Hey Ascenders,
So I’ve been getting emails and comments from folks asking about how the membership program works on Patreon. I thought I should take a moment to address these things, and talk to some of the concerns, coz you know the adage: if one person is asking about it, there are probably another dozen who are thinking about it.
So here we go.
I can’t afford it. Why are you offering this?
That’s ok. There is no obligation to join anything. This is just a thing we’ve started for those who can and want to. Don’t join up if it’s going to mean you can’t pay for groceries and things.
Obviously, you’re free to continue reading the books, enjoying the author notes in the back and join in on the fb page, which is still free.
If you want more, though, if you want to join us behind the scenes, then Patreon is an option.
Here’s the thing: editing videos and taking time away from writing costs us money. This is just a way that we can give you more of the things you enjoy, for those who want it.
And if you don’t enjoy things like Author Shenanigans, and the behind the scenes stuff… that’s cool too. The books aren’t going anywhere!
I want to sign up but I don’t know if I can commit indefinitely. How does it work?
Just like most membership programs, you can sign up for a little while and then, if and when you need to, you can cancel.
And then come back whenever you want to, too!
It’s entirely up to you. You’re in control.
What’s the big announcement that you’ve been talking about. What’s coming?
There is indeed a special announcement coming very soon. You may even have heard whispers that include me and my partner in crime (fellow author Amy Teegan) live streaming us watching a movie…
As you have probably gathered this will be laced with banter, and we will no doubt be pausing the movie to discuss salient points that occur to us. You’ll see exactly what it’s like when we sit down to watch a film together.
What’s more, you can totally watch with us! I’m also hoping you’ll join in the banter as we pause it to argue about the random stuff that comes up.
Additionally, as part of just the normal course of things, I’m SUPER looking forward to doing the live calls for the meet the writer sessions. In these we’ll be on a video call together (don’t worry, I have the technology handled). This is where you can tell me what you really thought of things like Molly 5 (Rebirth), or we can chew the fat over other ideas and things you want to see in the stories. It’s kinda like a fan focus group, except you get to dictate what we talk about.
We start doing these when we get 5 people at this tier. We’ve currently got one member… I. CAN'T. WAIT! It’s going to be EPIC!! 🙂
(I know. I know. I should get out more. But it’s just something that really excites me!)
Anyway, if you want in on any or all of the above, here’s the link to check out the options: https://www.patreon.com/ellleighclarke