The Wishing Spear: A Hackberry Novel

A project in Minneapolis, MN by Mark Van Steenwyk
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A fantasy tale about a post-apocalyptic squirrel mystic trying to save the world from a growing evil.
Backers: 67
Average Pledge Per Backer: $124

Funded: $8,306 of $6,700
Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 13th (30 days)
Project By: Mark Van Steenwyk
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Latest News

The Campaign is Done! The real work begins!

February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who made this a successful campaign. In a few weeks, I'll embark on the first of a handful of writing retreats where I will compile, edit, and re-write some of my previous work on the Wishing Spear, as well as begin to write new... (Read More)

Goal Reached! New stretch goals...

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! The project is funded. In the past 24 hours, I've been bombarded with support for this project. My goal has been surpassed. Any additional money allows me to create a higher-quality print of the book. Larger, better paper, higher quality... (Read More)

With a week to go, we're almost 75% to goal!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who has backed my campaign so far. We're on track to reaching the goal, but it is far from a certainty at this point.  If you feel comfortable with this, I'd encourage y'all to share the link again on your social media with a... (Read More)

Map of Greentide

February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a glimpse of the Greentide Forest, the home of our hero. Hackberry hails from Dreymoot, a small village at the heart of the forest, tucked away from the cares of the world.  When squirrels come of age in Dreymoot, they are given roles within... (Read More)

Two Weeks Left and 57% of the way to goal!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you, everybody! We're on pace to meet the goal. Please share it with your friends if you're willing and able.  In the meantime, I'd like to share an early linocut print I made as part of the concept work for writing the book. I'm still toying... (Read More)

Amazing first week! We're well on our way...

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
One week in, 23 days to go. I'm currently at $2,271, which is over 1/3 of the way! Will you help me reach my goal by sharing the campaign on social media?  (Read More)

A Peak at Hackberry's world

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This is Olfring, the continent in which all of Hackberry's adventures will take place. At a future date, I'll post a zoom-in map of Greentide, the forest that Hackberry calls home. Map of Olfring by Anthony Moss  (Read More)

At the beginning of day 3, we're up to 11%

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
At the beginning of day 3, we're up to 11%. That's a great start, but I need your help spreading word. Would you let your fantasy loving friends know about this project?   (Read More)

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