Ruining Christmas

A project in Kingsville, MD by Brendan Beale
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A book unpacking the true story of Christmas, and how it's darker-- and more wonderful-- than you could have ever imagined.
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Backers: 12
Average Pledge Per Backer: $28

Funded: $340 of $100
Dates: Oct 7th -> Nov 8th (33 days)
Project By: Brendan Beale
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Latest News

Proof copies are in!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Final proof copies of ”Ruining Christmas” are in, and they look great! The hardcover edition is particularly handsome. Now it’s off to the publisher for printing, and I expect to have copies hot off the presses ready to ship to backers by the... (Read More)

New promo video

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
A new promo video dropped today, featuring the poem, "Christmas Is An Act of War," from the book, and a short interview explaining the heart behind the book. Enjoy! You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play... (Read More)

Final editing

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The printing proofs of "Ruining Christmas" are in, and final editing checks are underway before publishing begins. That puts us ahead of schedule, and it looks like backers will have copies in their hands by Thanksgiving at the latest (rather than... (Read More)

Bonus preview of new content

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Below is an excerpt from one of the new chapters of “Ruining Christmas.” Enjoy! I wish we celebrated Christmas less. Before you shout me down with cries of “Bah humbug!” let me clarify: I love Christmas. I’m one of the biggest Christmas... (Read More)

Two new rewards offered!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As requested, two new rewards levels are now offered: "Book Bundle," with three of Brendan's books (Ruining Christmas, King & Country, and Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear) for $25 "Complete Works": all seven of Brendan's books (including the... (Read More)

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