Short Summary
WINTER WINDS DESCEND UPON FÓSTRA, COVERING IT IN BITTER FROST.
THE GOD OF ICE ASSERTS HIS DOMINION OVER ALL LANDS.
An orc, born a slave, rises from the snow to claim a destiny greater than anything he can possibly imagine.
The kingdoms of Fóstra are divided by prejudice and petty feuds, leaving them vulnerable to the scheming of darker powers. Children freeze in their mother’s arms, and men die fighting in countless wars. When the one artifact that could save them from this ancient evil is taken, the good races of Fóstra must band together to take it back. But the ancient beliefs are all but forgotten, leaving too few heroes to rise to the realm’s defense. Still, Ruth Ilsallar, prince of Grindall, must try for the sake of all life, for hope may be found in the most unlikely of places. Through blood and ice, every legend has a beginning…
***Chapter Sample***
Keep in mind that this is not the final edit of the chapter sample!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/12McotWoJkwDuuh...
BEAR IN MIND THAT NONE OF THE COVER DESIGNS ARE IN THEIR FINAL STAGE YET. THE GRAPHIC DESIGN FEATURED ON COVERS/TEIRS IS NOT THE FINAL DESIGN.
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Above Image is the artwork that will be used for Narbad Strongheart sticker and t-shirt.
Art by Andrey Vasilchenko
BRING THIS EPIC DARK FANTASY BOOK FULL OF GRATUITOUS VIOLENCE, LAYERED CHARACTERS, AND CONTEMPTIBLE POLITICAL SCHEMING TO PRINTED LIFE! ONLY THROUGH YOU, IS THIS POSSIBLE!
I, S. R. Mowry, am the author of the Legends of Fóstra series. I've published one book (Saga V: The Silvan Mist) already in my book series--Though you don't have to have read that book to understand this one--so you know I will get the book done. In fact, the book already is done! The Veil of Stars is 100% complete. Having gone through over 12 rounds of editing by professionals and fans, it is a masterpiece, and the physical book quality will be nothing short of exquisite. I have poured hundreds and HUNDREDS of hours into making sure this book is the best it can be. THAT IS RIGHT! ONCE FUNDED, THERE WILL BE NO SUPER LONG WAIT TO GET YOUR PERKS LIKE SO MANY OTHER CAMPAIGNS. So help make this high school history teacher's dream of joining the ranks of authors like J. R. R. Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, and R. A. Salvatore.
By backing this project you will receive an amazing book, extra goodies like bookmarks and prints, and help bring my passions to life. The truth is, I LOVE writing fantasy and I love my characters. I love writing stories and developing these fictional people that I've become so attached to. Writing epic combat scenes, emotionally engaging conversations, and thought-provoking circumstances are SO FUN. I know it sounds cliche, but I love doing more than anything else in the world, and I want to share this epic joy with all of you! So, please back this campaign. Some perks will cost you less than a single meal at Wendy's.
Also, there will be two $25 Amazon gift cards that will be awarded to THREE RANDOM BACKERS... so yeah... you could theoretically (potentially) make money off of backing this project.
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What We Need & What You Get
Break it down for folks in more detail:
We need a minimum of $3,000 to fund the printing of this book (I will count any money made from our website to this number as well). Anything beyond that (up to $6,000) would help offset the illustration and formatting costs.
Perks (aka, what you get):
***Backing this project through indiegogo guarantees access to the book weeks before official release! Some items below are exclusive to this campaign.***
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GLIMPSE AT THE VISUAL COMPANION!
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Link to the personality quiz:
The Impact
I honestly feel that this book is a needed contribution to the Fantasy genre. My style is rather unique. It is a blend between R. A. Salvatore's combat writing, J. R. R. Tolkien's world-building and nature descriptions, and George R. R. Martin's talent for graphic violence and detailed character descriptions. I feel that I take the best of all three uniquely and put it on the page in a manner that is engaging, new yet loyal to the genre, and fun.
I have already published a book before, and the reviews are almost 100% positive. You can find it at: www.mistwoodpublishing.com for as cheap as 0.99 cents.
This is a website and company that I have built myself. I do all the design, shipping, and writing. I bring a zeal to this campaign that few others possess. I am extremely dedicated to this, and I am a proven author. I already have Saga II (and IV oddly enough) written and in the second draft phase.
Long story short, I mean business and I am here to succeed... or fail and fail till I die.
Risks & Challenges
There is the likelihood that the campaign will fail and we will not reach our goal. If that is the case, you will be refunded and I plan to try again in the winter. The hope is that it will not come to that, however.
To fight off this risk, I am giving this campaign 100%. I am increasing activity on all social media accounts, making as many youtube videos a week as I humanly can while working full time and juggling everything else with this project, sending emails, talking to people, building connections with groups like comicsgate or writingcommunity, and trying to get the word out there every day on as many platforms as I can. Exposure, exposure, exposure.
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More art by Andrey Vasilchenko
Other Ways You Can Help
Look, some people simply don't have the money. I get that (I'm a teacher, remember?). If you can't back the project but you still want to help... please spread the word. You might just get us another backer or two. The importance of spreading the word cannot be understated. It is essential, for at the end of the day, I can only reach so many people. Chances are, I don't know the same people you know. Who knows, you might make the difference in this campaign by being a sharing champion!
