Children of the Earth: A Young Adult Fantasy Adventure Novel

A project in Raleigh, NC by Amanda Auler
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Backers: 208
Average Pledge Per Backer: $66

Funded: $13,625 of $500
Dates: May 1st -> May 28th (27 days)
Project By: Amanda Auler
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Latest News

We hit the audiobook!! Can we keep pushing?

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Audiobook for Children of the Earth! I am shooketh. To say I didn't expect us to get to that stretch goal is an understatement.  As pledges sometimes drop the day a campaign closes I want to wait on officially starting audiobook production until I... (Read More)

24 HOURS LEFT!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the final stretch! If you've been on the fence, now is the time to choose a side! I have confidence that we can reach that audiobook stretch goal for Children of the Earth. We are less than $400 away! Keep in mind my shop will be opening at... (Read More)

72 Hours To Go + $1 Sticker + Post Campaign Store

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
There's officially 72 hours left and I have a lot to go over so let's dive in! The first 24 hours of the campaign I gave a free holographic Children of the Earth Sticker to the backers of the top four tiers. So, this includes: Limited Edition... (Read More)

Duplex Covers!!

May 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
ALRIGHT FOLKS. We are kind of in the home stretch here with only 5 days left and I'm kinda gonna be unprofessional here for a second and say I'm in the car and my phone's hotspot is spotty so I'm not able to throw many graphics on this update so bear... (Read More)

$10,000 WHAT. Up next!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting a map!! This is not Mothmar, but an example of the artist's work Ok, so the first book already has a map. I made it. It's pretty cute. But the world of Mothmar really opens up for my characters in the second book and it felt a little... (Read More)

Surprise - A new tier!? Only 4 slots!

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
And a new sticker?! You heard that right! Just for funsies I'm adding on a Mammoth Ride sticker and a final top tier with only 4 slots available. So if you're into annotated copies I would check that out quick. Once they're gone, they're gone! This... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #8 achieved! And next is...

May 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We are getting a short story! I am so stoked for this short story because it follows the boy from the prologue of Daughter of the Sun. (You can download and read it on my campaign page.) I've already got some ideas brewing. Stretch Goal #9 is...a... (Read More)

!Surprise Holographic Sticker!

May 12th - via: kickstarter.com
The cutest and shiniest sticker you ever did see. We are so close to the next goal, the Gunnar short story! To celebrate I've added this fun holographic sticker of the first book in the series to Add-Ons. If you'd like one, simply adjust your pledge... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #7 HIT! Next up? A short story!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Daughter of the Sun will now have chapter headers and titles too!  (Buckle up because this update has a ton of info and photos. Make sure you get to the bottom to see the new bookmarks!) *phew* I was gonna go crazy if I had to leave one book without... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #6 UNLOCKED + a short story!?

May 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Children of the Earth (book two) will now have chapter titles in all editions! Want Daughter of the Sun to get them too? Let's crush this next $8,500 stretch goal! But then what? Oh, let me tell you. Of all the characters in my books the most popular... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #5 SMASHED + 100 Backer Limited Edition Bookmark!

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Chapter Headers in the works! Next Up: $8,000-Chapter titles in Children of the Earth & $8,500-Chapter titles & Headers in Daughter of the Sun! These Chapter Headers will be only for Children of the Earth, but if we pay attention to the next... (Read More)

100th Backer Surprise!

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
When we hit 100 backers I will release these beautiful 2x8 limited edition bookmarks! 100th Backer will receive one for free (digital or physical depending on their tier) and it will be added to add-ons for others to purchase. Solyana is pictured on... (Read More)

We got Projects We Love!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
For those of you who don't know, Kickstarter awards "Projects We Love" to campaigns that, in their words, "highlight brilliant examples of creativity." It will show up under "PWL" when people are searching Kickstarters and hopefully gain a little... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #4! BOOM.

May 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Day two and we've already hit $5500!? I am simply blown away. So what does this mean? It means all paperbacks and original case hardcovers will be receiving a B&W illustration in the interior. (It's the same illustration that is on the limited... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #3 -- It's so shiny!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Look at these cuties! We just unlocked all foiling on bookmarks! I did a quick mock-up pictured here but they'll be much prettier in person. These are 2x6 and are fun additions to go with your hardcover or paperback book! For those of you who don't... (Read More)

We blew right through Stretch Goal #2!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We flew right by $3500 so I get to give you these recipe cards!! I am planning on making both of these this month and posting a reel about it so you guys can get a glimpse of how it's done. But, these are two staples in my books so I just had to... (Read More)

We Hit Stretch Goal #1!

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We flew past $2500, hitting our Q&A Live stretch goal! This one includes a giveaway detailed in the last update so head over to that if you're curious on details.  I'll be hosting this live on Instagram @authoramandaauler later down the line... (Read More)

FULLY FUNDED IN 15 MINUTES

May 1st - via: kickstarter.com
How...how in the world. *shocked gandalf* Guys, thank you so much for being as excited about this as I am. Truly could not do this without you all. So, what does fully funded actually mean?? IT MEANS YOU ALL ARE GETTING THESE BOOKS. Like no... (Read More)

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