Progress report on BSA, July 2012
This is an update for my supporters and friends on the progress of my Kickstarter-funded book project, The Brotherhood of the Screaming Abyss. I apologize for not posting something before now; I know you are all invested in the project and I have owed you an update for sometime.
Here it is: We are in an intensive process of editing, somewhere between the third draft and the final draft. Feedback and suggestions that we have gotten from valued advisors have necessitated some more extensive edits than we had anticipated having to do at this stage. That has slowed the process somewhat; however, that said, we are still not too far off the original projected completion date. We remain optimistic that the book will be launched this fall sometime. Hopefully it will be available in late September (which has always been the goal) but possibly a little later. We ask your patience and indulgence. We haven’t forgotten you, we are working intensively all day every day to get this work out there! We still love you, and you’ll be hearing from us!
By the way, you may be wondering who is the ‘we’ in this process? Primarily, ‘we’ is my wonderful editor, Jerry Creedon, and me. We’re working together very well; Jerry is an experienced editor and quite meticulous. He won’t settle for less than perfection, and that may be partly what is slowing us down. But I am not laying blame here; I fully support his commitment to making this the best damn book we can make it! Also, others, trusted friends, family members, professional advisors, all have their eyes on this and are providing invaluable feedback. Jerry and I are doing our very best to incorporate their ideas and suggestions into the final draft. I will post an additional update in about a month, if not earlier. By then we should have a firmer date for completion and release of the book. Stay tuned!
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No specific reward, but thank you!
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My eternal gratitude and your name added to my mailing list where you can track progress on the book and read occasional items of interest.
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Everything in the one above, plus a PDF copy of the book when completed
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Everything above, plus 2 autographed copies of the book with a personal message; OR -- 1 autographed copy, plus an autographed DVD of selected audio/video talks by Terence and Dennis McKenna.
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This is a new incentive at the $90 level, thanks to friends Richard Meech, creator of the incredible documentary Vine of the Souls, and Mitch Schultz,creator of another incredible documentary DMT: The Spirit Molecule, already known to many in our community. Thanks to their support, I can now offer up to 50 backers a dual set of both DVDs, autographed by the creators, and me (I am a talking head in both films). These are one of a kind documentaries on the topics of ayahuasca and DMT, respectively. And, an added benefit of opting for this incentive: immediate gratification! You won't have to wait for the book to be finishes to collect your reward; these DVDs can go out within a week (or so) of the end of the pledge period.
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All incentives offered at the $35 and lower levels, including one autographed hard copy of the book. In addition, backers at this level will receive an autographed copy of Journey Through the Spheres, a CD of Terence's talks interspersed with musical pieces. This CD was lovingly put together to honor Terence's passing by the Novelty Group. There are only 25 copies in existence. One of them can be yours in return for a $90 pledge.
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Backers at this level will receive everything included in the $100 level, plus a free pass to the EvolverIntensives.com webinar series, coming up in June and July. There are only 10 passes available at this incentive level.
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Backers at this level will receive everything promised at the $500 level, plus a copy of a limited edition poster of the iconic photograph that has been posted as the 'theme' for this Kickstarter project, namely Terry and Denny gazing into the abyss. I intend to make a number of high-resolution copies of this image; 30 of them will be offered as incentives at this new level.
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There's a new incentive at the $2500 level that is kind of unique. For one thing, it's an auction, available to only one backer. Please consult update #15 for details about this incentive
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This is another unique item that I'm auctioning to the highest bidder, starting at the incentive level of $5000. When Terence & I first wrote the Invisible Landscape, several years before it was published, we gave it another name: Shamanic Investigations. There are only four copies of this book in existence. I own two of them. I will give an autographed copy of one of them to the highest bidder, starting at a minimum bid of $5000. This incentive is available to only one backer. Please consult update #15 for details about this incentive
Comments
Creator pauljkeenan on August 3, 2012
Thank you Dennis, been looking forward to this for a long time. No doubt with all the hard work you and Jerry are putting in it will be a beautiful book.
Creator David Gaian on July 30, 2012
Blessings in the flow of that juggle Dennis. Bibliographical honesty, storytelling artistry, and book-worthy wordsmithing, no small order. We'll keep a handle on time's leash and you chase your muse (and memory) wherever they beckon!
Deal?
;-))
Creator Magicka Fantasy Art on July 25, 2012
Thank you for the update Dennis and thank you so much for making this book possible! Blessings ♥
Creator TudorAlexe on July 23, 2012
Thank you so much for the update; I was thinking recently what is going on with the book. I'm really excited now!
Creator Ryan Stuart on July 21, 2012
absolutely ^^^. take your time. Thanks so much for doing this...i could not be more excited.
Creator Howard Herscovici on July 21, 2012
Thanks for the update. The best damn book is way better than the fastest book. Take all the time you need. Your brother would have wanted no less. Thanks for your effort. Anticipation makes everything taste (and read) sweeter.