Happy Monday.
We were out of town this weekend. ::looks at a previous post featuring a Friday bonus scene:: 994 comments?
994?
28,513 views.
::rubs face::
Okay. Message received. Horde has spoken.
I have a bunch of boring updates for you.
Vellum.
I am so sorry, we are still waiting on the items from the printer. They gave us part of the order, and the rest of it should happen today. I debated about this update, because the fault is on us and we are not trying to throw them under the bus. These are just the realities of printing business – there are paper shortage, etc. I’m going over there at 4:00 pm today, and hopefully will come back with things. I will keep you posted.
We have filled 2,030 orders, and we are still 813 orders out. It will be another couple of weeks. I apologize. This is due to inexperience. It will not happen again.
The next merch drop will be done differently: we will be limiting the number of packs per order, and we will preprint a much larger quantity in advance. We were blind-sided by the number of orders.
Questions that came up:
My friend go a sticker on the back of her packet, and I didn’t get one.
The vellum packet is placed into a plastic sleeve with a resealable adhesive strip near the top. To get this thing to work, you pull the top layer of plastic off, revealing the glue, fold, and stick. Sometimes when you pull that plastic strip on top, the glue comes off with it. So we just grab whatever is handy, usually a small sticker of some sort, and slap it on there to keep the packet closed.
So it’s not the extra sticker, it’s just the plastic sleeve was slightly defective. I promise, you are not missing out.
I emailed to the store and haven’t heard back.
Please email again. I usually reply within 24 hours. If you haven’t heard from me, the email has bounced for some reason.
Katie Eckhoff, we have been trying to reach you regarding your car’s extended warranty a vellum pack that was returned to us. We sent three emails and haven’t heard back.
The App
Drumroll, please. We have gotten the final approval on the app. We had to prove to Apple that we are who we are, and that our developer has the right to make the app with our IP.
The app is set to go live by midnight. Apple users can now search the app store for it and “preorder” it. It is free. No purchase required. We do not store any of your information. The app lives on your phone.
Right now it is an abbreviated version, meaning that we mostly uploaded Maggie stuff, but we will be adding the other series and goodies.
Massive thank you to the beta team, who has gone above and beyond.
Personal update
The edit for the Maggie #2 isn’t done. We are behind. We really have to push forward on edits, and of course, on vellum.
This is happening because … Well, we both really want to make this book the best it can be. So many of you loved This Kingdom and we don’t want to disappoint. I won’t lie, there is a little bit of self-imposed pressure here. We need this to be good, so we are really trying to make it all snap together. You can probably tell by the lack of meaningful blog updates that we are buried.
So we are going back to work on the manuscript, and we will see you around. We wish you the best week!
The refresh key payed off! It’s not first friday but i needed something
So excited about the app! Sorry the success of this kingdom has added pressure to Maggie 2 ❤️
And Happy Monday to House Andrews. Thank you for all that you do for the Mighty Horde – we are not worthy, but extremely grateful.
Now back to returning university students on campus – hoping this week one will not leave a look-a-like hand grenade paperweight (yes, it really did happen) on their desk for a terrified professor to find in the classroom.
Having the Bomb Squad show up on campus the first day of classes is NOT the way we want to start the semester.
O_O
Oh wow. And I thought my first week of the semester was rough.
Lack of meaningful blog updates?? I think y’all have been fabulous about the updates — especially considering allllll the spinning plates. 🙂
House Andrews does the best updates!
Here here!!! Friday’s Ada “snippet” was amazing and I can’t really call it a snippet. Thank you for all you do. It is fine by me that you take all the time you need to practice you’re craft the was YOU want/need to.
You go above and beyond! If it wouldn’t cost you money, I’d suggest outsourcing the mailing of the vellum. I never expected that you’d send it out yourselves. 🤯
Don’t worry about us here. You keep writing and editing and doing the things that only you 2 can do. We understand that it just means you’re busy!
Remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup. Please take care of yourself, both mentally and physically.
Thank you for everything! You are all greatly appreciated! 🤗
+ 1! Breann said it perfectly!
+1!
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+1 Yes,Breann said it perfectly. Take care of yourselves!
+1 !
