Australian Novel for Kirkus Review
A$621
of $600 targetyrs ago
Successful on 11th Dec 2013 at 12:00PM.
I am seeking to raise funds in the hope that I can submit my 2012 novel "Gifts of the Peramangk" for review by the venerable Kirkus Reviews book review magazine in the United States of America.
Gifts of the Peramangk is a sprawling family saga, taking place across two time periods in the harsh Australian Outback and the struggle streets of its suburban fringe.
In 1950s Australia, during the height of the divisive White Australia Policy, Virginia, a young Aboriginal girl is taken from her home and put to work on an isolated and harsh outback station. Her only solace: the violin, taught to her secretly by the kind-hearted wife of the abusive station owner. However, Virginia's prodigious musical gift cannot save her from years of hardship and racism.
Decades later, her eight year old granddaughter Ruby plays the violin with the passion Virginia once possessed. Amidst poverty, domestic violence and societal dysfunction, Ruby escapes her circumstance through her practice with her grandmother's frail, guiding hand. Ruby's zeal attracts the attention of an enigmatic music professor and with his help, she embarks on an incredible journey of musical discovery that will culminate in a rare opportunity. But with two cultural worlds colliding, her gift and her ambition will be threatened by deeply ingrained distrust, family jealousies and tragic secrets that will define her very identity.
Established in 1933, Kirkus Reviews is published on the first and 15th of each month, giving a preview of books prior to their publication. Kirkus reviews over 7,000 titles per year and is considered one of the premier book review magazines in the world.
Kirkus operate a number of services; including Kirkus Indie, a review service for self-publishers; Kirkus Editorial, book editing services for unpublished and self-published authors; and Kirkus Marketing, services that help authors get discovered by consumers as well as industry influencers, such as publishers, agents and film executives.
Gifts of the Peramangk is a sprawling family saga, taking place across two time periods in the harsh Australian Outback and the struggle streets of its suburban fringe.
In 1950s Australia, during the height of the divisive White Australia Policy, Virginia, a young Aboriginal girl is taken from her home and put to work on an isolated and harsh outback station. Her only solace: the violin, taught to her secretly by the kind-hearted wife of the abusive station owner. However, Virginia's prodigious musical gift cannot save her from years of hardship and racism.
Decades later, her eight year old granddaughter Ruby plays the violin with the passion Virginia once possessed. Amidst poverty, domestic violence and societal dysfunction, Ruby escapes her circumstance through her practice with her grandmother's frail, guiding hand. Ruby's zeal attracts the attention of an enigmatic music professor and with his help, she embarks on an incredible journey of musical discovery that will culminate in a rare opportunity. But with two cultural worlds colliding, her gift and her ambition will be threatened by deeply ingrained distrust, family jealousies and tragic secrets that will define her very identity.
Established in 1933, Kirkus Reviews is published on the first and 15th of each month, giving a preview of books prior to their publication. Kirkus reviews over 7,000 titles per year and is considered one of the premier book review magazines in the world.
Kirkus operate a number of services; including Kirkus Indie, a review service for self-publishers; Kirkus Editorial, book editing services for unpublished and self-published authors; and Kirkus Marketing, services that help authors get discovered by consumers as well as industry influencers, such as publishers, agents and film executives.
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How The Funds Will Be Used
Presently, the submission cost to secure a review from Kirkus is $575. The funds raised through this crowd funding project will be wholly devoted to satisfying that requirement.
The eventual review will be published widely through Kirkus' licensees, including Google, BN.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor and more. In addition, Kirkus editors will consider the review and feature the novel for publication in Kirkus Reviews magazine, which is read by librarians, booksellers, publishers, agents, journalists and entertainment executives. The review may also be selected to be featured in an email newsletter, which is distributed to more than 40,000 industry professionals and consumers.
The eventual review will be published widely through Kirkus' licensees, including Google, BN.com, Ingram, Baker & Taylor and more. In addition, Kirkus editors will consider the review and feature the novel for publication in Kirkus Reviews magazine, which is read by librarians, booksellers, publishers, agents, journalists and entertainment executives. The review may also be selected to be featured in an email newsletter, which is distributed to more than 40,000 industry professionals and consumers.
The Challenges
Kirkus offer a review service that is honest and fearless. They make no guarantees that the review will be a positive one. As the submitting author, I have the option of deciding whether to make the review public or not. As I am hoping to secure the funds for application via this crowd funding project, I am therefore committed to making the review public, regardless of whether that review is positive or negative.
Signed digital copies of Dean's novels "The Hambledown Dream" and "Gifts of the Peramangk" in the format of their choice. Donors will specify desired format at the conclusion of the successful project.
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Signed digital copies of Dean's novels "The Hambledown Dream", "Gifts of the Peramangk" and "The Regenesis Cluster" in the format of their choice plus a signed "Gifts of the Peramangk" poster. Donors will specify desired format at the conclusion of the successful project.
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Dean will offer a read through of your unpublished manuscript and provide an editorial appraisal of that manuscript. Dean will also provide a referral to Australian Publisher, Satalyte Publishing for further appraisal of your work.
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Signed print copies of Dean's novels "The Hambledown Dream" and "Gifts of the Peramangk", a signed "Gifts of the Peramangk" poster plus a digital copy of Dean's novella "The Regenesis Cluster"
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Signed print copies of Dean's novels "The Hambledown Dream" and "Gifts of the Peramangk". A print copy of "Tales of Australia - Great Southern Land" signed by Dean Mayes and editor Stephen Ormsby. A signed print copy of "Pendant - The Undead Hunters" by Stephen Ormsby. A signed "Gifts of the Peramangk" poster plus a digital copy of Dean's novella "The Regenesis Cluster"
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A print copy of "Tales of Australia - Great Southern Land" signed by contributing author Dean Mayes and editor Stephen Ormsby.
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