I did it!
My Kickstarter Project!: Field research for my historical fiction novel based on surprising members of my family tree
Edward I and Eleanor of Castile
After a conversation with my Gramma a little over a year ago, I started a family tree project. I didn’t expect to find anything too interesting. But was I wrong!
It didn’t take too much digging to find that we are related to the royal families of Europe! I know that many people can say they are related to royalty, and it’s not like I am asking to be call Princess Amberleigh or anything (unless you wanna!).
After this revelation, I dove into European history. I was reading everything the library had to offer and more! One of the couples that I found myself thinking about most often was Edward I of England and his first wife Eleanor of Castile.
The more I wanted to know about the pair, the less I found. They had a remarkable story, and it wasn’t being told. So I have decided to tell their story.
I have decided after a year of research that I need to dig a little deeper. I need to go to London. And I would like your help to do it!
I have created a Kickstarter campaign to fund my research trip.
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ambleigh/research-for-my-novel-twelve-nights
I am asking people to back my research project and upcoming novel! Any monetary amount is welcomed, and there are rewards for specific dollar amounts.
I will be posting updates and answering questions posted on the Kickstarter page, as well as on my blog.
Feel free to pass the link on to friends and family, I would love the support!
Amberleigh
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