I laughed at Mod R’s disclaimer on the last blog post because it was immediately disregarded by the Horde
Appreciate the updates and sending positive writing energy for the edits!
Thank you for all you do! I’m looking forward to checking out the app.
You seem to underestimate our grabby little hands, judging by how many vellum orders you are processing, let alone the comments on the wonderful Ada snippet.😂 We ARE the BDH for a very good reason! 🥰
Any chance the Lawn Orphans might want to freelance as Postal Fairies for a bit and help you sort stuff out?
Hang in there, we appreciate all you do but please take care of yourselves!
The lawn orphans!!!!! Yes!!
🤣🤣🤣
I know deadlines with publishers can be scary, but the Horde can wait for Maggie. We want you happy with the result, because when Authors are happy, we are exstatic.
Take care, please do not overwork yourself too much <3
Sometimes you’re the victim of your own success. My husband says it like this:
“Congrats on winning the pie eating contest! Here’s your prize: MORE PIE!!”
Wishing you both calm and self affirming thoughts.
*Offers a BIG HUG*
You two are the best.
I am very excited about the app and hoping for a non iPhone version somewhere in the future. Until then I shall practice p*tience and wish you luck and energy for the comics weeks. Your Blog posts have been fabulous for the time between books and I very much appreciate the insight it gives me into the hardships you authors battle, be it hard chapters, suppliers, everyday exhaustion or an overly fluffy fancommunity. Thank you
+1 for Android users
+1! Very excited
App preorder: check! 😁😁😁
Just preordered the app. Loved the weekend snippet. Yea
Have a great week. You write it, i willread it and i will love it. 🥰 I hope you both find time to chill, a little.
As much as I want my vellum, take your time. Breathe! Don’t let our impatience pressure you. I promise we will still love you even if things get delayed. You guys are dang fast on your releases and we can totally take things taking more time. Just don’t pull a George RR Martin and take decades if ever. 😉
You guys are amazing with the amount of work you put in and how much you care!! It really does make you guys special. I’m in the UK so waiting for the velum to be available here, and I’m waiting for the app to be on android. But I’m still super grateful for all your work and what you give us. And know Maggie 2 may be kicking your butts a bit right now, but that it will absolutely be worth it!! I hope you guys take some time to breathe and just be for a while soon too, no pressure, no hard deadlines, just a chance to unwind and do the things that make you happy.
Thank you for the update, you are amazing, handling so many things at once. Happy editing! See you when we see you….
grateful for Maggie! Also loved the snippit on Friday – surely I’m not the only one who reread Inheritance over the weekend?
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No, you are not!! Love The Inheritance so much!
I finally read Ada’s story last night, really enjoyed it. I’d read the blog parts, and bought the book but never pulled it all together. It’s very good. Noah really needs a better dad figure. All the parts could make for a long running series but I know you have other interests, too.
Wishing you all some downtime, though I suspect you won’t allow yourselves to take it.
Yeah the chalantness was nowhere to be seen on that awesome snippet post. We try and work on that.
Wishing you the best week in return! Thank you for all your work on all the fronts.
I am amazed by all that you do for the Horde. Thank you!
I also have to say after that Inheritance snippet I have a serious case of the “I can’t wait”s. I can’t wait for the next Maggie, Inheritance, Innkeeper, Hidden Legacy (hopefully), and Kate Daniels. Whew! You guys are just too good. Can’t wait!
Yall are amazing and every word is a blessing to this horde. Thank you thank you thank you.
Our vellums arrived safely and are beautiful! Pics and videos can’t really do them justice, we are grateful for the work you’re putting in to get the orders out while working on edits! I will try for the app on my iPad mini (typing on my Android phone), I hope it works for iPad, too.
My mom stayed up late last night to read the ferret heist for the first time. She is loving your books!
Do you ever wander over to Reddit? Not something to start when is knee deep in edits but the subreddit for Ilona Andrew’s posted a link to it and then very hurriedly reminded each other to be chalant and fluffy.
While doing all this work on behalf of the BDH don’t forget to take care of yourselves. Thank you for books and worlds I love to revisit over and over again. Hope you enjoyed your weekend away.
1) Yes, the Horde is mighty!! That was a most tasty Inheritance bonus scene!!
