The Spy and the Maven by Jono Pech

Jono Pech

Geelong, Australia

Jono Pech is a former news reporter, an award-winning writer, a marketing and communications adviser, pop culture zealot and all-around nice guy.

Subscribe 195 subscribers

About the author

Jono has spent the past seven years writing for daily newspapers as a reporter, including two years as an online editor. In early 2016, he moved to the world of PR and now works in media and marketing at a major health organisation. Jono's work has appeared in The Age, The Sunday Age, The Standard, Sight Magazine, and most recently in lifestyle/culture blog Decent Intention.

	2118 followers
	https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35217723-the-spy-and-the-maven
	View profile

Buy on Amazon

Pre-orders

279

Funded

$7,520.00

Days left

0 250 500 1000

Success! The Spy and the Maven has already sold 279 pre-orders , was pitched to 74 publishers , and is in discussions with publishers .

$20 Early adopter | Signed paperback + ebook

119 readers

As an early supporter you'll receive a signed paperback novel before anyone else, plus a digital copy for your amusement for PDF and Kindle.

You'll also receive email updates on the book's journey from crowdfunding and publishing to printing and sale.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Email updates on the book's progress
- A signed paperback copy
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

1 copy + ebook included

$5 shipping

$30 Best friend | Signed hardcover + ebook

51 readers

You get the signed hardcover version before anyone else, and of course, a digital copy for PDF and Kindle.

This will also entitle the buyer to email updates on the book's journey from crowdfunding and publishing to printing and sale.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Email updates on the book's progress
- A signed hardcover copy
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

1 copy + ebook included

$5 shipping

$40 Producer | Two signed paperbacks + printed shout-out + ebook

14 readers

You've earned a shout-out in the book itself, as part of the author's special acknowledgements, plus an extra copy and each of the previous offers to backers.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Your name recognised with a special thanks in the book
- Email updates on the book's progress
- TWO signed paperback copies
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

2 copies + ebook included

$10 shipping

$60 Producer/seducer | Two signed hardcovers + printed shout-out + ebook

7 readers

Now I'm impressed. This investment has just earned you a shout-out acknowledgement in the book's opening pages, plus you'll receive a hardcover edition. For being so awesome, you'll get a second copy and each of the previous offers to backers.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Your name recognised with a special thanks in the book
- Email updates on the book's progress
- TWO signed hardcover copies
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

2 copies + ebook included

$10 shipping

28 of 35 left

$100 Sharer | Four signed paperbacks + signed hardcover + printed shout-out + ebook

5 readers

Right on! You're going to share the book, but you also want a shout-out acknowledgement. You'll receive the previous incentive bonuses at this level as well.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Your name recognised with a special thanks in the book
- Email updates on the book's progress
- FOUR signed paperback copies
- A signed hardcover copy
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

5 copies + ebook included

$25 shipping

$130 Rock star | Character named after you + VIP launch invite + more (see below)

2 readers

You're so cool that you're now in the book. That's right - one of three minor characters will be named after you, and you'll be invited to the official launch of the novel. This package comes with the rewards at each of the previous tiers, including a hardcover and five copies of the paperback book to share.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Your name recognised with a special thanks in the book
- Email updates on the book's progress
- A VIP invitation to the book launch with two friends (includes dinner)
- A character named after you
- FIVE signed paperback copies
- A signed hardcover copy
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

6 copies + ebook included

$30 shipping

1 of 3 left

$180 Book club | Ten signed books + author Q&A + printed shout out + more (see below)

2 readers

You're a social butterfly, you love books and you love to talk about them. Here are nine paperback copies and a bonus signed hardcover for you and your book club, with a discount on shipping! You'll also be entitled to the previous rewards.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Your name recognised with a special thanks in the book
- Email updates on the book's progress
- A Q&A session between your book club and the author*
- NINE signed paperback copies; including
- A signed hardcover copy
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

*Please note the author lives in Geelong, Australia, so the conversation would take place over webcam unless travel costs are arranged.

10 copies + ebook included

$40 shipping

3 of 5 left

$200 Rock star | Main character named after you + 10 copies +VIP launch invite + more Sold out

1 reader

For your amazing support, a main character of this story will be named after YOU (or we can come up with a name together). You'll even receive 10 copies of the book at a discount and discounted shipping (plus every previous offer on this page, with the exception of the $130 reward).

