Unbroken: New Tales By Masters of Fantasy
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An anthology of SF&F stories from Brandon Sanderson & Peter Orullian, Christopher Paolini, Seanan McGuire, Matt Dinniman and many more.
Backers: 10754
Average Pledge Per Backer: $121
Funded: $1,303,784 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 21st -> May 27th (36 days)
Project By: Peter Orullian
Backers: 10754
Average Pledge Per Backer: $121
Funded: $1,303,784 of $50,000
Dates: Apr 21st -> May 27th (36 days)
Project By: Peter Orullian
$1,303,784
current pledge level
Last Updated: May 27 @ 11:04 -0400 GMT
2607%
of goal
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Latest News
Late Backer Survey & Backerkit Pledge Manager 
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Folks! We will be using Backerkit for our Pledge Manager, but it will take us a few days to get it all set up. In the meantime, we'll have a simple link to a pledge survey, where you can give us the core details of any pledge you might want to make... (Read More)
ONE HOUR LEFT!
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
One hour left to pledge to the Unbroken anthology: It's been an amazing campaign, filled with thrills, relief, and incredible people. The main campaign ends in one hour. So, take a look at the rewards and add-ons and see if there's anything you'd... (Read More)
TWO HOURS LEFT!
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Two hours left, folks! we still have Again, just a gentle reminder for those who need reminders--this is me, which is why I'm adding these updates these last few hours on the UNBROKEN ANTHOLOGY. Update, edit, manage your pledge. And if you haven't... (Read More)
THREE HOURS TO GO!
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks! It's been a wonderful campaign, and there are just three hours left. I thought it would be fun to do a countdown of these last few hours, just to share a few last reminders for those of you who get as busy as I do and sometimes need those... (Read More)
1.25M Stretch Goal Unlocked
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks, so the 1.25M Stretch Goal was just unlocked! This was our final Stretch Goal, and I'm still overwhelmed and humbled and grateful to each and every one of you for your amazing support! Unbroken and other add-ons make great gifts at the... (Read More)
24 HOURS TO GO!
May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks, we're almost at the twenty-four hour to go mark! So, if you've been thinking about backing and haven't had the chance yet, or if you're hoping to add something to your pledge, now would be a great time to do so. The other thing to be aware... (Read More)
The Final Stretch Goal
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks! We just updated the Stretch Goal graphic, showing the unlock of The Sound of Broken Absolutes Ebook, mentioned in Update #18 if you want more details about it. And with the new graphic we announce that the final Stretch Goal is at 1.25M,... (Read More)
Q&A: Unbroken Artist Todd Lockwood
May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, Artist Todd Lockwood will join Peter Orullian for a discussion about Unbroken and creating art. Facebook Live will be here: https://www.facebook.com/authorshawnspeakman Bring your questions! Shawn (Read More)
Q&A: Unbroken Artist Julia Maddalina with Peter Orullian
May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone Who Refuses To Break, Today, we are welcoming Julia Maddalina to a Q&A where you get to ask your questions about her work on Unbroken, her work in general, how she got involved, and maybe even show off more of the art than you've... (Read More)
Q&A: Unbroken Artist Donato Giancola
May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, The livestream Q&A with artist Donato Giancola is now live on my Patreon. Join us, learn more about how the cover came to be, and ask Donato any questions you may have! https://www.patreon.com/ShawnSpeakman/events/158088233 With... (Read More)
Q&A Live Now: Unbroken Artist Allen Morris
May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone, The Q&A Live Video Chat is alive on Patreon! Join artist Allen Morris with hosts Peter Orullian and Shawn Speakman as they discuss Unbroken and bringing art to life. Bring your questions! Click HERE:... (Read More)
Artist Interviews Next Week
May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Friends, next week we're going to conduct real-time interviews with all our artists and stream them live. You'll be able to watch, and even submit questions for us to answer. Each interview will have one of the artists, Shawn, and myself. We'll... (Read More)
Production Timing vs. Gilding Survey
May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, As you may know, Unbroken is completely written and typeset. We're literally ready to go to press not long after the Kickstarter ends. So, we've been fielding printing quotes, and have learned some things that result in our need for your... (Read More)
Christopher Paolini Signed Bookplates
April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update that it is confirmed that the Pacific Northwest Edition of Unbroken will have Christopher Paolini signed bookplates included. Note, these will come loose, so that you may affix them how and where you want inside the book. And of... (Read More)
Sample the Story and Music of The Bell Ringer
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
One thing I've been wanting to share more about is the music and story of The Bell Ringer. As I mentioned, the book is my favorite thing I've written. But after I crafted the initial outline for the story--and before I wrote the novel--I wrote the... (Read More)
Mark Lawrence, London, and Christopher Paolini
April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Friends! Some things to share today, so let's get to it. First, I'm going to share another story vignette illustration today--this one for Mark Lawrence's story--so be aware if you read on. Also, I'll be coming to London; more on that below. And... (Read More)
1.1M Stretch Goal
April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, I wanted to share some Stretch Goal updates. First, we unlocked the 1.025M (yes, crazy number) Stretch Goal of having Brent Weeks sign the Pacific Northwest Edition. So, we now have nine writers signing that edition--Brent Weeks, Terry... (Read More)
Brent Weeks & Signatures
April 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, a few notes... I'll admit I took a bit of a breather yesterday after four days of what felt like sprinting. But I'm back and wanted to share a few updates, and clarify a few things. First, the big news, we've got Brent Weeks joining us for... (Read More)
Brandon Sanderson/Peter Orullian Story Art | New Goals
April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the features of all editions of Unbroken is that each story will feature an illustrated vignette by Julia Maddalina. Julia is an exceptionally talented artist, and did an amazing job illustrating a wide variety of stories, really showing her... (Read More)
The Road to 1M ... What's in Store!
