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Funded! This project successfully raised its funding goal on January 7, 2012.

The goal has been reached, but it ain’t over

Update #45 · Jan 5, 2012 · comment

We’ve hit the goal of $6,500, but there are still 36 hours left in the campaign, and it is still possible to make pledges. Any money raised above the goal that does not go toward expenses will be split among the writers and artists working on Fireside and funding for future issues.

We’d love to be able to send the writers and artists a little extra cash. We couldn’t have gotten to the goal without their support and publicity, and they really deserve it. As I’ve said many times, Fireside isn’t just about good stories, it’s about helping creative people make a living.

And it would be a big help to have some seed money for the future of Fireside. We are still thinking about how to move forward, but the more of a cushion we have the easier it will be to makes sure there is an Issue No. 2 and beyond.

Of course, we wouldn’t ask for more money and your continued spreading of the word without rewards.

If the Kickstarter hits $7,250, backers at every level will receive a printed, signed backers-only short story in addition to the Fireside bookmark.

And if we hit $8,500, everyone will also receive a Fireside tote bag.

Thank you for all your support!

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    You receive a PDF version of the magazine

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    50 backers

    You receive an ePub and Mobi file of the completed book, compatible with all major eBook readers (Kindle, iBooks, Sony, Nook). You also receive the PDF.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    80 backers Limited (170 of 250 left)

    You receive a print version of the magazine, which will be printed only once as a reward for Kickstarter backers. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $15 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    9 backers Limited (16 of 25 left)

    You receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by D.J. Kirkbride and Adam P. Knave. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $30 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    You receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Tobias Buckell. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $30 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    6 backers Limited (19 of 25 left)

    You receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Ken Liu. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $30 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    7 backers Limited (18 of 25 left)

    You receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Chuck Wendig. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $30 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    4 backers Limited (21 of 25 left)

    You receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Christie Yant. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $30 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    You receive a sketch by cover artist Amy Houser and a print version of the magazine autographed by Amy. You also receive the PDF and eBook versions of the magazine. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge $30 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    13 backers Limited (2 of 15 left)

    You get a mosaic coaster with the Fireside logo handmade by my wife (see update No. 15 for details and a picture), along with print, eBook, and PDF versions of the magazine. Note: If you reside outside the United States, please pledge at least $40 for this reward to cover added shipping costs.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    4 backers Limited (1 of 5 left)

    Contributing writer Ken Liu will translate a message of 50 words or less into emoji for you. (For more about what this is and an example, please see Update #18 in the updates tab above, but it is essentially a translation into emoticons.) You also receive the print version of the magazine and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    Cover Artist Amy Houser will draw you and the other backers who choose this reward sitting around a campfire, and the picture will be included in the magazine. You will receive an 8x10 print of the picture, autographed by Amy, and the print, PDF, and eBook versions of the magazine.

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    Your name will be mentioned in the Tobias Buckell story. This could be as a character, in a place name, in dialogue, or however Tobias decides to use it. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Tobias, and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    Your name will be mentioned in the Ken Liu story. This could be as a character, in a place name, in dialogue, or however Ken decides to use it. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Ken, and the PDF and eBook versions.

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    Your name will be mentioned in the Chuck Wendig story. This could be as a character, in a place name, in dialogue, or however Chuck decides to use it. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Chuck, and the PDF and eBook versions.

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    Your name will be mentioned in the Christie Yant story. This could be as a character, in a place name, in dialogue, or however Christie decides to use it. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Christie, and the PDF and eBook versions.

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    Cover Artist Amy Houser will draw you in one of two illustrations based on the stories in Fireside, and the picture will be included in the magazine. You will receive an 8x10 print of the picture, autographed by Amy, and the print, PDF, and eBook versions of the magazine.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    A character in the Tobias Buckell story will be named after you. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Tobias, and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    1 backer All gone!

    A character in the Ken Liu story will be named after you. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Ken, and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    1 backer All gone!

    A character in the Chuck Wendig story will be named after you. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Chuck, and the PDF and eBook versions

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    1 backer All gone!

    A character in the Christie Yant story will be named after you. (Note, this means your actual name. You don't get to choose the name.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Christie, and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    You get a first edition of Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book," autographed by Gaiman. (My wife and I have two of these from his tour for the book. More details in the updates section.) You also receive the print, eBook, and PDF versions of the magazine.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    For a male: Your name and likeness will be used for a character in the comic. (Note, this means your actual name and likeness. You don't get to choose the name. Please don't choose this reward if you are a female.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Adam and D.J., and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    For a female: Your name and likeness will be used for a character in the comic. (Note, this means your actual name and likeness. You don't get to choose the name. Please don't choose this reward if you are a male.) You also receive the print version of the magazine, autographed by Adam and D.J., and the PDF and eBook versions.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
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    1 backer Limited (24 of 25 left)

    ELECTRONIC PATRON: You receive a lifetime electronic subscription. For as long as Firside is being published, you will receive free eBook copies of the magazine in the format of your choice. You also receive a print copy of Issue No. 1 autographed by the contributor of your choice. (Note: I can't guarantee how many issues there will be beyond No. 1, but I hope for this to be a long-term success, and support at this level will help give us a strong start and make that happen.)

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    1 backer Limited (9 of 10 left)

    PRINT PATRON: You receive a lifetime print subscription. For as long as Fireside is being published, you will receive free print and eBook copies of the magazine. Your print copy of Issue No. 1 will be autographed by the contributor of your choice. (Note: I can't guarantee how many issues there will be beyond No. 1, but I hope for this to be a long-term success, and support at this level will help give us a strong start and make that happen.)

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012