Blazing Reader:
Albert Camus said, "The purpose of a writer is to keep civilization from destroying itself."
Having now published one novel — aimed at saving civilization from its own folly — I would like to add the addendum: "The purpose of a patron is to keep the author from destroying himself."
Namely, creating and selling fiction that uplifts society consumes an enormous amount of time and money. Until I become a best-selling author, I'll need the help of patrons to sustain me and cover promotional expenses. To this end, I'm considering launching the Blazing Pine Cone Patron program, which will provide members with...
- A 4-page monthly print newsletter containing stories and news about my creative projects mailed to your door.
- A 2-page monthly bonus letter, giving behind-the-scenes accounts about the making of my novels, and the deeper meaning, metaphors, and intentions behind the words. Also mailed to your door.
- Monthly 90-minute patron-only, live webinars, where you can ask me, and any special guests, questions about writing, my novels or the themes and controversial subjects contained within.
Patron fees would be $10USD per month. Setting up such a membership program entails time and upfront expense. Therefore, I would like to see how many readers would be interested in joining at this point in time. Please click one of the following options:
Yes! I'd certainly become a
Blazing Pine Cone Patron
at $10USD per month
I would like to, but I can't budget it
Sorry, I'm not interested.
Only $10 per month?
I'll double that!
Being a patron would mean you'd be making it possible to turn Much Ado About Corona into an audio book; afford me time to finish the sequel, Brave New Normal and fund marketing efforts so that my novels reach a wider audience, "keeping civilization from destroying itself."
Stay sane and support good books,
John C. A. Manley
John C. A. Manley is the author of Much Ado About Corona: A Dystopian Love Story, the forthcoming All The Humans Are Sleeping and other works of speculative fiction. Get free samples of his stories by becoming a Blazing Pine Cone email subscriber at: https://blazingpinecone.com/subscribe/
