Savantia and Other Speculative Stories

A project in Buxton, ME by Justin Cole
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A completed collection of short stories spanning a variety of speculative fiction genres with accompanying original illustrations.
Backers: 26
Average Daily Pledges: $80
Average Pledge Per Backer: $56

Funding: $1,443 of $1,250
Dates: Mar 18th -> Apr 17th (31 days)
Project By: Justin Cole
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Latest News

Hardcover Jacket Preview!

April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Here's an early glimpse at what the dust jacket looks like for the hardcover.    (Read More)

Sample books have shipped!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I ordered some preliminary copies, as physical proofs, and I am excited to announce that they have shipped!I expect to receive them on Thursday and will post an update about them before the end of the week!   (Read More)

Final Preview Story - Regression

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
This is another story that is buried deep in the comments of a parent thread because it is a response to a writing prompt. Regression is quite different from the other tales and enjoyable for its own uniqueness.  (Read More)

FUNDED!

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for your support. This project is now funded. I hope it will continue to grow over the next few weeks!   (Read More)

Sixth Preview Story - Flight Delay

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
If you love the show MacGyver then you'll enjoy Flight Delay.  (Read More)

Fifth Preview Story - SlipNSlide

March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
SlipNSlide is a fun little story.  (Read More)

Fourth Preview Story - KaBOOM!

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
KaBOOM! harkens back about 2 years and was cross-posted into a writing prompt and to HFY.    (Read More)

Third Preview Story - Programming Oversight

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Programming Oversight.  Buried in comments to a writing prompt, this story didn't get nearly as many views as the others but I am certain those who enjoy my other stories will enjoy it as well.  (Read More)

Second Preview Link - Bears

March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Bears. Written about 2 years ago. As a new species to the interstellar community how would we fight back when the more mature species of the cosmos wrong us?  (Read More)

FIRST BACKER

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so pleased that the first backer for this project pledged their support within 15 minutes of launch!Join them and I know you will enjoy the final product.  (Read More)

Launch Day is Here

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't begin to tell you all how hard it was to wait for the pre-planned launch day to arrive. I can't wait to share my stories with you all. I have already ordered physical copies of the book to proof for myself and I will post some photos of it... (Read More)

Preview Available

March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Seven of the stories in this volume can be found on reddit. Take, for example, The Replacement Engineers. Written ~2 years ago. I'm sure you will love it as much as those who have already seen it.   (Read More)

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