Bone Cay: Crime Thriller Book Project

A project in Clarkston, MI by Gary W. Allison
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A murder in Key West leads a vagabond sailor on a chase for fortune and revenge. Bone Cay is my 3rd novel and most ambitious one, yet.
Backers: 41
Average Pledge Per Backer: $118

Funded: $4,841 of $13,000
Dates: Oct 4th -> Nov 3rd (31 days)
Project By: Gary W. Allison
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Thank you!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Where does it begin?

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Research is the foundation of any good story. Without research the story is shallow, unreal, and lacking. Some research is rich and thorough, while other times it is merely confirming facts. Bone Cay is the former. So, where do you begin? With the... (Read More)

This is where it gets nutty

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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A Character Study

October 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Below is an early character bio/study of the hero. It's an attempt to get in the head of our yet to be named sailor. The asterisks represent the name of our vagabond. I thought you might get a kick out of the early development. Enjoy. ***** – 35... (Read More)

Here We Go!

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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Message of thanks

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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Art! Huh, Ya'll! What is it good for?

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
I've found myself chewing on my fingers, watching the clock, and sweating over this damn Kickstarter campaign. At the same time, I'm still working on research for the book, writing articles for the paper, and playing fundraiser (which is a 24/7 job).... (Read More)

Rough Waters!

October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Ahoy! Rough waters! Steady as she goes! That's what I'm telling myself. What are the rough waters? Well, to be blunt, support is trending in the opposite direction of what I would like. At the current rate, we are slowly trending toward just 66% of... (Read More)

Cayo Hueso. That's easy for you to say.

October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
So, where in the world did I come up with the name Bone Cay for the book? That's a great question and I'm glad you asked. The original working title of Bone Cay was The Hunt; however, that title has not only been used, but it is overused... multiple... (Read More)

In the beginning...

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
The question that many writers get is "Where do you come up with your ideas?" Stephen King dreams his books. Imagine that. Others read a story in the paper, hear a song that inspires them, or draws from their own lives. Hemingway's stories were... (Read More)

Not for the faint of heart

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Ever wonder what it takes to write a novel? If you’ve always wanted to write one then you have. If you’ve read one, you’ve probably wondered just the same. The simple answer is that a writer just sits down and writes it. All is needed is a... (Read More)

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