Speachless

Spreading awareness through creativity. This is brilliant.

Gestation Crate Pigs, Locked Up Hell: http://youtu.be/SBQAaRf3fCc

On your mark, get set, Kickstart!

Kickstart on kredit if you please?

"P.S. YOU DONT NEED TO HAVE THE PLEDGE MONEY NOW TO PLEDGE! Pledges are not billed until and unless I reach my goal in 13 days! so even if you pledge tonight you will not be billed until you give your consent after the project has reached the goal!"

You are not paying for just a book, but to write it too!

"Few folks realize that Birchthorn is NOT just a book. You are not paying for just a book!Folks who join the pledge get invited to a blog where they read the story as it is written, a chapter at a time. Then there will be discussions, advice, theories, and reader input on what may happen next! It is a book written by a community; a mystery I get to choreograph but not create alone!"

http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com/2014/08/28-funded.html?m=1

Pledge, this basically has to happen.

"If the Yellowstone Super Volcano errupts before this is possible, I'm sorry and all bets are off. That's the biggest risk. Short of that, this basically has to happen. I can't not publish book at such a high investment from loyal readers. You will get your story!"

That's the spirit?!

"That advance goes towards the author making a living so a roof remains over her head while she writes about people losing theirs...."

Kickstarter accountability?

http://valleywag.gawker.com/kickstarter-project-canceled-after-dude-spends-all-the-912176282

This is clever on her part. I have no doubt she will meet or exceed the goal.

If doesn't look like a campaigns goal will be met what prevents the individual from filling in the gap with personal funds, borrowing, or a loan? Only reached $8000? Loan for $4,000 "donated" to the campaign. Collect, pay loan back and tada $8000.

I'm awfully tempted to rival her Birchthorn fundraising with a personal crowdfunding site of my own. 

Why do I say that?

I can't currently discuss in detail, but I no longer work or live on the farm I started interning at last September.  Very unexpectedly I found myself unemployed and 30 days later without a home.  Since that time I have been investing my time and energy towards a great and noble cause. If you think the mysterious Birchthorn is dark and scary you should see what I'm up against.  Fortunately I have conviction and compassion on my side.  They're counting on me.

I'm seriously considering providing an alternative fundraising option for those wanting to fund a project in good faith.

Nothing will stand in the way of my quest!

I need to gather fees for a consultation with a lawyer. legal representation is absolutely necessary at this juncture, after which I look forward to sharing everything I legally can here and through other media.

The good fight isn't easy.