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The Bright Spot: A Chase in the Aftermath of Society

Created by Redmatter Creations

Fallout meets The Sunlit Man in an eternal race against the sun. Do the survivors strive to maintain society, or do they revert to their animalistic nature?

Latest Updates from Our Project:

One week left to Back
2 months ago – Fri, Sep 20, 2024 at 10:41:09 AM

To all those who are receiving this message but haven't made a pledge yet, now is the time to do so!!

Here are reasons why you should back now instead of waiting for the book to release:
  • Pledges start as low as 10 dollars, which is about the price of a large coffee these days. Your support will greatly help in covering the costs of professional editors and narrators
  • By pledging, you can receive exclusive benefits and merchandise. This is the only way to get a SIGNED first edition paperback of my novel. Additionally, you can get an exclusive bookmark and sticker pack.
  • Don't miss out! If you plan to read the book after it's released, you'll have to wait three or more months longer than those who backed the project while it was live.
  • And remember, when my books eventually become famous and beloved by many, you can proudly say, "I helped!"

I can't back because:
  • Problem: I dont have enough money right now, I need to wait until my next paycheck!
    • A: Dont worry, your card will only be charged until the campaign is over. We also do provide a cheap $10 e-book option if you still want to read it.
  • Problem: I don't know how to make a pledge or something went wrong with my donation! 
  • Problem: I don't want to
    • A: Thats perfectly okay! I know that there are some people who do want to, but just haven't 
  • Problem: I don't believe the project will get finished. I dont want to waste money and not get anything in return
    • A: I'm still hard at work trying to make The Bright Spot the best that it can be. I'm not the type of person to give up on something that I'm passionate about. I will also be sure to keep all the backers updated on the status of their orders.

As of today, it has been one month since I finished the first draft of The Bright Spot. I feel like I've given it enough time to sit while I work on other projects. I will admit, I have been itching like a SpringStep addict to get back at this project and fix it up before sending it off to an editor. I plan on doing a full rewrite and will (hopefully) submit the new draft to editors and beta readers on November 1st.

I will be participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and will start a draft on a new secret project that (admittedly) is coming along better than The Bright Spot.

Regardless, thanks to everyone who has backed and thank you to all future backers!

Lets keep the momentum!
3 months ago – Tue, Sep 10, 2024 at 02:55:11 PM

The campaign is going crazy strong, sitting at about double my goal of $500. However we are not finished yet! There are still goals to hit! Here's why you should make a pledge now instead of waiting for release:
-You will receive the book 3 months before the official release
-It is the only way to get a signed and numbered copy of the book
-It is the only way to receive exclusive bookmarks and stickers that you wouldn't otherwise be able to buy
-You will directly help the production of the book, helping fund high quality editors, illustrators and narrators.
-Free preview chapters sent to your email before the book is even available.
-You'll help bring the book to more audiences by boosting its popularity
-You will become super cool in my eyes and get mystical powers


Here are the pledges I offer:
- ($50) "I want everything The Bright Spot!", Contains: Signed Paperback, Ebook, Bookmark, Sticker Pack
- ($32) "SIGNED - The Bright Spot Paperback and E-Book Bundle", Contains: Signed Paperback, Ebook
- ($25) "The Bright Spot Paperback", Contains: Signed Paperback
- ($10) "The Bright Spot Ebook", Contains: Ebook
- ($500) "Signed Early Draft Manuscript of The Bright Spot + Signed Paperback + Ebook + Addons", Contains: First Draft ONLY COPY, Signed Paperback, Ebook, Bookmark, Stickerpack,

Addons:
- ($10) Bookmark
- ($10) Sticker Pack of 4
- ($100) Put your name in the acknowledgements!

By pledging and helping me reach $1500, I will be able to add a fantasy black and white map that you can look at and reference while reading.

The campaign ends on September 26th, but if you miss it, you wont be able to take advantage of these incentives.

Here's what we have achieved so far
-Fully Funded ($500) - Digital Wallpapers for everyone who made a pledge
-Stretch Goal 2 ($1000) - A special fourth sticker "SpringStep" added to the Sticker Pack Addon



What is to be achieved
-Stretch Goal 3 ($1500) - A fully illustrated map of the world of Nivalis at the front of the physical book
-Stretch Goal 4 ($2000) - Hardcover edition! You can upgrade your pledge from a paperback to Hardcover in the pledge manager when the campaign is over



Stretch Goal 2 ($1000) Achieved!
3 months ago – Sat, Sep 07, 2024 at 05:12:40 PM

I can't believe that we crossed over $1000! This is just crazy! I'm almost overwhelmed with the amount of support that this project is receiving. I definitely feel the pressure of the need to create an amazing product for you all, but I will make sure that this book is as perfect as it can get before I send it out. Which means it might be a while before you get to read it. I will be releasing more preview chapters soon as I head into my second draft so keep an eye out for that!

Here's the design for the fourth secret sticker that you will receive with your sticker pack. If you backed a physical pledge within the first 48 hours, you may receive it as an early bird incentive reward!

I believe we can reach our next goal pretty easily! I know you all like pictures in your books, so if we can hit $1500, I will hire someone to draw a map of Nivalis in the beginning of the book!



Thank you all again! I'm so very excited to share more soon!

Fully Funded in 5 hours
3 months ago – Thu, Sep 05, 2024 at 03:22:20 PM

Wow!

Is all I can say... I cant believe that we were able to fully fund The Bright Spot in just 5 hours!

Since we are fully funded, we have unlocked the Digital Wallpapers! Wallpapers for mobile devices and computers will go out to all backers when the campaign is over!

We aren't done yet! There's still a lot of work left to do!

Once we reach $1000 in funding I'll reveal the design for the fourth secret sticker! Along with what is to be achieved next!


I cannot thank you guys enough for believing in this silly little project enough to help bring it to life!

One Day Before Launch
3 months ago – Wed, Sep 04, 2024 at 07:01:25 AM

Hello all!

Today is the final day before The Bright Spot Crowdfunding Campaign launches. Here's what you can expect.

Early-Bird Incentive
If you pledge within the first 48 hours of the Campaign going live, you will receive one of three stickers as a reward for backing early. You can buy the sticker pack as an addon if you want all three.

Giveaway Winners!
I drew from a box and chose a 6 winners to receive free copies of The Bright Spot. You can watch the video here. Here at Redmatter Creations we like to keep an heir of unprofessionalism. Be sure to check it out to see if you won! Those who did win, check your emails and fill out the form! If you do not fill the form out by September 4th at 6:00pm central time, I will be drawing new winners.
Those who won, will not need to pledge for the campaign unless if they want to. You may have won only a free ebook and would like a physical copy to go with it or some of the swag.

Cross Collaboration
There is more exclusive The Bright Spot swag to earn, such as three oracle cards. Sun, Moon, and Blight. You will earn these cards if you pledge for both The Bright Spot and Belinda Crawford's Gamer. Both projects need to reach their funding goal in order for you to receive the cards.
I think that's it. You'll receive an email tomorrow (September 5) when the project goes live and you can make your pledges! Thank you all for following along and bringing this book to life!