My Life as a Comic Book Reader
A project in Genoa, IL by Ryan Read000days
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Last Updated: December 17 @ 07:30 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
Not the End 
December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, for 31 days we gave it all I could. I promoted, shared, did interviews, created some great rewards but in the end it wasn't enough. The book fell $5,493 short of our goal. It has been a wild ride and what can I say? Sometimes you hit the... (Read More)
It's the Final Countdown!!
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
This is it! All or nothing. (Read More)
The Final 2 Days Truly Begins
December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, this is it everyone. We are officially in the final 2 days. This is where it all comes down, projects in our situation either make their funding in what is known as the miracle 48 hours or we come up very short of our goal. I am hoping and... (Read More)
The Days officially become Hours
December 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The roll over has happened. There are no longer days in the kickstarter campaign, there are only 71 hours now. Even more we haven't had one backer is almost 40 hours. This is very discouraging. While there is still the miracle 48 hours backing that... (Read More)
Heading into the Final Days
December 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, this is the last Friday before everything ends Tuesday morning. Starting tomorrow, the project will go from Days to Hours as the final count down begins. Look for several updates as we try and finish backing for this project by Tuesday... (Read More)
Getting close to the End
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We are 4 days away from My Life as a Comic Book coming to an end and it looks grim. We are $5,700 short of funding. I have new pages coming from Natisha later today and Jamal is finishing the chapter page. I'm hoping to make the 48 hour miracle... (Read More)
How we can make funding by December 17th
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
If My Life as a Comic Book Reader can get at least 15% funding a day from now until Monday night. We will hit our funding goal. It's not impossible but everyone has to help in any way. Share, email, back it's the only way to make it by 7 am on... (Read More)
Had a small TV blip and a big new video
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
My local news did a report on a local group that is using Kickstarter to fund their project. My book was very, very briefly shown. We got one new backer after it aired. Something. Also, I did a major plea for my the book with this new video. (Read More)
Funding and Small update on me
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all thank you everyone who has backed the book. I received 5 new backers in the last 24 hours. We are officially 7 days from this Kickstarter from ending and we are $6,700 still short of our goal. Now, while I've seen several projects in the... (Read More)
Had an accident today
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to give everyone a heads up. I slipped at work today and twisted my ankle. Not sure how bad yet but I am limited in posting my new promotion pieces as planned for this last week of funding. I hope to literally be back on my feet tomorrow.... (Read More)
My Life as a Comic Book Reader Final Promotion Video
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
This is my final promotion video for my book. Please email or share, this is my final push to get the book funded in its final week. (Read More)
An example of what the $2 Pledge Looks like
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I had a question the other day about what the images would look like if someone pledges $2 for the digital download reward. The reward will be a set of assorted images that you can choose. I already used one of my favorites for my home... (Read More)
Inspiring quote
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Saw this today and says everything about the book. A writer only begins a book. A reader finishes it. -Samuel Johnson (Read More)
Origins of the Characters from the book
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
My virtual avatar explains the origins of most of the characters for My Life as a Comic Book Reader. (Read More)
New Promotional Banners
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
With just over 11 days left. I created some new hi-res promotional banners. Please share them please with the project. Generations of Comic Book Readers New Cover Banner (Read More)
Making funding
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We are less than 11 days from the project ending and we are only just pass the first $1,000 mark. Needing $5,992 to go. I figured the break down to make the last amount. If 589 more backers did just $7 we hit funding. If 356 more backers did just $20... (Read More)
Video Interview
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I was interviewed about the creation of My Life as a Comic Book Reader and why now is the time to see it published. (Read More)
Latest Page Preview
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Page 7 Here is Page 7 fully colored, Natisha was asking me why we didn't have any female super heroes in the book yet. So, I told her to go right ahead and she did a fantastic job. (Read More)
Cyber Monday Special
