Bonestone and Earthflesh Tarot

[Raggydoll]

So there has been another newsletter and a new video. I have not had the time to watch the video but I am copying it all her so you don't miss out on anything. 

 

Bonestone Newsletter June 2020

Hello and Blessings beautiful souls,  We are now in the final stages of the Bonestone. I had to change dispatch centres and so I am taking to my printer who has been kind enough to offer support to me since I have had a challenging time locking in the reliable dispatch centre.  Right now, I am waiting on a quote from my printer. We are also talking about secure packaging options. Bubblewrap and a box are what we are looking at this stage. I am wanting a snug fit with very little movement.  This latest update aside, this update is one that I am very anxious to put out. There has been some controversy surrounding the Bonestone that has made me sad. Yes, the Bonestone is one and a half years behind its estimated completion date and for I am sorry. I have created a video which I hope will help to explain why the Bonestone is so far behind schedule. This was a very challenging video to make as the subject is an emotional one. Needless to say, I am extremely anxious to be putting it out there for all to see. Please be kind, it was the hardest video I have ever had to make.  https://youtu.be/xKBSdhTPVZU I want you to know that the Bonestone is still going ahead. I am still talking to the printer, we are sorting out the dispatch side of things and the projects continue moving forward.  Thank you for your understanding. I truly appreciate your support throughout this project.  It's a challenging time for many, please love each other and stay safe.

[GatesBetch]

Would Avalon go through all of this trouble to only sell a limited run of a thousand decks? The limited factor is what made me buy the deck at 109 dollars canadian, but i'm pretty sure that is a big publisher comes along when all of this is said and done, she would sell the rights. But that's just my opinion and I should of thought of that before investing. Lesson learned.

 

Also, I think that her new video addressed nothing of substance when people are not as much upset at the delays as they are with the way Avalon ran her groups, but I'm curious to see what others thought about it. I empathize with the toll it must have taken on her mental health but I can only hope that her mistakes won't be repeated and continue the cycle.

[Raggydoll]

4 minutes ago, GatesBetch said:

Would Avalon go through all of this trouble to only sell a limited run of a thousand decks? The limited factor is what made me buy the deck at 109 dollars canadian, but i'm pretty sure that is a big publisher comes along when all of this is said and done, she would sell the rights. But that's just my opinion and I should of thought of that before investing. Lesson learned.

 

Also, I think that her new video addressed nothing of substance when people are not as much upset at the delays as they are with the way Avalon ran her groups, but I'm curious to see what others thought about it. I empathize with the toll it must have taken on her mental health but I can only hope that her mistakes won't be repeated and continue the cycle.

She has said in a very recent statement that she has been offered (I believe she said more than once) to mass produce the deck but that she has always declined to keep her promises to her buyers. I am paraphrasing. It might have been in that long list where she responds to stuff that was said in this thread, not sure. 

[Raggydoll]

Okay, so there was another text too, about the extra "Bruxa" card in her deck:

 

Avalon Cameron

Admin · 4 hrs

Good morning Bonestone tribe!

I have another little tarot story for you.

Did you know that the Bonestone tarot deck was only intended to be a 78 card deck? Yep! It’s absolutely true, however my beautiful friends got together behind my back and created the Bruxa 🧙🏼‍♀️ card.

It took quite a bit of crafty people power to get me in front of a camera so that they could surprise me with this beautiful gift.

The artwork in the card was very specific to the room that I once worked in when I lived up in Far North Queensland.

I once sat in an overheated room that was replete with old wooden bookshelves. Those old wooden bookshelves housed books, tarot decks, Bones, Oracle decks, Lenormand decks, apothecary items, oils, statuary, candles and all other types of curiosity that was in my possession during that time. 

When I saw the artwork for the Bruxa 🧙🏼‍♀️ card it touched my heart immediately. I felt so overwhelmed by the kindness of my friends that I got a little bit teary.

My friends talked me into including the card into the entire deck. But I have always said behind-the-scenes to my friends that if I was to ever create a second edition of the Bonestone (which I am not planning yet) The Bruxa 🧙🏼‍♀️ card would not be included because I wanted it to be super unique to the very first edition.

And for those who don’t know what to do with the card, consider it to be a happy squirrel card! You can also remove the card altogether if you choose to do so.

It’s honestly a very weird experience having my face in a tarot card. I am rather conscious of it. But there was a story behind the making of this card and I thought that I would share it with you all today. 

 

 

[Raggydoll]

One thing stood out to me in that text :

 

"But I have always said behind-the-scenes to my friends that if I was to ever create a second edition of the Bonestone (which I am not planning yet) The Bruxa  card would not be included because I wanted it to be super unique to the very first edition."

 

I didn't know there have been talk about a second edition? I must have missed this somehow. Oh wait, I now see that she has only talked about it with her behind-the-scenes friends, so I am guessing that part was not official? (Please correct me if I am wrong I am feeling a bit confused right now)

[GatesBetch]

She has never talked about this publicly that I know of. But can we expect consistency at this point?

[gregory]

On 6/8/2020 at 7:28 AM, Nanook said:

23)    Yes, I have been approached by publishers about the Bonestone but I have turned every one of them down respectfully as I am working on getting decks out to those who have preordered the Bonestone. 

From the post with her long long apologia.

 

But there's something odd about that video - look at the comments: what an odd title.

 

 

and later: 

 

I don't care if it has an extra card.

I don't care if it goes mass market later.

When you buy a limited first edition you always run that risk.

I just hope Benebell is right here. And I also hope that if she's a lawyer - as someone has said somewhere in all this - and also Avalon's friend, she will manage to steer Avalon towards delivering.

