FAQ: Azazel the Zombie Slayer: Illustrated Storybook + Tarot Deck
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How will digital items be sent to me?

All digital items will be sent to you via BackerKit or your preferred email address. If any file is too large to send via email, we will use Google Drive to transfer it to you. The reward tiers include the following digital items (and their formats): a digital illustration of Azazel (JPG), the illustrated AZAZEL THE ZOMBIE SLAYER ebook (epub, mobi, and PDF), the illustrated AZAZEL THE ZOMBIE SLAYER: A ZOMBIE CHAOS STORYBOOK COLLECTION ebook (epub, mobi, and PDF), the ESCAPE FROM THE BIG EASY: ZOMBIE CHAOS BOOK 1 ebook (epub, mobi, and PDF), the HIGHWAY TO HELL: ZOMBIE CHAOS BOOK 2 ebook (epub, mobi, and PDF), the TERROR ON THE BAYOU: ZOMBIE CHAOS BOOK 3 ebook (epub, mobi, and PDF), the AZAZEL THE ZOMBIE SLAYER: A ZOMBIE CHAOS STORYBOOK COLLECTION audio commentary (MP3), and the AZAZEL THE ZOMBIE SLAYER: A ZOMBIE CHAOS STORYBOOK COLLECTION audiobook (MP3).

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Who creates all the physical rewards?

We (Daniel and Laura Martone) will personally handcraft each storybook cover, engrave each leather bookmark, and design and format each book, ebook, and tarot deck. In addition, each storybook will be signed by us (as D.L. Martone) and paw-printed by Azazel. Domestic US shipping is included with all packages.

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How is the “zombie-flesh” book cover made?

No zombies will be harmed in the making of our individually handcrafted “zombie-flesh” covers. Instead, we achieve the leathery look and feel by treating kraft paper with Mod Podge, a coffee-glycerin solution, and distressed ink. (Sorry for ruining the illusion!)

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How will you ship multiple items?

If you purchase multiple rewards and/or add-ons that have different estimated delivery dates, we will aim for the most cost-effective solution, meaning we will likely ship all items in one package, closer to the last-possible delivery date (if not sooner). For the STORYBOOK + TAROT tier, for instance, the engraved leather bookmark will be ready to ship by March 2023, while the flesh-bound storybook collection and tarot deck have May and June deadlines, respectively. So, for that tier, we would likely ship all of these items in one package by mid-June.

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How do you handle international shipping?

Instead of guesstimating the shipping fees for a wide range of countries, we’ve decided to consider each query on a case-by-case basis. So, if you live outside the United States and would like to pledge any of the tiers containing physical goods, simply contact us via Kickstarter, and we will customize a fair shipping cost for your location and then bill you through BackerKit via a post-campaign survey.

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How will you handle the online author chats and tarot readings?

We will arrange the details via email (once the campaign ends), use our professional Zoom account for these sessions, and schedule them at a time that’s convenient for all parties.

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How can I purchase an online tarot reading without buying the ZOMBIE CATS OF NEW ORLEANS tarot deck?

You can simply purchase the one-hour, online tarot reading as an add-on for $75.

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What are Laura’s tarot readings like?

For the past few years, I’ve utilized tarot to work through creative obstacles and life-related hurdles, relying on my varied decks for internal guidance, meditative reflection, and critical thinking – not to predict future events. After all, as a diehard fan of the show SUPERNATURAL, I’m all about Team Free Will! So, when reading the cards for others, I approach the process with a lot of compassion and flexibility. I will work closely with you, via email correspondence, to select a convenient day/time for the reading, choose a fitting tarot deck (of the five that I currently own), and meet your expectations for the experience (such as shaping the reading around your preferred spreads or desired focus). Following our online session – which will take place on Zoom – I will prepare a detailed account of the reading (including spread breakdowns, card interpretations, and accompanying images) and send it to you within a week of our session.

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How exactly does the tuckerization work?

In addition to the original short story, “Azazel the Zombie Slayer,” we plan to write three brand-new short stories (of up to 10,000 words each) for the storybook collection. All will be set in the ZOMBIE CHAOS universe and star Azazel the zombie-slaying cat, but six lucky readers can potentially inspire characters in these three shorts: a minor character and a major character in each tale. For each person who selects a “tuckerization” package, we will schedule a planning session within a month after the campaign ends – which will allow us to complete, illustrate, and record the three stories in time to deliver all ebooks, physical books, and audiobooks by the May 2023 deadline.

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Can you give me more details about the “weekend in NOLA” tier?

The weekend in NOLA entails a personalized, three-day, two-night tour of New Orleans for two, guided by us, Daniel and Laura Martone. Long before the trip, we will schedule an online planning session with you – to determine an itinerary tailored to your interests and needs. The price of this package ($5,000) includes the costs of lodging, local transportation, and all planned meals, drinks, and cover charges. Airfare, however, is not included. Also note that, while we will schedule this customized tour at a mutually convenient time for all parties, we will only host you from late September to early May (to avoid the unbearable heat and humidity of summertime in southern Louisiana), and you must schedule and complete this trip within three years of the end of this campaign (that is, by late January 2026). Please contact us directly for more information.

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What if I have other questions?

We’re happy to answer any concerns you might have. Simply contact one of us (D.L. Martone or Laura Martone) via Kickstarter or email Laura at [email protected]. Thanks for your interest!

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