The Boobook's Nook, Children's Book
A$2,120
of $1,600 targetyrs ago
Successful on 12th Jun 2014 at 11:01PM.
… but when the moon turns silver grey
and clouds are faintly rimmed,
out come those special creatures
who prefer it when it's dim …
The 'special creature' in question is a little boobook owl and she needs your help to fly
Encouraged by the success of my first book, 'Tazzie The Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet,' I am now very excited to be embarking on my second book, 'The Boobook's Nook.' This time, kids aged 2-8 will be introduced to some of Australia's nocturnal creatures whilst being shown why it's important to feel safe. Like an owl, you'll soon see why there really is no need to be afraid of the dark. I'm really looking forward to putting this together (I am yet to do the artwork for the book so am not expecting release until around the end of 2014), however as anyone familiar with self-funded publishing knows, the process is not a quick one ... or cheap! Funds raised through Pozible (which I only receive if the target is reached) will go towards art supplies to get the artwork for the book done, as well as printing costs. My publisher, 40 South encouraged me to take the crowd-funding plunge and to also approach Arts Tasmania for a co-pledge to help turn this story into a book. If I reach my target of $1600, Arts Tasmania will generously contribute another $800, which would see around half of the printing costs covered. If I don't reach the target, I get nothing, so I would LOVE your support to help this little boobook get off the ground. If we reach the target, in return for your generosity and support there are a wide range of rewards available for pledges over $5 including art cards, signed books, book-related and customised artworks, e-books, accommodation getaways and readings for your local school group, so don't forget to give me your name and address via email once you've pledged - [email protected]
Be amongst the first to receive a copy of "The Boobook's Nook" once completed and choose a pledge amount and reward from the list. The delivery date for your reward where it includes artwork from "The Boobook's Nook" or copies / readings of the book will obviously be after the book has been printed. Other rewards will be available sooner.
How The Funds Will Be Used
Printing is likely to be a similar cost to my first book (~$5000). Other costs including launch, postage, art materials, photography and design are estimated collectively at another $1000- $2000. All funds raised will go towards the above.
The Challenges
As this project is similar to one I have already completed, I feel I have a reasonable understanding of what the likely challenges are, however one should always be prepared for 'curve-balls' in life! My biggest KNOWN challenge is very much financial … which brings me to here. The only other major potential challenge I foresee (and very much hope to avoid) is getting your reward to you if you forget to give me your name, email and postal address :-) You know what to do …
If I reach my target, for just $5 you'll get an invitation to the book launch once it's printed later this year + your name in the list of thank-yous in "The Boobook's Nook" … and it goes without saying, my heartfelt gratitude for helping make my project a reality!! x Don't forget to give me your email so I can send you a launch invite. (All other rewards also receive a launch invite and their name in the book).
4 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
You'll receive an e-book copy of my first book, 'Tazzie The Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet' - (don't forget to send me your email and mailing addresses). As mentioned above, all rewards over $5 also receive a book launch invitation and their name in the 'thank-yous' list in the book.
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
$15 heroes you'll get a copy of Tazzie The Turbo Chook as an e-book + personalised thank you card featuring artwork by me (and a blank one to send to a friend). Thanks!! (don't forget to send me your email and mailing addresses!)
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
25 bucks will score you (in addition to my adoration, humble thanks and the usual launch invitation and your name in the book) both the e-book and posted hard copy of "Tazzie" (within Australia). I'll need your post and email details too.
3 chosen
Est. delivery is Aug 14
If I reach the target, pledges over $35 receive a signed copy of "Tazzie The Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet" or "The Boobook's Nook" once printed, a copy of the "Tazzie" e-book, a personal thank you card, a greeting card for a friend featuring my artwork (reward also includes Australian postage - don't forget your mail & email details and your book preference). Of course you'll also have your name printed in the thank-yous in "The Boobook's Nook" and an invitation to the book launch.
5 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
Pledges over $50 get signed copies of both "Tazzie The Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet" and "The Boobook's Nook" once printed (including a personal thank you card and Australian postage) plus an e-book of 'Tazzie' and the usual launch invite and your name in print in "The Boobook's Nook." Cheers dears!
14 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
For being such a champion pledger you'll get 2 signed hardcover books with a personal message to a recipient of your choosing (one of "Tazzie The Turbo Chook…" and one of "The Boobook's Nook" once printed), an e-book version of "Tazzie" and a set of 5 greeting cards featuring my artwork. Of course you will also receive an invitation to the book launch, your name in the list of thankyous in "The Boobook's Nook" and the knowledge that you are truly awesome!!! Thankyou so much.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
3 signed hardcover books, 5 art cards + a personalised messages in rhyming verse to the recipients of the books. Reward includes Australian postage or hand delivery in the Hobart area if you wish, a e-book version of "Tazzie," your name in the list of thank-yous in "The Boobook's Nook" plus an invitation to the book launch.
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
130 schmakaroonies will score you an original artwork from "The Boobook's Nook" , a signed copy of the book, a book launch invite, a mention in the printed thank-yous in "The Boobook's Nook" and an e-book version of "Tazzie The Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet."
0 chosen / 10 available
Est. delivery is Dec 14
For being such a champion pledger you'll get 5 signed hardcover books (don't forget to tell me which ones you want - hand delivery possible in Hobart area or reward includes Australian postage), a set of 10 gift cards featuring artwork by me :-), the "Tazzie" e-book, a personalised card with rhyming verse to a child of your choice, an invitation to the book launch, your name in the list of thankyous in "The Boobook's Nook" and my eternal gratitude - Thankyou!!
0 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
For being a gold-plated pledger you'll get either an original pencil drawing of a bird of your choice OR a night's accommodation at Firetail Bush Retreat in Kettering ….. plus a signed copy of each book, an e-book version of Tazzie, your name in the list of thank-yous in "The Boobooks Nook" and an invitation to the book launch (Don't forget your contact details and your choice of reward).
1 chosen / 4 available
Est. delivery is Dec 14
A $200 pledge will get you a night's accommodation at "Firetail Bush Retreat" in Kettering, a signed copy of each book (The Boobook's Nook will be delivered once printed), a set of 10 cards, an e-book of "Tazzie", an invitation to the launch of "The Boobook's Nook" and a mention in the printed thankyous in the book x
1 chosen
Est. delivery is Dec 14
2 nights accommodation at "Firetail Bush Retreat" in Kettering and a signed copy of each book, 10 art cards, a launch invite for "The Boobook's Nook" and your name in the list of thank-yous… plus an e-book version of "Tazzie The Turbo Chook Finds Her Feet."
0 chosen / 15 available
Est. delivery is Dec 14
6 signed books with personalised messages, an original artwork from "The Boobook's Nook," a set of 10 art cards, "Tazzie" e-book, a personalised thank you card and your name in the list of thank-yous in "The Boobooks Nook," an invitation to the launch plus either a personalised reading of "Tazzie The Turbo Chook" and/or "The Boobook's Nook" (eg. to a school group) anywhere in Southern Tasmania or a night's accommodation at "Firetail Bush Retreat" in Kettering, TAS.
0 chosen / 5 available
Est. delivery is Dec 14