I am a bit numb, but I am very happy to share with you the news that my “Talking To Animals” Project on Kickstarter.com has been 100 % funded, the total reached the $9,000 goal at 1:55, just 48 hours after I launched the project. Wow.
Kickstarter says the project will continue to be open to accept funding until February 12, 27 days from now. I am told that many projects that fund early exceed their goals, and that is exciting news as well, something I never expected, but I will certainly put any additional money to good use – I will apply all of it to “Talking To Animals,” a dream of mine for a number of years, a project 15 years in the making, my next book and e-book. And I can use it.
I sought Kickstarter funding to help me buy a new camera, a Canon of power and speed, one used by combat photographers and sports journalists, it will help me capture movement and emotion in the animals I am studying. I am overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity this project is drawing, I am affirmed and humbled and grateful. Thank you. Many of you have asked if you can pledge money after the funding goal is reached, yes you certainly can, it will help.
I will be sharing research, photos, some books and e-books with my backers, I appreciate their support and faith in me. I am moving to take control of my own creative life, to be relevant as an author, to change as my readers are changing. This is a landmark change for me, a significant one – it feels huge. To those who have contributed, thank you. To those who wish to, your support is welcome and important. I didn’t quite dare ask for more than $9,000, I didn’t expect to get that, but I am hoping this project money will give me the time and equipment to make this project first-rate. It is now a community venture, just like the blog, and I feel as if I am being moved forward by forces much larger than me.
Interactivity is about sharing, and this project will be shared. More later, I want to absorb the moment. A long creative dream is now possible for me. I can’t wait to get going.