Queer Fantasy with Accidental Magic and Found Family

A project in Charlottesville, VA by Essie S. Nix
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An orphan with no way home, a lost world, and magic that arrives uninvited.
Backers: 49
Average Daily Pledges: $107
Average Pledge Per Backer: $59

Funding: $2,888 of $500
Dates: Apr 3rd -> May 3rd (30 days)
Project By: Essie S. Nix
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April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
    If I can be directionally challenged and survive a week in Ireland (and they have like no street signs… what is up with that?!), If I can be dyslexic and still become a writer,If I can be someone whose second personality is procrastination... (Read More)

549% Funded… and This Still Feels Like a Dream ✨📖

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
First, I want to thank all my lovelies who surprised me once again by bringing my fund up to 549% 💖 over five times more than I ever thought possible! This is all because of you ✨  I also want to apologize for my absence over the past week.... (Read More)

Day 5/6

April 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Day 5/6 Hello my lovelies 💙 how have you been holding up with these freezing nights, buried under piles of blankets and puppy cuddles 🐶🛌 Sorry I missed a post yesterday 😅 I wasn’t sure what small update to share. I added my Venmo as... (Read More)

Day 4 Don't You Forget

April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Day 4, my lovelies! 🌸 Sadly it’s April and not July, or I’d be making a “May the Force be with you” joke. But let’s be real—all my nerds out there… who am I kidding, we’re all nerds here lol 🤓. If you’re not, you might... (Read More)

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April 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi my lovelies!  I hope you had an amazing Easter, even if it stormed—like it rained here 🌧️. Sorry for the late update—Kickstarter kept deleting my drafts for the day, the fucker! 😤 Ugh, but either way, today’s been exciting! I did... (Read More)

Day Two: Living on a Wire

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi my lovelies! 💖 I hope you guys are having incredible, awe-inspiring days, because I can tell you—I was riding a high all day. I even went to bed thinking that stars were the bees of the sky ✨🐝… don’t ask me, it made sense when I was... (Read More)

Live, Latch, Launch! Day One = Nailed It, 29 Days to Go

April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi my lovelies! 💖 Just like you, I’m beyond excited that the block for my launch finally thawed!  That’s right—if you were counting down like I was (and it’s totally fine if you weren’t, you’re only human 😉), then you probably... (Read More)

Coming Soon!!!

March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Ahhhh I can’t believe it—less than 12 hours until we LAUNCH! 🎉 Our amazing book, jaw-dropping artwork, and fun stickers are almost here! My heart’s pounding, my stomach’s sinking, and my mind’s a million miles away—are you ready?!  (Read More)

Little update + another question for you lovelys👀📚

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey y’all! 💛✨ Thanks for all your lovely comments on the ebook vs paperback vote 🥹 Here are the main single book options I’m thinking about (still cooking up other bundles 👀✨): Ebook 📱 – $4–$8 (probably $6)  Paperback 📖... (Read More)

Quick Question Update

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, I wanted to check in with a quick question as I keep working on the book and planning out the Kickstarter rewards. If you had to choose, which would you be most excited about? • An ebook• A standard printed copy (a classic... (Read More)

Little Bit of Love…

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
New image making me super hype and fall back in love my boys again… when I thought I couldn’t love them more.  (Read More)

UPDATES, SNEAK PEAK & SHOUTOUTS DON’T MISS: 7#

February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
OMG, I’m starting to think the snow is basically sparkling luck falling from the sky—like seriously, maybe a few stars hitched a ride down with it—because I don’t know how, but I’ve had the most amazing luck this week! And it all started... (Read More)

UPDATES, SNEAK PEAK & SHOUTOUTS DON’T MISS: 6#

January 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Life Realization: Does anyone else realize how much a snow day kind of sucks as an adult? ❄️ Like, snow is still fun and pretty and all that. I still love watching it fall, especially when it’s big and fluffy—which, let’s be honest, it... (Read More)

UPDATES, SNEAK PEAK & SHOUTOUTS DON’T MISS: 5#

January 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so close, almost at 50 followers, and that honestly feels really exciting ✨ Should we make it more special, like the first 50 followers get some kind of reward? Maybe a little bookish surprise? I am not sure yet, but it feels fun to think... (Read More)

UPDATES, SNEAK PEAK & SHOUTOUTS DON’T MISS: 4#

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Who else stays for the falling flakes and the quiet fire, just to read or write? Best thing about winter? Snow outside, fire inside, and a story waiting to be written. NOW LIVEDont leave them hanging do your part and help them reach their goal.✨ A... (Read More)

UPDATES, SNEAK PEAK & SHOUTOUTS DON’T MISS: 3#

January 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome to another round of chaotic updates and life lessons. First on the board, why did no one tell me about SEO?! How did I go all this time writing and trying to advertise my books without knowing this?! Like, how has no one thought to throw me... (Read More)

UPDATES, SNEAK PEAK & SHOUTOUTS DON’T MISS: #2

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
First, are you ready to unwrap a gift? We’re officially at 37 followers!“So yay me” (as London Tipton would say, for all you 2000s kids out there). Honestly, this moment feels like opening a present you weren’t even expecting. You rip off the... (Read More)

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