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Indies Unite for Joshua

Supporting an author's son in his fight against leukemia

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Indies Unite for Joshua

Indies Unite for Joshua

Indies Unite for Joshua

Supporting an author's son in his fight against leukemia

Supporting an author's son in his fight against leukemia

Supporting an author's son in his fight against leukemia

Supporting an author's son in his fight against leukemia

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3 Campaigns |
Matthews, United States
$10,320 USD 345 backers
103% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Our Story


We are a worldwide group of independent authors, publishers, filmmakers, and artists rallying to support a fellow writer. 

 

Joshua is the 21-year old son of author, Maxwell Cynn. Max writes speculative fiction, science fiction, and romance. His son has been diagnosed with Acute T-cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia. The cancer has invaded every part of his body: brain; spleen; liver; lymph nodes; and he has a mass in his chest. Joshua has had to suspend his studies while undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and will not be able to graduate this semester. With three-and-a-half years of a 4.0 GPA toward a degree in philosophy, his peers and professors consider him brilliant, as of course, does his father. Joshua would have been the first person in Max's family to graduate college.

 

To learn more about this amazing young man, read Max's incredible post. 



The Impact


Most of us have been touched by cancer, or know of someone who has. By supporting Max and his family, we hope to lessen their financial burden to allow them to concentrate on Joshua's treatment.

 

Max is already putting all the proceeds from the sale of his books toward his son's treatment. As authors and artists, we'd like to do our part. We are offering our love and prayers, but we're also donating our books and services.  



What We Need & What You Get


$10,000 will pay for just some of the medical expenses not covered by insurance. It is a long road to recovery, and your donations will reduce the cost of prolonged cancer treatment. 

We don't believe in taking and not giving back, so we're offering some amazing perks for your donations. It's our way of saying "Thank you" for your support of Max, Joshua, and his family, as well as bringing visibility to a horrible disease.



Bonus With Every Donation 


As a special gift, Max is giving a copy of his book, CyrbrGrrl or The Collective to each person who makes a donation.


note from max:

I plan to personally contact everyone who donates. You all rock! The response is overwhelming, so it may take me some time. If your donation isn't monetary (tweets, shares, blogs) drop me an email and I'll send you a book.

xoxox

max



Other Ways You Can Help


We realize not everyone is able to make a monetary donation, however, we'd be SO grateful if you could help spread the word. Tell everyone on your social media networks, and use the hashtag #IndiesUnite4Joshua on Twitter. 


Add this widget to your blog or website and direct people to the campaign.


The more people who know about it, the better. We'd really appreciate it!


If you'd like to say "hi" to Joshua and send him some encouraging words, visit his Facebook page and become his friend. The link is below.

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Excellent E-books

$10 USD
Your choice of ONE e-book by authors of various genres. No e-reader required! See full list of <a href="http://wp.me/p1cWaE-28R">participating authors</a>.
55 out of 400 of claimed

Guest Blog & E-book

$20 USD
Receive a spot on various blogs for interviews, guest blogs, or advertising, AND your choice of ONE e-book. See full list of <a href="http://wp.me/p1cWaE-28R">participating blogs</a>.
Only 7 left

Paperback Writers

$40 USD
Choose ONE print book by authors of various genres. They'll sign it, mail it to you, and you might even get some swag! See full list of <a href="http://wp.me/p1cWaE-28R">participating authors</a>.
20 out of 50 of claimed

Win a Manuscript Edit & E-book

$50 USD
An unbelievable deal valued at $1000! Choice of ONE e-book AND ONE entry in a drawing to receive a full content edit of your manuscript (upto 50K words) by the amazing author and editor, <a href="http://wordwebbing.com/?page_id=750"> Annetta Ribken</a>. (Minimum of 15 must be claimed for a drawing)
10 claimed

How to Write & Sell Your Book

$80 USD
Receive ONE of: A 2-hour class of "Get Your Book Done" by YA author <a href="http://www.pattilarsen.com/">Patti Larsen</a> OR a critique of the first 3 chapters & synopsis by romance author <a href="http://www.kateaustin.ca">Kate Austin</a> OR a query letter revision OR a 1/2 hour writing consultation by YA author <a href="http://www.gaepolisner.com/">Gae Polisner</a> OR a 1/2 hour consultation on creating your brand by romance author <a href="http://amberscottbooks.com/">Amber Scott</a>.
2 out of 7 of claimed

Professional Book Cover Design

$120 USD
Author and designer <a href="http://www.sesshabattousai.com/Book_Covers.html">Sessha Batto</a> is donating TWO MORE book cover designs! Her other two SOLD OUT! Have your book cover designed professionally by this multi-talented artist!
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Social Media Seminar

$130 USD
1 out of 1 of claimed
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