I've been writing books for three years. Now it's time to release them into the wild...
Please note that your account will not be charged unless I reach my goal!
For more information on my books, check out www.jakevanderark.com!
JULY: The Accidental Siren
Mara Lynn is the most beautiful girl in the world. James Parker is the ordinary boy who discovers her power.
Set on the beaches of Michigan in 1994, "The Accidental Siren" depicts the joys and consequences of young love as Mara and James meet, shoot a movie, fend off bullies, and explore the potential of infinite beauty.
Watch the trailer here.
Read for free here.
AUGUST: Lighthouse Nights
Jules and Trevor take advantage of potential suicide victims by encouraging them and profiting off their deaths. When Jules falls in love with their seventh target, she's forced to make a series of life-or-death decisions and a single, impossible change.
"Lighthouse Nights" is a frightening fairytale about haunting regret, maniacal hatred, the longing to create, and ultimate redemption. This fast-paced story is as touching as it is twisted, and highlights a disturbing new trend among American teens.
Watch the trailer here.
Read for free here.
SEPTEMBER: The Brandywine Prophet
Suburban life has turned William Carmel from a drug-fueled creative prodigy into a gentle husband and father. When the voice of God commands him to construct a million-dollar amphitheater on the hill behind his home, the budding prophet obeys and unleashes his dormant madness and savage narcissism on his family and town.
Watch the trailer here.
Read it for free here.
OCTOBER: The Day I Wore Purple
The year is 2014. A vaccine has been developed that makes Life Extension a reality, ending the aging process and sparking controversy as the world is suddenly faced with the opportunity to live forever. Some find the decision easy. Some are skeptical. Others revolt.
Spanning more than a millennium, "The Day I Wore Purple" blends science-fiction and romance into an engaging drama that follows families, friends, and lovers as they struggle with the blurred recollection of the past, the challenges of the present, and the potential of an infinite future.
"The Day I Wore Purple" was my first book and requires the most amount of work to be published. I know I'm promoting this project as "four novels in four months," but if I'm unable to edit "Purple" to a publishable standard by September, I may have to push it back a month or two. I don't foresee any issues with the other three books!
Where the money will go:
-Test books
-Distribution through lulu.com
-Promotion on websites
-Extra books to send to reviewers
-Books for local bookstores
-Posters for local bookstores
-Cardboard book stands for local bookstores
-Facebook ads
-Cover image for "The Brandywine Prophet"
-Donor Rewards
Pictures to chose from:
"The Accidental Siren" cover
"Lighthouse Nights" cover
"The Brandywine Prophet" cover
"The Day I Wore Purple" cover
My Headshot (Wattpad photo)
UPDATE:
I can no longer alter the text on the rewards, but my project needs a little push, so I'm including a special ebook for ANY donation, including 1 dollar! When I first joined Wattpad, I wrote two short books called "7 Simple Tips to Improve your Writing." I received a tremendous response from the people who read and implemented my tips, so I decided to add a dozen more and turn it into an ebook. The book will be $1.99 when I publish it, but it will be yours FREE with any pledge!
Thank you so much for considering my project!
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THE #2 PENCIL: For just one dollar, you'll receive a personal thank-you email and your name/company link will be included on my website (unless you don't want your name online of course!)
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THE BALLPOINT PEN: WATTPAD EXCLUSIVE REWARD: Wattpadders, you will receive one ebook of your choice, plus I will link your screen name on my website to your Wattpad account! Also, you will receive a high quality digital version of my Wattpad picture, I will fan you, comment on your story, AND edit the first three pages of your work with brief critiques in the margins. And as always, if I like what I read, I'll vote!
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THE PAINTBRUSH: Ten dollars includes a thank-you email, your name on my website... and the ebook of your choice!
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THE EASEL AND PALETTE: This includes a thank-you email, your name on my website... plus all four ebooks as they're released!
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OIL PAINT: For forty bucks, you get all of the above, plus a signed and numbered paperback of your choice, AND a signed photograph of your choice. (Add $10 for international shipping.)
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THE VINTAGE TYPEWRITER: + a second signed novel and a second photograph! (Add $10 for international shipping.)
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THE POTTERY WHEEL: + a third signed novel and a third photograph! (Add $10 for international shipping.)
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THE HD DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA: For one-hundred dollars, you'll receive a thank-you email, your name on the website, all four ebooks, signed paperbacks of "The Accidental Siren," "Lighthouse Nights," "The Day I Wore Purple," and "The Brandywine Prophet" as they're released, and all five photographs! (Add $20 for international shipping.)
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THE STAGE: All of the above, plus a mention in the acknowledgement section in either "Lighthouse Nights," "The Brandywine Prophet," or "The Day I Wore Purple." This can be your name, a dedication for a friend, or your company's website. (Add $20 for international shipping.)
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THE FILM CREW: All of the above, plus a SECOND set of all four books and a mention in the acknowledgement section of "Lighthouse Nights," "The Brandywine Prophet," AND "The Day I Wore Purple." (Add $30 for international shipping.)
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THE HAND OF GOD: I will design and print four limited-edition, signed and numbered HARD COVER novels created exclusively for those who make this generous pledge. If I become famous someday... these will be worth millions ; )
Estimated delivery: Nov 2012
