Althingi - The Crescent and the Northern Star

A project in Kansas City, MO by Outland Publications
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An Intersectional Anthology of Viking and Muslim Historical Fiction.
Backers: 292
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44

Funded: $12,781 of $12,000
Dates: May 4th -> May 26th (22 days)
Project By: Outland Publications
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Latest News

The Final 24 Hours!

May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
From both Muhammad and myself, I would like to extend the deepest gratitude and thanks for your support of this ground-breaking, cross-cultural project. What began as an aspiration became Althingi: The Crescent & the Northern Star and is now a... (Read More)

We are FUNDED!!!

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
It is both my pleasure and my privilege to officially announce that Althingi: The Crescent & the Northern Star is FUNDED!! This morning I had driven out to get a coffee and sit on the beach after what has been an exhilarating and stressful few... (Read More)

Note from Muhammad & Historical Highlights

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad, my fellow co-editor of this amazing collection of stories and founder of the Islam and Science Fiction Project, asked me to pass along this note to everyone in our community of backers. Less than $1000 until we hit the... (Read More)

90% Funded & Last Chance to Upgrade!

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Althingi: The Crescent & the Northern Star is 90% funded! Welcome to new backers and thank you to everyone who has been sharing this project with family and friends. I can assure you, you are in exceptional company here! Althingi: One Will Rise... (Read More)

10K & Outland Worldsmiths Interview

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
As of yesterday, Althingi: The Crescent & the Northern Star has more than $10 000 of backer support! Now we’re headed into the final days of the campaign with the goal in clear sight. Last weekend I sat down with Tara Cloud Clark from Outland... (Read More)

Book Art & Into the Final Stretch!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!! As we head into the final stretch of this campaign we are going strong with nearly 200 backers, almost $10 000 raised, and with over 80% of the project funded! This project doesn’t happen without backer support, so thank you for backing... (Read More)

A Race to the Finish - Althingi is 80% Funded!

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to the support of this group of incredible backers we are now at 80% of our funding goal!! The Social Media Shout Out was a smashing success and Muhammad and I had a great time talking with John Hyatt from the Gift of the Wyrd podcast. Listen... (Read More)

Social Media Shout Out Day for Althingi: The Crescent & the Northern Star!

May 11th - via: kickstarter.com
If you are familiar with Kickstarter campaigns then you know all about the mid-campaign slump - somewhere in the middle of the campaign things flat-line for a bit before the drive to the finish. Well, we’re not going to let that happen! Today is... (Read More)

Project We Love - Althingi is Gaining Momentum!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
“I saw the Rusiyyah when they had arrived on their trading expedition and had disembarked at the River Atil. I have never seen more perfect physiques than theirs—they are like palm trees, are fair and reddish, and do not wear the qurçtaq or the... (Read More)

"Wait - Vikings & Muslims?" & 100 Backers!

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
“Incredible. Hilarious. Heartbreaking. Althingi: The Crescent and the Northern Star is quite simply magical. It's witty, fantastically well written and tugs at your heartstrings like no man's business. This is a must read and a book to keep... (Read More)

24 Hour Update & Kaitlin Felix Feature

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Advanced reader review for Althingi: The Crescent & the Northern Star "An exquisitely collated book that pulled me from my dreary English armchair to far off lands of harsh ice, arid sands and open seas. The lesser visited historical interactions... (Read More)

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