11 Days Left! FAQ: Every Minute is a New Day

January 4, 2015January 6, 2015 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

Ever since I made the decision to publish Every Minute is a New Day, the book I’ve been working on for years, life has picked up speed. I am in a constant state of exhilaration, optimism, and sheer terror. I have dreamed of being an author since I was 6 years old. And finally, I’ve found my voice, my passion. Thank you all for being a part of it. The Kickstarter campaign started out with amazing gusto. Then, Christmas shifted the focus. Now that we are into the new year, I am hoping to pick up steam again. I think I need to address some frequently asked questions in order to do this.

What isKickstarter?
1. Kickstarter is a crowd-funding website that helps independent artists, writers, entrepreneurs find financial backing from around the world.
How do I back your project?
1. Go to the kickstarter website, kickstarter.com/projects/fuzzylizzard/every-minute-is-a-new-day.
2. Click on the amount you want to contribute to my project (anywhere from $1 – $1000, your choice). There are rewards for every amount contributed. I appreciate anything.
3. The funds are processed through amazon.com. So you’ll need to enter your amazon info when prompted. YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL 1-15-15 at 11pm.
4. If the project is not fully funded, you will not be charged anything. Nada. Zip.
5. Feel the good feels that come with supporting an independent author writing about her passion. And possibly changing the world with her message.
What will you do if yourKickstarter campaign is not fully funded?
1. If the book is not fully funded, I get no money from the campaign. You will not be charged.
2. The book will happen no matter what.
3. I have invested my personal savings into securing a basic publishing package. So no matter the outcome of Kickstarter, the book will be published.
4. The Kickstarter is to secure a global marketing plan with audiobook.
When will the book be ready?
1. I still have some finishing touches and editing to do.
2. I anticipate submitting the manuscript for the first editing phase to happen in February or early March.
3. The book itself will probably not be ready to hit shelves until at least July 2015.
4. Backers will get a sneak peek at exerts from the book via email.

So much joy has filled my heart since I begun this adventure. I am so grateful for everyone who has supported me either financially or emotionally.

Love and blessings,

Amy

Another Cup

January 4, 2015December 29, 2014 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

“Can I get another cup of fig 5 4 2 0 7 2 9?”

Floating Food

January 3, 2015December 29, 2014 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

“I don’t eat 30,000 unless I’ve been floating.”

Update: Every Minute is a New Day

January 2, 2015 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

13 More Days to Meet our Goal.

I’ve had a few questions lately about wanting me to detail the plan for the publishing funds. In an attempt to remain transparent in this whole process, here is an outline of my publishing and marketing plan:

Audiobook recording and release to Amazon and then later Audible
Worldwide press release to over 500 media outlets
Large color print ads
1. New York Times Sunday
2. Reader’s Digest
Radio and television interviews
Google search terms
Five international book shows:
1. Frankfort, Germany
2. London, UK
3. Guadalajara, Mexico
4. Beijing, China
5. United States
Book Return ability to retail outlets buying hard copies of book
100% Royalties to author
1. in order to ensure larger portion of proceeds go to Alzheimer’s research
Amazon “look inside” feature.
eBook formatting
Professional editing
Professional cover art
Copyright and registering ISBN

There are more features that I am pursuing in the publishing process. But this is what I am aiming to accomplish with kickstarter funds.

Sore Throat

January 2, 2015December 29, 2014 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

Nurse: “Do you have a sore throat today?”

Patient: “It’s a fiddle.”

Pen

January 1, 2015December 29, 2014 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

“Would you like to give Jesus this pen?”

Little Engine

December 31, 2014November 30, 2014 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

“You’d be happy if you had a little engine.”

Fruit Train

December 30, 2014November 30, 2014 / Amy Moloney / Leave a comment

Patient: “What do I do with the fruit?”

Nurse: “You’re in bed, there isn’t any fruit here.”

Patient: “But I peeled it.”

Nurse: “How about I take it from here.”

Patient: “That’s ok, the freight train hasn’t left yet.”

Every Minute is a New Day: 17 Days Left

December 29, 2014 / Amy Moloney / 1 Comment

“Hope is a force as fragile as it is enduring. Hope and fear are forever entwined, not always on opposite sides of the spectrum. Hope can fuel fear and fear can fuel hope.” -Every Minute is A New Day.

17 days left to help fund the book.

Tell your friends, tell you mom. Let’s make this happen. Be a part of this message of hope.

Click here to help fund the book. As little as the cost of a latte can help.

Happy new year.

Thank you.