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Your name recognised with a special thanks in the book
- Email updates on the book's progress
- A VIP invitation to the book launch with two friends (includes dinner)
- A main character named after you
- NINE signed paperback copies
- A signed hardcover copy
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

10 copies + ebook included

$30 shipping

0 of 1 left

$400 Classroom catalogue | 20 paperbacks + lesson from author + discount on shipping

0 readers

You recognise this would be a terrific story to study and teach in the classroom so you'll need bulk paperback copies - here are 20 with discounted shipping, and a chance to have the author speak to your class.*

This level is ideal for:
- High schools
- Colleges and universities
- Library networks
- Book stores
- Church groups

Each copy comes with a digital version for PDF and Kindle.

*Please note the author lives in Geelong, Australia, so will have to speak over webcam unless travel arrangements can be covered.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Email updates on the book's progress
- TWENTY signed paperback copies
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

20 copies + ebook included

$60 shipping

5 of 5 left

$1000 Sponsor | 100 paperbacks + printed company logo and special thanks inside book

0 readers

For ordering 100 copies of this novel in paperback, you'll receive a hefty discount saving on shipping! Plus, this level earns you a special thanks inside the book and the option of your logo as a sponsor.

The sponsor pack would be ideal for:
- High schools
- Colleges and universities
- Organisations
- Library networks
- Book stores
- Church groups

Each copy comes with a digital version for PDF and Kindle.

To sum up, you'll receive:
- Email updates on the book's progress
- ONE HUNDRED paperback copies; including
- Digital versions for PDF and Kindle

100 copies + ebook included

$250 shipping

2 of 2 left

The Spy and the Maven

A journalist joins an adventure of espionage action.

After a mysterious tip-off, a freelance investigative journalist is recruited by a shrouded government agency to track down a rogue spy.

Share Post on X Threads LinkedIn Embed
pszr.co/KRQmt 11947 views

	Literary Fiction Spy Adventure
	85,000 words
	100% complete
	20 publishers interested
	View publishers

Synopsis

After a mysterious tip-off, freelance investigative journalist Andrew Maven is recruited by a shrouded government agency to track down a rogue spy. Teaming up with a veteran black ops agent, known only as Rust, Maven has to adapt quickly to the mystery and violence of the spy world. When an unravelled conspiracy turns the secret hunt into a search for facts and justice, Maven must question his duties as a reporter and an American.

Most of us live normal lives, away from the intrigue and violence of the secret agent world. This book examines what would happen if an ordinary citizen was exposed to that environment and how they might respond. Most thrillers normalise the experiences of conspiracy, gun fights, car chases and gadget wizardry, but The Spy and the Maven approaches these concepts realistically with doe-eyed wonder, anxiety and sometimes terror.

The Spy and the Maven is a blend of my own experiences in the world of media and politics, and as a tourist in the USA, along with a lifetime of influences from the literature, TV, films and video games I love.

Outline

There are 30 chapters of the novel, each separating either different setting locations or different objectives and states of mind for the protagonist.

Following an episodic naming convention, every chapter has a one-word title with a noun describing the action of a particular verb - for example, "Confrontation", "Interrogation", "Disassociation", "Redemption", "Transportation" and so on. This prepares the reader with a glimpse of what to expect without giving away details, building anticipation and excitement.

As a plot-driven story, each chapter builds on the previous chapter in this chronological story told from a single first-person perspective. This perspective creates a level of ignorance in the narration, allowing the audience to feel a sense of discovery as the protagonist unravels the story bit by bit. This encourages readers to relate and develop a close relationship with the main character, who represents an ordinary citizen thrust into the world of espionage. It also allows for more surprises to take place as they discover truths and details along the way.

The structure of this novel is primarily driven by the protagonist Andrew Maven and his discovery of how society is controlled by unknown forces. In the first act, chapters 1 to 14, Maven is brought into a search for a rogue government agent and introduced to the life of an American spy and his covert operations. This journey reveals truths about his own understanding of self-awareness and purpose.

In the second act, chapters 15 to 22, a series of startling revelations force Maven to question his new perspective and his comprehension of societal control.

With his own safety and future now at risk, the final act, chapters 23 to 30, sees Maven face a test to right the wrongs and fulfill his purpose as an ordinary man thrust into extraordinary circumstances.

Throughout the narrative, Maven's relationships develop with the characters around him. Their perspectives shape his own, but they also evolve as Maven gives his unique outsider's angle on the key events.

Over the course of his adventure, Maven faces his fears, discovers a harsh truth, adjusts his worldview, accepts his true purpose and learns to find the metaphorical flowers in reality's harsh weeds. Characters around him must choose between loyalty and justice, as hard questions are answered.

