Kickstarter Friday
Some Fun Campaigns I Think Work…
Really slowing down on Kickstarter at the moment but still some fun campaigns.
I’ve been doing this every Friday now for a long time. And it certainly has been fun studying Kickstarters.
Here us a summary of what I look for in a campaign to list here…
— 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.
You know, sometimes a campaign just catches my attention and I think it is worth mentioning.
NEW THIS WEEK!
They Swallowed the Sun by They Swallowed The Sun Publisher
A Black speculative fiction anthology.
Take a look at this one. A first campaign and not a clue about the level of writing, but looks like a good project. So take a look and maybe take a chance. I did.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/theyswallowedthesun/they-swallowed-the-sun?
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The Detective and the Ghost-Finder by Derrick Belanger
Sherlock Holmes and Carnacki the Ghost-Finder team up in an all-new anthology!
This guy has done more Kickstarter campaigns than I have. First time I have seen that. This one is simple and it has funded but is ending soon. Go take a look.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/belangerbooks/the-detective-and-the-ghost-finder
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STILL GOING!
PEBBLES by Glyn Frederick Salisbury
The second electrifying book in the Pebbles Series, following Morgan Stone.
This looks like it is a great series to jump into and a lot of fun from the looks of the graphics. So if you like crime and mystery, take a look at this one and back it. Looks like fun. Back it!!
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1669051373/pebbles
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COMING SOON!
Castle Bound; A Genre-Bending Thriller by Sean Monaghan
A twisted thriller with hints of police procedural, touches of magic, a dash of romance and even, maybe, a hint of time travel.
Sean may be one of the best young writers coming into fiction at the moment. His stories have been all over the major magazines and he has written some really fantastic novels along the way. And this campaign will allow you to get one of his newest books, plus some of his other series, so jump on this and hit the inform button to be told when it launches. This is a campaign you will not want to miss.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seanmonaghan/castle-bound-a-genre-bending-thriller
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Ink Realm Duology: Cozy No-Spice Romantasy by E. R. Paskey
Inkheart meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this whimsical no-spice YA cozy fantasy romance duology. Birth vs. destiny. Love conquers all.
E.R.Paskey has done some really wonderful Kickstarters along the way and this looks like it will be another. Young adult fantasy with a cozy feel. Sounds fun. Get on the watch list for this one.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/erpaskey/ink-realm-a-no-spice-cozy-romantasy?ref=5094hz
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The Dark Ship: Science Fiction Stories from the Boundary by Ron Collins
Ghost ships, mad scientists, impossible machines, time travel, strange worlds, alien monsters, and the people caught in the middle.
One of the best science fiction writers working in modern fiction is doing this amazing collection. And to be honest, that Kickstarter header might be the best header I have seen. Take a look at it. Just amazing.
And get on the list to be informed when this comes out. Maybe some of the best science fiction reading you will find.
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SOMEWHERE IN SILENCE; a warm, wry novella on starting again by Alexandria Blaelock
A grounded, reflective and dryly humourus story about starting again and coming into yourself.
Alex is a great writer and this looks like its going to be a great campaign and a good read. Check it out and get on the notification list.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alexandriablaelock/somewhere-in-silence