Widdershins

A project in Orkney, UK by Allyson Shaw
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A genre-bending fantasy novel, a Viking Age time-slip & a selkie retelling spanning a thousand years.
Backers: 180
Average Pledge Per Backer: £43

Funded: £7,757 of £800
Dates: Apr 30th -> May 30th (30 days)
Project By: Allyson Shaw
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Latest News

✨We're in the final hours and over 900% funded. ✨A few add ons are still available!

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi Friends,  What a spectacular month it's been--thanks to you! And it's not over yet. The campaign ends tomorrow, Saturday, 18:00 BST. Thank you to everyone who has backed the book & made this dream come true. I can't wait for you to dive into... (Read More)

NEW ADD ONS! We've reached our SECOND stretch goal! 🎈

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful people-- We’ve surpassed the latest stretch goal of £6,700!  🎉 THANK YOU! As promised, I’ve rolled out a few additional jewellery pieces as add ons. I've created the ombre Brocken Spectre necklace exclusively for this... (Read More)

NEW Widdershins Stretch Goal!

May 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We have come so far! I'm overjoyed at the response to the Kickstarter and am excited for the home stretch of the campaign. Thank you so much for being a part of this process.  Last week I created a poll that asked what kind of rewards most appealed... (Read More)

We've reached Our First Stretch Goal & Poll Results!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
✨ Hello marvellous people! We have reached our first stretch goal and Widdershins is now over 800% funded! Thank you so much.  🔷 The poll for the ribbon bookmark colour is now closed and it's BLUE by a wide margin of 67%! So each LE HB will... (Read More)

WIDDERSHINS is 700% funded! Plus a STRETCH GOAL & poll

May 8th - via: kickstarter.com
🦋 A week into the Kickstarter and Widdershins is 741% funded! THANK YOU ✨  🌊The outpouring of support has far exceeded my expectations, and I’ve decided on a stretch goal.  🪩 A stretch goal is a funding goal beyond the initial  goal... (Read More)

Widdershins is 100% funded in 13 minutes!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear friends,  🚀 Yesterday I hit the launch button and felt like Kára’s story had taken flight yet again. It was the same the jubilant unknown that guided me as I wrote the novel; I had no idea initially how high she was flying or what full,... (Read More)

I made a Widdershins Mix Tape for You!

April 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a mix tape I created of all the songs I listened to while writing Widdershins. Some of these songs are mentioned in the novel, while others were a part of my inner soundtrack.  You can listen on your platform of choice here: ... (Read More)

Read a sample of Widdershins!

April 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks so much for signing up for updates! I have a sample of the book available for you to read. You can find it here: https://allysonshaw.substack.com/p/free-reading-sample-of-widdershins I'm putting the finishing touches on the Kickstarter page... (Read More)

Widdershins will launch APRIL 30th!

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello wonderful supporters! 🗓️ Mark your calendars! Widdershins Kickstarter will launch on April 30th: Beltane Eve, Walpurgisnacht, Hexennacht or Witches' Night in Northern European folklore. For our purposes it will be just as... (Read More)

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