Audience

Fans of spy fiction and nerd culture are the key audience for this novel. Spy thrillers have long been a popular genre, but I wanted to write a spy adventure that catered to the interest of the growing culture that I am very much embedded in. We're in an age that combines interests - with video games inspired by books, blockbuster films based on comic book heroes, and even novels influenced by video games. The Spy and the Maven is a story aimed at millennials who want something a bit different from the typical over-the-top action thriller. Unlike many other thrillers, The Spy and the Maven is free from the self-indulgent jargon and overly serious tone that would turn off some young readers. Instead, my novel aims to present a grounded but fun vision of an atypical week for a secret agent forced to team up with a reluctant gun-shy civilian.

Numerous reports have found that millennials are buying and reading more books than other generations. This growing generation of readers intersects with the growing interest in the real-world "espionage" reporting connected to WikiLeaks and Edward Snowden.

Readers with a genuine interest in journalism, conspiracy and investigation are another group likely to find interest in the story. The challenge is to appeal to each of these readerships without alienating the others.

Spy/crime/mystery novels are generally built on sagas and I already have ideas for a sequel and prequel to The Spy and the Maven.

A Harris Interactive report based on US reading habits shows that 80 per cent of American adults who purchase at least one book a year will buy a fiction novel, and almost half will select one from the crime/mystery/thriller genre.

Regardless of these statistics, my genre choice was made out of my own passion and interest in telling my kind of story, rather than for commercial purposes. Market research, statistics and trends have not informed any of my decisions and my story draws little from literary tropes or bestseller trends. Instead, it is inspired by the many stories that have influenced my love for literature, TV, films and video games over my lifetime, combined with my own experiences as a journalist and international traveller.

Promotion

Through my years as a journalist living in several different communities, I've built up a supportive network of friends and colleagues. As a former digital editor and social media manager, I'm aware of the importance of clear messaging to reach an audience.

Word of mouth and social media have been the strongest marketing platforms for my campaign. I made regular posts to both raise awareness of my novel and remind those interested to purchase their pre-order copy. This was achieved through creative and varied approaches, including videos, memes, humourous Photoshops, and clever photography,

My Twitter account following of roughly 1800 people features many fellow pop culture aficionados and writers - many of whom will continue to promote, share and support my novel.

A separate Twitter account dedicated solely to The Spy and the Maven has built a following of 1000 users anbd is used to reinforce messages from my Twitter account.

I am also part of a supportive community of like-minded "nerds" in a pop culture Facebook group titled Kinda Funny, currently with 8000 members. This group is made up of a fan base for internet personalities known as Kinda Funny. My book contains many pop culture references and subtle inside jokes for this fan base. Roughly 25 per cent of my pre-orders have come from the Kinda Funny community and this strong support will continue.

I have successfully marketed the novel to this fan base through reaching out to internet personalities for coverage in their video content. A daily livestream video from Kinda Funny, viewed more than 5000 times, even featured a "shout-out" to my novel's campaign. There will be further strong support from this group after publication (video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IJesHaFefM). Another video podcast, which has an overlapping fan base, also mentioned the novel, with 4000 views and thousands of mp3 downloads (video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAUNVterYBY&feature=youtu.be).

I will leverage my media connections for reviews and publicity, while offering to speak to students at schools about creative writing and my experiences in journalism.

Competition

1. The Gun Seller by Hugh Laurie. Naturally, British comedian Hugh Laurie's first novel was a concoction of comic zingers and over-the-top action. Some would consider this a spoof of the spy genre - a story about a witty mercenary caught up in international escapades. My story has a similar tone, aiming to combine dry quips and action with a grounded world. A key difference is that The Spy and the Maven is told from the perspective of an outsider - a news journalist - so his confidence and ability to succeed in the face of danger is always in question.

2. The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum. The fast-paced action of Bourne differs from my novel, which aims to present a more grounded world of spies (for the most part). By using action scenes sparingly, I've built tension through dialogue and investigation, due to the main protagonist's role as an investigative reporter and his phobia against gun violence. Like Bourne, he wants to know what the government is really up to, but his ignorance comes from being a civilian uncovering a plot of conspiracy, as opposed to amnesia.

