Marketing "The Ice Cream Theory"

A project in Auburn, ME by Steff Deschenes
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I self-published a book last August. It's won 10 indie awards - but I can't keep funding this project on my own (and great things lie ahead for it!).
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Funded: $4,101 of $3,500
Dates: Jun 24th -> Aug 3rd (41 days)
Project By: Steff Deschenes
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Latest News

WE DID IT!

April 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
After nearly two years, I'm proud to announce that my self-published book, The Ice Cream Theory, was OFFICIALLY picked up by an indie book publisher called Brighter Books Publishing House. They're a new company that believes in publishing books that... (Read More)

Vote for Steff Deschenes, Part 2

March 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey again! I forgot to mention this last time: When you go to vote (write-in) for me for Portland, ME's "Best Author," you need to remember two important things: 1) You can vote once a day.  2) Your vote will not be counted until you click on the... (Read More)

Vote for Steff Deschenes for "Best Local Author"!

February 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello friends - it's been a while! There's been a new development in The Ice Cream Theory's life, and I'm hoping you all can help again (this time, it's as easy as click of the mouse!). Every year The Portland Phoenix has their "Best Of . . ." Poll... (Read More)

Virtual Book Tour

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
It's been so long! There's so much to catch you up on . . . We are winding down the first month of The Ice Cream Theory's virtual book tour. If you get the chance, mosey on over to the "Upcoming Events" page at TICT's website or Pump Up Your Book for... (Read More)

Marketing Campaign Has Begun!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to your generous donation the official marketing campaign for The Ice Cream Theory has begun. For those of you who are part of the Help A Reporter Out (HARO) email blast, then you saw my advertisement this past Tuesday for the book! How cool!... (Read More)

Let the marketing begin!

August 12th - via: kickstarter.com
After a much needed break, I've spend the last week hustling for The Ice Cream Theory now that I've got the funds to do so. I'm sure you're wondering what the money is going to be spent on (or, what it's already been spent on): I purchased a HARO ad... (Read More)

. . . now what?

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
So - it's over - the biggest fundraising, grassroots marketing endeavor I've ever been a part of. I can not thank each of you enough for helping me. I truly believe that this is going to help catapult the book and get it in the hands of the... (Read More)

THANX!

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
There's 21 hours left in The Ice Cream Theory's fundraiser and we've far surpassed the goal. Thank you from the bottom of my heart - you have no idea how excited I am, how many doors this will open, and how much you've all reassured me that this is... (Read More)

HELP!

July 26th - via: kickstarter.com
I am sleeping and breathing easy these days - I surpassed $4,000 and couldn't feel more blessed or greatful to all the wonderful (that mean's you!) friends who helped get me there. I really feel like this is going to help give me the advantage I need... (Read More)

Maybe It's Me: Asking for Help, or, The Importance of Interdependence

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Once a week I try and blog something I've been writing since I was eighteen, entitled "Maybe It's Me." They're usually personal essays reflecting, tangentially, on life and the living of it. This weeks was a thank-you in part to the tremendous... (Read More)

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