"Fiery Girls": a novel of the 1911 Triangle factory fire

A project in Toronto, Canada by Heather Wardell
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Two young immigrant women. One historic strike. And the fire that changed America.
Backers: 113
Average Pledge Per Backer: $26 CAD

Funded: $2,975 CAD of $1,250 CAD
Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 11th (29 days)
Project By: Heather Wardell
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Latest News

$70 to next stretch goal!

February 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Four weeks ago, I was watching in amazement as the first backers came in for this Kickstarter. Today, I'm watching in amazement as the last ones arrive! As I write this, we're at $2930 in pledges. If we get $70 more, everyone at the $5 or above level... (Read More)

Less than three days to go!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
So from my research into Kickstarter, this is the point in the campaign where I should be asking/begging you to share it with seven million or so of your closest friends. Or maybe asking you to increase your pledge. Or both! But the "problem" is that... (Read More)

You can now add on ebooks and paperbacks!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Happy February! Huge thanks to backer Quentin for advice on how to let you lovely people add on to your pledges if you want to get closer to our stretch goals and/or want to get more of my books at a great price. (No pressure, of course - if you are... (Read More)

First stretch goal reached!

January 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Good thing I set up the $2500-level stretch goal, because we have REACHED IT!! Thanks to your generous pledges, everyone at the $5 level or above will also receive the ebook of "Live Out Loud". Next up... "Planning to Live"! :) I am so very very... (Read More)

Math is hard - adjusted stretch goals!

January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
So. The initial goal for this "Fiery Girls" Kickstarter was $1250. And I was so hopeful we would get there eventually. So. Hopeful. (Photo by Hans-Jurgen Mager on Unsplash) And then we did in six hours, and if I could find a photo of a super-happy... (Read More)

Day 9 Update, Stretch Goals, and Gratuitous Cat!

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
As I write this, we're at 188% of our funding goal. I am still so completely blown away by how kind and generous you've all been in supporting "Fiery Girls", and I can't even tell you how grateful I am.  1/3 of you have never backed a Kickstarter... (Read More)

Quick Update: Only 2 limited-edition signed paperbacks left!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! I'll be sending you a longer update by Wednesday, but for now I'm excited to report that 23 of the 25 limited-edition "Fiery Girls" paperbacks have been claimed. Which means, only 2 remain. :) If you were holding out and planning to back at... (Read More)

We did it! Over 100% funded in less than six hours!

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Took a few tries to record this without getting all teared up, not gonna lie. :) I am so honoured and happy and touched and amazed that you kind souls got us to the funding goal so quickly.  If you're not a video watcher (me neither!) just know that... (Read More)

32% funded in less than 2 hours!! :) (Went to 38% while I wrote this!)

January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I had no idea what to expect when I launched this, but I had a lot of hopes. You've exceeded all of them! I am so touched and delighted that "Fiery Girls" is resonating with you, and I can't wait to see where this goes! I've posted about the campaign... (Read More)

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January 14th - via: kickstarter.com
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