3. Chuck by Peter Johnson and Zev Borow. The 6-issue miniseries based on the hit NBC television series follows the adventures of an IT nerd recruited to work for the NSA and CIA after gaining subliminal knowledge of the US government's secret intelligence. This work is a graphic novel; however, the TV show served as the initial inspiration for the tone of my novel - always fun, but with elements of drama and plenty of tension.

4. Watch That Man by Robert Farrar. You may be familiar with this novella about an American tourist in London who was inadvertently dragged into an attempt to reignite the Cold War - the story was turned into a hilarious Bill Murray movie and renamed The Spy Who Knew Too Little. Unlike Murray, my protagonist is well aware he is out of his depths and feels the full gravity of each situation.

5. No Place to Hide: Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. Surveillance State by Glenn Greenwald. This non-fiction book details the role of real-life investigative reporter Greenwald in the global surveillance disclosures revealed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden. Snowden's story is an influence on some of the developments in my novel and Greenwald's reporting plays a similar role as my protagonist. As a work of fiction, I can simplify the complicated lessons in Snowden's story and present a streamlined tale of conspiracy, investigation and world-changing revelations.

20 publishers interested

	Entrada Publishing Entrada Publishing specializes in publishing most fiction topics, excluding erotica and most romance (clean/Christian romance is okay). We are a traditional publisher - publishing only works that are truly excellent in every way. Traditional publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Career & Success, Journalism, Religion & Spirituality, Travel Worldwide
	Odyssey Books 500 copies • Partial manuscript • Looking for fiction, memoir, and narrative non-fiction, as well as novelty and picture books from Aus/NZ authors only. Odyssey Books is committed to publishing engaging and beautifully written books. Books that stretch the imagination, challenge pre-existing attitudes and beliefs, or take readers to far-flung climes. Books are always a journey. And as our name suggests, we invest in epic journeys, adventurous voyages and intellectual or spiritual quests. Readers are sure to find a book within our range of titles to challenge, inspire, and entertain. Odyssey titles are distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Novella Distribution, and worldwide via Ingram. Traditional publisher Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, History, Journalism, Society & Culture, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide
	Scribbcrib Publishing 500 copies • Completed manuscript • Looking for romance, fantasty, science fiction, and poetry. We're a small publisher, created by authors, for authors. We specialize in unknown authors looking to get their foot in the door. We provide all of the services required for your book to be successful, but also require a lot from our authors in return. We are a royalty publisher and do not charge for services, but we ask our authors to assist with personally marketing their work. Traditional publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide
	Sunbury Press 250 copies • Partial manuscript. Sunbury Press, Inc., headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA is a publisher of hardcover, trade paperback, and eBooks featuring established and emerging authors in many categories. Sunbury's books are sold through leading booksellers worldwide. We are a traditional royalty-paying trade publisher. Traditional publisher Literary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Pennsylvania
	Agora Publishing Agora Publishing is a Canada-based not-for-profit organization, founded in 1997 with the aim of making book publishing accessible to all writers across Canada and internationally. We are the only hybrid book publisher which is also a cable TV show producer; newspaper publisher; social media marketer and search engine marketing organization. Do you have a Twitter following of at least 5000? We will interview eligible authors for 15 minutes for our cable TV show broadcast. If your raw interview footage generates at least 1000 views within a four day period, we will air your interview on our cable TV show. Contact us for more information. Applications are due Saturday, May 29, 2021. #authors #bookmarketing #writers #tv Hybrid publisher All categories Worldwide
	Anaphora Literary Press 250 copies • Partial manuscript. Anaphora Literary Press was started in 2009 and publishes fiction, short stories, creative and non-fiction books. Anaphora has exhibited its titles at SIBA, ALA, SAMLA, and many other international conventions. Services include book trailers, press releases, merchandise design, book review (free in pdf/epub) submissions, proofreading, formatting, design, LCCN/ISBN assignment, international distribution, art creation, ebook (Kindle, EBSCO, ProQuest)/ softcover/ hardcover editions, and dozens of other components included in the basic package. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide
	Austin Brothers Publishing 100 copies • Partial manuscript. Austin Brothers Publishing provides all the services of a traditional publisher, working in partnership with the author, to create the book the author desires. Our strength is the ability to fill any role you might have, including ghostwriting, helping you complete a manuscript, publishing, printing, distribution, or any service you might need to complete your book. Our process is determined by your needs. If you want assistance with self-publishing we can help. Hybrid publisher Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Travel United States
	HigherLife 500 copies • Completed manuscript. HigherLife allows authors to retain all your publishing rights and you pay no publishing fee. Your only cost is to purchase at least 2,500 copies of your book from the initial press run, and this cost typically amounts to a 60%-80% discount off retail. You benefit from a full publishing team of experts: editors, designers, publishing and marketing strategists, copyeditors, copywriters, who know how to take your message and craft it as well as any New York Times best-selling publishing house would do. Hybrid publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future Worldwide