[Raggydoll]

10 minutes ago, gregory said:

From the post with her long long apologia.

 

But there's something odd about that video - look at the comments: what an odd title.

 

 

and later: 

 

I don't care if it has an extra card.

I don't care if it goes mass market later.

When you buy a limited first edition you always run that risk.

I just hope Benebell is right here. And I also hope that if she's a lawyer - as someone has said somewhere in all this - and also Avalon's friend, she will manage to steer Avalon towards delivering.

Yes I was actually relieved when Avalon said in her video that she is now getting help from her friends and I was not surprised that Benebell helped her to initiate that video. I think it was a good and much needed move. Despite that there will always be those that pick that video apart, and there will always be some things that could have been phrased better or done better. But it seems like Avalon is now taking her mental health seriously and is both looking after her own well-being as well as enlisting experienced friends to help with the completion of this deck project. It wouldn't surprise me if Ethony is helping her out too. She is after all a very experienced deck creator and she seem to be very structured and used to managing many projects simultaneously (just like Benebell). 

[gregory]

Remember when Avalon said her father had told her to get on with it. I guess she was too shaky even then.

[Raggydoll]

47 minutes ago, gregory said:

Remember when Avalon said her father had told her to get on with it. I guess she was too shaky even then.

That was right after the separation. I am sure he noticed the difference in her and saw that the situation with this deck project wasn’t a healthy one. He seems like a supportive and sensible fellow. 

[Allybug]

On 6/9/2020 at 1:51 PM, Raggydoll said:

I totally understand what you are saying. My father died very suddenly of a heart attack too, and I started experiencing ptsd well over a year after it had happened. I had just had my first child when my dad died and I had no time to process and no time (or energy) for counseling. But when I did develop symptoms I was able to receive treatment and I am forever grateful for that. Avalon has definitely been through a lot and I do hope she has been able to get therapy or other support to cope with things. 

I'm so sorry about your father. That's awful. I'm so glad that you were able to get treatment when you needed it. xo

[Raggydoll]

The latest update from Facebook:

 

Payment has been made to the printer. Things are now in motion. I will have more information for you next week.

EXCITING!!!!!!!!!

 

[gregory]

So what printer were the wonderful proofs she got from....

 

Oh well, holds thumbs...

[katrinka]

So it's happening after all. Probably due to Benebel stepping in.
Didn't Avalon blow the money she got? Where did the three grand come from, I wonder?

[Raggydoll]

4 hours ago, gregory said:

So what printer were the wonderful proofs she got from....

 

Oh well, holds thumbs...

Her saleswoman Kanar changed companies and Avalon did the same. That was a year ago I think. So apparently Global paper is the new one. I think it’s global paper that did the test print but I’m not sure. 

[TaraofEnlightenment]

I know it has been a terrible long wait already, but I hope she's getting samples before it's going to print. The mockup book was with blank pages if I remember correct, and books sometimes have issues with text and spacing. The Page of Pentacles also had a spelling mistake, so it would be best to get a sample deck to make sure that is corrected before pressing print. Usually you get samples of decks and books (with text) to adjust finish (wasn't the mockup deck on cheap cardstock?) colours, spelling errors and edging. Especially important when changing printing company...

 

 

[Raggydoll]

2 minutes ago, TaraofEnlightenment said:

I know it has been a terrible long wait already, but I hope she's getting samples before it's going to print. The mockup book was with blank pages if I remember correct, and books sometimes have issues with text and spacing. The Page of Pentacles also had a spelling mistake, so it would be best to get a sample deck to make sure that is corrected before pressing print. Usually you get samples of decks and books (with text) to adjust finish (wasn't the mockup deck on cheap cardstock?) colours, spelling errors and edging. Especially important when changing printing company...

 

 

Yes I agree. 

[gregory]

I'm past caring as long as we get the images, to be honest ! Any issue will put her back to square one, if past history is anything to go by.

[Raggydoll]

New update !

 

 

[gregory]

In the schedule.... And then can we expect the proofs to be Not Quite Right and have another delay ?

 

I want to go on record as saying I want one from the first printing even if Avalaon isn't happy with it !

 

Please excuse my cynicism, of which I am not ashamed

Edited July 6, 2020 by gregory

[Raggydoll]

17 minutes ago, gregory said:

In the schedule.... And then can we expect the proofs to be Not Quite Right and have another delay ?

Good question, I don’t know. If I hear something about it I will share it here. 

17 minutes ago, gregory said:

I want to go on record as saying I want one from the first printing even if Avalaon isn't happy with it !

17 minutes ago, gregory said:

Please excuse my cynicism, of which I am not ashamed

You - cynical? Wow, this is so shocking and unexpected. And no shame either? I simply don’t know what to say! 

 

 

[gregory]

I paid in November 2017. Nuf Ced.

[Raggydoll]

New update:

 

"I have a copy of the guide book being mailed to me. Thank goodness too! As there was a minor adjustment to the Bonestone box that needed to to me made.

This will not affect the printing of the cards.

The shipping quote is still being calculated.

Things are moving ahead nicely.

Can’t wait to see that book OMG! I’m so excited 😃😃😃😃🤩🤩🤩🤩

Would you like a little video of the book when it arrives???"

 

 

 

 

[gregory]

An adjustment. Oh god.... if a CARD needs one....

 

*tries to feel positive*

[Raggydoll]

4 minutes ago, gregory said:

An adjustment. Oh god.... if a CARD needs one....

 

*tries to feel positive*

They have test printed the deck so there should be no issues there. It was the guidebook that they hadn’t printed previously