The Happy Valley: An Illustrated Novel
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THE HAPPY VALLEY is a true story, it's just that some of it hasn't happened yet. It’s a gothic, historical fiction about the future.
Backers: 104
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56
Funded: $5,849 of $2,500
Dates: Jul 21st -> Aug 20th (30 days)
Project By: Benjamin Harnett
Backers: 104
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56
Funded: $5,849 of $2,500
Dates: Jul 21st -> Aug 20th (30 days)
Project By: Benjamin Harnett
$5,849
current pledge level
Last Updated: August 20 @ 09:04 -0400 GMT
233%
of goal
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Latest News
Seventy-Seventy-Seventy Two Hours to Go (I'm so Elated) 
August 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We are down to the last hours of this Kickstarter, and it's been an absolute blast. I'm thrilled at the outpouring of support from friends, family, acquaintances, school friends from days past, and total strangers, and of course the support you've... (Read More)
Only a Few Days Left!
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As I have been gearing up to launch and promote the book, I have seen and written the title so many times its constituent words have lost their sense—they look strange, like the transliterated words of an alien language. "Happy"—it seems like an... (Read More)
Busy as a Bee
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
In the hours before work, I've been busy as a bee, spurred on by your pledges. I've been putting together the ebook, which now that I have so many illustrations and formatting dreams, is not as easy as clicking "export." Yesterday I finally designed... (Read More)
We're Going to The Library of Congress!
August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
It's Official This is a fun update: we've got an ISBN and a Library of Congress Control Number! Soon individuals, libraries, and book stores will be able to pre-order copies of The Happy Valley, and copies will start shipping October 30th. The... (Read More)
Kirkus: "A knotty, philosophical mystery dense with lingering regrets."
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I've Been Reviewed I know: the book and the author are not to be intertwined—they are not one and the same. But I'm right here! And it's hard not to feel personally validated when someone takes your writing seriously (even if it's their job) and... (Read More)
50 Backers, New Stretch Goals, and Kickstarter Really Likes Me!
July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
What Is This Feeling? It seems like there's finally some shards of good news percolating around in the world—not quite sure how to take it. There's also some great news right in this little Kickstarter for my novel: not only is The Happy Valley now... (Read More)
Thank you! Fully funded in less than 72 hours...
July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We Did It! Thanks to your contribution, The Happy Valley is fully funded (and then some)! I am floored by the response—it's an honor to have you support my creative effort, and I can't wait to share the novel with you, and, with your feedback, make... (Read More)
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