The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile
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The definitive in-depth study of the Heinlein Juvenile as a literary form, with a focus on lessons for authors and students.
Backers: 177
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $8,214 of $1,000
Dates: Sep 9th -> Oct 7th (28 days)
Project By: J. Daniel Sawyer
Backers: 177
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $8,214 of $1,000
Dates: Sep 9th -> Oct 7th (28 days)
Project By: J. Daniel Sawyer
$8,214
current pledge level
Last Updated: October 7 @ 00:05 -0400 GMT
821%
of goal
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Latest News
The Secrets of the Heinlein Epic will happen! 
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the final two hours of this astounding campaign--astounding because of you. Because of you, we've done 8x what I originally set out to do, and I am now pledged to write two new books for you, from scratch: A new book on Heinlein's Rules for... (Read More)
Review by Prometheus Award Winning Author Travis J. Corcoran
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
With 58 hours to go, we're getting some interesting attention. Travis J. Corocan author of the Aristillus series, a feat which has won him the prestigious Prometheus award twice so far. He’s also the mind behind Escape the City, the indispensable... (Read More)
Spotlight: Live Q&A
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Those who know me from the world of podcasting will not be surprised to find out that I love to talk. I especially love to talk with people, rather than to them or at them or near them. I have been known to cross entire continents and risk terrible... (Read More)
Update: Review by Karl Gallagher
October 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Prometheus Award finalist Karl Gallagher has turned his eye towards The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile and has been kind enough to post on his blog about what he’s seen—and given me permission to reproduce it here. (If you prefer, you can read... (Read More)
Problem with last update
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
In the previous update I had a bad link to the audio sample of Hadrian's Flight. I've corrected it in the post, but if you're reading this in email you'll need a corrected link. Here it is:... (Read More)
Spotlight: Hadrian’s Flight
October 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Of all the stories I read as teenager, I think The Menace From Earth left the most lasting mark. Its premise of humans being able to fly like birds on the moon enchanted me down to my toes, and it stuck with me enough that I referenced it in my first... (Read More)
Special Bonus: An Extra Grin for Early Autumn
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
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More Praise for Secrets!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the first of two updates you'll get from me today--keep an eye peeled for later, as it's gonna have something special attached to it! Before this campaign started, I sent Secrets around to several writers whose work I admire and asked them to... (Read More)
Reward Spotlight Spotlight: Gail Carriger’s Crudrat
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Gail Carriger’s Crudrat has a special place in the history of The Secret of the Heinlein Juveniles. My interest in these books didn’t begin with Gail, nor did my interest in finding out how they worked, but it was when I read the manuscript for... (Read More)
Review by Bestselling Author Terry Mixon
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Terry Mixon, host of the Dead Robot’s Society and bestselling author of the Empire of Bones Saga, gives his take on The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile When Dan asked me to review The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile, I leaped at the chance.... (Read More)
Update: $5k Stretch Goal Busted!
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
In the failing afternoon light yesterday, Sept 23, you did something fabulous. You pushed us past the last small stretch goal. All of you who backed us will now be getting commemorative bookmarks with your physical rewards (those who backed for... (Read More)
Rewards Spotlight: Extra Copies
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
If you’re anything like me, there are some books you like to keep in reserve. One copy for yourself, one to give away to friends. One copy for your shelf, one to read. One copy of your own, one to give to your son or daughter. Or, even if you’re... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #2 Busted! New Stretch Goals Announced!
September 15th - via: kickstarter.com
In the wee hours of the morning, we slid past the threshold for Stretch Goal #2, which means I now have a new book on my writing schedule. I don't yet have a good clever title for it, but it will be a look at Heinlein's Rules for Writers and how they... (Read More)
You Shattered the First Stretch Goal—Here’s a Bonus Thank-You Gift!
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
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Stretch Goal #1 Achieved! Workbooks Are Coming!
September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Greetings, fellow devotees of the great literary mysteries! Well, you've done it. Yesterday you pushed us right past the first stretch goal. The workbooks and exercise books just went up on my project board, and I'll be scheduling them when the... (Read More)
First Milestone Passed. The Best Ones Lay Ahead.
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to our fantastic backers here, The Secrets of the Heinlein Juvenile funded in less that 12 hours and passed the 2x mark in less than 24. Thank you, all of you, who spread the word, and especially those of you who backed us. If you're a backer,... (Read More)
Funded already?? Here's a big thank you!
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
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