	Impact Press We publish differently at Impact Press and we’re proud of that difference. With over twenty years of publishing experience, we know we can provide you with a unique publishing opportunity that no other book publishing company in Australia can. At Impact Press we combine traditional publishing with self-publishing, providing a professional service that delivers a boutique, innovative and exciting publishing experience. The result is a bespoke, high-quality print and ebook – a book that you control every step of the way but does not look self-published. We are able to offer you the best of both worlds at Impact Press because we are uniquely positioned in the Australian publishing industry as the sister company to leading independent trade publisher Ventura Press. This means you can publish your own book, on your terms, bypassing slush pile rejections from large commercial trade publishers. You get to publish a professional, premium quality book, created by a stellar team of designers, editors and sales and marketing experts, with years of industry knowledge and experience. This dynamic trade publishing team have an outstanding history of commercial success through their years at Ventura Press. So whether you are looking to build your professional reputation, bond your workforce, or hold your family story in your hand with pride, we can help you reach your desired audience with Impact! Hybrid publisher Literary Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money Australia
	Lulu Press, Inc. Since 2002, Lulu has enabled more than 1 million authors in more than 225 countries and territories to self-publish nearly 2 million publications. Our industry-leading tools, worldwide print network and global community help authors hone their craft and publish printed books and eBooks for FREE. Offering the largest Indie bookstore at Lulu.com and distribution services, you can sell in online bookstores around the world. With Lulu, authors are in control, forever owning the rights to their works, setting their own price and keeping 80 percent of their book profits and 90 percent of eBook profits. Hybrid publisher All categories United States
	Mascot Books Mascot Books is a full-service hybrid publisher dedicated to helping authors at all stages of their publishing journey create a high-quality printed or digital book that matches their vision. With comprehensive editorial, design, marketing, production, and distribution services, our authors have the support of an experienced publishing team while still retaining one of the highest royalty percentages in the business. Hybrid publisher All categories
	Publishing Push LTD We have taken new authors and helped them sell thousands of copies all over the world. We have worked with best selling authors and helped them increase sales by over 500%. We obsess over book marketing. We even wrote a book on it. We are now seeking excellent novels we can publish. Hybrid publisher Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future United Kingdom
	WiDo Publishing / E.L. Marker 250 copies • Completed manuscript. E.L. Marker™, WiDo Publishing’s new imprint, is a hybrid publisher established to meet the needs of authors in a changing publishing climate. Now, more than ever, writers are seeking a blend between self-publishing and traditional publishing. They want an option that offers the higher royalties and greater control associated with self- publishing, while enjoying the prestige and quality provided by a traditional publisher. Hybrid publisher Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Travel Worldwide
	Authors Unite 250 copies • Partial manuscript. Authors Unite helps you become a profitable author and make an impact. We take care of printing and distribution through major online retailers, developmental editing, and proofreading with unlimited revisions. We take care of the entire process for you from book cover design all the way to set up your backend so all your book royalties go straight to your bank account. We can also help with ghostwriting if you prefer not to have to figure out all the steps on how to write a book yourself. With our book marketing services, you don’t need to worry about figuring out all the steps on how to market a book or how to become a bestselling author. We’ve helped hundreds of authors become bestselling authors on Amazon, USA Today, and The Wall Street Journal. We take care of the entire book launch process for you to help you sell thousands of copies of your book and become a bestselling author. View case studies here: https://authorsunite.com Service publisher Children Fiction, Christian Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBT Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Mind & Body, Mythology & Folk Tales, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Women's Fiction, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Children Non-Fiction, Christian Non-Fiction, Communication Skills, Corporate Culture, Crafts & Hobbies, Creativity, Current Affairs, Economics, Education, Entrepreneurship & Small Business, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Humor & Entertainment, Journalism, LGBT Non-Fiction, Management & Leadership, Marketing & Sales, Mindfulness & Happiness, Money & Investment, Motivation & Inspiration, Nature & Environment, Parenting, Personal Growth & Self-Improvement, Philosophy, Politics & Social Sciences, Popular Science, Productivity & Time Management, Psychology, Reference, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Sex & Relationships, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel, YA Non-Fiction, Science Fiction & Humour Worldwide
	BookFuel From Manuscript to Market. We help authors self-publish their books by providing the professional services needed to get books into book stores. Services offered include: Editing, Cover Design, Print Layout, eBook Conversion, and Distribution. Our unique Boost program allows authors to have their books created for $2,399. The process is guided by a dedicated Account Manager, who's goal is to produce the book the author envisioned. With BookFuel, authors retain 100% of their rights, ownership of their files, and all their royalties. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide
