BECOMING DANGEROUS: A book about ritual and resistance

Books won't be shipped until early June
almost 6 years ago – Wed, May 09, 2018 at 11:58:18 PM

Hello everyone!

Heard from the new printer yesterday and unfortunately, the new batch of books won't be ready until May 29th. Which would be fine, except seven months ago I booked a trip to Hawaii for the last two weeks of May. I did this believing I would be done with this Kickstarter's fulfillment by now. And if the books hadn't been damaged when they arrived here in Edinburgh, I would be. Everything is ready to go. I just need books!

So the remaining books will be out to the remaining backers (and all pre-orders from the fictionandfeeling.com website) in early to mid-June. I get back from Hawaii on the 4th of June, and then I have the Edinburgh book launch on the 7th of June, and then I leave again until the 11th. So I will try to get all shipments out between the 4th and 7th. 

If you are located outside the EU and haven't received your book (or other rewards) please email me at [email protected] to let me know!

I know that none of this is my fault, but I still feel guilty. And I'm trying really hard to just let it go because there's nothing I can do to print the books faster and have them out to backers faster. But the anxiety. It's real. What helps though, is that not a single backer from this campaign has emailed me to complain about this snag or other mix ups--HOW ARE YOU ALL SO NICE? I'm so grateful you're supporting this book. 

❤Katie 

New books at the printer, refund on it's way
about 6 years ago – Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 07:27:15 PM

Hello everyone!

Good news! Today I received the refund from Marquis for the damaged books. I also received word from the new printers that the books are already under way and should be done in about 3 weeks. 

Also just wanted to let you know that the book is selling quite well despite me doing zero promotion for it. (I was thinking there's no point promoting a book I don't actually have on hand to sell. Turns out, people don't mind a pre-order!) These sales are 100% because of all of you who have posted photos of your books and talked about it to your friends. Thank you thank you thank you. 

Also, the book launch party is shaping up to be ONE HELL OF A NIGHT. Seriously. In Edinburgh, under the South Bridge in the historic 18th century vaults. You like owls perhaps? How about tarot readings? You like rituals? You like dancing? Drinking? I got you. Even thinking about hiring an oyster man who shucks Scottish oysters at the event because there used to be oyster bars in the vaults under the bridge. Probably do some book giveaways too (the book will also be available to purchase!). Maybe for best dressed? You read Gabriela's essay right? Bring that power and resistance to the launch! DJs for the night include Becoming Dangerous author Cara Ellison and her dj partner Alice aka GOOSExMAV, and world-famous Jamie McKelvie and his work husband, Kieron Gillen (huge fan of witches). Let me know if you're going to come so we can say hi!

🖤Katie

New books being printed
about 6 years ago – Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 01:53:22 PM

Hello everyone!

An update: I'm still waiting on a refund from the original printers. They pretty much refused to do a reprint, so I'm waiting for my refund to be approved. (It better be approved. *angry glare at camera 1*)

In the meantime, I've contacted several UK printers for estimates. One place seems very helpful and responsive and came well recommended to me so I've decided to go with them. They're going to take 3 weeks to print and when the books arrive I'll be able to get rewards out very quickly as they're all ready to go, I just need the book!

The main problem with doing a reprint is that, because I'm printing less books, it's more expensive per book. It's actually more than double the price now because I'm also paying in GBP instead of USD. This is obviously unfortunate, and if you're thinking to yourself, "Wow, this whole situation really sucks for Katie" and you're wondering what you can do about it, may I offer some suggestions? 

• post a photo of your book onto your social media and mention @fictionfeeling (Twitter) or @FictionandFeeling (IG)
• tell people they can buy the book from fictionandfeeling.com (both digital and preorder paperback, the paperback will be in stock soon!)
• if you've already received your book and you've read it, could you review it over at Goodreads?

All the books for people in the UK/EU who only ordered the book (no pins, stickers, etc.) have been sent out yesterday and I've heard that many have already arrived! So now is a perfect time to tell your friends about it. ;)

Just a reminder, if you are outside the UK/EU and have a problem with your reward (wrong pin, missing item, etc.) please contact BackerKit here: https://becoming-dangerous.backerkit.com/faq#contact-us And they will help you out!

Things are getting fixed, friends. It's all gonna be okay. 

🖤Katie 

UGH
about 6 years ago – Mon, Apr 16, 2018 at 12:24:47 AM

Hello everyone,

I am very glad to see that everyone outside the EU seems to be getting their rewards. I've seen folks in Canada, Australia, and Singapore receiving their books and that's such great news!

In not so great news: I'm still arguing with the printer about the damaged books. At one point I thought I was being unreasonable and so showed the damaged to my friend Anna who has worked in book stores for year. She assured me that had she received the books from a publisher, she would've sent them right back as she wouldn't have been able to sell any of them. 

Part of what makes me feel that I'm being unreasonable is the way the Sales Manager, Joe, speaks to me. It's condescending and rude. It infuriates me, but I know that if I show this man my rage, he'll immediately dismiss any of my claims as me being a hysterical woman. (This is the same guy who told me I "need to relax".) I worry that anything I do to defend myself from his unprofessionalism and dismissive attitude will affect the outcome of this situation. Will I no longer get my refund? Will I be out even more money than I already am? 

So where I'm at now is getting a new printer here in the EU to print the books. The first printer I contacted seemed wonderful and was recommended by the 404 Ink crew, but they don't carry the foil I need. I've contacted three other printers and have had two quotes come back and am in discussions with both to see what can be done and how soon. 

I also got the proof for the hardcopy limited edition illustrated version and it looks great, so that should be done and be shipped soon! I've had a WONDERFUL experience with those printers, Calverts, located in London.

Hopefully my next update has more good news!

🖤Katie

Shipping + Books + Babes
about 6 years ago – Tue, Apr 10, 2018 at 09:05:05 PM

Hello everyone,

Just a quick update to let you know that if you are outside the EU and haven't received your book yet, you can contact BackerKit here. However, you may want to hold off a couple days as I think I've only seen two or three people outside the US who have their book. I haven't seen anyone in Canada who has received their rewards yet. 

EU Backers: I'm still missing three boxes of books. I ended up with only 50% of books being undamaged, which is only around 190. I've packed them up and will start shipping this week. I've also contacted another printer in order to get the books I'm missing replaced. We're in talks to make that happen soon. Thanks for all your kind messages of support regarding this delay!

Also, I launched another Kickstarter yesterday. I don't know if many of you know, but in addition to running Fiction & Feeling, I am also a photographer. I've been shooting self-portraits and my babely friends for over a decade. Yesterday my amazing friend Faye Daniels and I launched the Kickstarter for BABEFEST Vol. 3: Hot & Cold. We really love having photo adventures and exploring what it means to be a babe in this patriarchal world, and we don't think these two things need to be mutually exclusive. We are into feminism, body and sex positivity, and the power of slow jams and mozzarella sticks. BABEFEST Vol 3: Hot & Cold will be over 150 pages of high quality, full-colour photographs delivered straight to you. Check out the page to watch our adorable video (featuring mozzarella sticks), and learn about what BABEFEST is! There is LOTS OF NUDITY on that Kickstarter page. Don't go there if that's not your bag. 

And that's it. I'll keep you updated on what's going on with the books. You have all been extraordinarily kind, calm, and patient during this. It is very much appreciated. 

🖤Katie