Our “More than a Muse” campaign, a Kickstarter fundraiser to create a statue of Maud Gonne for Dublin is now LIVE. We have created and curated some amazing rewards for our backers, from books to artworks to experiences.
How To Support (With or Without a Reward)
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- Visit Kickstarter and log in. Or sign up if you're new to the platform. It's quick and easy and they don't bug you unless you opt in to be alerted.
- Choose one or more rewards (the rewards are also listed below) or choose to just support the campaign because you believe in it. Just £1 makes a difference because it's social proof that this statue is wanted.
- Add any add-ons you want… or skip to check out
- Enter your payment information
- You’re done! Your card will be charged on August 12th
Your early support is crucial as Kickstarter algorithms augment campaigns that get off to a good start. Please head over now.
Spread the Word
We've prepared a small piece of text (swipe copy) that you can cut and paste and adapt for an email, to tell your friends and anyone who might be interested, what to do.
Dear friend,A group of readers and writers, artists and historians are campaigning to see a statue of Maud Gonne in Dublin. I thought you might like to know about it. Getting a statue across the line, especially of a woman, is not easy and the campaign could use your support.
- Please visit Kickstarter and pledge even £1. That is social proof that this statue is wanted.
- Then copy and paste this email and send it on to another friend (or two, or 20!) who might also be interested.
Thank you for whatever you can do.
To send this mail will only take you a minute but it is the most powerful thing you can do to help.
By backing the project and sharing the campaign with your friends, family, and social networks, you'll play a key role in honoring Maud Gonne’s legacy, encouraging debate about the politics of commemoration, and inspiring future generations,
You'll also play a part in correcting the terrible lack of historical women on the streets of Dublin. (And on streets everywhere)
Thank you for your support. Let’s make a little history together!
THE REWARDS:
- A Life Before in ebook, paperback, and Kickstarter special Delux hardback edition)
- Special ebook Bundle
- Dublin Literary Lunch
- Exclusive artwork and signed limited edition prints
- Appearance in my next book
- Hand-edited typescript of A Life Before
- Creative Retreat at Rosnaree (Maud Gonne's great- granddaughter's home)