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Cyber Monday Deal. For one day only you get a signed hard copy of the book by both the writer and artist. A signed PDF of the book along with the original script. T-shirt and original bookmark. That is the Green Flyer Bundle for a one day only... (Read More)
Full Funding Breakdown
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here is the Kicstarter breakdown on where the money will go to and the fees associated with it. Breakdown Charts. (Read More)
We have to catch fire
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Weekend. My family and I had a lot to be thankful this year and we are currently getting everything in order for the holidays around the house. With that said, in the last two days I have seen... (Read More)
Our own Great Black Friday Deals
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I've have a great Black Friday Deal. If you back My Life as a Comic Book Reader. For $20 or more you will automatically get a My Life as a Comic Book Reader T-shirt. If you do the $7 digital download backing you will automatically get Grandpa's Tales... (Read More)
The Big News, Jamal Igle is part of My Life as a Comic Book Reader
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Molly Danger Sketch by Jamal Igle I've been teasing at it for days but I can now reveal the big news. Jamal Igle is contributing to My Life as a Comic Book Reader. Creator of Molly Danger and artist extraordinaire will be adding to My Life as a... (Read More)
Big update on Friday
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We have a big announcement on Friday that everyone is going to love and make this book even more special. Everyone have a great thanksgiving and we'll see you on Friday. (Read More)
Happy Thanksgiving and Keep On Sharing
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
With the Thanksgiving this week, I will only be checking in periodically this week. Like many others, I have a lot of family in town and while I will continue to spread the word. I will be spending time with my family this week. I am hoping that... (Read More)
My Life as a Comic Book Reader T-shirts
November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Not Final Design To reveal another stretch goal even though we are not quite there. I am revealing that if we make it to our funding goal in the next week. Anyone who has pledged $25 or above will get a My Life as a Comic Book Reader t-shirt.... (Read More)
Exclusive Chapter 1 Preview Pages Full Dialog
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is an exclusive sneak peak at Chapter 1 of My Life as a Comic Book Reader. This is not the final layout or edit but gives you a taste of what you can expect from the book including dialog for the funeral scene. Who's funeral is it and how will... (Read More)
Sharing is Caring
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I fully support "Kicking-It-Forward"! Kicking it forward is basically an agreement, saying, I'll help other Kick Starters if this project gets fully funded. I do things for the community all the time so I definitely support giving back! Thank you for... (Read More)
Spreading the Word on the Project
November 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all. Just a note to talk about the funding. Feedback for the project has been great, but we need help spreading the word. If 670 people were each to spend 10 dollars pledging to the project or 900 pledged just 7 dollars for the eBook version,... (Read More)
Grandpa becomes a comic book story
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Life imitates art When I first wrote the story I had to put my grandfather in it. He was the man who got me into comics in the first place. Frank Delmont Sr. was a long time reader of Green Lantern and Superman since the second world war. When I... (Read More)
New Book Trailer for My Life as a Comic Book Reader
November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
With the first week coming to a conclusion and some great new backers the last 24 hours we are still a long way away from funding. I created this new book trailer to get some more interest in the project and really convey more of the story and... (Read More)
Revealing the first Stretch Goal Early
November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
After the last few days, I was wondering what I can do to generate some interest in the book. After a lot of thinking I decided to reveal my first stretch goal when we hit funding. If we making our goal of $7,000 in the next week or so. Juan... (Read More)
The origins of the book and how far it has come
November 20th - via: kickstarter.com
How it Began Many people asked me what lead me to writing this book and what truly happened almost 6 years ago that lead me to creating My Life as a Comic Book Reader. Almost 6 years ago I went through three very major loses in 2008. I had just... (Read More)
Saw something incredible today
November 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I was going through some boxes earlier today and I pulled out 3 books that make me smile each time. They were original graphic novels made possible through Kickstarter and are great reads every time. They serve as inspiration to keep plugging away... (Read More)
Instagram
November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Follow us on Instagram for exclusive peaks at the book. http://instagram.com/p/g0sjrFKYQN/ (Read More)
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