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Dissected, a Young Adult novel by Megan Bostic

I've decided to join the ranks of Indie Publishing and take my next novel into my own hands. However, there are costs involved. I'd love your help.

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Dissected, a Young Adult novel by Megan Bostic

Dissected, a Young Adult novel by Megan Bostic

Dissected, a Young Adult novel by Megan Bostic

Dissected, a Young Adult novel by Megan Bostic

Dissected, a Young Adult novel by Megan Bostic

I've decided to join the ranks of Indie Publishing and take my next novel into my own hands. However, there are costs involved. I'd love your help.

I've decided to join the ranks of Indie Publishing and take my next novel into my own hands. However, there are costs involved. I'd love your help.

I've decided to join the ranks of Indie Publishing and take my next novel into my own hands. However, there are costs involved. I'd love your help.

I've decided to join the ranks of Indie Publishing and take my next novel into my own hands. However, there are costs involved. I'd love your help.

Megan Bostic
Megan Bostic
Megan Bostic
Megan Bostic
1 Campaign |
Tacoma, United States
$1,000 USD 29 backers
100% of $1,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Campaign

My name is Megan Bostic, I'm a young adult author. My first novel Never Eighteen was published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in January of 2012. Contrary to what you may think, just because you're published doesn't mean you're making a ton of money, and doesn't automatically guarantee you'll be published again.

After parting ways with my agent and looking for another with no success, and then trying to land another book deal, also with no luck, I've decided to go Indie. I could continue my pursuits to be published traditionally, but at this point if I found an agent and a publisher, more than likely I'd be looking at a 2015 publication date.

I'm passionate about writing contemporary teen fiction. I like to remind today's teens that no matter their problems, they are never alone, there is help out there, and there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.

When my last book was published, I received emails quite often from teens who connected strongly with my characters and their problems. With your contributions I'll be able to reach teens with my words in a matter of months, rather than waiting a couple of years.

Dissected, the Novel

Here is a summary of the novel you will be helping get off the ground:

Sydney Warner, a teenage girl, whom after being abandoned by her mother at a young age, becomes a thrill seeker with a penchant for extreme sports and a fascination with death. She’s brash, she’s spunky, and she doesn’t take crap from anyone.

Withdrawn and broody David, from English class, is the boy of Syd's dreams, but love soon becomes just another extreme sport when Syd finds out that David has cheated on her with her best friend. Betrayal, loneliness, and a mishap with a picture frame set Syd on a course of self-destruction that includes alcohol, drugs, and self-mutilation in the form of cutting.

After nearly bleeding to death during an arm carving mishap, Syd is tossed unwillingly into a teen psyche ward where she comes to realize she’s not alone. Through new friendships, unwelcomed therapy, and her love of the stars, she finds alternate ways to cope with her emotions on her path to forgiveness and redemption.

Where Your Contributions Will Go

Whether getting published traditionally or indie, a mid-list author has to invest a ton of time, money, and resources to get their book off the ground. Here's where your contributions will go:

ISBN numbers. These are numbers that identify your book. If you're going to put your book online and audio, you need more than one and they are sold in blocks of ten.
~Distribution costs. In order to get into your local bookstores, my book will need to be carried with major distributors, which costs money.
~Editing. To get the best product possible on the shelves, I'd like to buy editing software and pay for a professional editor to assist me.
~Marketing. This is where most of the money goes. Getting your book noticed is no easy task. Book marketing takes ads, bookmarks, postcards, press kits, books for reviews and giveaways, and shipping costs. Also, since I write for teens, I also buy SWAG - Stuff We All Get, buttons, stickers, and bracelets. They love these little extras and it helps engage them during school and library visits.
 
Speaking of visits...
 
~Your money will also help with travel costs to bookstore, library and school events. These events are one of my favorite things about being an author. I love to talk to readers and aspiring writers.
 

If you can't donate

You could help by spreading the word to those you think might be interested and watch for my novel to hit shelves later this year. I'm shooting for summer.

Thank you so much for considering my campaign. It's much appreciated.

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My undying gratitude

$1 USD
Any amount will help and I appreciate anything you can contribute.
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February 2013
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Signed Bookmark

$5 USD
Once I get my printing done, I'll send you a signed Dissected bookmark.
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June 2013
1 claimed

SWAG Pack

$15 USD
Signed bookmark, button, sticker and silicone bracelet.
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June 2013
0 claimed

Signed Book

$20 USD
A signed copy of Dissected.
Estimated Shipping
June 2013
11 claimed

Signed book and SWAG pack

$30 USD
A signed book, bookmark, button, sticker and silicone bracelet.
Estimated Shipping
June 2013
9 out of 20 of claimed

Book Club Starter Pack & Visit

$100 USD
5 signed books and an author visit with your book club. Visits are limited to Thurston, Pierce and King county, WA and must be conducted in a public venue.
0 out of 5 of claimed

Deluxe Book Club Pack & Visit

$200 USD
5 signed books, 5 SWAG packs, tote bag and author visit to your book club. Visits are limited to Thurston, Pierce and King county, WA and must be conducted in a public venue.
1 out of 2 of claimed

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