yous, but right now I cracked a bottle of my traditional celebration beer (Arrogant Bastard Ale–so tasty!) and I’m going to have dinner with my family.

Thank you, everyone. Thank you to everyone who pledged and to everyone who shared the news.

Here is the video. Warning: Contains me.

If the video doesn’t show up, you can click on the direct link.

Yes, the goal is high. I know it is, but printing those copies (especially the omnibuses) will cost quite a lot. So will shipping hardbacks with 350K worth of fiction in them.

Then there’s the art inside and out, the editing, the whole thing is spendy. Very spendy.

But yeah, I’m nervous about that goal. ::wrings hands:: Hey, even if you aren’t planning to pledge for the project, I’d like to ask folks to take a look at the video and maybe spread the word a little bit. Everything helps.