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You can Order here for an individual book, a Limited Edition Hard Backed Novel. This link will be open until just before publication.
The Old Familiar Places is the story of a passage of time between the two funerals of Ruby and Freddie, 44 years apart. This is not a whimsical love story though it is tender. It has two heart stopping moments that shape and change lives and reminds us all about our human frailties. Love can win the day, but grief and loss spare no man. Two coming of age stories. One in the past and one in the present.
Hello,
I am Neil Hughes and 36 years ago I went to college studying English and Drama and I dreamt of becoming a writer. It has been a long time coming but life’s like that isn’t it? Work, children, family & fun. But now I’m serious.
This year I am finishing my first novel. After 17 years promoting music at The Cinnamon Club and funding creatives I am going to become one myself.
My campaign is to raise money for the production and publication of The Old Familiar Places, my debut novel telling the story of Ruby and Freddie. Writing under the name of Sam Emony.
It is so important to me to be able to do this professionally. I have pitched the novel, found a publisher and now I need to submit the manuscript, have it read, proofed, edited and to finally press the print button.
I need to raise £8,000 to cover all the publishing costs.
You can help me to release my debut novel by pre-ordering a limited first edition copy from just £20.00
What You Get
You receive a minimum of one copy of the first edition, hard backed novel The Old Familiar Places. This very special limited edition print is a one off and can not be repeated. There are other rewards on offer, but you will always receive your book, so it really is just like paying for it in advance. The economies of scale work in a group and I would like to thank you for helping me over the line.
Timescale
2020 is the year that it all comes together. Please choose your reward now and as soon as my book is published your copy will be shipped to you, or you may even wish to pick it up personally at one of the book signings in 2021.
Cool Perks
A first edition of The Old Familiar Places
A signed copy and a printed lyric from the book
Complete Wordsmith Patron, hand written excerpt, your name in the patron credits
Other ways you can help
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I have just 60 days to raise the funds. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this far, I hope you are excited to read my first published novel.