Fully funded!

 Another, briefer update!

We are fully funded! That's a great way for me to end the week, and I promise that some of the cool new perks I had teased will be coming your way over the weekend.

I also spoke with the probable editor for the book today, and have to get her a chunk of the book so she can give me a price. It feels like a lot of good things came together today!

Going to spend some time with my kids, and have a gin and tonic.

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