Thank you all SO MUCH for helping me hit a mind-blowing 160% of the goal! I'm humbled beyond words by the generosity and support, and could not have done it without your help.
I decided to take a big chance and try to make a new start, a new future, one in which my talents are put to use and I can have a career from home. When I first started writing the pilot episode story of Ester and Sammy, I had no idea that it would be so well received. When I started my fundraising drive over on Kickstarter, I had no idea how successful it would be. In fact, I shot too high the first time around and fell well short of the goal. I adjusted my plans and tried it again, and this time I made it.
I made it because people believed in me, and for that I am exceedingly grateful.
I want to thank each and every one of you, whether you pledged, or simply recommended the diaries and spread the word. I owe the lion's share of my success to HoosierDeb for her relentless and enthusiastic support. I'm still kind of shocked that my writing is apparently good enough to inspire that kind of energy. That means a lot to me.
The new year has gotten off to a great start, and hopefully this is just the beginning. I am once again humbled by the kindness and generosity of this community. I will use this opportunity and make the most of it.