The Odds are Against Us: A Military-Fiction Anthology

A project in Fairfax, VA by Oren Litwin
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Short stories of ordinary warriors facing extraordinary challenges in times ancient and modern, by new and experienced authors.
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Backers: 34
Average Pledge Per Backer: $37

Funded: $1,269 of $1,000
Dates: Feb 21st -> Mar 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Oren Litwin
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How to Make Sausage (New Author Announced!)

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Selecting short stories for an anthology is rather trickier than if it were for a simple contest. Not only do the individual stories have to have merit, but they also have to fit together nicely, in a total package that readers would enjoy. One... (Read More)

We did it!

March 8th - via: kickstarter.com
A few days ago, your generosity propelled us across the finish line. The Odds Are Against Us is now funded, and our authors' compensation just went up to $100 per story. Your contributions are going to support the authors you want to read. Let's stop... (Read More)

New Backer Reward!

March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi folks, We're closing in on our funding goal—less than $75 to go! As a thank-you, we've added another reward tier. Now, backers who pledge $25 or more will also receive digital copies of the Ania Trilogy, a hard-boiled crime series by Frank... (Read More)

Someone gave us rocket skates when I wasn't looking…

February 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Earlier today, a generous backer made a pledge at the highest level we had rewards for. That means that he has the right and privilege of choosing the theme for the next anthology—and it also means that we are three quarters of the way there, with... (Read More)

Wow! "The Odds Are Against Us" just got a big vote of confidence…

February 25th - via: kickstarter.com
First of all, a big thank-you to all of you who have pledged already. The success of this anthology, and the opportunity it gives to authors and readers alike, depend on your support—and we really appreciate it! Frank Scalise, better known as the... (Read More)

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