Strange California: A Speculative Fiction Anthology

A project in Sacramento, CA by Jaym Gates and J. Daniel Batt
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From Hollywood to Santa Cruz to Tahoe, Strange California brings to life tales inspired by the complex mythologies of California.
Backers: 360
Average Pledge Per Backer: $43

Funded: $15,646 of $14,000
Dates: Sep 27th -> Oct 28th (31 days)
Project By: Jaym Gates and J. Daniel Batt
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Latest News

Last 24 Hours! And Funded!

October 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all!  Wow, this is amazing. Thanks to every single one of you. I'm so excited to get this project finished so we can share the whole thing with you. As a special thank-you for all your amazing support, Jason is polishing up a couple of the... (Read More)

We Hit Our Goal!!!!

October 25th - via: kickstarter.com
THANKS FOR HELPING US HIT OUR GOAL! STRANGE CALIFORNIA IS NOW A REALITY BECAUSE OF YOU!We are 100% funded! Huge thanks to each of you -- your support as backers has made this possible! We still have 64 hours left in the Kickstarter and we have our... (Read More)

3 Days Left! Time to shout!

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We have three days left to hit our goal and we're within striking distance. As a backer, you've demonstrated your commitment to this project and we are so appreciative. We have to ask -- can you do some shouting for us? Tell everyone you know -- on... (Read More)

In the home stretch with just 6 days left!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday was an amazing day on Reddit with our AMA. The conversation covered a wide array of topics and our authors were there answering questions and dreaming up new stories. We had several exclusive giveaways. If you didn't see it, go to... (Read More)

We're live on Reddit today! Join us for our AMA!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We're live right now on Reddit in the r/Fantasy subreddit for an AMA (Ask Me Anything). Come on over and join in the conversation! This is a great opportunity to talk with the authors of our stories, us the editors . . . you'll be able to get... (Read More)

Join us on Reddit tomorrow!

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
All day tomorrow, we'll be in the r/Fantasy subreddit talking and answering questions about Strange California for an AMA! What is an AMA? AMA stands for "Ask Me Anything" and provides the opportunity for people to ask any question they'd like to... (Read More)

The Invention of California

October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, We're in the home-stretch now, without very much longer to make this work. However, we've got a lot of great stuff lined up and will be hitting the promotion hard, so we are confident that we'll make this happen. We do need all the help... (Read More)

Halfway there!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
  50% Funded! Over $7000 Raised! All Thanks to You!Thanks to all of the citizens of Strange California, we're past halfway to being fully funded! Each of you backers has brought us to this point and we're incredibly grateful! This is a big... (Read More)

15 Days Left and We're Past $6k

October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
FIFTEEN DAYS LEFT (AND MORE DESKTOP BACKGROUNDS AS A GIFT)We have fifteen days left in the Strange California Kickstarter and we're past $6k. We still have a way to go. We'd love if you could take a moment and spread the word about Strange... (Read More)

(Special Excerpt!) Naranjas Inmortales, by E.G. Languzzi

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Tentacle Bear is here!

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Twenty Days To Go! Let's celebrate with Tentacle Bear!We're twenty days from the end of the Strange California Kickstarter and we're on target to hit our goal of $14,000. But we want to go beyond our funding goal and achieve our stretch goals. We... (Read More)

"Salt In Her Hollows", by E. Catherine Tobler

October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Point Reyes National Seashore Hi everyone! You are all awesome, and I can't thank you enough. We are so close to $4000 I can almost taste it! If you haven't yet, please share it to your friends and family. Every bit of getting the word out helps us... (Read More)

10%, and Zunger's "Why California"

September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow, thanks, everyone! 10% on the first day is wonderful.  Now we need your help: please boost this to your friends and family and help us get this made. We're hoping to hit some special stretch goals (did you see the one where we get Nicole to do... (Read More)

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