Zao's Tales, by J. A. Sommer

A project in Indian Trail, NC by Bandersnatch Books
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A middle grade fantasy novel.
Backers: 298
Average Pledge Per Backer: $65

Funded: $19,422 of $16,000
Dates: Jan 25th -> Feb 15th (22 days)
Project By: Bandersnatch Books
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Latest News

15 Hours to Go!

February 15th - via: kickstarter.com
 Thank you so much for bringing us this far! Our campaign to bring Zao's Tales by J.A. Sommer to life closes at 8:00 pm on Tuesday, February 15! This is your last chance to join us in supporting the Kickstarter. Backers get to choose from rewards... (Read More)

So close!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re just $385 away from our first stretch goal! If you want to read the book of original fairy tales alongside Zao’s Tales, keep spreading the word! An audiobook is our next goal—I don’t know about you, but I love an audiobook and I hope we... (Read More)

WOOHOO!

February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it! Thank you all SO much for your generosity. You've brought us to this place and we're delighted to announce our stretch goals! Stretch Goals $18,000 - If we get another $2,000, we'll print a book of original fairy tales written by J. A.... (Read More)

77% and 200+

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Two days ago, John Sommer posted a goal of getting 200 backers by Wednesday—and we’re delighted to see that goal met, along with 77% of our funding raised! In a Kickstarter campaign, having a good number of backers speaks toward the long term... (Read More)

What a great weekend!

February 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a great weekend for Zao's Tales! Welcome to those of you who joined in this weekend. We're so glad to have you on board and we're thrilled to be looking forward to our final week of the campaign from 67% funded! We're already thinking ahead to... (Read More)

Operation Repost!

February 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The middle of a Kickstarter campaign tends to have a bit of a lull to it. The excitement of the launch fades and the pressure of the deadline is not yet looming (our deadline is February 15 at 8:00 pm, by the way!). You all have carried us through... (Read More)

Live with the Author!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
John Sommer and Carrie Givens were able to jump on Instagram last night for a quick conversation about Zao's Tales. It was great to see some of you there listening in—and thanks so much for sending your questions. We had some tech difficulties... (Read More)

40%! We're So Excited!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
It was a lovely thing to wake up this morning to a 40% fulfillment rate on the Zao's Tales Kickstarter! Thank you so much to everyone who is pitching in. We also appreciate those who have chosen higher levels like the Library Lovers or Arts Patron... (Read More)

One Quarter!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
It's a nice feeling when the percentage is something round like 25%. Thanks so much for getting us one quarter of the way to our goal. We can't wait to bring this book to life. (It's a little early to talk about them, but, um...there are stretch... (Read More)

15% in One Day!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you! You've been such a help getting our Kickstarter campaign for Zao's Tales off to a great start. We're at 15% just 24 hours into the campaign. We might not quite see the finish line yet, but we've definitely left the starting line in the... (Read More)

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