Hen & Chick: The Marauders' Island

A project in Portland, OR by Tristan J Tarwater
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A YA, sword & sorcery fantasy novel!
Backers: 185
Average Pledge Per Backer: $25

Funded: $4,652 of $4,000
Dates: May 1st -> May 31st (30 days)
Project By: Tristan J Tarwater
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Things That Are Hard(cover): Books

May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey hey hey! we're coming down to those FINAL HOUR times and I wanted to show you something rad!  It's the cover image for the hardcover! Designed by Mel Ujimori and art by Mildred Louis. We also have our handy dandy Back That Elf Up logo by Caytlin... (Read More)

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So I was going to look for a good GOAL soccer/futbol gif to use for this update, but then seeing soccer players being emotional about scoring started to make me emotional, so I had to shut it down.  Instead you can have this         WOW. I am... (Read More)

THREE DAYS. Music To My Ears.

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So we are three days from being OVAH and 97% funded as I type this.  Well within striking distance of goal and then some. AAH! How about the beginnings of a HEN & CHICK playlist?  Crossbones Style - Cat Power Falling Man - Blonde Redhead... (Read More)

7 Days Left! AAAAH!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello from the dark recesses of my consciousness. This past weekend I was at LineworkNW, helping to run this fabulous comics and illustration festival here in Portland, OR. I have a lot of feelings about LineworkNW. I started out as a volunteer the... (Read More)

Inquiry: Do You Want More?

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Hey Hey, I'm chugging down coffee and about to go to paycheck job before I come home and work on LineworkNW stuff BUT I've been sitting here, a bit curious: Are any of you interested in add-ons?  Basically, if anyone is interested in adding on... (Read More)

*literal screaming*

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
ONE HUNDRED BACKERS! ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE DIG HEN & CHICK. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE WANT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE ARE INTERESTED IN A BOOK WHERE A MAGE AND HER SWORD WIELDING MOM TAKE ON MYSTERY, TREASURE AND TRYING TO MAKE HOMIES ON THE... (Read More)

Hen & Chick, PoC and Colonialism

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We see a lot of people talking about diversity and representation in media. I talk about it on my Twitter pretty much every other day and lots of other creators and consumers of media are (rightly) quick to point out the portrayals of... (Read More)

HALFWAY THERE.

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
 HELL YEAH. Halfway to goal!  With 19 days to go, we are definitely well within reach of hitting goal and getting to our first stretch goal! We have another stretch goal beyond that which is: MORE COLORING PAGES. These will be done by such awesome... (Read More)

SOAP'S ON

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey people, Why soap? Because I love good soap. I love taking showers and being clean. Cleanliness and personal hygiene are something I think about, in regards to my characters. Who has the most impeccable grooming habits (Eixon)? Who just rolls out... (Read More)

Post-Mother's Day Update: Dead Mom Tropes Are Wack

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to post an update yesterday for Mother's Day but when I went to my office to write it, my kid followed me and asked me to help her find something to do.  Being a creator of people, both literal and imaginary, is hard.  I have a lot to say... (Read More)

Lets Get Physical! Plus, I Get A Bit Sappy

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Mail is Slow, Here's a Little Map

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
So yesterday I posted I would have something physical sent over but the mail service here decided to be like molasses. Slow. So tomorrow should be the day. SO INSTEAD, HERE IS A MAP.  made by me  Here's an image of a map of The Broken Chain, also... (Read More)

25% Funded! Hungry for more?

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We're on day 3 of our Kickstarter and moving along!  Tomorrow I should have something *cough cough* physical to show you all which will hopefully be exciting.  In the meantime, here's a pic of something from Hen & Chick YUM?... (Read More)

24 Hours In! Whoa!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! WHOA. So the Hen & Chick KS has been live for about 36 hours now and I have to say, I am SUPER EXCITED with the response so far! WOW! Right now, we are ALMOST at 20% funding, which is pretty freaking stellar as far as I am... (Read More)

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