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Poseidon's Charm

Translation & e-publication of G.S.Karagouni's fantasy adventure novel: Poseidon’s Charm

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Poseidon's Charm

Poseidon's Charm

Poseidon's Charm

Poseidon's Charm

Poseidon's Charm

Translation & e-publication of G.S.Karagouni's fantasy adventure novel: Poseidon’s Charm

Translation & e-publication of G.S.Karagouni's fantasy adventure novel: Poseidon’s Charm

Translation & e-publication of G.S.Karagouni's fantasy adventure novel: Poseidon’s Charm

Translation & e-publication of G.S.Karagouni's fantasy adventure novel: Poseidon’s Charm

GLYKERIA (ΓΛΥΚΕΡΙΑ) KARAGKOUNI (ΚΑΡΑΓΚΟΥΝΗ)
GLYKERIA (ΓΛΥΚΕΡΙΑ) KARAGKOUNI (ΚΑΡΑΓΚΟΥΝΗ)
GLYKERIA (ΓΛΥΚΕΡΙΑ) KARAGKOUNI (ΚΑΡΑΓΚΟΥΝΗ)
GLYKERIA (ΓΛΥΚΕΡΙΑ) KARAGKOUNI (ΚΑΡΑΓΚΟΥΝΗ)
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Larissa, Greece
$2,262 USD 49 backers
22% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

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About

Greek summer: Young teenagers (Greek, American, alien, half-alien) live amazing adventures, dance the syrtaki and use unimagined technology within the mystery of the Greek light, the timeless nature of the Aegean Sea, the sun and the air. They sway between myth and reality and they battle with legendary creatures from Greek myths and history such as Keres, Tritons, Themistocles and Talos. That’s what you get in Poseidon’s Charm!

 

The book

Christophoros is a “next-door” Greek-American teenager spending his summer holidays in Greece. A weird, silent boatman transfers him through one of the Myriad Rivers (ruled by Hades, the god of Death) somewhere in the Aegean Sea, straight to a summer camp of Ionian teenagers who are aliens from Planet Ion. Christophoros will find out about his mysterious birth on Mount Olympus-the Mount of gods, and that he is half-Ionian. He is immersed in the campers’ way of life; he makes new friends and enemies.

However, the camp is in danger. The half-human, half-alien boy is the only one who can travel between the two worlds and at different times. He is the only one who can find Poseidon’s Charm which is the only way for the Ionians to open the galactic gate to their way home and escape a painful death.

This is the beginning of the most dangerous quest of Christophoros’ life! Not having any clue where to search for the Charm, Christophoros and his friends will travel in Delphi, Crete and Mycenae, in the present and in the past, where the heroes will many times put their lives in danger. They will meet Pythia and the Centaurs, dance in a Cretan wedding, enjoy the sunset at Santorini, battle with Talos, Tritons and Lethe. Christophoros will be chased by the Apostate and the Cylonists. He will break the Chains of Time. Although he has powerful enemies, he has true friends and the support of the eternal Gaia and exotic Aphrodite to help him during his difficult quest!

Will Christophoros and his friends overcome the difficulties, beat the clock and bring  Poseidon’s Charm to the Ionian camp? Will they manage to save the Ionians from death?

Please, read two indicative excerpts here

If you can understand Greek, listen to some of the book’s chapters here.

                                                       

Been said for the novel:

 “The truth is that it is quite difficult to categorize the novel within young adults' literature. Is it a book of adventure? This is obvious! Is it a fantasy book? According to Darko Suvin, it surely is, since it offers an alternative to the global setting in which we live.  Is it science fiction? Of course, it is! Aliens, spaceships, physical laws and scientific principles extended. However, there are significant elements of historical fiction, too. Besides its precise references to historic events, according to many researchers, mythologies such as the Greek one, are actually the non-written history. Myths are nothing but the reflection, crystallization and condensation of historical narratives, accumulated in the collective memory of ancient societies and transmitted orally from one generation to another. Therefore, it is quite obvious that the Poseidon’s Charm is a brilliant, multifaceted novel,  a wonderful debut with just the right kind of plot twists that keep you turning pages!”   

  Alexis Kalesis, Doctor of Comparative Literature,  Professor, Journalist

“In the framework of the educational character of the novel, the writer intents to pass social messages such as love for the nature and the environment, the meaning of duty and solidarity with people, friendship, faith; I mean, besides the fantasy and the adventure, the Poseidon’s Charm is a book to build character and teach our children significant values.  The book stimulates the mind, expands the vocabulary and exemplifies important viewpoints.”

