About this project
One of the most frequent questions I get is this: 'When will you write a sequel to Crystal Rain/Ragamuffin/Sly Mongoose?' The truth is, I have most of the outline for the fourth book already written, as well as a chunk of the opening already done. And I think it would be great to see it fully written.
Using Kickstarter, it seems to me that we can put together a very cool project. One where I can present readers of this existing series with a sequel, while allowing everyone to basically pre-order the novel. If enough people commit to backing it, readers will get an awesome eBook (I create eBooks for freelance income on the side), or a great hardcover (with the help of a great designer), with even cooler rewards for those who want to read the book as it is being written or who want to leave their mark on the Xenowealth universe.
The Xenowealth novels have always been fairly unique with their diaspora characters in the future, bringing a range of diversity to straight up adventure novels, with bits and pieces of Caribbean inspiration folded in for good measure. Allowing readers to pre-purchase the next Xenowealth adventure is an exciting prospect, and I hope that many of the dedicated readers of the first three books are as as excited as I am about a chance to come back to these worlds and characters.
If we can raise $10,000, upon completion of the novel (I will start writing it January 1st at the latest, and will finish in June), backers receive their rewards (those backing the project for above $250 get to read along live, however) once the book is finished and turned into an eBook and limited edition hardcover.
How to support:
To support this project, just go over to the green button on the right that says 'support this project' and click it. Enter your pledge amount, and then choose the reward you would like (ebook/hardcopy, the chance to read along live, etc). After you click on the next step, you'll be taken to a page where you can add your credit card info.
Special total fundraising prizes!
To add some extra cool prizes for supporters, we have different extras that the project will unlock at different totals. Of course, if $10,000 is raised, I will begin writing the novel January 1st.
But if $12,500 is raised, a fantastic custom map of the Xenowealth will be drawn by Pablo Defendini, who did the custom title card for this project. He will also adapt that current art for the cover of the book.
At $15,000, we will be doing four custom pieces of interior art design that will become part of the eBook and limited edition.
At $20,000, Pablo will be designing and printing custom posters for supporters.
And if we reach $30,000, that will unlock an *immediate* start of the novel, beginning the day of reaching that goal.
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ePub and Mobi file of the completed book, compatible with all major eBook readers (Kindle, iBooks, Sony, Nook).
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A limited edition hardcover of the completed book, as well as the eBook.
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A personalized, limited edition hardcover of the completed book, as well as the eBook. I'll sign a copy of this book and add a requested personalized inscription. Your name will also be added to the acknowledgements page of the novel.
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Read the book as it is being written, delivered in weekly installments in a special read-along list serv. Trade comments and notes with the author and other readers as the book comes to life. You will also get the finalized eBook upon completion, as well as a signed and personalized limited edition hardcover, with your name in the acknowledgements.
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Have your name immortalized in the book as one of the characters. You will also get to read the book as it is being written, delivered in weekly installments in a special read-along list serv. Trade comments and notes with the author and other readers as the book comes to life. You will also get the finalized eBook upon completion, as well as a signed and personalized limited edition hardcover, with your name in the acknowledgements.
Pledge $1,000 or more Pledge $1,000 or more
Your suggested name will be given to a starship or planetary body (your choice) in the Xenowealth universe. Also have your name immortalized in the book as one of the characters. You will also get to read the book as it is being written, delivered in weekly installments in a special read-along list serv. Trade comments and notes with the author and other readers as the book comes to life. You will also get the finalized eBook upon completion, as well as a signed and personalized limited edition hardcover, with your name in the acknowledgements.
Pledge $2,500 or more Pledge $2,500 or more
A custom Xenowealth short story will be written for you... and only you. You will decide whether to share it with everyone, anyone, or just keep it to yourself. Your suggested name will be given to a starship or planetary body (your choice) in the Xenowealth universe. Also have your name immortalized in the book as one of the characters. You will also get to read the book as it is being written, delivered in weekly installments in a special read-along list serv. Trade comments and notes with the author and other readers as the book comes to life. You will also get the finalized eBook upon completion, as well as a signed and personalized limited edition hardcover, with your name in the acknowledgements.
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Tobias S. Buckell is a Caribbean born SF/F author (Grenada/Virgin Islands) who now lives in Ohio. He's the NYT Bestselling author of Halo: The Cole Protocol, as well as the books Crystal Rain, Ragamuffin, and Sly Mongoose. Over 45 short stories of his have appeared in various magazines and anthologies.
