Some thoughts about Kickstarter

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Kickstarter has been in the news so much lately! The site just had its third anniversary, so was featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, etc... and thanks to the SMASH success of Amanda Palmer's (still ongoing) campaign (had raised over half a million as of this morning...) has been the talk of National Public Radio and a bunch of other mainstream media places.

I launched a campaign to do a print edition of a book two weeks ago, and I've got two weeks left, so thought now would be a good time to put down some thoughts for my fellow crowdfunders who may be contemplating doing the same. I'll put it all under a cut, though, so as not to clog up flists... ( Read more... )

Free Tarot Readings, Monday 7th May

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I'm hosting a free Tarot reading day over at my stonetalker home page for those who are interested in having a card read. This month's theme is letting go. See you over there!

Help Mammie's Country Candles stay in business!

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My apologies if this isn't allowed here, but I wanted to help spread the word for a friend of mine.  :)

My good friend Wolfe-- greyeagle2007 on LJ-- runs a marvelous little curio shop in East Texas with his partner.  They sell a plethora of unique items, candles, antiques, and handmade crafts and jewelry.  This is the sort of shop you always think belongs in a mystical urban fantasy, a little half-hidden building that hovers somewhere between this world and the next, trembling with magic.  And it's about to go out of business.

You see, their air conditioner broke down some time ago, and their landlord refuses to fix it.  They lost over $6000 in merchandise last summer due to the excessive Texas heat.  They're expecting the same this year if they can't get it repaired.  

So, they've been setting up a couple of things to try to help fund a replacement a/c unit, or to fix the old one. 

They're going to hold a gathering and silent auction at their shop on May 26th.  

But Wolfe has also begun a campaign on indiegogo to help pay for the unit.  There are perks-- handmade jewelry.  

So go take a look at the campaign and their shop site, and do help spread the word or contribute if you're so inclined!  Also be aware that they take online orders from their web site.  Feel free to browse; you might find something perfectly suited to yourself or someone you love!

A/C Fundraiser Site

Mammie's Country Candles Home Page

Hiraeth updates roundup, 5/2012

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First Monday of the month, it's time for the "Hiraeth" updates; so, last month we ran:

part thirty-two, "The Bachelor Party".

Also, meeksp drew a story-sketch, "No Evidence", from this installment.


Thanks to all who've been following along with the erratically-published adventures of a vampire trying to lead a quiet and moral life in this increasingly inconvenient modern world, and remember that the story also has a dedicated DreamWidth comm for your reading convenience!

hiraeth updates roundup, 5/2011

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First monday of the month roundup time again; the installment of hiraeth posted since last noted here was:

part thirty-two, "The Bachelor Party".

Also, meeks drew a story-sketch, "No Evidence", from this installment.

Thanks to all who've been following along with the erratically-published adventures of a vampire trying to lead a quiet and moral life in this increasingly inconvenient modern world!