Biome: A Young Adult Science Fiction Thriller
A project in Portland, OR by Ryan Galloway000days
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To hide a terrible secret, the cadets of Mars Colony One have their memories altered every week—until one girl remembers everything.
Backers: 71
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $3,625 of $3,000
Dates: Oct 11th -> Oct 26th (15 days)
Project By: Ryan Galloway
Backers: 71
Average Pledge Per Backer: $51
Funded: $3,625 of $3,000
Dates: Oct 11th -> Oct 26th (15 days)
Project By: Ryan Galloway
$3,625
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 26 @ 03:04 -0400 GMT
120%
of goal
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Latest News
Random fact #1: 
October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
With just over an hour left to go, I leave you with this: Biome may or may not have a sequel. And if it does have a sequel, I may or may not have already begun writing it. But who’s to say? (Read More)
The (almost) final hour.
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay, you incredible people. This is the last day. A few months ago, the idea of printing Biome was simply that—an idea. Your support has turned that notion into a reality, jumpstarting opportunities for Biome to reach new audiences, gain access to... (Read More)
Random fact #8:
October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
While writing a novel, I typically play around with different names until I find the ones that not only have the right meaning, but also the right “feel.” In that vein, Romie was originally named Gregory and Noah was originally named Alec.... (Read More)
Random fact #11:
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
In the first few drafts of Biome, Lizzy had a brother named Jake. He was later removed for thematic reasons. (Don't worry—you'll still be getting random facts until the end.) (Read More)
Ready, set, freakout.
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
It’s my unbelievable pleasure to tell you that, with still two days left to go, we’re officially funded! I’m incredibly proud and touched to have reached this goal—and I can’t say thank you enough for the part each of you played in getting... (Read More)
So very, very close.
October 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We’re now only two days away from wrapping the project. At this point, we’re also less than $150 away from reaching our goal. Certifiably, you are the classiest people on the planet. We can do this! In totally unrelated news, a paperback copy of... (Read More)
Random fact #5:
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The concept for Biome came to me on an evening bike ride with my partner, Carissa. The pitch, which I wrote down in my phone, ended up being surprisingly close to the final logline. Check it out: “To protect the city from a dark past, the... (Read More)
Random fact #12:
October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
The first paperback proofs of Biome were printed at Powell’s City of Books in Portland, Oregon. I got to literally watch as the book was printed, cut, and bound. It then slid down a chute into my hands. If I’m honest, it was an overwhelming... (Read More)
Featured in Kirkus Reviews Magazine.
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Today I learned that Biome was selected by the Indie Editors at Kirkus Reviews for a feature in their October print issue. Less than 10% of their Indie Reviews receive this honor. I am humbled, proud, and choosing to celebrate with scones. (Read More)
Random fact #9:
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
As an author, I’m an ardent believer in layering metaphors into a narrative. For instance, the biomes themselves—and the eponymous title of the book—have big metaphorical significance for the story. I would explain how, but… spoooilers. (Read More)
Random fact #4:
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
When a script or novel is still in development, they typically have a "working title" in lieu of the final name. The working title for Biome was "Goldfish Girl," which is, in fact, horrendous. The reason was because she… forgets things. I'm very... (Read More)
Random fact #2:
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Though it’s never stated in the book, NASA partnered with countries across the globe to ensure a diverse colonization of Mars. (Read More)
A week in review.
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re now a week into the Kickstarter—which means the project is already halfway over. At this point, we're more than two-thirds of the way to our goal. You guys are incredible! Remember, the most common way that a book gains visibility is... (Read More)
Random fact #6:
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
My partner, Carissa, played Lizzy in the pitch video. While filming, I quickly learned that my cameraman skills aren’t so hot. Much of the footage from our first day was unusable because I didn’t realize how shakily I was holding the camera.... (Read More)
Random fact #14:
October 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The base photograph for Biome’s cover was originally part of a fashion look book called "Digitalized," which was created by Spanish designer Alba Prat. She is quoted as saying that the line was inspired by the 1982 film Tron. (Read More)
Random fact #3:
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
The first draft of Biome began right after I moved across the country from Detroit, Michigan to Portland, Oregon. During that time I was house sitting all over the city, so Biome was actually written in the houses of several strangers. I wonder if... (Read More)
Halfway there.
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
As of this morning, we passed the halfway mark for reaching our goal! Thank you so much for your support this far. You guys are incredible. Remember, the more eyes we can get on the project, the more likely it is that we'll get funded over the next... (Read More)
Random fact #10:
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
During one of the redrafts, Lizzy almost had her name changed to “Ellie.” However, her last name was never up for question, as it was chosen for a specific reason. I’ll let you figure out what that reason is. (Read More)
Random fact #7:
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
While ironing out the plot, pacing, and structure, I put Biome through seven redrafts. In draft four, the ending was entirely changed, causing about 30,000 words to be discarded. I ate a lot of cookies that day. (Read More)
Deepest gratitude.
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I'd like to give an overwhelming "thank you" to everyone who has already pledged. With your incredible support, we've already raised over $1,000—which is a third of our goal! We've still got thirteen days to close the gap. If you're considering... (Read More)
An inside look at Biome.
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Welcome, everyone! I’m beyond excited to share this story with you. So excited, in fact, that I’ll be posting little-known facts about Biome every day for the duration of the campaign. Check back often to get an inside look at how this story... (Read More)
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