Pre-Order How-To and FAQ
Updated for the Pre-order campaign for Volume II!
NOTE: The submission form for pre-order gifts is not up yet! You can pre-order at any time, but please check back here or at the linktr.ee before September 24th to fill out the form after it goes live! Don’t worry, if you’re checking the comic, I’ll be posting frequently to let you know when that happens!
Q: Why should I pre-order?
Pre-ordering is the best way to support creators you love while receiving exclusive gifts! Pre-orders are incredibly important for authors like me. Nowadays, publishers can only afford to support and promote a few books per year--the equivalent of blockbusters in Hollywood--while leaving everyone else to fend for themselves. That's easy to do if you have a Youtube channel with millions of subscribers, but not so easy for the rest of us. If you've enjoyed this comic over the (oh Lord) last nine years, pre-ordering is the best way to support my work while also getting exclusive prints, stickers, and more!
Q: What pre-order gifts will I receive?
I am in the process of finalizing the pre-order gifts, but I am currently planning to offer:
- One exclusive 8x6 double-sided print—That’s two prints in one!
- One signed bookplate
- One vinyl sticker
Q: How do I pre-order The Glass Scientists: Volume II?
1. Pre-order from any vendor of your choosing, including Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Bookshop.org, or your local independent bookstore.
2. Fill out the pre-order gift form. (The pre-order gift form is not online yet—I’ll post an update when it’s ready to go!)
3. Wait for your book and gifts!
Q: Where should I pre-order The Glass Scientists: Volume II in order to be eligible for pre-order gifts?
You can pre-order from any vendor of your choosing, including Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Bookshop.org, or your local independent bookstore.
However, PLEASE NOTE that pre-order rewards are shipped separately from the book itself. You must fill out the separate pre-order reward form in order to receive your gifts—see instructions below!
Q: What if I want a signed or personalized book??
US-based can ask for a signed book or personalized dedication if you order directly from Chevalier's Books (and support my local indie bookstore in the process!). Due to high shipping costs, I won't be able to offer signed/personalized books to international readers, but I'm hoping to offer digital signed/personalized bookplates for those who would like them. Please check back here soon for more info!
Q: What if I already pre-ordered TGS: Volume II? Do I still get the rewards?
Yes, anyone who orders The Glass Scientists: Volume II at any time can claim their pre-order rewards. All you have to do is fill out the pre-order gift form when it goes public!
Q: Who is eligible for pre-order gifts?
All US-based readers are eligible for pre-order gifts!
Q: Can international (non-US) readers pre-order?
This time around, I'm afraid I will not be able to offer physical pre-order gifts to international readers for this campaign (mostly due to shipping costs). However, I want to find some way to thank my many amazing readers from all over the globe, so I do plan to offer some form of digital rewards! Those rewards are still in progress, but I will definitely be able to offer the double-sided print as two hi-res digital prints, and I should also be able to offer signed and/or personalized digital bookplates (not as nifty as physical signed books, but if you want me to hand-write you a personal message or doodle, I can do that for you!)
Q: When will my pre-order gifts arrive?
Pre-order gifts arrive separately from the book itself and will likely begin arriving a couple weeks after you receive your book. We're changing up the system this time, so I don't know exactly what the timeline will look like right now, but you can always reach out to me (glitterygothic @ gmail . com) if you have any questions or concerns!
In the meantime, please keep an eye on your email! I may need to reach out to you to confirm your delivery address!
Q: What's included in Volume II?
Volume I collects Chapters 8-12 of The Glass Scientists and also includes an all-new bonus story,
concept art, art tips, and more!