Deployed and Back Again: A Fobbit's Tale

A project in Washington, DC by Josh Heath
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A deployment memoir and podcast about a Fobbit's journey to Iraq and back again with the US Army.
Backers: 50
Average Pledge Per Backer: $28

Funded: $1,389 of $500
Dates: Jun 25th -> Jul 20th (25 days)
Project By: Josh Heath
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Latest News

12 Stories!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve made it up to 12 stories, and I’m excited to record them all. You all are great. -Josh  (Read More)

5 Days, 11 Stories

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, We have just over 5 days left on this campaign, and we've raised enough that you'll hear 11 of my stories in podcast/audiobook format. I'm super happy to have you all on board for this. I think you'll enjoy the memoir, and I know I'll enjoy... (Read More)

10 Stories!

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey folks, We've done a great job getting to 10 stories in the podcast/audiobook version together. I want to thank you all for the support and for the fact that most of you are doing buy a copy, give a copy. That's really awesome and I hope the folks... (Read More)

Two Weeks Left!

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

Fobbit: A Poem

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! We've hit 9 stories that will be added to the Podcast/Audiobook! Reminder that every $100 we raise I'll read another one of the stories from the memoir, so feel free to keep sharing and talking about the project with others. Here's... (Read More)

Proof Copy!

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
My proof copy of the memoir came in today!  (Read More)

$13 Away From 8 Stories Turned Into Podcast

June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you again folks for supporting this project! We are now up to 7 stories that we'll be recording with my dulcet tones. If you haven't yet, please share the link with your friends or connections. Here's a copy of the back cover of the memoir.  (Read More)

Extra Story Added!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Each $100 we add over our target we will add another story to the podcast we are producing. So, at $600 we now have 6 podcast episodes and stories we will be bringing to your ears! Whooo!  (Read More)

Funded! Chapter 1

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Early Birds!

June 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone that has joined my journey back in time so far! Please share if you haven’t yet, and we are only $112 away from hitting our goal! Here’s a photo of me in thanks! Also, next update will be the text of the first story from the... (Read More)

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