Freewilds - A Fantasy Detective Novel

A project in Gardiner, NY by Michael Scott
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A novel that weaves between fantasy, adventure, thriller, mystery, and horror about a disgraced constable's efforts to clear his name.
Backers: 29
Average Pledge Per Backer: $108

Funded: $3,126 of $2,500
Dates: May 1st -> Jun 30th (60 days)
Project By: Michael Scott
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Latest News

8 hours left, and I am so grateful

June 29th - via: kickstarter.com
The edits progress, the end is in sight, and I could not be more grateful to you all. I will reach out to everyone individually, and I will continue to post progress updates here as well as on my facebook page. Once again, thank you all.  (Read More)

Nearing the end. Thank you all, once again!

June 28th - via: kickstarter.com
It has been a while since I updated this page so I felt like it would be appropriate to do so. Editing is ongoing, slow, and very rewarding. I believe that the novel will benefit greatly in the end for all the extra attention it is receiving now. The... (Read More)

Final Draft Editing and Other Updates

June 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! It has been a while since I posted an update, here, so I thought I would take a moment to let you all know how things are progressing. Since getting my second draft back from my developmental editor, most of my free time has been... (Read More)

Second Draft is back from Developmental Editing!

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I just received my second draft back from my developmental editor and I am so far very excited by his edits and recommendations. Here is some of what he had to say about the book as it stands right now: "Dear Michael, First of all, a big... (Read More)

Day 20 Update

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
First, I will be doing a live reading of the second short story, The Curator, on Saturday May 29th at 6:00 PM Eastern. Second, I lost a backer, which is probably a consequence of the fact that I had a severe moment of self doubt. I feel like I... (Read More)

Sorry for the confusion

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Free to all Backers: A Freewilds Short Story: The Curator

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

A Question of Fonts

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have received feedback that the logo I was using was difficult to read, so I am strongly considering using the above alternative. The old one, for comparison. I was told that the 'w' didn't look like a w, and people thought it said Freevoilds or... (Read More)

Day 13 Update

May 13th - via: kickstarter.com
13 days in, and we are well on our way to meeting our Stretch Goal of $3,500! Someone asked how Stretch Goals worked, so I will elaborate. The initial goal of $2,500 was reached within 3 days, and once we achieved that goal, the Kickstarter was... (Read More)

Free to all Backers - A Freewilds Short Story: A Tale of Two Lions

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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So Far So Great!

May 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The next Facebook Live event is one week from today! As I announced in the previous update, I will be releasing a series of short stories and fables based in the world of Freewilds, beginning next Wednesday, for free to all Kickstarter Backers. I... (Read More)

Day 5: Q&A

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com

I am beyond grateful, and I hope you will continue spreading the word about this campaign!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Now that this campaign has reached its goal, it will officially be funded. Thank you all so much for helping to make this happen. I would like to break down for you, all, what the expenses are for bringing this novel from first draft manuscript to... (Read More)

Day 3

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Because we are so close to reaching the Kickstarter's goal of $2,500, I have decided to set a Stretch Goal of $3,500.  I am officially going to list everyone who backs this campaign on the Kickstarter Backer's List in the book's first edition... (Read More)

I am so motivated!

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
I believe that if we hit the $2500 goal, my next goal will be $3500, and if we can reach that I will include a special gift to everyone who contributes to the Kickstarter. I am focusing on the here and now, however, and I will be thrilled if this... (Read More)

Woo! We are past the halfway point to reach our goal

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Day Two We have reached past the half-way point of the Kickstarter's goal of $2,500. I believe the pacing will slow quite a bit from here onward because a lot of great folks were eager to contribute on that first day. However, the campaign will be... (Read More)

By request, I have included a sample chapter from the current, second draft version of the novel

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Sample Chapter: A Blur of Shadows Click here for the sample chapter in  DOCX format or Click here for the sample chapter in PDF format  (Read More)

Feedback from my cover artist

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

Almost half-way to goal on the first day!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Amazing progress for the first day of the campaign! If it looks like we are going to get past the $2500 goal, I will begin to set Stretch Goals. They will be waymarks, the first one being an additional $1,000 past the initial goal, wherein once... (Read More)

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