Five days in, let’s talk about Kickstarter.

If you’re not following the Marrow and Soul Kickstarter campaign that launched on Friday . . . why not? Here are the highlights:

• We reached our funding goal in 11 minutes

• Then we hit our first stretch goal in less than hours.

• Kickstarter gave us the coveted “Project We Love” badge on Monday.

• We’re over 400% funded with over 50 backers as of Wednesday morning.

“Great,” you say. “Does that mean you don’t need any more backers?”

On the contrary, this is the time to bring in as many backers as possible!

Remember, this isn’t charity—it’s supporting a project you believe in and getting rewards in return.

Here are three fun, unique rewards you need to know about.

1. Stretch Goals!

These are bonus objectives we can unlock at higher funding levels. We already hit the first one at $1500—I’m hosting a backer-exclusive livestream where I talk about the book, answer questions, and give away a limited edition!

The next stretch goal is a pair of recipe cards based on the pastries found in my books. Charis and I have already tested the first one, and . . . mmm.

If we can reach $2500, those cards are free for every backer!

2. Exclusive Merch!

Don’t tell anyone, but you get to see this first:

This merch drops on Friday, October 13 on Kickstarter! Back the campaign at any physical reward level (paperback or higher) to access this delightful drink-holder.

More secret merch coming soon . . .

3. High-Quality Tiers for High-Quality Peers!

The Kickstarter-exclusive limited edition includes a gorgeous Pearl Linen cloth-covered hardback and full-color illustrations! The $75 Limited Edition Package includes two eBooks and fun physical swag like a sticker and a bookmark.

Something I didn’t expect: the two most popular tiers so far are the eBook and the Limited Edition!

If we can get to 25 total backers on the top three tiers (all of which include the LE), we’ll add gold foil stamping to the cover and spine. It’s expensive—hence the need for more backers—but you’re worth it. We’re already halfway to that number!

And before we go . . .

Kickstarter is the place to discover incredible indie authors. I’m talking about writers with expansive, high-quality catalogs raising millions of dollars for their books. Here are three projects in the fantasy/sci-fi realm you may enjoy:

Still here? Thanks for reading! Visit the Kickstarter before you go, and stay tuned for more updates next week.

Addison