Hydra's Wake, A Novel

A project in Baltimore, MD by Daniel Jones
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Hydra's Wake is an exciting science fiction thriller written by Daniel Jones. Coming out in eBook, Paperback, Hardcover, and Audiobook.
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Backers: 50
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $2,699 of $500
Dates: Feb 14th -> Apr 15th (60 days)
Project By: Daniel Jones
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Latest News

The Final Day

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
What a journey! With less than 24 hours to go I want to thank everyone for being a part of this! It's exciting to be able to give this novel the chance it needs to succeed. You guys are the absolute best! So, some news on multiple fronts. The Barnes... (Read More)

The final version of Hydra's Wake book blurb.

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, we have found a winning blurb for Hydra's Wake and this will be the one included in the copies upon release. Though the Proof Copies will have the test one seen in the story of this campaign. Anyways, without further to do. When... (Read More)

A Word on Special Thanks

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! As we enter the final week of our campaign, we are excited to be as far as we are. And that's all thanks to you guys. While the final numbers will fluctuate a little in these final days, I wanted to put out a word on the special thanks... (Read More)

Third Stretch Goal Accomplished!

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! I know Ivan Zann has been eagerly waiting for this one. He did an amazing job on the cover art you see all over this project page. And I'm certain he has more magic up his sleeves. The alternate art-based rewards will take additional... (Read More)

ONE MONTH UNTIL RELEASE!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! Today we are officially one month away from the release of Hydra's Wake the novel! The eBook, Paperback, and Hardcover are all set and ready to go! We have lots of promotional items for the book tour that we've ordered. And the... (Read More)

Audiobook Update

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Today we have an update on the audiobook. If you follow any of our socials, you will see the following announcement. Audiobook Release Update For you guys who are supporting us we thank you immensely. We really cannot pull off making... (Read More)

NEW PLEDGE TIERS! Audiobook additions!

March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey there everyone! I'm excited to announce that we have added a few new pledges that now include the audiobook! Check it out! If you're interested, upgrade your pledges and get your hands on the audiobook! We are less than 50 days away from the... (Read More)

Yay Marketing!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! The first pieces of the promotional items have arrived, and they look pretty darn good I think. I'll attach pics of the sticker test we put in from the vendor. We're ordering the rest of the set and waiting on the pins and bookmarks to... (Read More)

2nd Stretch Goal Achieved!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We have smashed through our second stretch goal and have plenty of time and lots of plans to keep pushing and moving forward! You guys are awesome! We've already found a vendor for the patches and samples are on the way. You guys are the greatest!... (Read More)

Almost at our next goal!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are really close to our second stretch goal, and we couldn't be more excited! You guys are awesome and the best! (Seriously let no one dare tell you otherwise. We have a hungry hydra to feed in case they do.) Happy International Womens Day... (Read More)

We Stand with all life in Ukraine

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, My narrator, Cornelius Fletcher, and myself, Daniel Jones, just want to take a moment to say the following about global events. The wasteful war in Ukraine is something that disturbs us, and we stand with the Ukrainian people. This... (Read More)

Can't Stop Won't Stop!

March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are well on our way to reaching the second the Stretch Goal! You guys are the absolute Best! This coming week should be exciting as I get samples of some of the swag items in from vendors, I will upload photos of those as they arrive. I also am... (Read More)

AUDIOBOOK SAMPLE IS UP!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We posted the sample of the audiobook in the story, and we'll provide it here too. The audiobook is recorded by Cornelius Fletcher, who has been awesome to work with. Turn those volumes up, check it out, and let us know your thoughts! You'll need an... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 ACCOMPLISHED!

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I am humbled by all of your support! This is exciting and I am grateful.  We recently put examples of the logos for the stickers and pins up, and we're still working on finalizing the bookmark's design, we will get that to you as soon as it's ready.... (Read More)

Extra images added.

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
As we come close to our first stretch goal, we've added some image files to show what some of the extras will look like. These include the logos used for the Corporations inside the novel: Rogue Whip's Tradewinds Crossing, The Mining Conglomerate,... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
With your help we are on our way to success! This Kickstarter's success is huge for us, and we are grateful for those who have supported us. You guys are nothing short of awesome people! Hydra's Wake is a self-published novel that was written in... (Read More)

Stretch Goals and Extra Incentives

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Just updated the stretch goals to reflect additional incentives should we reach them. Featuring bookmarks, fabric patches, buttons, and even real crystal geodes (the setting of Hydra's Wake is a mining camp after all) have been added with much more.... (Read More)

Strong Start!

February 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Not even 4 hours since we went live and we're staring at almost half the initial goal being reached! We'll push for getting funded in 24 hours at this rate! Maybe even hit our first stretch goal! You guys are the absolute best! And your support means... (Read More)

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