About this project
And Then I Thought I Was a Fish is a complete first-person perspective of what it's like to leave reality behind in toto, and I'm seeking to self-publish and market the book. It's not just a straight retelling of the delusional story I was living, it comes complete with medical reports, professional opinions from people working in psychology and social services, and notes from the people around me who had to deal with it.
The book was born as a collection of rough essays that got some responses interesting enough to make me consider publishing a more fleshed-out work. After the LOLs and OMFGs, a number of people wrote to thank me for describing and explaining an experience similar to theirs, one they'd been unable to communicate to their friends and family. And sometimes it's just nice to know you're not the only one.
Anyway, I'm doing nearly everything here. I did the crazy time, thought about it, wrote it down, planned the marketing, made the websites, designed the layout and cover, animated the video, etc. Some things I cannot do: edit it professionally, make up an ISBN, market without materials, print and bind physical copies, and get an expertly crafted eBook version together. Everything from kickstarter goes into preparing and producing a solid first run.
Thanks for reading!
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A Kindle- and iPad- friendly PDF version of the finished book.
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An actual eBook for whatever device you like, in addition to the PDF version.
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An actual book! That's right: in addition to the PDF and eBook, you will receive the bound paper of yore, signed by yours truly. It may not mean much yet, but I do have a lovely signature.
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Same as $25, but two books, one or both signed.
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One book, signed or not, all eVariants, and a one hour phone interview with me on the subject of your choice. I expect the subject will be something about madness or drugs, but I can also do tech support and help you play bass better if that's your thing.
Pledge $150 or more Pledge $150 or more
Two books, one or both signed, all the e-variants, and coffee with yours truly anywhere in Manhattan or Brooklyn. (Note: you are invited to read the book and decide whether or not you want to meet me. If you demur, other arrangements can be made.)
Pledge $500 or more Pledge $500 or more
The same as $150, except this time it's dinner at the New York City restaurant of your choice (within reason: if I could afford $100-per-plate dining for two, I wouldn't be on kickstarter. French and Italian preferred), as well as a mention in the book's acknowledgments.
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Peter Welch programs computers by day and writes, plays music, edits video, teaches, shoots pool, drinks, and watches an unusual number of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns by night.
