Fundraising for Planet of Eden is off to a good start! To date, my crowdfunding video has been viewed 142 times and I’ve been getting some great feedback on it. I’m so proud of the effort my whole family put into making that video. There’s more of that to come, too, so stay tuned.

I want to say another special thanks to those who are now in the Edenite Inner Circle (EIC): You’re awesome! Thank you so much for your donations! I’m honored by your support, encouraging words, and trust. Because of you, I’ve already been able to begin development of some marketing pieces, and you’ve given my crowdfunding program a great kick start.

So…what’s next? Well, while the fundraising gets going, I’m putting the finishing touches on the Planet of Eden manuscript. Sometimes, it seems like the editing will never stop. There are always little tweaks and those oh-so-bothersome typos that you overlook even after reading over them a hundred times. I know all the extra attention to detail will be worth it, though. Especially when the book is finally in your hands.

Speaking of that, I’m planning to have some sample chapters for you soon! EIC supporters will get the first look. Want to join that exclusive group? Just send a donation of any size through my gofundme page. EIC members get access to behind-the-scenes video updates, first looks at book content, and even forthcoming special offers. More than that, you get to be part of something awesome—a totally new kind of publishing project that will change the way people read and share stories.

Besides making a donation, there are two other things you can do to help me:

  • Tell everyone in your social media network (and personal networks) about this cool project and encourage them to support it. Also, link those social media posts to my website.
  • Contact me if you are an artist or if you know of artists who can create reasonably-priced pieces to visually enhance Planet of Eden. I’m looking for a variety of styles: simple sketches, cartoon characters, anime art, alien landscapes, creature designs, 3D objects, digital art, even sculptors, modelers, and male and female models for sci-fi type photo shoots.

Thank you, fellow Edenites, for joining me on this journey and getting Planet of Eden off to a good start! It’s getting more exciting as we move into this next phase of the project. After that comes a novel you’re going to love. Until my next update…be inspired, be awesome, and be the best YOU ever!