Ruins: A Space Opera Anthology

A project in Austin, TX by Matt MG Herron
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Thirteen original sci-fi stories of cosmic ruins and alien artifacts—ebook, paperback, or limited edition hardback in gold foil.
Backers: 231
Average Daily Pledges: $569
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funding: $9,110 of $1,000
Dates: Feb 16th -> Mar 11th (23 days)
Project By: Matt MG Herron
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Latest News

Stretch goal unlocked 🔓 Four spot illustrations!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, We blew past the third stretch goal yesterday! Now every deluxe e-book and deluxe hardback will include four additional spot illustrations. These small 1/4 to 1/2 page illustrations will feature a single object or character and will be... (Read More)

Two new stickers unlocked 🔓

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey readers, You beautiful people just crushed stretch goal #2! That means two brand-new mission badge sticker designs are headed to all print backers. I can’t wait to share the designs with you. They’re already in progress. Stay tuned. Next on... (Read More)

We found something buried in the ruins...

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
MESSAGE INTERCEPTED Deep in the back pages of every deluxe edition (ebook and hardback), there’s a hidden document. A transmission log. Dated: Year 3,000. We asked all thirteen authors in the anthology one question: What’s your prediction for... (Read More)

Every backer gets 6 bonus sci-fi ebooks!

February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey explorers, We cracked $5,000. 🎉 That means every backer gets 6 bonus sci-fi ebooks from our contributing authors: Starfighter Down by M.G. Herron Alien Safari by Robert Appleton Shattered Alliance by Benjamin Wallace Molting of a Queen by... (Read More)

Stretch goals revealed 🔓

February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey explorers, Two days in. Over $3,500 raised. This expedition is off to a blazing start! Now let’s talk about where we’re headed. I’ve just added five stretch goals to the campaign page. These are the upgrades that’ll transform Ruins from a... (Read More)

Expedition funded! 🚀

February 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, We funded the initial goal for Ruins yesterday in 40 minutes. Wow!! 🚀 Thanks so much for the trust you’ve placed in our mission. When I first dreamed up this anthology—a handful of stories about cosmic ruins, ancient civilizations,... (Read More)

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