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4 days on the final countdown

Update #22 · Sep 11, 2012 · comment

4 days left . . . 57% funded with 60 backers. Thanks to Michael Shamus Mahon for his pledge.

Thanks to all the people who are trying to help spread the word for one final push, as well as those who have pledged and re-pledged to help this project come to fruition . . . I really appreciate it . . . words can really not express how greatly your support in this project has meant to me.

When I began this, I felt goofy saying, help my dream come true, because this is one of many dreams I have, but it is by far the longest fought. If it's one theme that runs clear through this series. If it is worth it, fight for it and no matter what the odds you will overcome.

This is a thread I picked up from watching humanity through the years . . . tragedies this series has seen include, Columbine, 9-11, Oklahoma City Bombing, Aurora, as well as deaths of friends, family, people in the community and the world. But the one thing that remains true through all of them. Those who carry on, come back stronger, smarter, more determined.

You, the world is like a phoenix rising from the ashes of every hardship to return and bring that fire to those around you. Fire for warmth, fire for life, fire for retribution, fire for love. Fireblade and his brother were quite literally born up from the ashes of utter desruction of the world they knew. His journey is filled with hardships, loss, love.

I believe that Fireblade should be shared with the world because it is really the world's journey. The blade, Phoenix has the ability to destroy and wreak chaos on anyone it is bent against, but it also becomes a symbol of hope and life to those it saves. Two sides of the coin, two sides of life, two sides of the world.

I hope you read this and agree. There are 4 days left to help the dream of bringing the world's story as told by myself, back to them. Bring the fire to them, someone reading it may very well realize that they too are a phoenix and can rise from the ashes.

Thank you.
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    1 backer

    Orphaned Child: Every dollar helps. For those who subscribe at this level, you will get a personal thanks on the Fireblade Chronicles Page on Facebook thanking you for your participation.

    Estimated delivery: Sep 2012
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    3 backers

    Child of the Thorynwylde Clan: Personalized thank you card sent to you the backer from the author plus personal thanks on the Fireblade Chronicles Page on Facebook

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    2 backers

    Student of Tiohybbet: Same as Child of the Thorynwylde Clan PLUS a collectible bookmark with art from the story done by the Author, and an 8X10 glossy of the cover art signed by the Author.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
  • Pledge $20 or more

    33 backers

    Student of Nyrabion: Same as Student of Tiohybbet PLUS an e-book version of the novel released a week before the print version.

    Estimated delivery: Oct 2012
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    25 backers

    Lone Eldyri Warrior: Same as Student of Nyrabion PLUS a Hardback copy of the book (delivery date subject to change based on release date of the book)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $75 or more

    2 backers

    Protector of Cullonnwen: Same as Lone Eldyri Warrior PLUS an exclusive Kickstarter Only designed T-shirt based on Fireblade with art created by JD Sims.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    9 backers

    First Knight of Eldyrmar: Same as Protector of Cullonnwen PLUS Hand crafted pyrographed wooden plaque of Fireblade's Phoenix Crest by master pyrographer woodsmith Shawn Grothendick.

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $150 or more

    1 backer

    Elder of the Traiemyn: Same as First Knight of Eldyrmar BUT Hardback book is Signed by the Author with personalized thank you (delivery date subject to change based on release date of the book)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $200 or more

    4 backers

    The Fireblade: Same as Elder of the Traiemyn With Autograph and thank you done in Gold ink (delivery date subject to change based on release date of the book)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    2 backers

    Keeper of The Phoenix: Same as Elder of the Traiemyn PLUS, Your name printed in the first few pages of the foreword of the books in a section on it's own page "Those who believe in dreams coming true" (delivery date subject to change based on release date of the book)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    1 backer Limited (4 of 5 left)

    Heartbeat of The Fire: Same as Keeper of The Phoenix level PLUS Join JD Sims and the people of 6!t Press with exclusive VIP tickets to the Release Party (time and place to be determined, transportation and lodging to be taken care of by backer)

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
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    0 backers Limited (3 of 3 left)

    Beloved of a Princess: Same as Heartbeat of The Fire PLUS you will be written in as a minor character for Book 2 and/or 3

    Estimated delivery: Nov 2012