THE CAPTAIN’S LOG · {{current_date_mdy}}
AHOY, TRAVELERS!
This update will be short, but it will also be filled to the brim with updates.
KICKSTARTER UPDATES
The Kickstarter goes live in LESS THAN ONE WEEK on August 1!
I’m adding the final touches to it this week to make sure it’s beautiful and full of pics by the time it goes live. I’ll give you one last little preview of what will be included in the Kickstarter, thanks to the always-wonderful Andrea Corsini:
Personally, I’m getting this framed and hanging it in my house. This scene has lived in my head since 2008, and to see it so beautifully illustrated 18 years later… Words cannot describe how happy I am.
But what do YOU want to see this print on? Postcard? Sticker? T-Shirt? Reply to this email and let me know!
Depending on what you guys want, I can add it to the Kickstarter reward tiers, or maybe stock it in my Etsy shop and in-person events in the future!
INDIE READS
THE RAVE BY J.R. TRAAS
I haven’t been reading as much as I want to, but I did finish THE RAVE by J.R. Traas this month! Sci-fi isn’t normally on my TBR, but this was a delightful blend of sci-fi and fantasy that had me hooked from the first chapter. The humor (which is plentiful) reminds me a lot of 90s and early 2000s media, which was great. This is book 1 in a trilogy, and book 2 is already sitting on my desk waiting for me to pick it up.
One More Update…
You may have seen my new countdown on the socials. It was actually 4 days off, and is now down to 208 days to go. But what is that countdown for? Something that I thought about keeping a secret for a little while longer, but I love sharing good news with everyone. The countdown is for…
MY FIRST PREGNANCY!
Olsen-Thrift Baby #1 will be born in February 2027, which means the events I’ll be attending later this year are the last events I’ll be doing for the foreseeable future!
If you’re in the GA/TN area later this year, stop by and say hi! Bring your books and I’ll sign them!
Thank you for all of your love and support with my writing journey! The finish line is almost here for THE SUNDERED SUN, and I can’t wait to celebrate its publication with you guys!
Safe travels!
— Jay