In the past, I started GoFundMe campaigns to raise money to save many horses from slaughter, from their neglected circumstances, for their needed surgeries, and so forth. I'm doing one for ME this time. It may take off, it may not, but I'm praying it does, and I'm casting my nets to the right to see if God will fill them with all the blessings I know He controls. If He wants it to happen it will, if He doesn't, well, I'm in no worse shape or condition than I am right now. It's a Win-Win as far as I'm concerned.
After researching the type of campaign I'm doing, I'm asking for $10,000.00, which was the recommended amount. I have written eight novels so far, and I'm just about ready to finish and publish number 9. I want to find the best book promoters and have them work with me to get the message out that I have written all these beautiful books, and since they are written in three very different genres, there may be something interesting for more than just the romance crowd, or the thriller crowd, or even those who prefer drama as a means of reading relaxation. I can help with that!
Hopefully, when people see my books and read about them on my website, which I will link HERE, they can see that my books are on the SHOP page and get a little preview of them before deciding to buy one. They can also visit each book with its individual bio on Amazon, where I have the books for sale in print form and in EPUB or Kindle editions. The entire writing, publishing, and promoting process has been fantastic for me. I've learned so much over the past few years regarding self-publishing, but the one thing I know is SELF means SELF. No one will help you until and unless you find a way to get the message to them!!
The GoFundMe will help, designed to collect only what I'm asking for. If more money is sent in than I've requested, I will shut off the funnel and only use what is given, not continuing to ask for more. I don't need to ask for more if it can't be done with $10,000.00. I can get good coverage and email campaigns and reach many people who like to read and promote with the requested amount. It was something I truly wanted to be sure of and keep in check, as I have always been open and frank about handling other people's money. I'm starting a new notebook for the occasion so I can have the names of anyone who donates, and I will thank them in the next book I publish after the campaign. I don't think it will be "Stratford," but it will likely be "The Grange," which will be my first attempt at a creepy drama....cue the ghosts.
Life is fun, and if I've learned anything about myself from my experiences with the book industry, it was to go it alone - I won't ever publish through a house if they insist on controlling me or changing my narrative. I won't allow them to promote me if it means compromising my personal ethics or morals. Thus, I've created a personal GoFundMe, which can be found HERE...thank you!!! Please share the link, and if you can, please donate. Again, I say...THANK YOU.
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