Happy Thursday Campers!
Lots of great news to share! Today Sunshine is Forever was selected for the “Staff Syndicate,” which added 29 preorders, bringing the total up to 612! ALMOST THERE!
Check out all the cool new badges that have been added to the book page: https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever
Here is what the syndicate had to say about Sunshine is Forever: “The Staff Syndicate is honored to rally behind Kyle’s project this month. He’s a passionate and talented author writing about a fairly taboo, but important, topic in a creative and (darkly) humorous way. It’s a unique and powerful story that has something for everyone. Congrats, Kyle! Let’s use this momentum to bring you through to the finish line!”
The InkShares’ Staff have really rallied behind my book, and I can’t thank them enough!
I’ve posted a FINAL TEASER CHAPTER for your enjoyment here: https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever/book_segments/chapter-11-72be71
I am 138 preorders away from a full publishing deal with InkShares! That is incredible! Let’s finish this campaign off so that I can work on getting this book into your hands! SPREAD THE WORD! Convince a friend to preorder today!
Thank you all so much for the support! ALMOST THERE! Let’s push to the end!
PREORDER NOW: https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever
$20 Signed Copy or $10 E-Book
With love,
Kyle T. Cowan
Sunshine is Forever is now an InkShares "Staff Pick!" Click on the link and check out the nifty new badge!
https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever
This news was just too cool not to share! Sunshine is Forever is now 199 preorders away from a full publishing deal.
Here are some Fun Facts for you:
Fun Fact: You can buy up to 10 copies of Sunshine is Forever, bringing it that much closer to 750 preorders!
Fun Fact: If you become a "Super Backer," you get access to drafts of the novel before anyone else, and you also get your name at the back of the book!
Fun Fact: I’ve sent close to 5,000 messages about Sunshine is Forever! I know! Crazy!
Fun Fact: Asking a friend to preorder is super easy.
Fun Fact: I’m at the end of my network, so I am relying on you to get me to 750 preorders!
Most Fun Fact: I will post a FINAL Teaser Chapter this Thursday.
You are all the best! And Sunshine is Forever is so incredibly close to 750 preorders! Let’s wrap this fundraising party up so that I can focus on getting this book into your hands!
Kyle T. Cowan
Hi,
So, as you probably noticed, First on Mars did not make its funding goal and so everyone has been refunded. Some of you have contacted me wanting to know more, so I felt I should update everyone.
This campaign has always been a long shot – getting 250 pre-orders for a book from an unknown author using primarily free publicity in this world is a hard thing to do. I had hoped to get a lot more exposure, but it mostly didn’t pan out.
It’s been a great run. I’ve learned a lot in this process and met some really great people. I’ve been impressed by the support from people in my circle, and I am so grateful for any assistance you gave – I’ll never forget it – and I’ve also been impressed by support from complete strangers, which is a great feeling. If you need anything let me know.
I especially want to thank those people that reached out to me to offer encouragement and editing help, you know who you are – thank you!
As promised, and just because, I’ve given $100 to the AFSP (I promised $1/order, so I rounded up a little). It’s a four star charity and supports a great cause. It also happens to be national suicide prevention week this week. Check out the site if you want to know more.
This project is not over for me, but not meeting the goal has forced me to rethink my plans. In retrospect I underestimated how much work it is to run a campaign like this. (Not surprising, I’m constantly underestimating how much time something takes). So, regardless of which direction I go, I’m going to focus on getting the story in good shape first. If you would like to help me out by beta reading, please let me know!
Thank you again!
