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The Eyes of Mandoral: an epic fantasy series of found family and more

Created by Laura VanArendonk Baugh

A new and complete epic fantasy duology with regular and special edition books, following a character-driven story of found family trying to stop a magic-wielding queen from saving the world.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

So many stretch goals! and a new stream
3 months ago – Fri, Sep 13, 2024 at 08:24:19 AM

You guys are killing it over here -- thank you so much for your support! We're now at 450% funded and we've smashed through three stretch goals already, unlocking reversible glossy character prints and illustrated vellum inserts. We're within easy striking distance of our next goal to beautify the chapter headings in both ebook and print books, and then we have full-color jackets and another sticker after that.

But let's not settle. One of my favorite stretch goals waits at the $8,000 mark. Can we make it?

I'll be streaming a chat with A.E. Zeigler, author of Weave of a Thousand Lies, on Saturday at 11 am Eastern. You can catch the stream on the campaign page and hear more about our books and what's coming for you in these campaigns. (The replay will be available on the Community tab of the campaign page.) Bring your questions or comments, and I hope to see you there!


A window is closing!
3 months ago – Sat, Sep 07, 2024 at 08:53:19 AM

We've had a fantastic start (two stretch goals achieved already and eying a third), but we're closing fast on that first 48 hours mark, and that's when the early backer rewards close. You can still get them as add-ons, but not included for free.

If you've been meaning to get around to this, now is the time!
If you've already backed, thank you so much, and gold star organizational skills! ⭐

Thank you for an awesome launch, and let's see what stretch goals await! 

Keep being amazing!
Laura VAB

We've got Chapter 1!
3 months ago – Fri, Sep 06, 2024 at 04:30:52 PM

We have crossed the 50th Backer mark and unlocked a live reading of chapter 1.

Watch the stream Saturday, right here, at 2pm Eastern (check for your timezone) to listen. See you there!

What a day! Thank you!!
3 months ago – Fri, Sep 06, 2024 at 06:04:54 AM

What a first day! We funded within an hour (59 minutes, but I'm counting it!) and were at 280% in the first 12 hours. We are currently within potentially just a pledge or three away from our first stretch goal, and we're so close to our goal of 50 backers that I'm planning to do a livestream tomorrow to read that chapter for you.

Thank you!!

And more good news -- our collab partner Weave of a Thousand Lies also funded, so all those oracle art cards are a go and will be added to all physical tiers for backers of both projects. Huzzah! 

I've got a whole ladder of cool stretch goals, and the first two are within easy grasp. Let's gooooooo!