Saturday, November 08, 2014

How to Make It: Author Funds Her Debut Book Tour Through Kickstarter

How to Make It: Sarah Gerard Funds Her Debut Book Tour Through Kickstarter

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This is the first entry in a new series that looks at contemporary publishing through the lens of how new books are written or made, especially by younger writers, and how these writers “make it” over the hurdles set by a competitive industry.

Sarah Gerard’s debút novel, Binary Star, won’t be released until next January, but already several young, established authors—including Kate Zambreno, Jenny Offill, and Justin Taylor—are offering their praises. The novel tells the story of a young woman who struggles with anorexia, and the road trip she takes across America with her alcoholic boyfriend. I’d also mention that it deals with veganarchism and the birth and death of stars. … Read More

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