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(6 is how old I was when my new dad adopted me. Thanks Dad!) Thanks for your donation! I will send you a digital copy of my book and give you a thank you in the digital version. Total: 1 Digital Copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version.

The no frills celebration addition! My project is now definitely happening which means I can offer a special reward. You get a paperback copy of my upcoming book for only 10 dollars. The book will cost more than that plus shipping when it is published so make a pledge and get the first printing price! Thanks for making this real; I can't wait for you to read Bio Dad. (plus shipping for international donors)

(17 is how old I was the first time I spoke to my biological father) Now we are getting into the tangibles. For your generous support you get the previous rewards plus a signed Bio Dad bookmark for your non digital page saving needs plus an embarrassing (for me) piece of memorabilia. A signed 8x10 photo of me during one of my ‘nervous times.’ The story of which will be fictionalized for your entertainment in my upcoming book. Hang it on your wall and feel better about yourself! Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me.

(25 is how old I was the second time I met my biological father) I can't thank you enough! You are a hero of independent art! You get the previous rewards plus I will send you a BOUND COPY of Bio Dad. You can take it with you and turn the pages with your hands! Just imagine! Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound copy of Bio Dad’

(34 is how old I think my bio dad was when he left) Wow! Amazing! Thank you so much for your support. You are getting the previous rewards plus I will sign your bound copy and I will include a personal letter of thanks. My signature might not be worth a lot now but if that changes you might as well have money in the bank! Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound and signed copy of Bio Dad, 1 personal letter of thanks.

(50 is the year I think my bio dad was born) I might pass out. I think I love you. OK, you get the previous rewards plus I will include your name in a thank you in the bound version of Bio-Dad AND send you a signed 8x10 of the photo I use as the cover. So many things to enjoy and hold over my head! Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound and signed copy of Bio Dad, 1 personal letter of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture.

(85 is the year I was born) Woah. That's a lot of dough dropped on my book. Good thing it is going to be great and you are going to get so much cool schwag. You get the previous rewards plus I will send you a fabulous BIO DAD t-shirt. The shirt is the ‘nervous me’ picture with the text "I helped this guy write a book." Just think of how many people you won't have to talk to when you strut around with this eye avoider draped over your shoulders. Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound and signed copy of Bio Dad, 1 personal letter of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture, 1 Bio Dad T-Shirt.

(152 was my street in NYC) Now we are just getting to silly town. I am speechless. Thank you thank you thank you. For this amount, one story won't do. You get the previous rewards plus I am going to write you a personalized short story. We will chat on the phone for a few minutes so I can gather some info on what you would like to include in your great story and I will write it as best I can just for you. I am excited for this one! (note that all awards from here on have a little later delivery date so I can do the extra work involved) Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound and signed copy of Bio Dad, 1 personal letter of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture, 1 Bio Dad T-Shirt, 1 personalized short story.

(254 is the building number of the theater I got my start at) Seriously you are embarrassing me you're so sweet. Don't stop. You are literally making my dreams come true! You get the previous rewards plus a second personalized story for yourself or a friend. Know a friend who would really appreciate it? I will work with you to make sure it is a great gift. We will have a special bond in fiction when all this is through. I am so pumped to get started! Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound and signed copy of Bio Dad, 1 personal letter of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture, 1 Bio Dad T-Shirt, 2 personalized short stories.

(320 is my birth month and day. Which is coming up during this fundraiser!) You are getting a hell of a package. You get the previous rewards and a special treat that I hope is as fun as I think it will be. I will leave your answering machine message on your phone for you. I will say whatever you want, in any style you want to the best of my ability. Want to embarrass me? Want to make me apologize for something? Want a sort of crappy but really enthusiastic impersonation of a celebrity to be the thing that perspective employers hear when they call you? Let's make things happen. Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 1 bound and signed copy of Bio Dad, 1 personal letter of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture, 1 Bio Dad T-Shirt, 2 personalized short stories, 1 outgoing voice mail message.

(420 is my favorite time of day. And you are one of my new favorite people) You get the previous rewards plus a second signed and bound copy of my book (along with a letter addressed to whomever you would like- in case you gift it), a second t-shirt and a third personal story. I will basically be working for you and will be happy to do it. Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 2 bound and signed copies of Bio Dad, 2 personal letters of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture, 2 Bio Dad T-Shirts, 3 personalized short stories, 1 outgoing voice mail message.

(532 is my building number in NYC) There are no words. I almost feel silly writing that amount down. You get the previous rewards plus I will record a reading of my new book and your personal stories and send you them in whatever format will be easiest for you to enjoy (unless 8-track is the format....then we might have some problems). For the record I am a very good reader, you will be entertained and I would LOVE to do this. Total: 1 digital copy of Bio Dad, 1 thank you in the digital version, 1 signed bookmark, 1 8x10 signed picture of ‘nervous time’ me, 2 bound and signed copies of Bio Dad, 2 personal letters of thanks, 1 thank you in the bound version of Bio Dad, 1 signed 8x10 cover picture, 2 Bio Dad T-Shirts, 3 personalized short stories, 1 outgoing voice mail message, 1 recorded compilation of Bio Dad and your personalized stories as read by me.

(10,000 is more dollars then I have ever seen at one time. It is also the maximum allowed donation) Here is the deal. You, of course, get the previous rewards but there is a unique bonus. I write all my notes and first drafts by hand. I also don't share them with people and guard them highly. If you lay down this kind of money I will do the unthinkable for me and send you all of my notebooks for this project. It's the ultimate first edition. I will also include a dedication to you in all versions of Bio Dad from now until forever. Who knows, maybe I'll get famous and then you can be the one laughing instead of me. I can only give this to one person so hurry hurry wealthy people I didn't know cared about my book.