                                    Evi Mpoumpoulis, MSc, Teacher of Primary Education

"With the Poseidon’s Charm, Glykeria Karagouni creates a strong, attractive novel with a cinematic flow for young – and not only – readers. She marries mythology with the contemporary life overtaking us with their masterful coupling   with future technology and the alien world as well as with deeper concerns and reflections… I would describe it as literature of high quality; it creates healthy moral and ethical patterns and presents valuable insights."  Angeliki Anagnostou, Philologist & Artist

 

Inspiration

 

 

Panayiota

in preparatory stage for

Arts, Design & Architecture

 

Kyriakos

Artist

in preparatory stage for

Animation Studies

 

 

 

 

 

The Minotaur

   

 

The why

I love fantasy novels. As a Greek woman, I have been living my whole life at the foothills of Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, next to Mount Pelion with the Centaurs and close to Litochoro village with the strange, still-unexplained phenomena and the exceptional Aegean Sea. Inevitably, I grew up with the Greek myths and legends (and, oh my God!!! Greek mythology is vast and fascinating!). On the other hand, the marvels of Ancient Greek Technology and all those ancient Greek inventors like Archimedes and Heron inspired me to become a mechanical engineer.

I dreamed of a novel with a harmonious blend of adventure and Greek elements of mythology, tradition and history along with science fiction, aliens and alien technology. It is engaging and fascinating, with the Greek identity beyond doubt. 

The inspiration of this book came to me in 2005 when a Greek summer wind stumbled on the clear sea waters of Velika, Thessaly. The very first lines of the book describe the stormy sea of that day!

At once intensely Greek and cosmopolitan, full of adventures, filled with images of the Greek breeze, light and purity, the 340-page novel intends to immerse everyone- children, young adult and older readers- in intense action and illuminate the Greek spirit. Unimagined technology blends harmonically with the authentic Greek myth experience in its own home-place together with contemporary Greek culture and lifestyle. Traditions and local mores, religion, music, food and flavors, the stories and secrets of the Greek land and sea compose the background for this fantasy adventurous novel with its young heroes to live on the edge of myth and reality.

And yes! In Greece, one can never tell where fiction ends and where history begins…

I really hope the story and characters will capture the readers’ hearts!

 

This is where you come in, dear readers! Your contribution will help to smooth the process of   the translation, publication and presentation of this book.

 

About the Author

        Glykeria S. Karagouni

   Mother of two fantastic girls, Μechanical Εngineer PhD,   working in the industry and for the Greek Army Aviation  Technical Support for a number of years. An academic since  2005 (University of Thessaly, Greece) and a writer of novels,   she has been awarded twice for children’s and teen’s books by the «Greek Women’s Literary Team».

  For more information you can connect with me at                             g_karagouni@yahoo.gr and on Facebook

 

 

What I Need & What You Get

My vision is to have “Poseidon’s Charm” translated in English and available as a digital book on Kindle and other e-book stores. God willing and you supporting the project, I would love to publish it in paperback and -why not - hardcover!

All supporters will have their name listed on the special “thank you” page of the e-book. Furthermore:

  • For $5 (4€), you will get a personal thank you e-mail AND your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter.

 

  • For $20 (18€), you will get a digital copy of the book AND a personal thank you e-mail AND your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter.

 

  • For $50 (45€), you will get a digital copy of the book with a message of the author, AND a personal “thank you” e-mail AND your name on  the special thank you page of the e-book as a supporter AND as soon as I manage to produce widely physical copies, a paperback print. Physical books (paperback prints) will be shipped via postal service, though delivery time may vary.

 

  • For $100 (90€), you will get one signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover print of the "Poseidon's Charm", specially printed for you, AND a digital copy of the book with a message of the author, AND a personal thank you e-mail, AND your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter. Physical books will be shipped via postal service.

 

  • For $200 (180€), you will get two signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover prints of the "Poseidon's Charm", specially printed for you, AND a digital copy of the book with a message of the author, AND a personal thank you e-mail, AND your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter. Physical books will be shipped via postal service.

 

  • For $500 (450€), you will get two signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover prints of the "Poseidon's Charm", specially printed for you, with the option to include a personal message inside – anywhere in the world, AND three (3) nights at the rooms where the adventure of the Poseidon’s Charm started, Lepeniotis apartments, AND a digital copy of the book with a message of the author, AND a personal thank you e-mail AND your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter. (Please note that the perk refers to one apartment for 1 to 4 people purchase of three (3) nights, terms of the host – no air tickets or other type of transport included, contact for booking should be until end March 2020 for Summer 2020 or March 2021 for Summer 2021. More details in contact with me). Physical books will be shipped via postal service, though delivery time may vary.

