Children's Book - "Astray and the Shelter Dogs"

A project in Lansdale, PA by Katy McDermott
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Children's book about dogs at a shelter looking for homes. Wide-eyed pup "Astray" unites his new friends to help one dog in particular.
Backers: 103
Average Pledge Per Backer: $40

Funded: $4,170 of $4,000
Dates: Mar 21st -> Apr 20th (30 days)
Project By: Katy McDermott
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Latest News

WE MADE IT! THANK YOU!!!

April 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Yes, I know that using all caps on the Internet is considered yelling, but that’s exactly what I want to do: yell, scream, bellow with joy because WE MADE IT! You guys are the best – every single one of you made this possible, and I can’t tell... (Read More)

“Astray” behind-the-scenes details (the research)

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
I’ve written a number of books for adults – primarily murder mysteries. I always want to get the details right, details that books or the internet simply can’t offer, so I try to experience the places that my characters experience. So far,... (Read More)

Meet Buster + Campaign Update

April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Astray first meets Buster in the animal control van on their way to the shelter. Buster is a curly-haired poodle – sounds adorable, right? Wrong! Try cynical and crusty. Or at least that’s how he wants others to see him. In reality, Buster’s... (Read More)

The hardest thing about writing “Astray”

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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About the illustrator

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
About 5 months ago, I finished my final rewrites and edits to “Astray and the Shelter Dogs.” The manuscript was ready to go! Only problem? No art. No illustrations, no cover, no nothing. A pretty big omission in a children’s book… Luckily for... (Read More)

We interrupt out regularly scheduled Kickstarter campaign...

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
… to tell you what I did with my dog this morning. Today was the Main Line Animal Rescue (MLAR) Tails & Trails 5K Run/3K Walk. And okay, yes, I did the 3K Walk – but Bailey’s legs are short, and she gets tired! (That’s my story and I’m... (Read More)

Meet Johnny + Campaign Update

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Before I tell you about Johnny’s background, I want to start by saying “Thank you and welcome!” to everyone who’s come on board to support the campaign since my last update. We now have 53 members of Team Astray, and are halfway to the... (Read More)

Some April Fools Fun...

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
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Meet Mick + Campaign Update

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Astray: The Lost Beginning...

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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Staff Pick!

March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all! I just got an email notifying me that my campaign is a Kickstarter “staff pick,” meaning it will show up in both the “Staff Picks” and “New and Noteworthy” sections on Kickstarter. Exciting stuff!  (Read More)

Thanks!

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi guys! Just a quick note to tell you how grateful I am - only 24 hours in, and I'm 5% funded! You're my "early adopters" - thank you so so much! More updates to follow - in the coming month, I'll be sharing more about each dog and some... (Read More)

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