The Gardener: A Veteran’s Sci-Fi Novel & Novella Launch

A project in Orlando, FL by SGM Daniel R. Auxier, Sr.
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A space opera novel and tactical novella exploring war, memory, and the cost of truth—told by a retired Army Command Sergeant Major.
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Backers: 88
Average Pledge Per Backer: $186

Funded: $16,368 of $15,600
Dates: May 26th -> Jun 16th (21 days)
Project By: SGM Daniel R. Auxier, Sr.
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Latest News

Fully Funded — and Time is Almost Up!

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re at $15,751 pledged, 81 backers, and 101% funded—with just 36 hours to go. Thanks to your incredible support, The Gardener and Localized Collapse are no longer just a dream. They’re real. Fully funded. Locked in. Every sketch, every page,... (Read More)

We Did It — The Gardener is Fully Funded!

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
With $15,668 pledged and 79 backers strong, we’ve officially crossed the finish line. Thank you. Every share, every dollar, every word of encouragement got us here. This campaign started as a quiet step into a loud world. We weren’t sure what... (Read More)

$14,673 Raised and a German-Sized Surprise!

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We’re now less than $1,000 away from fully funding this campaign. How’d that happen? Honestly… not the way I expected. Has our campaign outreach been underwhelming? Unfortunately, yeah. It’s hard selling books people haven’t... (Read More)

8 Days Left – And We Just Became a Project We Love!

June 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Big news: The Gardener just earned the “Project We Love” badge from Kickstarter! That’s a major milestone—and one that helps new backers find our campaign more easily. We’re currently at $10,717 raised with 63 backers and just 8 days to go.... (Read More)

WEEK 1 COMPLETE — OVER HALFWAY THERE!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We just crossed the 55% mark with $8,618 pledged—thanks to 47 incredible backers who’ve stepped up to make this campaign real. That’s a huge milestone in just seven days—and we’re only just getting started. With 14 days to go, momentum is... (Read More)

New Bookseller & Bulk Reward Tiers Just Added!

May 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We’ve just launched three brand-new bookseller and group-friendly tiers designed for indie shops, book clubs, and collectors looking to grab The Gardener and Localized Collapse at bulk discounts. If you know a local store, veterans’ group, or... (Read More)

Project Update #1: 36 Hours In — Let’s Keep Growing!

May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Thanks so much for backing The Gardener! In just the first 36 hours, we’ve raised nearly $2,500 from 30 backers—an incredible start for a story-driven campaign with no stretch goals or gimmicks, just a book that matters. I’m... (Read More)

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