	Dog Ear Publishing A publishing services company dedicated to delivering amazing results to our authors. From manuscript development and editing to book design to effective marketing tools, Dog Ear delivers. Our dedicated team of publishing professionals have spent years in both the 'traditional' and self publishing worlds. We know how to build, distribute, and market great books. Dog Ear authors pay less and make more than authors from ANY other publisher. Visit http://dogearpublishing.net to learn more. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide
	EMSA Publishing EMSA Publishing is a small, independent online publisher with a goal to facilitate new and established authors with an online presence. We offer pay-per service publishing at a low fee, including editing, formatting, illustrating, cover art, and distribution to on-demand publishers such as Amazon, Kobo, and Ingram-Spark in eBook, paperback and hard cover. Our main goal is to help independent authors get published and sell books with compelling stories, attractive covers, and effective editing. Building an author platform is key, especially for new authors. EMSA Publishing also offers web page set up services and blog tour planning to help new authors establish an online author platform. EMSA Publishing‘s overall mandate is to get your book read and to help you establish a foothold in the continually evolving world of ePublishing. If you are interested, please contact Elise at admin@emsapublishing.com Service publisher Literary Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction Worldwide
	JETLAUNCH 100 copies • Completed manuscript. Jetlaunch book design and project management services give you back the hours you need to grow your publishing business. We've done work for John Lee Dumas, Ed Mylett, Rachel Pedersen, Dan Sullivan, Aaron Walker, Amy Landino (Schmittauer), Kary Oberbrunner, Jim Edwards, and many publishing companies. You retain all rights and royalties. Service publisher Worldwide
	ShieldCrest Publishing ShieldCrest are book publishers based in the UK who fill that vital gap for talented authors where mainstream publishers are unwilling to give them that chance. We strive for excellence and invest in our authors and are listed in FreeIndex as the number one independent publisher in the UK for price quality and service rated author satisfaction. We publish books of all genres including; fiction, historical, biographies and children's books. ShieldCrest publishing continues to grow rapidly with satisfied authors throughout the UK and overseas. Our range of products includes paperbacks, hardbacks and digitised e-books in all formats used globally in the myriad of e-readers. In addition to the above, ShieldCrest provides a complete range of services including book design and layout, illustrations, proof reading and editing. For marketing we offer author web page, press releases, social media marketing packages and many other support services to help both first time and experienced authors get their books into the market quickly and maximise on the opportunities available. These services enable us to guide our authors through the process as we transform their manuscript into a professional book, which can take its place with pride next to any famous author's book of the same genre. The staff at ShieldCrest have many years experience in the book industry and this wealth of experience is put at the disposal of our authors. Our clients include established authors such as Diane Marshall who has been acclaimed as the best writing talent to come from Scotland for years by The Scotsman newspaper, and Prof Donald Longmore OBE, who performed the first heart transplant in the UK and has sold thousands of medical books used by students throughout the world. We also recently released "Martin Foran-The Forgotten Man" by J.R. Stephenson, which features fraud within the police, abuse within the prison service and injustices in the courts and has been featured in the press and on TV. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide
	Virtualbookworm Publishing Virtualbookworm (VBW) Publishing was founded by a writer frustrated by the long wait time and occasional heartbreak often associated with the publishing industry. After researching the various "alternatives," he discovered a number of subsidy publishers that would publish any author ... for a price. Unfortunately, many reviewers (and readers) thumb their noses at books from such houses, since all it takes is cash to get published by them. Then he discovered self publishing and the endless opportunities it presented. However, such a venture requires countless hours of research of printers, proofreaders, artists, etc. And after publication, even more time is consumed trying to market the book. So, Virtualbookworm.com was established as a "clearinghouse" for authors, since it offers virtually everything under one roof. Although we now charge setup and design fees, those costs are kept to a minimum so as to cover all expenses. And, as with "traditional" publishers, we carefully review each manuscript and only offer contracts to authors who truly have exceptional manuscripts. We don't print garbage, and we want our authors to proudly say they were published by Virtualbookworm. If we accept your book for publication, you can rest assured that it will be sold next to other quality books, and not just work that had enough money behind it. And, you'll receive some of the best royalties in the business! Since our initial costs are so low, we want your books to sell as much as you do. Service publisher Children Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mind & Body, Mystery, Thriller, Horror & Suspense, Romantic Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, YA Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Business & Money, Career & Success, Cookbooks, Food & Wine, Health, Fitness & Dieting, History, Journalism, Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality, Science, Society & Culture, Sports & Outdoors, Technology & the Future, Travel Worldwide

