Lost Days
A project in Long Island, NY by Michael Jan Friedman000days
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A veteran author wants to bring the Italian Renaissance alive for reluctant readers through a unique fantasy adventure.
Backers: 145
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33
Funded: $4,841 of $4,000
Dates: Aug 21st -> Oct 5th (45 days)
Project By: Michael Jan Friedman
Backers: 145
Average Pledge Per Backer: $33
Funded: $4,841 of $4,000
Dates: Aug 21st -> Oct 5th (45 days)
Project By: Michael Jan Friedman
$4,841
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 5 @ 19:30 -0400 GMT
121%
of goal
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Latest News
Two hours to go...
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
And I want to thank you ALL for your help. Every bit of it. It's funny. A campaign starts out as a way to garner support for a worthwhile project, a quid for a quo. But somewhere along the way, it becomes personal -- at least for me it does. So when... (Read More)
It gets crazy right about now
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Last year, with just a few days to go in my first Kickstarter campaign, I was ready to throw in the towel. I'd only reached 60% of my goal and I wanted to thank everybody for their support but say honestly I didn't think we were going to make it.... (Read More)
You did it!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
You guys came through BIG TIME and -- just like that -- Lost Days is a reality! One moment it was all potential and the next the clicker turned to $4007! I can't thank you enough, though I'll do my best -- by writing the best book I know how to... (Read More)
About that Shadowheart package, if you're an overseas backer...
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
...and you've already got a package of goodies coming, add 10.00 for postage. If this is the only reward you'll be receiving in the mail, add 20.00. Thanks for the note, Palindrome Bob! Best regards, Mike (Read More)
Shadowheart
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In 1993, as ST:TNG was drawing to a close, I wrote a four-issue miniseries called Shadowheart about Klingon honor and intrigue and Worf's human brother, Nikolai, for DC Comics. Steve Erwin, the dynamic Texan artist who drew Deathstroke, furnished the... (Read More)
Meet Caio Cacau!
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Caio at work on one of my covers. Caio's the talented, young Brazilian artist responsible for the knock-out cover of Lost Days, as well as the covers on a number of my other books. At several reward levels, you can get an 8.5 x 11 print of his work... (Read More)
We seem to have hit a little dead spot here.
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
It feels like we haven't had a pledge in months. In reality, it's just a couple of days, I know. But boy... It makes me nervous. I can't help it. And I doubt that'll change no matter how many Kickstarter campaigns I undertake. What can you do about... (Read More)
The Starship Farragut...
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
...can use your help. This very deserving Kickstarter campaign has come 85% of the way toward its goal, which is to produce a feature-length film in the Star Trek universe to go along with all the other great episodes they've created. If you've ever... (Read More)
Regarding the a la carte additions...
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Just back the campaign at a particular reward level, add the amount for the additional component, and send me a message telling me what you would like added to the reward package. For example, if you want the $25 package but you also want to add... (Read More)
At the suggestion of ANOTHER backer...
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
...I'm going to make it as easy as possible for you to get exactly the package you want. So take any existing package from $25. up and add to it from this a la carte menu... Be a patron ... (Read More)
One of my backers had a good idea...
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
As he lives on the other side of the globe from me, the cost of shipping paperbacks to him would have been pretty steep--which was why he chose the bundle of e-books I'm offering at $18. He would have liked to name a bystander or place, he said, but... (Read More)
Well, I'm finally on Goodreads...
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
So if you ever have any questions for me about writing in general or about one of my books in particular, you can find me on Goodreads under "Michael Jan Friedman." As always, thanks for all your support. Best regards, Mike (Read More)
Another great Kickstarter campaign from Silence In The Library!
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Only nine days left in Silence In The Library's campaign to publish their impressive fall novel line--three great books by great authors. Please do me a personal favor...contribute what you can and reap some terrific rewards before time runs out! ... (Read More)
I said I'd be adding more stretch goals...
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
...and here's one of them. Some of you have read my Aztlan mystery stories about Investigator Maxtla Colhua, who hunts down murderers in a 21st-century Aztec Empire. Two Maxtla novellas are currently available through Amazon and B&N.com --... (Read More)
How great are you guys?
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Not even 48 hours in and we're almost 20% there! I can't tell you how much I appreciate your enthusiasm. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy. This morning, I'm going to go out there and pound the Internet. How can I not with you guys for inspiration?... (Read More)
It's alive!
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
As of ten minutes ago, my Lost Days campaign is out of my head and in the world, and I couldn't be more excited! I'm hoping you'll help me spread the word! Thanks, Mike (Read More)
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