Hello peeps!
I’m currently on my honeymoon, so this email will be a little different from our usual updates. I’ll pass things over to JP, who’s got some exciting news to share—new books, project updates, and more!
Hope you have an awesome week!
Abe
P.S. Raquel and I say hi! 😊
Hello everyone,
May is bringing some big energy, and I'm here for it.
Kickstarter Update: We Hit 8K+!
The Mosswood Apothecary Collector's Edition has been funded with 150+ backers and is over $8,000, and it's not done yet! We've unlocked 9 full-page illustrations, custom chapter header icons, and even sprayed edges.
The next goal is $8.5K to unlock a 10th illustration. And if we hit five digits, I'll write a novella set 200 years before Mosswood.
The campaign ends on May 26th, which is my birthday!
I may host a live stream either that morning or as the campaign ends around 8PM CT, but family plans may shift the timing. Stay tuned to Twitch or my socials for details!
Tapas Debut: The Greatest Storm Mage Needs a Break
On May 6th, I launched my newest cozy queer fantasy: a Tapas Original called The Greatest Storm Mage Needs a Break. It's got trauma healing, magical group therapy, and a slow-burn romance between a war-torn mage and a nature-loving counselor.
I adore this story. It goes deep into healing, and if it finds its audience, there's a whole world waiting to expand.
→ Start reading here (first 43 chapters!)
Mandrake Manor Sequel: Dreams & August
With the Tapas project wrapped, I'm diving into the next book in the Mandrake Manor series. This time, I've got a world of dreams to unravel with. Chapters will drop first in serial form for supporters on my site:
Tarot Energy: From Blank to Balanced
May's tarot card pulled a Blank:
Which honestly tracks. It's been a month of potential and many unknowns. But June? That's Queen of Pentacles reversed:
This is all about creating my own financial independence, nurturing myself, and maybe figuring out what this full-time author life looks like.
Since the layoff, I've been in a go-go-go mindset with the Kickstarter and Tapas deadlines, but I think I need some time to breathe. It's been one hustle after another for years, and I think I need to make space to enjoy life a little.
Upcoming Events: Come Say Hi IRL!
- June 4 – Rockton River Market, Rockton, IL
- June 29 – Boozy Book Fair at Pig Minds Brewing Co.
I'll be under my shiny new purple tent with books, stickers, and vibes.
Thanks for being here, for the messages, and for the support.
Appreciate you,
JP Rindfleisch IX
Writer of Things
Dark, Strange, Queer
P.S. Remember to follow the Kickstarter here, and please share it with others. Consider it a birthday gift where you get something pretty too!
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