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Shanty Red - A Horror Novel by S.A. Check

Created by American Mythology Comics

American Mythology's first prose novel is here - author S.A. Check delivers a frightening backwoods thriller that will keep you up at night dreaming about the red shanty.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Problem With Digital Backers Shipping Fixed
12 months ago – Fri, Mar 07, 2025 at 05:14:32 AM

Hi folks,

Somehow we had 5 digital backers end up getting charged $25 for shipping which has been fixed now.  If you go back in - your digital order should be correct with no shipping.  Please let us know if anyone has other problems.

Thank you!

Prototypes Arrived - Revisions Set - Final Copies Being Printed
about 1 year ago – Thu, Mar 06, 2025 at 05:28:04 AM

We received in the prototype copies of Shanty Red and found a few things that needed to be fixed.  The covers specifically had a strange added bleed line all the way around the books which we have corrected with the printer.  There were a few tiny tweaks inside the book too that we've taken care of now.

At this time - the final print files are uploaded to the printer and we're waiting on the last preview copies to make sure everything is perfect.  As soon as that is done, we'll be ordering the full print run and will be able to project our starting ship date for the books.

We also just got back the signed & sketched bookplates so we're going to post a preview picture of those too in case anyone wants a sneak peek at S.A. Check's remarqued sketches from the deluxe editions.

Shanty Red is almost here.  We'll keep you posted as we pass the final hurdles.  Thank you for supporting this original novel by S.A. Check!  

Look at Shanty Red Cover Spread for the TPB
about 1 year ago – Mon, Feb 10, 2025 at 03:24:38 PM

Just a quick update - we're waiting on the proof copies and wanted to share a look at the cover spread for the Shanty Red softcover.  Check it out:



More updates coming soon!

Shanty Red Print File is Complete
about 1 year ago – Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 05:10:06 PM

Quick update, horror fans.  We have finished formatting and uploading the Shanty Red novel to the printer at this time!  They are doing the production work needed to send us a prototype so we can sign off on the full printing.  As soon as we have the prototype in hand, we'll send some pictures and be able to give everyone an update on the shipping ETA.  

We're also working on preparing the pledge manager to send out for surveys and shipping.  Keep an eye out for an update on that front coming soon too.  

Thanks for your patience with the project.  We are in the home stretch now!  

Holiday Update & Check In From S.A. Check
about 1 year ago – Wed, Dec 25, 2024 at 01:09:03 PM

Happy Holidays, everyone! S.A. Check here with a quick update on Shanty Red! I just want to thank everyone again for their support on the project and let you know that there should be news about shipping coming soon from the publisher! Thanks for your patience and most of all - have a happy and safe holiday season!