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Folks, we just unlocked the 975K Stretch Goal. So, the Unbroken Trade Hardcover will now have stained edges, and the Signed & Numbered editions of The Bell Ringer Hardcover and Double CD set are available in the store as Add-ons. (Another... (Read More)
975K | Trade HC Edges & The Bell Ringer Book and CDs - Signed and Numbered
April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Folks! We've seen some feedback and interest in having the Unbroken Trade Hardcover edges stained. So, we've added that as a stretch goal at the 975K mark. We're actually pretty close on that one, so I think there's a fair chance that may get... (Read More)
We're Listening! New Stretch Goals and Add-ons!
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey friends! We've been monitoring the comments section, and as result have some news. First, we've updated the Stretch Goals with an already unlocked tier: New Title Page Art by Julia Maddalina, and we've added Songs of the Dead, by Peter Orullian... (Read More)
Poll: Faux-Leather versus Metallium Cloth Boards
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
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THANK YOU!
April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to take a moment to thank YOU AMAZING PEOPLE! Our first day was humbling, thrilling, overwhelming, and just plain awesome! I've tried in recent years to always temper my expectations about things, to avoid disappointment. So, for me,... (Read More)
TOC, and One Day 'Til Launch!
April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings! We are now one day to the launch of the Unbroken Kickstarter! We'll go live tomorrow (Tuesday, April 21st) at 8 a.m. PST / 11 a.m. EST. As a reminder, we have a 48-Hour Early Bird special on the Master Librarian Tarot Card, so if you're... (Read More)
Concerning the 48 Hour Early Bird Tarot Card, Bookmarks, And Story Design
April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Well, we are days away from the Unbroken Kickstarter launching on Tuesday, April 21st, at 11AM ET / 8AM PT. You received a lot of information a few days ago in the last update. Happy to answer any questions that might still be lingering.... (Read More)
Announcing: Unbroken
April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, I cannot believe Unbroken launches on Kickstarter in one week on April 21st. The day is almost here. We are ready for it though because we know you are ready for it. First off, last night, I took time to create the above video trailer... (Read More)
Authors, and Artists, and Narrators ... Oh, my!
April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Friends! We are ten days from the launch of the Unbroken Kickstarter! In preparation, we wanted to share some details about the amazing people involved in our project. Below you'll find some biographical information to whet your appetite for the... (Read More)
Patreon Livestream Tomorrow: Creating the Unbroken Ebook
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Unbroken Friends, Tomorrow, at 2PM ET / 11AM PT, I'll be using my Patreon to conduct a livestream. What will I be working on? I'll be sharing my screen as I create the ebook for Unbroken! It'll be free to anyone who wants to watch me work on this... (Read More)
Update: The Unbroken Manuscript Is Finished & A Question
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Unbroken Friends, A quick update and a question today. First, to the update. Unbroken edited by Peter Orullian & yours truly has a finished manuscript. The book is 98% done and designed in InDesign. All story header art is finished by Julia... (Read More)
New Writers, New Date!
January 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to all of you who are following along with our Kickstarter. We have a couple of important updated we wanted to share. First, we have moved our launch date to April 21st, 2026. There will be no more changes to the launch date, but we think... (Read More)
An Unbroken Update, Dragonsteel Nexus, and a Poll, Oh My!
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Everyone, Peter and I want to update you with the progress of Unbroken as well as share some other pertinent news and an important poll! This first bit of news will thrill a lot of you. Authors Ryan Cahill and Will Wight have joined Unbroken. 34... (Read More)
Redditt AMA about Unbroken Today - 9/23/2025
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Unbroken Supporter, THANK YOU for signing up early on the Unbroken pre-launch page to be notified when the Kickstarter goes live. We are excited about the good this project will do but even more excited by the short stories, novellas, and... (Read More)
Unbroken Anthology Update: New Launch Date, with More Awesome!
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
UPDATE: UNBROKEN ANTHOLOGY The launch date for the Unbroken Anthology has been updated, and is now January 27th. We're taking some extra time to pack more awesome into the rewards, as well as possibly adding some additional writers. One tidbit for... (Read More)
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