The Infinite Imagination of Lucas Lazuli

A project in Portland, OR by Matt Antis
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A modern fantasy adventure for readers ages 9–13
Backers: 60
Average Pledge Per Backer: $62

Funded: $3,716 of $3,300
Dates: Apr 28th -> May 19th (21 days)
Project By: Matt Antis
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Latest News

The last update... until books arrive :D

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I don’t think imagination is escapism. I think it’s practice. Kids imagine danger, friendship, courage, monsters, unfairness, and impossible solutions before they have language for all of it. That’s why I wrote The Infinite Imagination of Lucas... (Read More)

Only 3 days left

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Only 3 days left to get your $14 copy* of The Infinite Imagination of Lucas Lazuli.After that, it goes up to $14.28. That’s right. Twenty-eight more cents. I just didn’t want you to miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime financial opportunity.*Plus... (Read More)

If you were waiting, this is the moment

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The Infinite Imagination of Lucas Lazuli is officially funded. $3,517 pledged106% funded55 backers4 days to go Kickstarter is all-or-nothing, so before we crossed 100%, there was always the risk that the book might not happen. Now it’s happening.... (Read More)

LAZ IS FUNDED!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
WE DID IT. The Infinite Imagination of Lucas Lazuli is officially funded. $3,353 pledged.101% funded.52 backers.6 days still to go. I am over the moon right now. Actually, forget the moon. I’m somewhere past Jupiter, riding a fire-breathing... (Read More)

The Book Is Almost Ready. The Campaign Needs One More Push.

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, The Infinite Imagination of Lucas Lazuli goes to the proofreader for its final professional polish. That means the story is written.The cover is done.The beta readers have read it.The quotes are coming in.And the book is almost ready to print.... (Read More)

It’s Time to Jump In: 7 Days Left

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re at 80%.Laz is so close to the finish line he can see it flapping in the wind. He's a sprinter, after all.  But we're not done yet! We have 7 days left and $645 to go. Kickstarter is all-or-nothing, so if we don’t hit the goal, the book... (Read More)

I learned about marketing over coffee

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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Over halfway there!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday we started at 45%.Our goal was to cross 50% by 9am this morning. Today we crossed 58%!  I’m feeling really blessed today. A huge thank you to everyone who shared the project directly with friends by texting them yesterday. That personal... (Read More)

Today is the day we cross the halfway point

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
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A story about stories: for those following the process

May 4th - via: kickstarter.com
What's up my fellow Readers, Writers and Book Lovers!I had a conversation Thursday with an author who edited the first ten pages of my adult fantasy novel. I told him my plan:Try to get an agent for adult fantasy.Self-publish my middle-grade work. He... (Read More)

The stamps showed up today

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I’m super stoked about these! :) I did a quick test run with black ink just to see how they land on the page. These are what I’ll be hand-stamping into the first edition copies. One at a time! It’s a small thing, but it’s the part that made... (Read More)

$1,000 on Day 1 - Thank you!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We crossed $1,000 today. That’s a strong start. 💪  I appreciate everyone who jumped in early.   (Read More)

Laz is live.

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re live. The Infinite Imagination of Lucas Lazuli just launched. If you were planning to back it, now is the moment that helps the most. Kickstarter pays attention to early momentum.The more people who jump in early, the more it gets shown to... (Read More)

T minus one

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
To the people who believe in Laz: tomorrow, it opens. Tuesday, April 28th at 9am PT. Thank you for following along. You’re part of day one. Here’s the link so you don’t have to look for it... (Read More)

One week out (I need your help + that stamp I was telling you about)

April 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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Woohoo! We hit 50.

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit 50 followers on the Laz pre-launch. Thank you for being part of that! 50 was the first marker. It told me this thing has people behind it. Now we see how far it can go before launch. Next up is 100. A few early readers told me Laz:–... (Read More)

You’ll know who this is for

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I made a video.If your brain went, “I know exactly who this is for…”Send it  That’s how Laz finds his readers.Music or no music?  (Read More)

We’re building something before it launches...

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
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