Lies of the Mind: A Fantasy Mystery Novella & Short Stories

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Josiah DeGraaf
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Knives Out meets Shadows of Self in a medieval fantasy as a mindreader must stop a child kidnapper without revealing her full powers.
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Backers: 217
Average Daily Pledges: $876
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Funding: $12,263 of $500
Dates: Mar 17th -> Apr 2nd (17 days)
Project By: Josiah DeGraaf
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Latest News

We've added a second set of endpapers! πŸ“– Ready for the next stretch goal?

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
This is a bit of a late night update (at least over here on the East Coast). But we crossed the $11,000 threshold tonight, so it was time to look at results for what we've added to the book! 😁 Here's what you voted for. We're adding a second set... (Read More)

Upcoming short fiction Fireside Chat

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We're inching closer to the next stretch goal! Less than $300 away from determining if we're adding custom endpapers or a deleted short story to these books. 😁 So if you want to make sure we hit that $11,000 mark and have a friend who might also... (Read More)

We've added more illustrations! 🎨 Ready for our fourth stretch goal poll?

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Today's a big day. Not only have Kickstarter staff awarded this campaign a "Project We Love" badge, but we also hit the $10,000 mark!Β  So let's see what you voted to add to these books: So let's chat about our next stretch goal at this point: What... (Read More)

We've added custom chapter headers! πŸ”’ Ready for our third stretch goal poll?

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I was not expecting to make two campaign updates in one day! But we flew through that last stretch goal. And talk about a nailbiter of a poll: It was super close--but custom chapter headers wins the day! We'll be adding those into the manuscript (I... (Read More)

We've added a map! πŸ—ΊοΈ Ready for our second stretch goal poll?

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Within 24 hours of announcing that first stretch goal, we've hit it! I was very excited to see which of these options would most appeal to you. And you made your opinions known loud and clear... Looks like we're adding a city map of Rodirin to these... (Read More)

Funded in 4 minutes + First stretch goal poll!

March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
During my time as a high school English teacher, some of my favorite classes were the debates on whether or not certain literary characters were truly heroic. That love of exploring heroism through story inspired this novella & short story... (Read More)

Coming Tuesday...

March 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Next Tuesday, March 17th, is the launch date for this Kickstarter! And as you get ready, I wanted to do something special. Lies of the Mind is about a chivalric order of Medieval superheroes known as the Heralds, whose members wear badges to signify... (Read More)

Want a first glimpse at the cover and back cover?

January 13th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm not revealing this cover on social media until tomorrow... But as a thank you for following this Kickstarter, I thought I'd give you a first glimpse at the cover for Lies of the Mind. I love how much this cover both evokes the mystery vibes...and... (Read More)

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