Kickstarter is a great way to support authors directly. This is a collection of projects that, since I’ve found them interesting, I figure you might, too. I’m trying to keep it mostly up to date, but that’s a real game of whack-a-mole, now, isn’t it? Let’s just say I’ll do my best! Note that if something launches in the future, you can sign up to get notified when they go live.
Caryn Larrinaga – When You Wish Upon the Dark
There’s a lot that catches my attention on this one. I am, of course, a cat person, so the cover draws my eye. It’s a great example (I think!) of a cover that works. It makes promises, anyway, and from the write-up in the story, I expect the book will fulfill those promises. I also like the inclusion of the author’s background and discussion of the team involved in the project. The entire presentation says “attention to detail.”
I’m unfamiliar with Caryn’s work, but I won’t be for long.
Apex Magazine – 2027
I like this project because this magazine routinely does great stuff, and because I know how hard it is to keep this kind of a project going. It’s always been hard, but I’m sure it’s getting harder each year. .
R.S. Kellogg – Preserving Heritage Stories
Rebecca Kellogg is always doing something interesting. In this case, a book to help you write a book—but not just any book. She’s going to help you capture family stories before it’s too late. I think that’s very cool.
So, yeah, go check it out. I think she’s planning to launch next month.
DeAnna Knippling – The Waking of Witches
A group of my wrier friends recently had a conversation about “Cozy Horror.” Like most things, its definition can be sliced, diced, and argued, but this project is probably it. Kind of. Maybe. DeAnna is one of the most interesting writers out there, so take a look and see what you think—along the way, join her fun “Live Writing” group to watch her create book three.
Much fun.
John Betancourt – Strange Tales
So.Much.Goodness here, right? I mean, if you’re to person thi sproject is focused on, simply glancing at the artwork and the logo is going to be enough to get your heart going all pitter-patter. Judging by its rapidly rising funding level, a lot of folks hearts are both pittering and pattering. Check it out. see if yours does, too.
Mark Swartz and Lisa Marie Jarlborn – Blood on the Tracks: An Illustrated Novella
Ok.I’m probably priced out of this one, but I love, love, love it. I am, admittedly a Bob Dylan fan, but I would love it anyway for it’s base-bones starkness and the promise of exquisite quality. Rarely do I see this kind of a presentation. But then, rarely do I see these kinds of creators. Check it out.
DeAnna Knippling & Jamie Ferguson – Monsters in Love
Hey! I’m in this one.
And, finally, here’s the next one I’m planning. A fun collection of short stories, originally published in Boundary Shock Quarterly.
Ron Collins (Launches Next January) – The Dark Ship: Science Fiction Stories from the Boundary
Ghost ships, mad scientists, impossible machines, time travel, strange worlds, alien monsters, and the people caught in the middle.
Come for the ghost ships, the wonders of space, the Time Kraken, and the cyber dragons. Stay for the people who have to face them. Then, when the ride is over, come away feeling that, for all our flaws, people are still worth rooting for.