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I know people don’t usually read long posts on the internet—

but if you care about the future of All in Charisma, please read this.

In September, I announced that I couldn’t afford to continue producing the series in audio.

The first audiobook had sold fewer than a hundred copies.

It broke my heart, but I had to face reality: All in Charisma, as much as I loved it, didn’t seem viable.

I figured it was time to move on (at least for audio). After all, this isn’t a typical fantasy.

A main character with a cane and a top hat? Not exactly mainstream fare.

But then the messages started coming in.

Not hundreds, admittedly—but passionate ones. Readers telling me All in Charisma might be my best work.

Some even offered ideas for how to save it.

I explained that it costs around $9,000 to produce each audiobook, and Book 1 had brought in maybe $600.

That math doesn’t work for an indie author.

Still…the idea refused to die.

Maybe, I thought, I hadn’t really given this series the chance it deserved.

It’s niche. It’s strange. But maybe that’s what makes it special.

So here we are.

The good news:

All in Charisma Book 2: The Frozen North is coming to audio.

It will again be narrated by Rob Brinkmann, who’s generously donating an extra 15 minutes of bonus audio for all supporters.

He’s set for delivery in March 2026.

The bad news:

Producing it is still a massive climb.

Each audiobook costs roughly three to four times more to make than one of my typical books.

That’s because the All in Charisma books are long—twice the length of a standard novel—and inflation has made everything more expensive.

In total, we need to raise $9,000 to fully fund the audio for The Frozen North and The Dragon and the Sparrow Part 2.

Every penny of this campaign goes toward that goal.

I’ve added signed paperbacks, collector hardbacks, and exclusive bonuses to make this possible—because if we can even raise half, that’s proof that the story still has life.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you. Context matters, and your support truly determines whether this series continues in audio.

Below, you’ll find every way you can help—whether through digital bundles, signed editions, or collector sets.

And if you’re not into audio, no problem—there’s still something here for you.

Together, we can make sure All in Charisma doesn’t fade out before it's even taken its first step.
Why Not Kickstarter?

I get it—Kickstarter is big.

But there’s also the sausage-making side of things—the stuff readers don’t really see.

Roughly ten percent of every dollar raised on Kickstarter disappears into fees and middlemen. Once you add the costs of printing, shipping, and taxes, even campaigns that look wildly successful can end up with very little left when the dust settles.

It’s a bit like throwing a huge party: everyone has fun, but when it’s over and the bills are paid, there’s not much left in the bank.

By hosting this campaign myself, that ten percent stays where it belongs—supporting the production of the All in Charisma audiobooks. It might not sound like much, but it’s the difference between breaking even and being able to keep this series alive for the long haul.

My author store already handles taxes, shipping information, and payments directly, so funds arrive within days instead of weeks.

There is one small trade-off for you: you’re purchasing directly, not “backing” a project in the Kickstarter sense. Payment happens up front.

But the upside is huge—this project can’t fail. The audiobook is being produced, whether we raise $500 or $5,000. The amount of support here simply determines how far the series can go.
How does it work?

There are four main tiers to choose from: E-book, Audiobook, Signed Paperback, and Collector’s Edition Hardback.

Each tier comes with optional add-ons — including the first book, exclusive bonus novellas, bookmarks, a postcard map, and even physical character cards featuring Justin, Lila, Eldrin, and Dragomir.

Just choose your preferred tier, select any add-ons you’d like, and complete checkout.

Once your order is placed, your information is securely saved for fulfillment — no extra surveys or third-party forms needed.
When will the Frozen North come out in audio?
Do you ship outside the US?

All in Charisma 2: The Frozen North (E - book) + The Dragon and the Sparrow Part 2 Bonus Novel - Kyle West Books

All in Charisma, Book 2: The Frozen North — E-book

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He survived the tutorial. Now he has to lead the party.

Baron Valdrik is closing in, and Justin Talemaker is tired of running.

To escape the ruthless noble who vastly out-levels him, Justin and his companions plunge into the forgotten halls of Drakendir. Between feuding goblins, lumbering trolls, and darker mysteries, the fallen underground kingdom is a deathtrap—but it’s also an opportunity.

Armed with new skills, better gear, and his newly adopted Focus, Justin is transforming from a reluctant adventurer into a confident leader. But the real test awaits in the frozen wilds of Serenthel. In the bitter cold, faced with his greatest challenge yet, Justin must prove that sometimes, words can win where steel and fire fail.

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