Jono Pech is a former news reporter, an award-winning writer, a marketing and communications adviser, pop culture zealot and all-around nice guy.
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.
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$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
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$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
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$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
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$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
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$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
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$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
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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 of people have asked about the book, so here's the latest news.
I've had an official contract offer from an Australian hybrid publisher (a model where the author pays for services but receives higher royalties) that would put my novel into Australian and NZ book shops with some decent marketing behind it, and a very professional treatment in regards to editing, design, formatting and so on.
The catch is that the cost is far above the amount I've received from my pre-order campaign and would require a significant financial investment on my part. The other factor is they're unable to do a hardcover print run, so I might have to partially refund some of your pre-orders down to the paperback price.
Meanwhile, I'm pursuing official offers from a couple ofinterested internationally-based royalty publishers (a model where the author pays nothing) for comparison. The disadvantage with those could be a lack of local distribution or marketing, but I'm still waiting to hear back from those publishers.
This whole thing has been a massive learning curve for me and is taking a lot longer than expected.
This is a long way of saying that I'm still considering the options and don't want to rush any decisions just because it's frustrating to wait this long.
Thank you so much for being patient with me - I guarantee you'll have this book one day, but I can't promise when.
To apologise for the lack of actual news, here's a photo of my dog Indiana Bones.
Lots of love,
Jono