 

  • For $1,500 (1350€), you will get THREE signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover prints of the "Poseidon's Charm", specially printed for you, with a personal message inside – anywhere in the world, AND ONE week (6 nights) at the rooms where the adventure of the Poseidon’s Charm started, Lepeniotis apartments and two lunch or dinner events with the writer AND a digital copy of the book with a message of the author, AND a personal thank you e-mail AND your name and photo (if you wish) on a separate special “thank you” page of the e-book as a "great supporter". (Please note that the perk refers to one apartment for 1 to 4 people purchase of six (6) nights, terms of the host – no air tickets or other type of transport included, contact for booking should be until end March 2020 for Summer 2020 or March 2021 for Summer 2021. More details in contact with me) . Physical books  will be shipped via postal service, though delivery time may vary.

AND...

 

  • For $5,000 (4,500€), you will get FOUR signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover prints of the "Poseidon's Charm", specially printed for you, with a personal message inside – anywhere in the world AND a digital copy of the book with a message of the author, AND ONE week (6 nights) at the rooms where the adventure of the "Poseidon’s Charm" started, Lepeniotis apartments, and two lunch or dinner events with the writer AND ONE week (6 nights) at Palaios Panteleimonas (located at Olympus Mount, the place of  Christophoros’ birth) whenever you wish and three lunch or dinner events with the writer,  AND a personal thank you e-mail AND your name and photo (if you wish) on a separate special “thank you” page of the e-book as a "great supporter". (Please note that the perk refers to one apartment for 1 to 4 people purchase of six (6) nights at Lepeniotis Apartments and six(6) nights at one apartment for 1 to 4 people  at Palaios Panteleimonas chosen by me, terms of the hosts – no air tickets included. If by air, transport from and to Thessaloniki or Athens airport included. Transport from Velika to Palaios Panteleimonas included. Car rent or other transportaion for other reasons and places not included. Contact for booking should be until end March 2020 for Summer 2020 or March 2021 for Summer 2021. The property to stay at Palaios Panteleimonas will be communicated when a perk for 5,000 is selected. More details in contact with me). Physical books will be shipped via postal service, though delivery time may vary.

 

Please, review the list of perks on the right-side of the campaign page and click on them. If you wish to contribute financially select the perk for you to continue with the contribution check out process.

 

The amount

100% of the money of this Indiegogo Campaign will cover the initial costs of the novel’s translation and digital edition. Funding above and beyond the initial goal would allow for the paperback printing and some advertising.

 

 

Acknowledgements:

I cannot express enough thanks to my friends for their dedicated efforts in contributing to this campaign. Without their voluntary work, their continued support and encouragement, this campaign would have never been on air! 

A special thank you to:

Nikos Vasiloglou and his daughter Ismini (Atlanta, Georgia, USA) who were the very reason that I started this campaign and provided me with all necessary technicalities and other facilitations to create and launch the campaign.

Sophia Koustas (Manchester, New Hampshire, USA)

Fani Motesnitsa (Aberdeen, Scotland)

Katerina Mantzani (North Andover, Massachusetts, USA)

For their encouragement during the preparation of this campaign, their valuable advice all the way long for all small and big issues and their support regarding networking around the globe.

Panos Anargyros who narrated the chapters of the Greek book and was patient enough to repeat some parts several times to satisfy me!

Argιris Giouroukis for the beautiful introductory video

Kyriakos and Panayiota for their awesome art.

The National Herald/Εθνικός Κήρυξ, the only daily Greek-language newspaper in the United States and especially Mrs Veta Diamataris for the support!

Christos Malaspinas, journalist, for the interview in the Panhellenic Post, The Online Newspaper of Hellenism

Demetris Vrontis for sharing information within the EMRBI society.

Diamantis Gikas for sharing information within the Global Federation of Thessalian Associations society

Eleni and Stella (my daughters) for their support, help and encouragement!

And all friends and relatives that spread the word and support this effort!

 

Risks & Challenges

The biggest challenge is delivering the finished book to the supporter, specifically the paperback edition.  I will be working closely with the publisher to make sure we get the earliest possible ship date of the signed book copy to you.  Supporters who expect a paperback book will be informed in detail about the process and will be informed when the pre-ordered copies are expected to ship.

