Kickstarter Friday
Some Fun Campaigns I Think Work…
I’ve been doing this every Friday now for a long time. And it certainly has been fun studying Kickstarters. I look for fiction campaigns that are not just about “pretty books” but actually want readers. I look for clarity in the campaign, meaning can I figure out what the hell is offered.
I look for a good story that flows and good art. I do not bother with anyone who is so flipping lazy as to us AI in any part of their campaign.
And I look to see if the campaign will fund or if the writer behind the campaign asked for far too much.
And sometimes a campaign just catches my attention and I think it is worth mentioning.
So for another week, here we go again.
NEW THIS WEEK!!
THREE FANTASY NOVELS From Kristine Kathryn Rusch
Three Fantasy Novels Set in Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Acclaimed Seavy County!
We are just finishing up getting out the books for the three mystery books (all but paper will be out this week), and now Kris is offering up three fantasy novels in her Seavy County world. Amazing books. This launched on Tuesday and we have already hit all the stretch rewards and will be adding more. And we already got from Kickstarter a “Project We Love” designation. Take a look and take a look at the two fantastic writing workshops offered as well.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/a26/three-fantasy-novels-from-kristine-kathryn-rusch?ref=25j9jd
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Spin Trap: Stunning deep space adventure by Sean Monaghan.
Pulse-Pounding Science Fiction Adventure Novel filled with action and disaster. Even a touch of humor. From award-winner Sean Monaghan.
Sean might be one of the best new science fiction writers working and he has sold his fiction to many different magazines, including me at Pulphouse. This is going to be some great reading, so take a look and back this one if you love great science fiction and great writing.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seanmonaghan/spin-trap-stunning-deep-space-adventure
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Halloween Hearts – An Anthology of Love Stories edited by Brigid Collins and Ron Collins
Twelve tales of cursed love, monstrous meet-cutes, dark and stormy witchcraft, and happily ever hauntings to warm your Spooky Season.
Oh, my, folks, you want to watch this one and back it now. This has some stunning stories in it. I know, I have read them all. And some fantastic writers. And two super editors putting it all together. This is a must buy for great reading. For now, take a look at it and back it. Great reading. A great campaign
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/roncollins/halloween-hearts-an-anthology-of-love-stories
UPCOMING FUN CAMPAIGNS…
JUST A GIRL: A Sweet Romance Where Love Meets Magic by Kathryn Kaleigh
What if the voice you talked to every day suddenly appeared in your apartment? Some questions have impossible answers.
Kathy might be the best romance writer I have read in years and her campaigns are always well done and worth studying. Get on the watch list for this one. It sounds like a great one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kathrynkaleigh/just-a-girl
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A Pocketful of Dragons: A Cozy No-Spice Romantasy by E. R. Paskey
A shy baker saves two dragons, upending her life as she knows it and leading to love & belonging in this no-spice cozy fantasy romance.
E.R. is a great fantasy writer and has done a number of really fun Kickstarters. This one is worth watching and backing when it launches. Always fun.
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Festive Fantasy Holiday Tales: 10 Tales of Holiday Magic by Rebecca M Senese
Reindeer and elves, Krampus and Yule creatures, even a magical, runaway turkey, delight in these 10 fantasy tales of magic and heart.
Wow, does this one look great. Rebecca has done a bunch of great campaign and they are always wonderful and I have read some of her holiday stories and trust me, they are wonderful. So get on the watch list of this one and back it when it comes out. Great stuff.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rfarpublishing/festive-fantasy-holiday-tales
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A Cut Beyond: Twilight Zone inspired stories in two books by Rob Vagle
The barbershop that wasn’t there yesterday. File under M for Magic. Weird and fantastic stories from the wondrous land of imagination.
I have known Rob and been reading and buying his stories as an editor for forty years. He is one of the best and most original writers I know and these two collections are going to be something really special. Get on the “Inform Me” list on this for when this launches. Trust me, you will be very happy you did.
And take a look at the nifty header and the nifty Story header. The best.
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Voices Through Time: A Ghostly Appalachian Novella Trio by Kari Kilgore
Special edition omnibus full of romantic suspense, ornery ghosts, and the antique postcards and images that inspired the tales.
Oh, my, is this going to be a great book when it comes out. I have read a lot of Kari’s stories and loved them and Kris has bought many of her Appalachian stories. Trust me, you are going to love these, so take a look at the promotions page and get on the Inform Me list. Going to be a treat.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/karikilgore/voices-through-time?ref=ctw09d