Update #19 - It's been a long time Feb. 12, 2018

Hello everybody! It's been a very long time since my last update so I figured this was a good moment to let you know what …
Update #18 - Post-release update June 22, 2017

What's going on, guys? Apparently my campaign ended six months ago today, so it seems appropriate to think back at how much has happened since …
Update #17 - So close May 16, 2017

What's going on, guys?
If we're friends or you follow The Spy and the Maven on Facebook (www.facebook.com/thespyandthemaven), you have probably seen a video or …
Update #16 - The end is near April 18, 2017

Hey there everyone - this is just a quick note to say the final stages of self-publishing are underway! Editing is all but finished, thanks to …
Update #15 - Update Feb. 28, 2017

What's up, everybody?
So much has happened with the book since my previous update, but nothing concrete has taken place so I've held off contacting …
Update #14 - What's happening? Nov. 25, 2016

Hello friends and supporters - I hope it's been a happy New Year so far.
It's been awhile since my last update and a lot …
Update #13 - Stay tuned Oct. 27, 2016

Hi friends,
Just thought I'd update you in case you've been wondering what's happening. As I mentioned in the previous email, I'm now in the …
Update #12 - From Here On In Oct. 2, 2016

Hi everyone,

This is just a little update on the process from here out. I had my first meeting with a Publishizer agent (in Norway) …
Update #11 - The Final Bell Sept. 27, 2016

We did it! Yesterday I reached 250 copies sold with five days to spare. There were times I doubted I'd make it but the support …
Update #10 - 225 down, 25 to go Sept. 22, 2016

Greetings and salutations!

We're down to just eight and a half days before the campaign is over, with 25 copies to go. This means 25 copies …
Update #9 - Kinda Awesome Sept. 18, 2016

Hello friends! I'm thrilled to let you know we have now reached 200 copies and there are just 50 pre-orders needed by the end of …
Update #8 - 99 red balloons Sept. 6, 2016

Hello friends,

I'm pleased to say we just passed 150 copies and now have only 99 pre-orders remaining to sell before I can be published!

This is …
Update #7 - We're halfway there! Sept. 4, 2016

Hi friends!

We just hit 125 copies - which means we're half way to funding! This is a huge effort in just four days so …
Update #6 - Update title Sept. 1, 2016

Hello friends!
It's been an exciting (and a little bit stressful) 24 hours watching the numbers go up. We've passed 50 copies a few hours ago, so …
Update #5 - The time has come! Aug. 31, 2016

Everything in this morning's update was true - except the book won't launch tomorrow.

It has launched already!

I guess Publishizer jumped the gun and …
Update #4 - One more day Aug. 30, 2016

This time tomorrow my book will be up for pre-orders! To say I'm excited would be an understatement.

As it has worked out, I'm home sick today …
Update #3 - One week to go Aug. 23, 2016

Hello to each of my subscribers and supporters
This is just a quick request to please share my campaign with your friends. Word of mouth is …
Update #2 - 100 per cent! Aug. 20, 2016

Today is a big day for me - one that felt very far away when I first hit "new document" and began writing my book. Today …
Update #1 - The First Fifty Aug. 12, 2016

Greetings to each of you, my first 50 subscribers!

After hitting the milestone of 50 today, I thought it would be a good time to …

Bryan Ronan
on Aug. 31, 2016, 12:22 a.m.

reply

Good luck with the orders tomorrow Jono. Thanks for sharing it on the Kinda Funny Facebook page for us to see. I look forward to reading it!

Karen Myers
on Aug. 31, 2016, 7:56 a.m.

reply

Congrats Jono! So thrilled for you!

Jack Kruse
on Aug. 31, 2016, 8:08 a.m.

reply

Beyownd! Can't wait to read this buddy!

Dianne Holman
on Aug. 31, 2016, 12:46 p.m.

reply

How exciting Jono!!

