I plan to continue getting the word out as best I can, especially nationally through my distributor Last Gasp. I’ll be reading at 57th Street Books in Chicago in May and participating in a four day tour in New York City with several other Chicago writers. Thursday evening, May 31, I’ll be reading at Le Poisson Rouge, an art/literature bar, and finishing up Sunday night, June 3, at the well regarded KGB Lit Bar. I’ve been submitting the book for awards competitions, and I’ll continue sending my book out to reviewers and bloggers. I’m in the process of adapting the book to ebook format, which will be challenging given the unusual text layouts, graphic design elements, and illustrations. I also hope to get back to the audio version of A Greater Monster that I started but put aside for other priorities. What is your next project? I funded my 1000 copy print run of A Greater Monster through the generosity of 128 supporters via a Kickstarter project. Kickstarter.com is a curated crowdsource funding website for artistic ventures, and through the site artists of all stripe offer tiered creative rewards in exchange for contributions to their project. In addition to receiving my new novel or both of my novels as a reward, I offered to write a stream-of-consciousness email, letter, or short story inspired by the contributor’s name or any suggestion they wished to make. The Chicago Coalition for Literature & Photography (CCLAP) is going to publish my collected Kickstarter Letters at the end of 2012 in an ebook format and a limited edition hand-bound edition. Any advice for other writers/indie authors out there? Write something that you love to read. For example, I write my essay or something original and push the boundaries. Follow your inspiration rather than any targeting plan about what sells. If you create something you are truly proud of, then you have a much better chance to find readers.
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