2) Vellum is cool. I like the texture. Will wait for the next round to order. (I have a lot of Hallmark gold crown seals I could send to you – I buy cards for many occasions, and the staff at my favorite HM store always give me way too many!!)
3) Apple App!! Will check to see if it is compatible with my android phone.
4) Edits. Oy!! Sending you lots of strength through the ether!! Tea, naps, video games, snuggles with your fur kids.
A good week to you!!
The app is only for Apple, not Android atm 🙂
Just a quick comment so you know I am here. loved last Friday’s bonus story! Patiently waiting for Maggie 2…. don’t want to bug you guys… trying to be fuffy and patient.
I am a part of the 800 or so left and I will be chalant! It will happen and will be the best surprise/gift for myself when it arrives!
will the app be available on android phones please and thank you?
No, only Iphones for now 🙂
The Horde is mighty, the Horde is strong, and the Horde is growing!! Glad you got to get out for a weekend!
Thank you for the app! Thank you for everything! May your tea be hot and your week a good one ❤️
Yay!! Under 1000 vellum orders left! You got this!
Also – GA’s Magic Tides dropped at midnight, woo-hoo!!!
Thanks for everything you do – we know Maggie 2 will be awesome and now have a fun new app to explore!
Good luck with all the edits and everything else.
I listened to GA’s Magic Tides. I’m so glad I work from home. I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes.
Next up for GA Magic Claims (aka Clams)! 🎉📚
here’s hoping that you guys get through all the edits quickly and far more easily than they’ve been going. we all know you write nothing but awesomeness, so it only makes sense that you both want the book to be the best it can be. may whatever hurdles you’re running into while editing become jump-able soon!
You are so appreciated! I am happy to wait as long as it takes for the vellum order. No stress. And your self-imposed pressure is probably why a lot of us love your writing in the first place. It is good. Consistently, engagingly good. You two are one of the few books writers I don’t have to put a lot of caveats on when I recommend them.
Thank you!!
The Horde speaks with one voice: if you write it, we will read it.
Thank you for the delicious fiction.
/delicate burp 🫧
Literally anything. We’re starved for good writing out here. The ease of self-publishing these days means an online market flooded with unedited rough drafts, and it’s getting bleak in the fantasy section.
So.
Yeah.
Many thanks for the work you do.
The Book Devouring Horde lives up to its name, yet again! As fluffy and chalant as we try to be, it is our nature. Please take the time you need to do things right and, most importantly, not burn out. Looking forward to the app – I’m imagining when Apple asked you to prove who you were, there was exhausted and incoherent sounds and waving in the general direction of the blog. And yes, the Ada snippet was delish!
Thank you so much for everything, but please take care of yourself as much as possible before thinking of the Bdh.
Your health is more important pour greed being fed <3
Sending energy and good thoughts your way. You have a lot on your plate. Thank you for your time and talent!
Pre installed (pre ordered?) the app!
And would be happy to add comments to the Friday snippet – didn’t realize comment numbers influence it – mwa ha ha
Really, really appreciated the Ada snippet! And the GA version of MAGIC TIDES downloaded this am, and two chapters in I am LOVING IT! Thank you for all you do for us, I really, really appreciate all of it.
Y’all dont stress everything is a learning process. I wish I was closer so I could help. Maggie 2 will be amazing as will the next inheritance.
Warmest Regards to House Andrews, don’t forget self care please. We can dial our chalantness down a few notches. Stressed Author Lords are not good for us getting yummy books. This is 60% enlightened self interest and 40% love (at least I’m honest lol)
@Mod R, do you or any others know if iPhone apps work on iPad?
Yay! I can’t wait for the app! Pre-ordering now ❤️
Please pace yourselves, so you can stay healthy and happy. Healthy and happy equals more. More what? Just more.
Thank you for the update!
Big updates from House Andrews. Thank you so much for the amazing worlds you have created with your words. You have impacted my life and my family’s lives in such a beautiful and meaningful way.
Your love flew your craft shows within every page.
Darn autocorrect. Your love *for*
Really loved the post from Friday, happy editing vibes, and thank you for always doing the best for your readers! I’ve been dabbling in some some other author’s series in the in between times, but you’re attention to making everything “right” makes you the best!
