Walking to school
one morning my son Racer asks me when was there going to be another Adventure
of One Sock book. I looked down at him and told him soon. It's not like I
haven't been trying, the story for the next few books are in place but just the
whole funding of the book. I tried Kickstarter not once but twice and both
didn't work out as I thought it would of. The artist of the last book, told me
she doesn't promote books only draws them. She also told me that since I was
doing a kickstarter project for the "One Sock" series that she would
also charge $110 per pic. I'm thinking to myself, "Whoa, wait a
minute", this is a lot of money. Because it's a Kickstarter project the
price goes up? The book would be even more money than what I asked for on Kickstarter.
The last
Adventures of One Sock, did okay but only okay. It made my money back but
nothing much more other than entertaining many kids from all over the world. I
understand that artists have their prices and they should get paid for what
their talents are. But we live in place where the economy isn't as great as people
think it is. For me as an artist, I would work with one's budget if I was ever
asked to do a writing gig for them. But that's me and I'm a team player, I
enjoy creating and making things come to life on paper.
I remember
looking for a artist to draw my children's book and so many wanted lots and
lots of money. I wonder if people lose their way and forget why they do what
they do. Is it for passion or is it for money? I understand people should get
paid for their talents but when one is starting off, we should all work
together and collaborate and help one another to that higher place. I'm a true
believer in helping those who help me with my career. I met quite a few people
who get something and once they advanced upwards forget about the people who
helped them get there. I'm not like that; I like to brainstorm and network and
help with others on their goals in life. It's a shame to see how others don't
think the same way. I really liked the artist who drew the last "One
Sock" book, and as did Racer. Since it was his life story on paper it was
only fair to show him the many different styles of drawings before picking the
one we finally chose.
After this book came out I put out my security book "Life
After Wrap", I thought about putting out another "One Sock"
book, but wasn't too sure since it didn't get the same reaction as my security
book did. Even though the book is about my son's life with Autism, I was told
that my book wasn't Autism enough. Go Figure. Maybe the timing wasn't right,
were in a process of finding a new place to live and settling in the new place
that we did end up finding. Time on the internet was limited to me so networking
with others was sort of hard for me, also the interaction with the Artist just
wasn't there. Once she finished with the drawings that was it. It was more of a
biz deal rather than a collaboration deal. Never heard from her about how's the
book going or I really liked your book or anything.
On my 41st Birthday recently the YuckMouth Mommy told me I had to
get another book out for Racer's birthday which is in August and do whatever I
need to do to make it happen. The last "One Sock" book came out last
year on Racer's birthday so having another book out this year would make my son
very happy on his birthday. So lately I been playing around the iPad and
figured out how to make movie trailers which I did my first for security book
that I posted on Youtube.
This time around I'm going to do my Kickstarter correctly and hope
that I do find the right people to help make this dream of not only mine but my
son's come true. The new artist I hope to find should be very ambitious and
creative someone who is willing to collaborate with the project and not afraid
to spread the word with their contacts. I will be knocking on every door to get
this book made. I learned a lot from the last children's book which was my
first time writing. I'm more used to writing action, horror and violence. I
learned to make sure the editor is going to check the errors correctly and make
sure my book is not only good for me but that it will once again entertain the
many kids it did the first time around. If you would like to be a part of this
project feel free to hit me up or if you know anyone who does don't hesitate in
leaving a message. I think Networking with others can bring many possibilities
into a great project. Stay inspired everyone!
