The Light of Unfamiliar Stars - Sci-fi/LGBTQ+ Novel

A project in Glens Falls, NY by Andrew Bugenis
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Liz and her space pirates must rescue an old friend from horrifying aliens! A "Farscape" meets "Treasure Planet" adventure.
Backers: 51
Average Daily Pledges: $173
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75

Funding: $3,800 of $3,500
Dates: Oct 12th -> Nov 11th (31 days)
Project By: Andrew Bugenis
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Latest News

Nearly 50 Backers!

October 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hey, all! We've had a great third week and we're closing in on the homestretch! In this week's update we'll check in on our funding goals, I'll quickly talk about what my employment status means for the book (good things, don't worry), and we'll... (Read More)

FUNDED! Thank you!

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! At just the two week mark we have smashed through our funding goal! Everyone, I am so, so excited. A Kickstarter for my book release felt like a stretch, like too much of a reach, and I am humbled by how much you've shown up and supported... (Read More)

90% To START Week 3

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
HEY HEY COSMIC CUCUMBERS! (Yum)It is I, Mina Sanwald, the artist who has been working behind the scenes. I’m crawling out from under my rock to say,  THANK YOU SO MUCH!No, really! I can’t believe we are only 10%/$350 away from being fully... (Read More)

80% Funded! Plus Narrative Influences and Crew Bios

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had an amazing second week and are well on our way! In today's update we'll talk about the campaign itself, tease an art post from Mina, reflect on one of my writing inspirations, and wrap up with more character bios from the Alabaster Shrike.... (Read More)

Nearly 50% Funded in Week 1! And, Alabaster Shrike Command Crew Bios

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, everyone! We're about 50% funded as we come to close of our first week and it has been absolutely humbling to see the support you're showing The Light of Unfamiliar Stars! In today's update, we'll go over the state of the campaign with a note... (Read More)

Day 1 and already 25% in!

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
What a great launch day for the campaign! We're already at $900 raised for The Light of Unfamiliar Stars. Along the way we've got the short story on Reddit, we have a video of the Shrike stickers being printed (that I had to re-export, even as an... (Read More)

Launch Date Set - Monday, October 12!

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, cosmic corsairs! This might be a bit last-minute, but this is your notice that our official Kickstarter launch date is MONDAY, OCTOBER 12! On that day you'll be able to see the cool things we've got planned, the add-ons you can grab, and... (Read More)

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