The Pits: An Illustrated Queer Fantasy Adventure Novel
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The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater meets Outlawed by Anna North. | Fantasy forests, found family, and the occasional gunfight.
Backers: 297
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38
Funded: $11,276 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 1st -> Apr 2nd (32 days)
Project By: Katy L. Wood
Backers: 297
Average Pledge Per Backer: $38
Funded: $11,276 of $5,000
Dates: Mar 1st -> Apr 2nd (32 days)
Project By: Katy L. Wood
$11,276
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 2 @ 12:03 -0400 GMT
225%
of goal
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Latest News
We did it!!! 
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The project is fully funded! Thank you so, so much to everyone who helped bring this little book to life over the last month. We raised $11,276 and unlocked some great goodies! So, next steps: It's gonna be 2-3 weeks before I get the funds from... (Read More)
40 hours to go!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We're in the final stretch now! I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has pledged and shared and been a part of this so far. As a little thank you, and because so many people also added on my other book, Poison in the Blood,... (Read More)
We've got foil!!! 🎉
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! We have unlocked the $10,000 stretch goal of foil for the hardbacks! Thank you so, so much to everyone who has pledged so far. We've only got a few days left, but the last few days of a Kickstarter tend to be very unpredictable, so who... (Read More)
5 days to go! $540 until the foil is unlocked!
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Just wanted to do a quick little update as things wind down! We're super close to unlocking the foil design, which means the book will be SHINY. Thank you so much to everyone who has pledged and shared so far. I can't wait to get this book to you! (Read More)
200 backers! Plus an update to the printed edges.
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We've made it to 200 backers! 🎉🎉🎉 Just a nice little milestone. And a little update to the printed edges! Originally I was just going to do the front edges printed and have the top and bottom just be black, primarily because I couldn't... (Read More)
Giveaway! Want some extra goodies?
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
I have lots of stuff lying around from other projects, so I put together a little giveaway package of other goodies! All you have to do to enter is use this specific link:... (Read More)
Snippet time!
March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Who wants a snippet?! Just thought this little bit from chapter 3 would be fun to share: ---- It was agreed that while Royal and I took my horse to the church, everyone else would go meet up with the rest of the gang who were apparently camped... (Read More)
First stretch goal unlocked! Foil Design Reveal!
March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
We made it to the first stretch goal!!! The sprayed edges have been upgraded to stenciled/printed edges featuring our little coyote friend: Plus, all physical tiers will now be getting a recipe card of a recipe from the book. Because all books should... (Read More)
Sticker Sheet Reveal!
March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
More stickers! This time, it's the 5x7inch sticker sheet featuring magical objects that play a role or get mentioned in the book. Check them out below:Â This sheet is available in all the book boxes, and as an add on! Any guesses as to what these... (Read More)
Creature Stickers Reveal!
March 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Look, CREATURES. Each of these stickers will be roughly 3inches in size, and will be die-cut vinyl. You can get them as part of one of the book boxes, or get each one individually as an add on. If you want to edit your pledge to upgrade to a book... (Read More)
Printed edges reveal!
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
We're still about $1,000 away from unlocking the printed edges upgrade, but I have finished the design for them! Features a little coyote friend. Take a look: (Read More)
Chapter 1 Illustration Timelapse
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's a look at my process for creating the first illustration from the book! (If you'd be interested in seeing more of these, let me know! I have timelapses for all the illustrations.) Also, if you're looking for another great fantasy YA campaign... (Read More)
Read the first chapter of the book for free!
March 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to  everyone who has backed the project so far! If you haven't yet, you can  read the first chapter for free by clicking the image below: Or use this link:... (Read More)
Read chapter one for free!
March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has backed the project so far! If you haven't yet, you can read the first chapter for free by clicking the image below: Or use this link:... (Read More)
Okay, NOW we are funded!
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Well this day certainly counted as a roller coaster! Sheesh. But we made it! Whew! As a thank you for helping fund this campaign so quickly, and putting up with the nonsense today, here's a behind the scenes look at the outfit reference I drew for... (Read More)
Not Funded (For now)
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Well, the problem backer has since canceled their pledge. Honestly, I'm relieved. I'd rather just be done with the issue. I'm still going to work with Kickstarter on the issue to see if there is anything else that can be done, but they have a four... (Read More)
Funded! ...maybe...bit of a hiccup.
March 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
On the one hand, we have (maybe) funded! But there is an issue. I've run into a really WEIRD situation with this campaign that has the potential to cause a lot of problems. Last night I had someone back for $1,000 and no reward, which is 20% of the... (Read More)
Selected as a "Project we Love" by Kickstarter! 30% funded so far.
March 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Whew! A busy first day, and we're still not even halfway through said first day! As of about 45 minutes ago the project was selected as a "Project We Love" by Kickstarter, which is their way to highlight projects they think are "brilliant examples of... (Read More)
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