Get Your Merch! Hot off the Grill?!
Okay, there's no grill. But there is merch!
Lately, you may have noticed I've been plugging a lot of things like my Patreon page, or my Buy Me a Coffee page, and now I have a Threadless shop! "What are you doing, PLM?" I hear you asking. "Shouldn't you be writing?"
Well yes, I definitely should be, but the support I get from these three important sources will help me as I write. To be completely transparent, I'll soon be furloughed. It's a stressful situation and my goal is to, hopefully, make a little income off my art and through support from you, my lovely fans.
Every little bit helps, I can't emphasize that enough. The silver lining of this furlough is that I'll have plenty of time to start on my next goal: a novel.
So let's look at each platform and what it might mean to you, my dear reader.
Patreon
My Patreon has three levels of support: Dark Acolyte, Enlightened Cultist, and Exalted Dreamer. If you're not familiar with Patreon, it's a site where you can pledge a monthly support amount for a creator you love! Each tier grants different benefits. Here's a look at mine:
Dark Acolyte: $3 Monthly - Patron-only Updates and Posts
Enlightened Cultist: $10 Monthly - Patron-only Updates and Posts, Name Featured in a PLM Story, and Audio Readings of PLM Tales
Exalted Dreamers: $15 Monthly - Patron-only Updates and Posts, Name Featured in a PLM Story, Audio Readings of PLM Tales, Access to WIP Snippets, and a Thank You Card
The videos are pretty awesome -- in each, I will read one of my very own horror tales for your enjoyment. The first one is already up and I think I did a pretty good job! For that reason, I would highly recommend signing up at least at the Cultist level so you have access to those! The Exalted Dreamers get sneak peeks at work-in-progresses (which will include my novel once I start working on it), as well as advanced reader copies of my fiction where applicable, and a handwritten thank you note with a handmade gift!
Click here to check out my Patreon page!And please consider sharing it with your friends, family, and social media accounts!
Threadless Shop
It's been long awaited and now it's here: my art shop! I have several designs already up and available, I'll be adding more soon, and these are available on a variety of different merch items like mugs, journals, hoodies, shirts, magnets, and even pillows. So not only will you be supporting an indie author when you make a purchase, you'll also get something for yourself!
Ready to start shopping? Click here!And again, I would so greatly appreciate you sharing this link with friends, family, and on your social media!
Buy Me a Coffee
Buy Me a Coffee is a great alternative if you want to support but don't want to commit to a monthly thing. Through this website, you can "tip" me so to speak, which will likely make me blush and feel pretty darn special (especially if you include a little note!)
Click here to check it out and to share!
Commissions
Last but not least, you can request a commission for custom art done up in classic PLM style or request editorial guidance on a short story.
You can message me through my new Instagram account, through the Contact page of this website, or through a Twitter DM and we can discuss the details!
Click here to connect with me on Instagram where I'll post artsy pictures and photos of my chinchillas!
Again, as I face a pretty uncertain period in my life, I am reaching out to you for help. Please consider supporting me in any way you can, whether that be by joining my Patreon, by sending me a surprise little cup of coffee, buying merch, or by commissioning some art.
Every little bit will help me and will be so, so appreciated. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
x P.L. McMillan