'Contests of Strength': Historical Novel Special Edition
A project in Everett, WA by Melissa Slager000days
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Forbidden love, whale hunts, and war. A lush survival story about the Pacific Northwest earthquake and tsunami of 1700.
Backers: 90
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82
Funded: $7,379 of $500
Dates: Jan 26th -> Feb 22nd (28 days)
Project By: Melissa Slager
Backers: 90
Average Pledge Per Backer: $82
Funded: $7,379 of $500
Dates: Jan 26th -> Feb 22nd (28 days)
Project By: Melissa Slager
$7,379
current pledge level
Last Updated: February 22 @ 15:09 -0500 GMT
1475%
of goal
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Latest News
And that’s a wrap! 
February 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Wow… I’m astounded, y’all! This has certainly surpassed my expectations, and I’m grateful to you all. We’ve finished with 90 amazing backers. But counting up all the books you’ve purchased, it adds up to about 170 readers(!!). I’m... (Read More)
2 more stretch rewards coming your way!
February 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Y’all are on fire! We’ve surpassed 85 backers and surpassed $7,000, and that means it’s time to unlock two more stretch rewards! “Book Club Is Life,” as my two cost-savings tiers say. And so this next one is a Book Club Discussion Guide, of... (Read More)
2 days left, 2 bonus freebies headed your way!
February 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, friends! Well, less than 2 days left at this point... But, in any case, a 2-for-1 freebie coming your way! (And we haven’t even unlocked anything else yet… though we are CLOSE!) This is not an unlock. But it is an early-bird surprise,... (Read More)
I'm back! And we're unlocking again...
February 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I’m back! And while I was away, y’all squeaked us by that $6,500 mark. And that means we’ve unlocked our next stretch reward! My favorite *Exclusive* Bonus Scene is coming your way. A sea battle. Hot dang, I can’t say anything else without... (Read More)
Those page edges! (Also, UNLOCK time...)
February 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I got my proof of the special edition in, and OMW those page edges! This is for the Kickstarter *exclusive* special edition. When the campaign ends, it’s gone. You can see the full unboxing video, including glimpses of that full-color interior, on... (Read More)
We've hit our next target, and that means...
February 6th - via: kickstarter.com
You all are wonderful! We are up to 65 amazing backers. And you know what that means… Another stretch goal unlocked! Coming your way is another Exclusive Bonus Scene! Tag along with Dushuuw’s family as they paddle across the strait to visit... (Read More)
We’ve surpassed 60 backers!
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
And you know what? That’s a big milestone that starts with a “6”... so I’m calling it. We’re unlocking two more stretch rewards!First up is an *Exclusive* Bonus Scene, where Dushuuw and his best friend dive for kelp. With any book, there... (Read More)
Getting closer! And some key Q&As...
January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hello fellow book-lovers!Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for supporting my campaign for Contests of Strength. It means so much to me. I’ve been in a daze since launch day, and I am excited for what’s ahead! I’m busy printing paper... (Read More)
Contests of Strength is a Kickstarter Project We Love!!
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I was working on a contract job today (putting together a really fun walking-tour app for a historical society museum) when I saw something ping my inbox. Literally: *GASP!* — with those steepled fingers in front of the mouth. Yep. That reaction.... (Read More)
Oh. My. Word. YOU GUYS...
January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
OK, so not "just" funded... Sorry this has taken a while for me to send but I’ve been too busy crying and then just staring into space. In case you didn’t notice, WE’RE FUNDED! Nearly 10 times over, in fact, as of this writing. You guys have... (Read More)
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