A Mist Sprite's Study of Being Human

A project in Salem, VA by Kyra Hinton
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Deluxe special edition of this whimsical experimental novel, now with illustrations.
Backers: 222
Average Pledge Per Backer: $72

Funded: $15,923 of $9,000
Dates: Jul 1st -> Jul 31st (31 days)
Project By: Kyra Hinton
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Latest News

Update on the Illustrations and Stretch Goals

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello glen-friends! We're in the final week, and I've got an important announcement. Last week I sent a backer update about the stretch goal deadline for my illustrator to be able to complete the ten additional illustrations by our print date.... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Met! What's next, a sneak peek at the finished illustrations, and an important question!

July 18th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it! We have now raised over 12K for the special edition of "A Mist Sprite's Study of Being Human"!! That means every copy will now be getting gorgeous printed edges from my painting "Margie's Glen". The special edition you all have made... (Read More)

We're almost to the first stretch goal! (And -- poems written just for you!)

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
My dear moss-loving friends,  Can you believe it? $633 is all that stands between us and our first stretch goal!  Visual of the special edition's features if we meet our stretch goal!I truly believe we can make that happen today!  As a gift (and... (Read More)

REPLAY of Live with Illustrator and URGENT UPDATE

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
If you weren't able to join my chat with Sara on Saturday, you can now watch the replay here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9X4D_4OiYt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== We had an incredible conversation about creativity, art... (Read More)

Live Q&A starting now!

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Join Kyra and Sara (the wonderful illustrator for this project) over on Instagramas they chat right now about this book and their process! Click this link for access: https://www.instagram.com/kyra_hinton_studio  Sara's creative process for the... (Read More)

LIVE Q&A with Author and Illustrator -- TOMORROW!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello mist-lings!I will be going LIVE on Instagram with the illustrator for "A Mist Sprite's Study of Being Human" TOMORROW at 1pm EST! Sara and I will talk about the project, how we have picked the scenes we're illustrating, and the challenges of... (Read More)

FUNDED! Now we party! (And here is what that means..)

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
As some of you know, this weekend we....  FULLY FUNDED!!! You all have supported this project so generously and have given over $9,000 to make it a reality. We can now manufacture 500 copies of the clothbound/gold foiled special edition, and pay... (Read More)

More Author's Boxes, International Shipping, and more!

July 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, friends of the glen! Welcome back from the holiday! Today we hit a new milestone -- LESS THAN 1K until funded! Only ~$900 stands between us and the certainty that this beautiful book will exist. To celebrate, I've done a few things tonight:... (Read More)

Crossed the 48 hour mark, and we're nearly there!

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends of the mist!Today we crossed the 48-hour mark, and the campaign is 81% funded! Only $1,686 stands between us and the knowledge that this special edition WILL exist. (We're SO CLOSE.) Another fun number is that we currently have 98... (Read More)

What an incredible first day! What's next?

July 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Day 1: Over 50% funded, and more!When I first invited you into the glen there is no way I could have believed you all would get us OVER 50% FUNDED in the first hours of the campaign. We hit $4,500 before the 6 hours mark, and are now sitting at 68%... (Read More)

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