Quick update. I'm feeling optimistic about our chances here. Stars are selling well enough that, I suspect, we can cover costs going forward.
I'm working on the new app. It'll be a new website and then after a month or two of testing, I'll get it into the App Store (iPhone) first, then the Play Store (Android).
I've also had time to talk through the mechanics of sparkles and stars. I'm very excited about it. Should be a new (and hopefully not final) chapter of Hello Poetry. I can't wait to show you all! I may need to change the number of stars but the relative discount for buying before launch will remain. I suspect we'll iterate a lot on the specific numbers and dynamics of stars and sparkles in the first months after launch- be patient, and keep the feedback coming. It's vital.
Also, as for WHEN this will be ready, it looks like it'll probably be closer to the end of December, or I may release a partially functional new site sooner and let you beta test it. TBD, but I'm working my tail off trying to get this out there. Some features will be left behind. Maybe we'll add them back in the future. If something is lost that you really care about- make sure to let me know. That's how I prioritize what gets done.
I hope you all have wonderful holidays wherever in the world you are. Speak to you again before the end of the month.
Eliot