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Update #5: Happy Star Wars Day!

Posted on May 5

Happy Star Wars Day everyone! May the 4th be with you! Donovan celebrated it by seeing "The Avengers". Thanks again everyone for your help. We're looking at a summer release and will have more updates come June. 

Update #4: Release and Rewards

Posted on March 21

Sorry that it's been quiet here recently. I know I've said this before, but once again I wanted to thank everyone who has taken this project as far as it is. 

The first set of rewards were suppose to go out this month along with the digital release of the book. When the campaign was set up in December, March was a optimistic date for completion of the book that proved to be nothing more than optimistic. Some things fell through that would have spread the project along. However, we are still working on it and expect a completion date for the digital and print edition for summer 2012. 

Thanks for your patience and we hope to deliver a final product that will live up to your expectations. I'm glad Donovan's story means so much to so many people. 

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      jen slewoski on April 9

      Hope this is still on schedule! I am anxiously awaiting this project! My son is turning 8, has Aspergers, and is SW obsessed..so this book will REALLY speak to him.

Update #3: You did it!

Posted on January 20

Congratulations everyone! Not only did we hit our funding goal, but we hit it with 19 days to spare! On another happy note, this happened the same week as Donovan's 9th birthday. 

We are so glad that this project means so much to so many people. We will continue to give you guys updates to it's progress. We are looking at different publishing options and hoping to have the book in your hands by late spring. 

Donations will still be accepted until early February. Anything extra from our goal will go towards unforeseen publishing and promotion costs as well as program fees for Donovan. Feel free to keep sharing the links to others who you feel might be interested.

The title of this update is called "You did it" because this all happened because of all of you. Everyone who donated, shared the link or their Facebook pages, Tumblr or Twitter accounts made sure that the word got out and people donated. We are extremely touched by the everyone who came out to help Donovan. 

Thank you everyone for helping this become accomplished.

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      James Arnold Taylor on January 20

      Way to go! The Force is strong with Donovan!! Tell him Obi-Wan says so! MTFBWY-JAT

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      Jason Blowers on January 21

      I AM SO HAPPY, I'LL STILL SHARE THIS ON FACEBOOK, AND ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO HELP OUT. HAPPY BE-LATED 9TH BIRTHDAY DONOVAN. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU.

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      Jessica Buike on January 21

      So glad to hear it!! :)

Update #2: 11 days in

Posted on December 20

We are about 11 days into the fundraiser and I'm very thankful for everyone who donated. I know how hard times are and that there are many things more worthy of money than this. Your generosity is much appreciated.

My only complaint is that there aren't more people out there like you guys. We have 49 days left and aren't at 10 percent yet. You have all done your part and that is appreciated, but if you have it in you to do more then I request...

1) Post about the project on your Facebook if you have one.

2) Tweet about it on Twitter.

3) Blog on Tumblr and get your friends to reblog. Use the widget with the countdown....it's more motivating. 

4) The old fashioned offline way...tell your friends in person. If you know anyone who might be interested or have the ability to donate, encourage them to do so.

Once again I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all you've done. 

Update #1: Thanks for spreading the word!

Posted on December 12

In the past few days we've been promoted on "Big Shiny Robot", "Star Wars Examiner" "Spider-Man Crawlspace" and reblogged all over Tumblr.

Keep the promotion coming and thanks to everyone who has donated!

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A thank you e-mail from the "Donovan and the Dark Side" team.

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A free copy of the eBook edition for "Donovan and the Dark Side".

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A free print edition of "Donovan and the Dark Side".

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A print and digital edition of "Donovan and the Dark Side", plus a personalized drawing of your favorite Star Wars character by Donovan himself.

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Your name in the book under the "special thanks" section, along with a free copy and a personalized drawing of your favorite Star Wars character by Donovan himself.

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STAR WARS WEBSITE SPECIAL: If you have a Star Wars podcast, blog or website it will get a special mention in the finished book. For those who don't, they may have their choice of any of the other rewards listed.

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Undying gratitude and anything they want within reason! If your heart and wallet is this big, we'll do almost anything to make it up to you...plus a personalized "Thank you" video from the team...a picture from Donovan and more.

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"Donovan and the Dark Side" is being put together by a team of Donovan's friends and family members. We live in Florida where we enjoy warm weather, trips to the park and anything Star Wars.

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