Shakespeare Adjacent

A project in Paterson, NJ by Lou Tambone
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2 Jokers Publishing presents Shakespeare Adjacent. The Bard's works rearranged, revamped, readjusted, reworked, and retold.
Backers: 63
Average Daily Pledges: $152
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Funding: $2,576 of $4,000
Dates: Jun 23rd -> Jul 23rd (30 days)
Project By: Lou Tambone
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Latest News

Shakespeare Adjacent Writer Spotlight and Excerpt: Genevieve Williams

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we shine the spotlight on writer Genevieve Williams.Genevieve Williams writes mainly science fiction and fantasy for various publications, including magazines and anthologies. We also share a love of drums and percussion. You can check out her... (Read More)

Shakespeare Adjacent Writer Spotlight and Excerpt: Corinna Bechko

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we shine the spotlight on writer Corinna Bechko. Corinna Bechko is a talented author from Los Angeles. She has such publishers as DC Comics, Marvel, Dark Horse, Boom! Studios, Dynamite, Image, IDW, and others. She's written for many popular... (Read More)

Shakespeare Adjacent Writer Spotlight and Excerpt: Kelli Fitzpatrick

July 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we shine the spotlight on writer Kelli Fitzpatrick. I've had the pleasure of working with and editing Kelli's works in some of my previously released anthologies, so asking her to come aboard for this project was a no-brainer. She's a... (Read More)

Shakespeare Adjacent Writer Spotlight and Excerpt: Rich Handley

July 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today we shine the spotlight on writer Rich Handley. Rich is actually the reason this book exists. Back in 2014, he had the idea for this book and assembled a roster of talented writers to take some of The Bard's tales and retell them in various... (Read More)

Sunday July 6, 2025 Podcast Appearance

July 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Podcast Alert!Good day, everyone.  Editors Lou and Ali will be appearing on the video podcast of"And I Quote" with Ryan Permison on Sunday July 6th at 1PM EST.  Please join us as we discuss Shakespeare Adjacent, the Kickstarter campaign, and lots... (Read More)

First Week Update and Some Promotional Graphics

June 30th - via: kickstarter.com
UPDATE: ONE WEEK INWe are one week in and we are 32% funded which is great, so thanks to everyone who backed the project and helped us spread the word. We are really looking forward to getting this book out to you. Video UpdatePromotional... (Read More)

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June 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone, and thank you for helping us get closer to being fully funded. In the first few days of the campaign, we've already hit the 15% mark which is excellent. We want to keep that trend going, so please keep spreading the word on all the... (Read More)

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