It’s been six years since a Royce and Hadrian adventure – SIX YEARS! But the boys are back (almost), as we are reaching the final milestones because recording starts today, and of course it’s being narrated by the amazing Tim Gerard Reynolds. You can pre-order it now, and it’ll show up on October 21st.
What about the ebook, you might ask? Well those who backed the Kickstarter were promised early access so they’ll receive it at least a month before it’s available through the retail chains (so September 21st or sooner).
Generally speaking, we use the audio recording as part of our proofing process, and sometimes we’ll change a word here or there if Tim drops a word, adds a word, or switches two words around if we think the sentence read more naturally than the original.
And what about the hardcover (regular and deluxe)? Well, first things first. We must get the book “locked” which means Tim has to finish the recording (that’s scheduled for September 16th), then it’ll be laid out (page count determined), which will affect the spine (so that will be adjusted), and then it’s off to the printer. Once they have official files in hand we’ll know the press lead time and be able to give you a better idea about when that will be available. But it probably won’t be any sooner than three months from when they get the files.
So, the long wait is just about over, my friends. I can’t wait to hear what Tim will do with this new tale.