A Bard's Guide to Portal Hopping

A project in Port Orchard, WA by Dianne Gardner
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A Celtic Story of Love, Magic, and Wrong Turns. Six whimsical tales of a Celtic Fae chasing his muse through classic storybook lands.
Backers: 57
Average Daily Pledges: $1,001
Average Pledge Per Backer: $53

Funding: $3,004 of $500
Dates: Sep 22nd -> Oct 13th (22 days)
Project By: Dianne Gardner
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Latest News

Look What We've Done!

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We unlocked the first stretch goal! Everyone who pledges gets a high res PDF map of Neverland hand drawn by cartographer John Renehan!  Our next goal is at $3500. Shelly sent me a remake of one of the illustrations and I simply LOVE it, so the next... (Read More)

Exclusive Shelly Wilkerson Art Wrapping paper added

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
To get us closer to that stretch goal, I added some wrapping paper for the holidays. So if you were thinking of maybe getting a second book or journal for a family member, or a friend, now you can wrap it with this exclusive limited edition paper... (Read More)

Thank you everyone! We funding within minutes!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
You're the best! I just wanted to let you know the campaign is open to EU backers.  (Read More)

Tomorrow Morning

September 21st - via: kickstarter.com
A Bard's Guide to Portal Travel will launch tomorrow morning at 8 am Pacific time. There are a couple early bird awards. A $5 discount on the leather hardcover special limited edition, and a high resolution PDF of the map of Neverland by John... (Read More)

Some improvements in the book.

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
As Shelly fine tunes the illustrations, I had to make some adjustments on the book cover. Because the Shamrock Inn now has more detail...  ...it just didn't work on the cover any more. So I reworked the dust jacket. The leather will be blank, either... (Read More)

A week to go before launch.

September 16th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so excited about the way this book is turning out! I thought I'd give you a little peek inside. Shel is almost done with the illustrations, and John is working on the maps.  I also found out that the day I'm launching is also International... (Read More)

Artwork getting polished!

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I have a one of the illustrations in their final form on the pre launch page and in the video.  The campaign may be launching Sept 22 if the maps are done by then.  (Read More)

New deadline set up.

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Shelly begged for a deadline to get the artwork done. She's like me, lots of irons in the fire. But we're set to have the artwork ready by Sept 18, which means I'll start formatting then. I don't mind launching when I'm at that stage. So stay tuned!... (Read More)

Good evening!

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
We've got a video now and some new illustrations. Come take a look at the video, and please share! Getting closer to launch. Thanks so much for following, everyone!   (Read More)

Thanks so much for following and supporting this little project.

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
All I have left to write is the epilogue, which shouldn't take a lot of time. Shelly is working hard on the illustrations. She's doing such a splendid job. I think you'll find this book similar to Tales of Wonder with its whimsy and fairytale... (Read More)

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