VUTO: a novel about Africa, women & the Peace Corps

A project in Phoenix, AZ by A.J. Walkley
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Vuto is banished from her African village at 17. Her husband finds her with a volunteer, who kills him to protect Vuto. The women run.
Backers: 197
Average Pledge Per Backer: $27

Funded: $5,271 of $3,000
Dates: Apr 9th -> May 9th (30 days)
Project By: A.J. Walkley
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Latest News

WE DID IT!

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU! ZIKOMO KWAMBIRI! Today -- May 8, 2013 -- with 16 hours left in this campaign, over 180 backers cared enough about this project to take it past the stretch goal of $5,000. I am so grateful and truly humbled by the love and generosity this... (Read More)

24 Hours Left...

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
...and this is it! With just 24 hours left of this campaign, we are at $4,757 - which means we have surpassed the first stretch goal and you will all get to see a video of me creating a traditional Malawian meal for you in the next month or so! If we... (Read More)

2 Days To Go...

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! As I type this, we have raised $4,372 and have about 47 hours left in this campaign. I feel like the first stretch goal of $4,500 is definitely possible at this point - meaning your Malawian meal made by Yours Truly is within grasp!... (Read More)

Stretch Goals and Rewards

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello to all of my wonderful backers and those to come! We are doing so extremely well and I cannot thank you all enough. We have broken $4,200 as of this morning and I think $4,500 is in sight! If you recall, should we reach $4,500 by the May 9th... (Read More)

Bookmarks Have Arrived!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a look at the Vuto bookmarks that backers of $5+ will receive:  (Read More)

A New Reward for Current Backers!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

New Rewards!

April 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello all my amazing backers and those to come, We have nine days left to raise as much money as possible to assure that Vuto gets into as many readers' hands upon publication as possible. This being the case, I’m adding a few more incentives,... (Read More)

Rewards Are Coming!

April 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Great news everyone - the postcards, bookmarks and posters that backers will be rewarded with are going to the printer! Here's a sneak peek:  (Read More)

Video Update - Halfway Point

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Check out my video update as we approach the halfway point to my Kickstarter campaign:  (Read More)

End of the 2nd Week

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello my wonderful backers and potential backers! It's lovely to see you on the other side of this project's initial funding goal :-) We are approaching the end of the second week and already have $3,500 of $3,000 pledged - what a wonderful place to... (Read More)

Goal = Reached!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to over 100 incredibly generous backers, this project has reached it's funding goal in just under 9 days! That is amazing - YOU are all amazing - and I cannot thank you enough! We still have just about 21 days to go, though, and we are not... (Read More)

Blogs, blogs, blogs!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! We are doing so well - $2,400 in a week! Just $600 to go and 22 days left. I think we're going to succeed! Over the last few days, my Kickstarter and I have been featured on several blogs. Feel free to read and share to keep the momentum... (Read More)

So close!

April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In less than a week, I am over 2/3 of the way to my goal thanks to my incredible backers! I cannot thank you enough! I am only $861 away from my goal in record time! Stay tuned for another reward to be added mid-campaign - as well as an update video... (Read More)

Approaching 50%

April 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Good morning - or afternoon for everyone on the East Coast! We are quickly approaching the 50% mark and we're only on Day 4! You are all so incredible and I am completely humbled by your generosity. Thank you! I added a new reward for backers who... (Read More)

Free eBook Giveaway Week for Donors

April 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Starting today, all backers will be eligible to receive one of the following eBooks from my publishing company - Rocket Science Productions - for free with a donation: The Stanley & Norman Series by Frank Monahan Stanley & Norman: Bad Boy... (Read More)

A Successful Day 1

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
First and foremost I must thank all of my backers thus far - I am forever grateful for your generosity! Thanks to you, I was trending at #1 in the Fiction category before the first 24 hours were through. You guys ROCK! Keep on the lookout for... (Read More)

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