I am soooo excited for Maggie but I totally understand on the pressure you put on yourself!! I am sure it will be AH-MAZING!! But we want you to be happy too, so don’t worry about us on the blog!!
And absolutely NO pressure on the app but as an Android user, if you can put on your list an Android version eventually (no pressure on time, WHEN you can fit it on your schedule!!) I will be first (or close to first, LOL!!) to download it!!
Thank you for EVERYTHING!!!
You Are doing an awesome job.
So grateful for your talent plus all you do to try to make the BDH happy.
In my opinion, Maggie 2 is going to be amazing because HA cannot write a bad story! I will happily devour everything you write.
I definitely like some series better at certain times, but then I do a reread/re-listen and my current favorite series changes. One of my longtime favorites is Alpha: Origins. I love finding aspects from that story in your other books.
Hi. I couldn’t get the app on the Apple UK App Store. Is it just for the US at the moment?
That’s odd, because I’m in England and I had no trouble getting the app in the UK app store.
It’s not amongst the first results when you type in Ilona Andrews, but it’s definitely there and available in the UK 🙂
Found it! It was the 25th(!) result on my search, and I had to read an Apple message about search results which essentially said we prioritise what we want you to like.
I’ve had the same issue just now. Tried searching my apple App Store and cannot find it.
Based in UK as well
It’s definitely there 🙂
make sure to schedule rest. we don’t want y’all to get burnt out 💚💚
Every post is meaningful. Please don’t stress and rest well.
We should have a vellum party somewhere along I35. I know there’s many central Texans would spend an evening helping yall catch up while exchanging Horde Stories.
How many vellum orders do I need to place to get a free Amazon container?
JK but I will totally take Miss Eckhoff’s order if she doesn’t want it
FYI the app is live 😍 it looks great!
Thank you for all the updates, for taking the time to blog us, for all you do. You guys are busy…with the next fabulous, greatly anticipated Maggie 2. And it seems you may have an idea for your next book. SO EXCITING!!!! Can’t wait for whatever you write. Take care of yourselves. We will be here when your next literary creation is published.
So much pressure, be sure to look after each other
😭 I have an android. The only time ever I wished I had an iPhone.
Thank you! We love you! The App is cool! Congrats!
We appreciate all your hard work! Im off to check out the app, excited to see what it looks like.
Thank you so much! The app is going to rock! So much to look forward to, and you guys work alot, alot! Apps, vellums, books, snippets, oh my!
Hope you had a nice weekend away. It was well deserved and thank you for all of the blogs, they go above and beyond yet alone everything else aside from being awesome authors. We don’t show enough appreciation.
I will have p*tience and not apply pressure – but when will the app be available for android users? I can’t justify throwing out my new phone for an apple I-Phone – or can I?
All the best to Team Andrews. And no pressure.
Good Luck with edits! See you on the other side!
I’ve been checking out the app, took the quiz, Kate is the one for me, I’ve just finished GA Magic Tides & am currently re-listening to Magic Claims, I went straight to the series list in the hopes I’d missed something, but no, I clicked on the read all button. Back to being fluffy!
Good morning.
Yesterday, I finished Emerald Blaze. I realized I had read one of the earlier books, and all my memories came back. just like the Kate Daniels series.
I enjoy the books you write together. Great characters.
Your missives to your followers (me) , make me read everyone.
Thank you so much for the update! I’ll patiently wait for the app to be available on Android too. Good luck in the writing cave.
Just downloaded the app and it’s so clean and nice to track progress 🙂 have a great week and thank you for all you do!
“Okay. Message received. Horde has spoken.”
SQEEE!! New Breach War Confirmed!!!
Seriously, please and thank you.
Sending y’all all the love and support. The horde will still be here, don’t mind us 💜 We appreciate you wanting to give everything your best effort!
Okay that is a sweet Amazon container! As I’ve gotten older, I’ve really leaned into “that’s a nice box!” territory and holy moly my brain is nice boxing so much right now.
Just got the app. I am an Innkeeper in the quiz. All of those “ongoing”s on the series page look like a lot of spinning plates. We’re lucky to have you guys!
