Cowboy Dad

A project in by Melissa J. Broughton
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Cowboy Dad is a memoir about a daughter (the author, Melissa Broughton) and her experiences with her alcoholic father.
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Backers: 37
Average Pledge Per Backer: $42

Funded: $1,555 of $1,500
Dates: Apr 27th -> May 27th (30 days)
Project By: Melissa J. Broughton
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Latest News

Thank you!

May 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Because of all of you, I met my fundraising goal! I have many things to be grateful for and the timing of the release of Cowboy Dad is serendipitous because June marks the 15-year anniversary of my move to California (with a few short excursions to:... (Read More)

Happy Memorial Day!

May 25th - via: kickstarter.com
I hope everyone is enjoying their day off and spending time doing the things you love with the people you love.  I enjoyed the outdoors and brunch with a great friend!  I'll keep this short and just post a picture with the good ole' American flag!... (Read More)

Cowboy Dad Facebook Page

May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
I wanted to remind you of the Cowboy Dad Facebook page.  Please share it with others; I hope that it will provide insight, encouragement and information for ACAers; here's the link:  https://www.facebook.com/mycowboydad?ref=hl.  This is the most... (Read More)

Happy Day!

May 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I just saw the cover of the book and it looks really amazing!  The spring reminds me so much of the cowboy and the ranch -- the purple irises blooming in the pastures, lilacs in the backyard, cattails around the pond, new freckles started appearing... (Read More)

Back Cover Goodies

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
This picture is the one the Cowboy Dad supporters voted on for consideration for the back cover.  The design and marketing team are considering it to see if it would be good aesthetically and marketing-wise. The other things they are working on for... (Read More)

The Cover!

May 18th - via: kickstarter.com
I just had a phone meeting with the design team of the cover and the interior! The cover is amazing (but you already knew that as it is the well-known b/w cowboy photo!) There are so many details.  Writing a book and going through the steps can... (Read More)

Look at me! I'm so smart!

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Well, I've got a good head on my shoulders (well, most of the time), but this concept of "credentials" came up when working on the cover of my book.  Do I need to inform my readers of my education or intellect?  Should I put my credentials after my... (Read More)

Confession: I'm feeling vulnerable

May 17th - via: kickstarter.com
The past few weeks have brought about expected and unexpected things in my life. The biggest thing is the accomplishment of my goal--writing and publishing my book. Those of you who know me well, know that I am an open book and I wear my heart on my... (Read More)

I have a subtitle!

May 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Michael Kemp suggested the word "love" in my subtitle; I wasn't sure about that, but the more I thought about it, the more it made sense.  Then I reached out to a fellow writer and friend Bill Roorbach (his book "Writing Your Life Story" got me... (Read More)

Subtitle?

May 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The marketing team at Amazon would like me to consider a subtitle.  This would help potential readers understand better what the book is about when they look at the cover and see the title "Cowboy Dad".  Writing a subtitle is harder than it sounds... (Read More)

A Little Peak Inside the Book

May 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the next week, I will post a few excerpts that may appear on the back cover!  And as friends who have supported the project, you get to read them first!  And, I will post another pic!  Here's the first possible excerpt that may show up on... (Read More)

I'll be damn!

April 27th - via: kickstarter.com
My dad would often say "I'll be damn!" when he was surprised or shocked.  I am that and humbled by your generosity.  I am almost HALF way there!  The team is currently working on the cover, back cover and interior of the book.  I haven't decided... (Read More)

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