The time has come :[

Thank you for your support and kind comments, Chelsea :] That's not a bad idea at all, actually! I'll definitely look into that as an option as well. Do you know what, I was certain that I had posted an update about the book production and shipping situation related to the pandemic, but having looked, it seems that this may have dropped into limbo the same way that my PDF posts did. I will post about this today! Thank you for the nudge :]

Thank you, Debbie. I agree, and I'm sorry that those select few have made things more difficult for the rest of you.

Thank you :] That's very kind. I am planning to do this with all copies of A Book of Supernatural History (though ready to go into production, none have been made yet, so I thought I would number them 'X of X'. It's a little too late to do this for the other books, as I have already made many copies of them. I do use hidden details in the pages that I can use as proof, though! If you're ever in doubt, send me a photo or two and I'll be able to confirm. As for your second question, I will post another update about this on here today!

Though it’s sad to hear, I completely respect your decision. Your highly detailed work often exceeds the original inspiration, which is rare artistry, and should be respected as such. I’ve always found your flip thrus, Q+As and sharing your book art interesting. They’re found on your free platforms, but maybe early access to your patrons would prevent you from having to double your efforts? With all of this going on, I am curious about whether those of us who have ordered books since becoming Patrons should expect delays in your shipping process? Best of luck to you and thank you for your transparency.

Chantal

I'm sorry for all of your troubles. I have made a few items myself, some of the ideas for which I got from your tutorials on YouTube. These take a lot of time and I would never consider selling them for profit unless they were strictly my own designs. Graphic artists have to walk a fine line, and those who blatantly ignore the rules make it difficult for us and take away the fun as well.

You're welcome! Yes, it has been the 21st February for me as well. Do you know why this happened? (since it didn't happen to everyone) That's awesome to hear! I can't wait to see, what you have in mind for the future and I'm sure it'll be magical ;D

Cora Stauber

Thank you, Cora. Yes indeed! I'm just working out when the last pages were received by everyone (this appears to have been 21st February). That's great! I'm certainly planning to post about some of the T.o.M.E. creation process as well!

I'm so sorry that this problem has even persisted, and I understand your decision. I can't speak for others but I for one am incredibly grateful that you provide these replicas to us! Even if you can't go after the people who are redistributing your content, you are making so many people happy and willing to pay -you- and not some 2-bit Etsy seller for the real deal. That being said, I've got a few questions for you: 1) Could you sign/initial your books for authenticity? I think that would be an incredible way to determine a legitimate product from an illegitimate one! 2) For those of us who have purchased books, is there any update to when they will ship, especially given current circumstances? Is it still the end of April or has that changed?

Cass

I'm so sorry to hear that they didn't stop doing this! It is so unfair and disappointing and absolutely not okay. Of course I understand that you can't upload any more pages. To be honest, since I didn't get the pages in the last weeks, I already thought you stopped doing it, because of those people and I was completely okay with it :) but I have already read in the other comments, that you are going to upload them again, thank you for that! Regarding future content, I would love some behind the scenes stuff. Like how you create the books, the aging, looking for content, first drafts of some texts (and how you reread and "correct" them) etc etc. Not just for the harry potter books, but also for ToME.

Cora Stauber

Thank you so much for taking the time to do that, Marta. Even more so for doing it multiple times! Hopefully we can get to a point where something changes, then I may well start releasing them on here again :] Honestly, it makes up for it receiving supportive comments like this one, so thank you again!

Thank you so much, Anna! That really does mean a lot :]

Thanks, Amy. Yes, I will be keeping the part-payment tiers open :] I'll look into setting up some posts about processes and other projects!

It's so sad that you are going through this. As a fellow artist who has been through the same years ago, I totally understand how frustrating this can be. What I will never understand is how someone with a conscience can use others' work and gain not only money but also compliments on something they didn't do. Do they think themselves clever? Do they have no shame? They are no different from common thieves. And I hate it. I've been reporting different shops on Etsy (two from the same person, in particular, who has a lot of sales already), some on ebay as well, but nothing happened. They deleted their listing for a couple of days, and then they were back online. I also tried to write the sellers directly but they never replied, of course. I'm so sorry your good faith has been crushed like this, but I fully support your choice. I will, on my part, keep reporting them until something happens. And I will keep supporting you and your amazing work no matter what you choose to share with us!

I agree with everyone commenting so far - i will be supporting regardless of additional perks. As a fan of your work, and books in general, I feel proud knowing I can help in whatever way I can. I am so sorry you have to deal with this, but those of us who are loyal will remain so.

Thank you, Isabella. That is a good idea! (To everyone) I'll post about this in the upcoming days, giving a count-down to when the existing pages will be removed. That way everyone can download what they have already paid for before they are removed :]

You are most welcome, Wendy. I do try be as open as possible :] I can certainly look into adding some photos/videos/blog posts about processes! Thank you very much for your support! :]

Thank you! It certainly is frustrating. I feel bad for you guys who will no longer be able to share in them legitimately. (To everyone) That is actually a really good point - I am still keeping the tiers open for all reserved books :]

So sad to hear this, but totally understand the decision. Naturally, as my patreon payments are going directly towards orders, I'll be continuing regardless of patreon rewards in the interim, but I agree with the comments above that it'd be awesome to see/hear more about the process involved with creating/producing the books/projects you have previously and are currently working on!

Sad to hear this and that people lack such level of morality and common sense to decide stealing other’s work is something they should focus on. As far as content, I would not be opposed to the process of making the books: designing, writing, research, etc. For the un-uploaded pages I will support whatever decision you make. Suggestion: if it is a re-upload, you should make it temporary and then remove all uploads from patreon. This way nothing on patreon will be able to be reproduced by people with less than noble intentions.

Isabella Montenegro

Thank you for your transparency concerning what has been happening. I would love to see uploaded files, but I also understand if you don't choose to post them. No refund is necessary. For future patreon content, I would love to see your process and how you create the work you do (design, artwork, tools,, etc.) Your work is beautiful!

Can't imagine how irritating that must be, that actually sucks. I'm slowly but surely buying a book and the digital pages were just a bonus so I'll continuing subscribing with any extra content being an extra perk :)))