The Shining Dragon: An Ars Magica Novel
A project in Lancaster, CA by Jason P. Crawford028days
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Status: Active
A fantasy novel published under the Creative Commons license in the world of Mythic Europe.
Backers: 57
Average Daily Pledges: $874
Average Pledge Per Backer: $31
Funding: $1,748 of $1,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: Jason P. Crawford
Backers: 57
Average Daily Pledges: $874
Average Pledge Per Backer: $31
Funding: $1,748 of $1,000
Dates: Sep 1st -> Oct 1st (30 days)
Project By: Jason P. Crawford
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Latest News
Aiming for $1500! Holy moly quacamole! 
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
All right, everyone. We're gearing up for 150%, $1500, and I'm looking at the poll results so far. We're tied up as to whether we want "Extra Material" or "Game Rules." Extra material will take some time to think about and plan with my publishing... (Read More)
WE DID IT!
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Holy cow! Less than 24 hours later and we're already at more than 130% funded. We've come through our Gauntlet with flying colors, and we've got nowhere to go but up. So what's next? The poll for what kinds of things you all want as additional... (Read More)
Halfway there!
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Bah-bah! Living on a prayer! Take my hand, and we'll make it, I swear... And that's enough of that. But seriously! We're already halfway to our goal, so it's time to start thinking about where to go when (not if) we reach it. I'm attaching a poll for... (Read More)
Holy cow! Thanks so much!
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Guys. Guys. We're already at more than 30%. I launched this a half hour ago, and already the response has been more than I'd imagined. I wasn't aiming for this to be a blowout, million-dollar event, right? I just want to get my book in people's... (Read More)
And we're off!
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Let's go! The Kickstarter for the first book in our Ars Magica series, The Shining Dragon, is on! Over the next several days, I'll be adding section reads, interesting thoughts about the development of the book, and, of course, updates as to our... (Read More)
Cover Image Update
August 11th - via: kickstarter.com
So, I wanted to drop a quick update on The Shining Dragon. After consultation with our amazing artist Kaitlund Zupanic, we made a couple of adjustments to the title treatment and author name (and by "we," I mean "she did fantastic work as she always... (Read More)
"The Shining Dragon" makes the Ozma Awards Long List!
August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Amaze amaze amaze! (Yes, I saw the movie. It was fantastic. Just like this news.) The Shining Dragon was just named to the Ozma Awards Longlist for 2026. This is the same award that I won the Grand Prize of for 2025, so seeing my new work making... (Read More)
Update 0.1: First 5% Preview
August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, all! I'm already overwhelmed by the interest shown in The Shining Dragon and Roland's story. Thanks to everyone who's already signed up for updates and is looking forward to the book. I can't wait to share it with you. On the Ars Magica... (Read More)
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