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August 7, 2024

Words, Images, & Worlds Interview

As part of the Kickstarter for Universal Flaws of Robotics , Kelci Crawford , Rainer Kannenstine , and I were recently interviewed on the Words, Images, & Worlds  podcast! Jason was an incredible interviewer, and we hope to be working with him more in the near future.  Keep an eye on his channel!

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Published on August 07, 2024 12:08

August 6, 2024

UFR Coloring Page Challenge!

As part of the final promotional push for Universal Flaws of Robotics , we are challenging all of you to break out your inner kid and show us your coloring skills!

PictureArt by Kelly M. Ricker. artofkellymricker.crevado.com Here's the deal: we are challenging you to take this image, color it, and post it on social media with our URL (https://tinyURL.com/UFRComic) and with the tag #UFRComic.  At the end of the campaign, we'll announce our favorite!

The image file is available here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L1IkDjVse1iXUtxgediOd4XqtrWbv_hd/view?usp=drive_link

Need some inspiration?  Here are a couple colored versions by some of our own members! Digital coloring by Rainer Kannenstine. https://rfkannen-art.tumblr.com/ Watercolor coloring by Ben Wright-Heuman. http://BWHComics.com/ Show us what you've got!

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Published on August 06, 2024 20:49

August 5, 2024

Tuesday at 8pm ET: Crowdfunding Your Projects: Who, Where, Why, When, How

Tuesday at 8pm ET, we'll be simulcasting with the Columbus Cartoon Coalition  on a stream discussing the ins and outs of crowdfunding! Join Angela Boyle, Kelci Crawford, Rainer Kannenstine, and Ben Wright-Heuman  as we get into the sausage-making that is funding comics projects!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEq9PWAMLXM

Universal Flaws of Robotics: 
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canonwrite/the-universal-flaws-of-robotics?ref=2u2ac4
C Stands For: https://crowdfundr.com/CStandsFor


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Published on August 05, 2024 13:13

July 30, 2024

Tonight at 7pm ET: An Interview with Robert Monsarrat!

Tonight at 7pm ET, join us as we sit down with Robert Monsarrat, the cartoonist behind the strange tale "Let Loose the Kraken!"

ROBERT MONSARRAT:
 https://www.instagram.com/robert_monsarrat

UNIVERSAL FLAWS OF ROBOTICS:   https://tinyURL.com/UFRComic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtzavRNBddE 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/810386267957470 
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/bwhcomics

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Published on July 30, 2024 13:19

July 29, 2024

Tonight at 8pm ET: An Interview with Sam Cleggett!

Join us at 8pm ET tonight as we sit down with Sam Cleggett, the cartoonist behind the punk comedy story "Marky's Nite Out"!

SAM CLEGGETT:
https://samcleggett.com/ 

UNIVERSAL FLAWS OF ROBOTICS:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/canonwrite/the-universal-flaws-of-robotics?ref=aqfy2w
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4GR4J-LD-A
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/359290077216643 
Twitch:
https://twitch.tv/BWHComics
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Published on July 29, 2024 11:25

July 26, 2024

Saturday at 7pm ET: An Interview with Alex Washburn!

This Saturday at 7pm ET, join me as I sit down with Alex Washburn , the cartoonist behind the charming adventure story "Emerald Soda"!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXjX3-0R8_s 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/451573891202774 
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/BWHComics 


Universal Flaws of Robotics: https://tinyURL.com/UFRComic

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Published on July 26, 2024 09:00

July 25, 2024

Hardcovers Unlocked Early!

Yes, you read that headline correctly!  People have been so generous with their pledges on Universal Flaws of Robotics  that we reviewed our numbers and determined that we can make hardcovers available earlier than anticipated!  We will also be adjusting the stretch goals so that the $15,000 Behind-the-Scenes reward will now be unlocked at the $12,000 tier!

As of noon ET today, the following pledge tiers have unlocked:
Upgraded Chassis - $60 + $5 shipping

A hardcover copy of Universal Flaws of Robotics.
EARLYBOT SPECIAL - Hardcover and Poster! - $65 + 10 shipping

Get a hardcover edition of Universal Flaws of Robotics  and a copy of our amazing poster with art by JM Hunter at a discounted price!  Offer expires on August 1st at 11:59pm ET.
The Tool Box - Hardcover Edition - $115 + $10 shipping

Like the regular Tool Box, but with a hardcover edition instead!  Backers receive the hardcover edition, the UFR poster, a UFR t-shirt, a bookmark pack, and a sticker pack.
Backwards Compatible - Hardcover Edition - $145 + $7 shipping

Hardcover editions of all three of our anthologies.
Mass Production - Hardcover - $250 + FREE shipping

5 hardcover editions of Universal Flaws of Robotics!  In addition to a volume discount of $10 off/copy, we won't charge shipping for these books! (Add-ons may still incur shipping charges)



We want to thank everyone for being so generous with their pledges on this Kickstarter.  Let's make this project the best one yet.

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Published on July 25, 2024 10:20

July 24, 2024

Thursday at 7pm ET: an Interview with Eddie J. O’Neill and Kaź G.M. Lukacs!

​This Thursday at 7pm ET, join us as we sit down with Eddie J. O’Neill  and Kaź G.M. Lukacs , the cartooning duo behind the sweet story "Gifted Programs"!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=056674XrYn8
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/511778697967825  
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/BWHComics  

Universal Flaws of Robotics: https://tinyURL.com/UFRComic


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Published on July 24, 2024 12:57

July 22, 2024

Over $2,000 in the First Week!/An Interview with Catalina Rufín!

Picture What an INCREDIBLE start!  In just one week, we've raised over 23% of our base goal funds!  We're going to keep that momentum going and get this project funded in no time!

​As part of that, we are continuing our creator interview streams!
Tonight at 7pm ET, join J.M. Hunter as we sit down with Catalina Rufín, the cartoonist behind the beautiful story "The Body Electric"!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izmwt077HNE 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1174605610453921 
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/BWHComics

Universal Flaws of Robotics: https://tinyURL.com/UFRComic

Rock on, guys, and never stop drawing.

​-Ben
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Published on July 22, 2024 12:09

July 17, 2024

UFR - Interview with Colleen Frakes Today at 4pm ET!

Today at 4pm ET, we'll kick off our creator interview livestreams with Colleen Frakes!  Join me as I interview Colleen about her career and accomplishments, including her submission to Universal Flaws of Robotics , the charming story "Self Assessment"! 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH7zMuWX_3s
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/788048430187231
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/BWHComics

Universal Flaws of Robotics:  https://tinyURL.com/UFRComic

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Published on July 17, 2024 00:56