Owen Palmer
on Aug. 31, 2016, 5:27 p.m.

reply

good lucky buddy! Kinda!

Tom Nalder
on Aug. 31, 2016, 10:47 p.m.

reply

Great work mate! Looking forward to the read!

Joshua Cole
on Aug. 31, 2016, 11:15 p.m.

reply

Eager to read.

Julie Pech
on Sept. 1, 2016, 1:04 a.m.

reply

looking forward to a great read

Stephen Trestrail
on Sept. 1, 2016, 3:18 a.m.

reply

Good luck Jono. Awesome work. We love everything you have done so far. Really excited for you and looking forward to a great read

Julie Pech
on Sept. 1, 2016, 6:16 a.m.

reply

love supporting you Jono, from Granny

Ben Morrall
on Sept. 1, 2016, 6:22 a.m.

reply

Wooo, Go Jono!!!

Dylan Tickell
on Sept. 1, 2016, 7:39 a.m.

reply

Looking forward to reading The Spy and the Maven.

Stuart Quinn
on Sept. 1, 2016, 8:09 a.m.

reply

Good work Jono. Cant wait to read it. Cheers Stu

Matthew Trestrail
on Sept. 1, 2016, 10:06 a.m.

reply

Can't wait to read this buddy! Now to come up with an interesting character name.. Hehehe... :P

Ryan Midgley
on Sept. 1, 2016, 10:34 a.m.

reply

Awesome effort.

rose boyd
on Sept. 1, 2016, 2:05 p.m.

reply

Looking forward to reading your book. All the best to you

liz o brien
on Sept. 1, 2016, 9:55 p.m.

reply

One book ordered and it's headed to the Emerald Isle. Proud of you, mate! Well done and best of luck! xx

Lynette Orbons
on Sept. 2, 2016, 3:49 p.m.

reply

Great to see you following one of your dreams Jono. All the best.

Julie Pech
on Sept. 6, 2016, 11:18 a.m.

reply

all the best from Bev

Lee Constantine
on Sept. 7, 2016, 2:32 p.m.

reply

Good luck Jono!

Gary Hughes
on Sept. 8, 2016, 12:10 a.m.

reply

Woo hoo cant wait to be reading the great jono pech best seller.

Matt Neal
on Sept. 8, 2016, 12:48 a.m.

reply

Knowing Jono's skill as a writer, and his pop culture smarts, I know this book is going to be page-turner.

Guy Vincent
on Sept. 8, 2016, 8:25 p.m.

reply

Congrats Jono! You're rocking it :)

Tim Smock
on Sept. 9, 2016, 2:35 a.m.

reply

Well done to this special man! A huge effort, can't wait to immerse myself in this adventure. Good luck reaching the goal bud, I encourage others to jump on board.

Malcolm Pech
on Sept. 10, 2016, 3:09 a.m.

reply

Onyer Jono. We hope you exceed your target and become very famous....

kahlia McIntosh
on Sept. 12, 2016, 12:59 p.m.

reply

Keep up the great work. Tell Hannah Kahlia says hi

Daniel Amato
on Sept. 12, 2016, 11:14 p.m.

reply

This guy is the most natural and gifted writer I've ever met! Can't wait to pick it up and never put it down

Laura Packham
on Sept. 17, 2016, 2:28 a.m.

reply

Onya Jono! Wonderful stuff!

Jarryd Howard
on Sept. 22, 2016, 4:07 a.m.

reply

kinda....funny :)

Gary Hughes
on Sept. 24, 2016, 2:18 a.m.

reply

Looking so forward to reading awesome talent of you jono pech

Daniele Ferro PTY 5084
on Sept. 27, 2016, 12:45 a.m.

reply

Looking forward to start reading.

Gary Hughes
on Sept. 29, 2016, 6:59 a.m.

reply

Mate you are smashing it

Bronwyn Pech
on Sept. 30, 2016, 8:38 a.m.

reply

Good luck Jono - from a fellow descendant of the ever-expanding (and ever-progressing) John Pech family. You have made us proud. Bronwyn (Pech)

Patrick Searles
on Oct. 16, 2016, 2:06 p.m.

reply

Fine, you got me. I'll take 2 please.

Ashley Hobley
on Feb. 7, 2017, 1:26 a.m.

reply

:)

Mario Piacquadio
on Feb. 21, 2017, 1:16 a.m.

reply

<3

Chance Autwell
on March 16, 2017, 5:06 a.m.

reply

Didn't forget about you, man! Looking forward to it 🙂

Search