The Kairos Mechanism Kickstarter Edition

Halfway there on the MOST AMAZING KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN EVER*...and it still needs you!

Basically I'm playing a game called "Catch up on reading the rest of Kate Milford's Books" because The Left-Handed Fate is about to be released and I'm going early in the morning to get my copy from the store. This book expanded on a lot of what I loved about The Boneshaker. I loved Natalie and Miranda and the mysterious magic of Arcane, Missouri and each of those elements is out in full force in this book.

I want to see more of this world and these characters because they are brave and daring an Basically I'm playing a game called "Catch up on reading the rest of Kate Milford's Books" because The Left-Handed Fate is about to be released and I'm going early in the morning to get my copy from the store. I want to see more of this world and these characters because they are brave and daring and able to breathe in a way that makes them feel real.

The book was bittersweet and poignant, leaving me with a sense that I almost can't put into words when I think about the almost tragic beauty of Natalie and her friends and the world they live in. It almost hurt to get to the end of this book and take in what had been shown and think about what could possibly be in store for the futures of these characters.

I can only hope there is more to come about each of them in Milford's other books. Jan 27, James rated it really liked it. If you liked this book, you might also enjoy: I loved Greenglass House, really enjoyed Boneshaker, and raced through this, so I certainly need to give Broken Lands another go. Will certainly get Bluecrowne at some point.

This was on sale, but can't recall if it was a Daily Deal or publisher's special. Mar 29, Matthew Galloway rated it it was amazing Shelves: A great little story to tide us over until the next book comes out.

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Natalie continues to be a wonderful character and I like seeing Miranda continue to show her depth. We get plenty of little clues into the mysticism of this world. I can't wait to learn more. Apr 17, Kira rated it really liked it Shelves: Feb 10, Sem rated it really liked it Shelves: It's wonderful when a book turns out to be exactly what you'd hoped it would be in style, setting, and characters. Nov 19, Julie added it. A friend won this book as part of a writer's conference door prize and kindly gave it to me.

Oct 30, Maya Frank-Levine rated it it was amazing. A must-read novella for fans of Milford's world, and especially for those who wanted more Natalie after they finished The Boneshaker. Sep 12, Katy marked it as on-hold-bored-lost-interest. On hold till I read Boneshaker Alan rated it liked it Dec 27, Mary Beth rated it it was amazing Apr 19, Rachel rated it it was amazing Jun 14, Sep 02, Emily rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers.

To view it, click here. Sequel to The Boneshaker. I really loved this book because of what it made me want, which is more Arcane, and more Natalie Minks, Simon Coffrett, Tom, Guyot, and the rest. The plot was very interesting, but it is the unfolding of Natalie's potential and life that grab your attention. What is going to happen, gosh-darnit?! Kate Milford needs to write faster. There are some plot details that I need to have resolved, like are Ben and Amory going to show up in Arcane as old men?

Is Foulk Trigmine going to pass through another story? What's the deal with all the secrets? I bought this book on Kindle by-the-way. Beckyb rated it it was amazing Dec 03, Lisa rated it it was amazing Apr 24, Carrie Fish rated it it was amazing Oct 29, Emily rated it really liked it Mar 08, Sab rated it really liked it Oct 04, Rachael Mare rated it it was amazing Oct 15, Samara rated it really liked it Aug 28, Richard rated it it was amazing Apr 25, Megan rated it really liked it Apr 14, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

For you, from me. Can't wait for Greenglass House? Here, have this book. Wish The Left-Handed Fate was coming out tomorrow? I will gift wrap your copy of Bluecrowne , because it already has your name on it. It will have a brand new cover illustration from Andrea Offermann , the artist behind the covers and the interior art for The Broken Lands and The Boneshaker and the cover of The Kairos Mechanism. The second thing will be to increase the print run.

Rewards will be mailed at the beginning of May. Gift-wrapping available at no charge. I flipping LOVE gift-wrapping stuff. I backed this project on your website. What happened with that? Will I get a copy regardless of what happens with this Kickstarter? First of all, thank you! The short answer is, yes, you'll get your copy no matter what, although you might be the only ones. The longer answer is, I didn't raise enough through my website alone to print a paperback edition or to make the illustrated edition, so here we are again.

However, regardless of what happens here, I will have copies pb or digital, depending on the backer level made for the early supporters and on their way to you around the end of April.