Android, PLEASE!
and why apple first? (notice the small “a.” Its on purpose.)
They shouldn’t always get first dibs!
Take care of yourselves. Yes we want more Maggie and more Ada and more ALL the things. BUT we want y’all healthy and happy more than that. Take at least 30 minutes to rest and relax 🙂
Thanks for keeping my imagination in overdrive.
Soooooo …. I just scurried over to download the app at 8:03 am CT on Sep 1 and noticed that while the app released TODAY, it’s already #24 in the App Store for Books.
I don’t know anything about how all that works, but that sounds great, right?
Btw, the app looks AMAZING!
thank you for the updates. sending boosting energy your way on support. 💜🙏
Just breathe! The BDH can and will wait. you guys being healthy and happy is to our, and more importantly, your benefit!
Thank you for the efforts — we respect your dedication and standards. We wait p*tiently –ha, ha. We rejoice with every snippet!
An interesting post as usual. Wow I do feel for both you and the printer! What a job. Thank you so much for all the painstaking work and for the wonderful results.
I’m happy to go check out the new app! Off to the App Store! As to the previous post, yep we pounced and then kept coming back for a reread or five 🤣. But I promise, we’re a fluffy and cute horde!
And best wishes for the edits. Hang in there!!
Downloaded the app and all is good!👍
HA is amazing! Thank you so much for this new tool to keep the BDH “fluffy” and purring as we w*it p*tiently for whatever snippets your booklordships may share with your devoted BDH until the next of your book drops. And, as always, take care of yourselves. Healthy minds need a healthy body to write! Thank you so, so much for your work!
Just downloaded the app – I bypassed my iPhone and went straight to my iPad (for the big screen) and it came in beautifully. So clean and easy to navigate. So fun! Thank you so much. After I did BDH Bingo, I got lost in favorite quotes. A great way to start my morning.
Thank you for all that ya’ll do!!!! Love your books and blog!
Will the app be on made available on Android? I own no apple products but I want the app!
“If the demand is there, we will invest in the Android version as well.” – from https://ilona-andrews.com/blog/favorite-species/
Love the app – loved the friday snippet that doesn’t represent current WIP or current form/inclusion of a possible future release. Rock on HA!! (bdh rocks!)
oh – meant to mention that I got the app on my macbook (currently only apple product applicable). Seems to work great.
I agree with the others. Take good care and make some time for yourselves too. It’s important. We appreciate all you do! ♥️
I have spent the majority of my day on the Ilona Andrews app.
Plans for the day be darned.
It’s so addictive.
I reread all the free stuff. Going everywhere on the site to get all my new badges and achievements!
It’s so much fun!!
Thank you!!
And thank you for filling my life with wonderful world I live in when I need to get out of my own head!
Happy to wait for the book to be done when you’re ready. Loved TKWNKM. The audio version is fantastic also – just listened to it again and I am so impressed with the reader, sorry her name escapes me right now, but she did an amazing job. So much talent and skill to have the listener imagining all these different characters, when it’s only one voice actor speaking! I will also be thrilled to buy the Graphic Audio version if they make one.
Anyway, I hope HA takes care and gets enough rest, etc. Love the books – your stories are fantastic and have become comfort reads for me.
Kristen Sieh is fabulous, isn’t she? So talented!
Thanks for all the updates and the Maggie 2 work! Sounds like Maggie 2 will be excellent and although we all wanted the moment we finished reading Maggie, I hope you take the time you need (maybe just not George RR Martin Winds of Winter long :)). Take care.
AWESOME, I was able to download – looking forward to watching the development! And of course the quiz came up as Kate Daniel’s, which I am currently happily re reading for umpteenth time.
Wooohoooooo!!!
So excited for the app and Maggie #2 😱😱😱😱😱😱
Normally I do not comment because I love your books so much that I don’t want to distract you from writing them. Don’t need anything else from you but your fabulous, wonderful, amazing books.
Please take good care of yourselves and take time to enjoy your lives, and I’ll be here waiting patiently for your next book, nice and quietly though. ,->
Thank you for working so hard to keep the BDH happy, you guys really are the best❤️
All I want to know is: Is The Inheritance the story of the inception of the Inns like Gertrude Hunt?