   

Other Ways You Can Help

Would you like to contribute but you are unable to support the novel financially?

Oh, yes! You can contribute and, please, do!

  • Please, make some noise about the novel! Share the campaign on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and other social media with your family, friends and network. Give them the link.
  • Please use #The Poseidon’s Charm   I can help amplify your efforts.
  • You can easily share my Campaign Page via Indiegogo at the top of the page
  • Please share my book to 5 friends, family members, or co-workers who you think would enjoy it. Please do this as a text message or Direct Message on social media.
  • Connect with me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram

 

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me - just send me an e-mail, chat with me, or comment on Indiegogo!

Harry Potter is English, Percy Jackson is American. Whether you are Greek or have a Greek inspired soul or a Greek mentality or you just happen to love Greek culture, I invite you to join the journey of making Christophoros, the Greek hero of fantasy literature, famous around the globe!

 

A huge thank you to all of you for your kind support!

Glykeria S. Karagouni 

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For filotimo!

$5 USD
Filotimo: impossible to translate; a way of life for Greeks, including “2 or 3 positive thoughts, a liter of joy of life, 500 grams of hospitality, a whole ripe friendship, 10 drops of helpfulness, and sense of duty”. (Andreas Deffner)... Name on the "thank you" page means: your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter
Included Items
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • Name on the “thank you” page
Estimated Shipping
March 2020
8 claimed

For kefi

$20 USD
kefi: hard to translate. ΚΕΦΙ “encompasses a whole overwhelming soul and body experience that’s expressed through laughing, dancing and singing; it’s the connection with people” ... Please, note that Name on the "thank you" page means: your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book as a supporter.
Included Items
  • Name on the “thank you” page
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • A digital copy of the book
Estimated Shipping
August 2020
24 claimed

For both kefi and filotimo!

$50 USD
Please note: The digital copy of the book will include a message from the author. Name on the special "thank you" page of the e-book as a supporter. A personal thank-you e-mail; Paperback print will be shipped via postal service -delivery time may vary
Included Items
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • Name on the “thank you” page
  • A digital copy of the book
  • 1 paperback copy
Estimated Shipping
December 2020
5 claimed
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With enthusiasm! OPA!!!

$100 USD
Please note: You get the digital copy with a message from the author, have your name on the special “thank you” page of the e-book, a personal thank you e-mail; and a signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover print shipped via postal service -delivery time may vary.
Included Items
  • Name on the “thank you” page
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • A digital copy of the book
  • 1 special print edition book
7 claimed
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As a filema!

$200 USD
The word “filema” means “treat” is a synonym of hospitality and describes Greece. Please note: You get the digital copy with a message of the author and your name on the special “thank you” page of it, a personal thank you e-mail; and two signed and limited exclusive edition hardcover prints shipped via postal service -delivery time may vary
Included Items
  • Name on the “thank you” page
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • A digital copy of the book
  • 2 special print edition books
0 claimed

With Meraki!

$500 USD
Doing things with your own soul, love and passion! The 2 signed hardcover prints are of an exclusive print edition specially for you! with a Personal Message option via postal service; 3 nights.at the place where the adventure started (Velika seaside); For more details about the perks, please read the "What I Need & What You Get" section.
Included Items
  • Name on the “thank you” page
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • A digital copy of the book
  • 2 special print edition books
  • Three nights by Velika seaside
1 out of 20 of claimed
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As a kerasma!

$1,500 USD
Very popular Greek word we all cherish!!! "Kerasma" means "treat" offered with great pleasure! The 3 signed prints are of an exclusive print edition specially for you! ONE week at the place where the adventure of the Poseidon’s Charm started (Velika seaside). For more details about the perks, please read the "What I Need & What You Get" section.
Included Items
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • A digital copy of the book
  • Greek summer week
  • 3 special print edition books
  • Name &photo on special TY page
0 out of 10 of claimed
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Zorba inside us!!!

$5,000 USD
“A man needs a little madness…or else…he never dares cut the rope and be free” Zorba The Greek The 4 signed prints are of an exclusive print edition specially for you! ΟΝΕ week by Velika seaside and ONE week at a village of Mnt Olympus gazing the Aegean Blue. For more details about the perks, please read the "What I Need & What You Get" section.
Included Items
  • A personal thank you e-mail
  • A digital copy of the book
  • Two Greek Summer weeks
  • 4 special print edition books
  • Name &photo on special TY page
0 out of 5 of claimed
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