Hello "CotF" backers ~
Work continues on the book, with heavy editing and beta-reading underway. I’m still putting the finishing touches on the last portion of the story, but I’m hoping to have a complete manuscript by the end of May for final submission. That being said, I intend to take my time in finishing the book, to guarantee that every backer receives the best product possible.
I do have some good news - I have one finished portrait and two preliminary sketches, showing off a bunch of the beautiful artwork backers can look forward to with the art booklet -

Greetings wonderful people,
First of all I’d like to say how grateful I am for all your continuing support in getting this project this far. We are at 164 orders with 45 days to go. We are well over half way there with only 86 orders to go to make Quill. WE CAN DO IT!!
That being said I have finally received some much needed time off from work and have spent that time hard at work (ironic). I just posted a newly revised chapter 4 and it has gotten some massive changes I can tell you that. So please check it out and let me know what you think.
I will continue to work hard to give you a wonderful finished adventure to curl up with. If you haven’t ordered Beyond the Code yet please help this caffeine induced dream become a caffeine induced reality. Another 36 orders and we will have another 50 Point Raffle for a soft blanket with Beyond the Code’s cover art embroidered on it.
Again thank you all for your continued support and please if you like my hard work help support it and bring Beyond the Code to QUILL!!!
Kelsey Rae Barthel
Dear readers,
6 Days to Launch - Updates Various
A completely overhauled version of Chapter 1 has been sent to you all! Please give it a read when you get a chance and provide me with any feedback or, if you’re feeling generous, leave a review!