The Wand that Rocks the Cradle: Magical Stories of Family.

A project in Fairfax, VA by Oren Litwin
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Short stories filled with magic, wonder, and poignancy, revolving around family.
Backers: 35
Average Pledge Per Backer: $20

Funded: $686 of $500
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 28th (30 days)
Project By: Oren Litwin
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Latest News

Less Than 48 Hours to Go...

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been a wild ride, and right now we're gliding down that last drop and coming in sight of the ride operator again. Soon will come that sweet nostalgic mix of relief, disappointment, and appreciation for the journey. In other words, if you've been... (Read More)

With a Little Help From Our Friends...

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We did it. And we couldn't have done it without all of you. I'm being literal. As of now, we're at exactly $501 pledged. We needed each one of you to read our story, feel a sense of recognition deep inside, and join us on our journey. From the bottom... (Read More)

Progress report on the remastering of "Ye Olde Magick Shoppe"

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
One of the bonus rewards in the digital package is a "remastered" ebook of Ye Olde Magick Shoppe, the previous anthology from Lagrange Books. The stories in that book are built on the sale of a magical good or service; the different authors took that... (Read More)

Closing in on the finish line...

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Less than a week to go. Less than $60 left. Let's lay it on the line. The Wand that Rocks the Cradle is going to be a fantastic anthology. Will you be one of the backers who made it possible? The five bonus stories raised goosebumps on my arms while... (Read More)

Author Interview: Michelle F Goddard

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for supporting The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today's interview is with Michelle F Goddard, who contributed the short story "The Lake Cottage." Enjoy! If you had to tell someone, “If you like this person’s stories, you would like mine... (Read More)

FIRST LOOK: "The Dragon Detector," by Elana Gomel

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for supporting The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today's excerpt comes from "The Dragon Detector," by Elana Gomel. Enjoy! The eatery had been evacuated. I stepped over the yellow tape. Rose moved to follow me, her scrunched-up body in a... (Read More)

Bonus stories edited!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
In other news, all of the bonus stories have now been edited! All that remains is the never-ending search for typos, and finding the right cover artist. Then we can go straight into layout design and publishing. It feels very strange to be this far... (Read More)

BONUS STORY: "The Hopeful Bodies of the Young," by Misha Burnett

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, we're giving you a look at one of the five stories in our Kickstarter-exclusive bonus bundle. The only way to receive this bundle is by pledging to this campaign at the $10 or $25+ levels; it will never be available for sale. This excerpt is... (Read More)

FIRST LOOK: "Legacy," by Joanna Hoyt

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again for supporting The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today, our excerpt is from the beginning of "Legacy," by Joanna Hoyt. Enjoy! Did you know that for only $5 more, you can receive a special, Kickstarter-exclusive bundle of five more... (Read More)

First Round of Edits is Complete

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier today I finished the first round of edits for the eight stories in The Wand That Rocks the Cradle. This is the fastest I've ever reached this milestone in producing an anthology, and it speaks mostly to the incredible authors and their... (Read More)

FIRST LOOK: "She That Was So Proud and Wild," by Misha Burnett

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for following The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today's excerpt is from a story by Misha Burnett, in which a family clinging to its old ways and old magic confronts a prodigal son who wants to live his own life. Enjoy! At the old fuel station... (Read More)

In the Home Stretch!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We are 14 days in, just shy of the halfway point in our campaign, and we have great news—there's less than $90 to go before we make our goal! That's five people who pledge for the paperback book. Or four people who pledge for the book plus all the... (Read More)

Author Interview: Frank Saverio

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for supporting The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today's interview is with Frank Saverio, who contributed the short story, "To Find a Peach". Enjoy! If you had to tell someone, “If you like this person’s stories, you would like mine too,”... (Read More)

FIRST LOOK: "Bellwethers Know Best," by Marion Deeds

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
For our next exclusive story excerpt, we have the beginning of "Bellwethers Know Best," which discusses the trials and tribulations of raising a young, powerful daughter when all the rest of the family want to get their two cents in. Enjoy! Eulalie... (Read More)

Author Interview: Elana Gomel

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
 Thanks for supporting The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today's interview is with author Elana Gomel, who contributed the short story "The Dragon Detector." Enjoy! What attracted you to writing? When I was five or six years old, I had an incredibly... (Read More)

FIRST LOOK: "Dead in First Grade" by P.L. Sundeson

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for supporting The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today you're in for a treat: the first of our story excerpts! You'll be happy to know that the stories are nearly finished with the first round of edits, which let's us raise the curtain just a... (Read More)

Author Interview: Marion Deeds

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for following The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Today's interview is with author Marion Deeds, contributor of the short story "Bellwethers Know Best." Enjoy! If you had to tell someone, “If you like this person’s stories, you’ll like... (Read More)

We've broken 70 percent!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
After less than a week, The Wand that Rocks the Cradle is already more than two thirds of the way to our initial goal! That's amazing. And it's a tribute to our authors, and to every one of you who believes in us and has given your support. I have no... (Read More)

Author Interview: W.O. Hemsath

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for following our campaign as we launch The Hand that Rocks the Cradle! In our quest to help you get to know our authors better, today we will be interviewing W.O. Hemsath, author of the short story "Coffee Break." Enjoy! What attracted you to... (Read More)

In other news, FREE book!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
You're probably here because you like fantasy, and stories about families, both of which The Wand that Rocks the Cradle has in abundance. Feel like branching out a bit? My first anthology, The Odds Are Against Us, is a collection of military fiction... (Read More)

"Forget it Jake, it's Dracoheim"

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for visiting the campaign for The Wand that Rocks the Cradle: Magical Stories of Family! Today, we're presenting author Misha Burnett, who will introduce you to his fantasy setting, Dracoheim. Enjoy! The publication of The Wand That Rocks The... (Read More)

Wow! Halfway there!

April 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Excited, exhilarated, thrilled, giddy... that's what we're feeling right now. We've just crossed the halfway mark for The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Stay tuned tomorrow, as we post more awesome author insights. We can do this!  (Read More)

Author Interview: Joanna Hoyt

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for checking out The Wand that Rocks the Cradle! Periodically, we will be publishing author interviews or essays to help you get to know them better. Today, we are joined by author Joanna Hoyt, who contributed the short story "Legacy.'" *** If... (Read More)

An Amazing Start to an Awesome Anthology

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm floored. Barely six hours into our campaign, and we're already past the 25% mark. Thank you, doughty backers!  Keep spreading the word! And the fun is just beginning. Starting tomorrow, we're going to be posting interviews with authors from the... (Read More)

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