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How do you find your reader artists? What if I know an awesome young artist who'd be perfect? I find them all over the place. Some reached out to me, some came to me through teachers or librarians, some were friends of readers or fellow writers. Know someone who'd love to participate?

Novellablog: The Final 35 Hours of The Kairos Mechanism on Kickstarter

Email me and we'll talk. Cost of printing and editing. It's going to be more expensive to edit, lay out, and print. Two of the things I committed to doing if we beat our goal last time was to increase the artists' compensation, and I'd like to plan for the higher pay rate and two illustrations per chapter right from the outset.

Don't you know it costs next to nothing to self-publish? Setting aside the illustrated edition, yes, I know books can be self-pubbed on the cheap. But I have high expectations and an acute awareness of my own limitations, which include an eight month-old infant, a complete lack of design and layout skills, and two contracted books that are going to require a lot of work in the upcoming months.

I write books, and I do that well.

For the other stuff, I need help, and I want to give business to people and organizations I care about. The tools I use are important to me, as are working with people I know and trust, and doing what I can to support independent bookstores. And because I prefer reading physical books, having a beautiful paperback edition is critically important to me. The finished product needs to be worthy of sitting alongside the incredibly beautiful books my publishers made from my longer works.

Using the Espresso Book Machine isn't cheap, but the result is as elegant a paperback as you will find in any bookstore anywhere, and I get to support a shop I love. Last but not least, it's really fun coming up with rewards and having an open dialogue with people who care enough about these stories to take part in bringing them into being. Why print paperbacks myself instead of just having readers order them POD? Because if I do it, I can sign them and tuck thank you cards into them and mail them to their new homes. I think my biggest challenge will be blogging and keeping up a strong web presence to drive the campaign.

Because I have a new baby and I was concerned about how my level of productivity would change, I held off on beginning this campaign until the manuscript was finished. Now I'm in the process of editing and working with the artist and designer on the cover. Basically, all that's left is polishing and putting together, and because of the aforementioned baby, I've planned and budgeted for a lot more help, so I'm confident in my ability to complete and deliver the book itself.

Novellablog: The Final 35 Hours of The Kairos Mechanism on Kickstarter – Kate Milford

Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ. The e-Arcana, Volumes One and Two: Digital copies of Bluecrowne and The Kairos Mechanism, both with bonus short stories. Digital editions of The Kairos Mechanism and Bluecrowne and a paperback copy of The Boneshaker, plus a handwritten thank you card. Paperback and digital copies of Bluecrowne, a handmade bookmark, and a thank you card. The Ever-Popular Ephemera Reward: A digital copy of Bluecrowne, a handwritten thank you card, and a strange but fascinating bit of ephemera that will surprise and delight you.

It could be an antique bicycle horn my weird upstairs neighbor left when he moved out, a stuffed beast I made out of gloves after a hearty pour or two of rye, something from my collection of old travel guides and maps, perhaps a tin that once held old carpet tacks and which would be excellent for your paperclips. Guaranteed to have been lovingly collected and hoarded for a while by yours truly.

A Book and Some Flair: A digital copy of Bluecrowne, a handmade pendant created by students at my alma mater, South River HIgh School in Maryland, from bits and bobs from around my writing room, and a handwritten thank you card. The e-Arcana and Some Wicked Art: Plus a handwritten thank you card.

Paperback and digital copies of both The Kairos Mechanism and Bluecrowne, and a handwritten thank you card. Paperback and digital copies of both The Kairos Mechanism and Bluecrowne; a paperback copy of The Boneshaker, and a handwritten thank you card.

• The Kairos Mechanism – Kate Milford.
• The Kairos Mechanism (Arcana, #1) by Kate Milford.
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• WEIGHT FOR IT: A LIFE OF LIFTING.

Digital copies of Bluecrowne and The Kairos Mechanism, a neat old notebook I found while traveling and an elegant writing implement handmade in Missouri by my father-in-law, the amazing Walter. Better Know a Villain: Your art will come in a plain glass frame. Want fancier framing, suitable for gift-giving? Digital and paperback copies of Bluecrowne and a hardcover copy of Greenglass House, plus a signed print from GGH cover artist Jaime Zollars and a handwritten thank you note from me.

Your copy of Greenglass House will ship separately in August. Digital and special paperback editions of Bluecrowne and The Kairos Mechanism hand-decorated by Andrea Offermann, a signed print by Andrea Offermann, plus a handwritten thank you card from me.