Please visit our Project on KickStarter at http://kck.st/hHK9Fu
From the author, John Schmidt:
"I'm very happy that my novel, The Lion Princess -- Journey to an Awakening , has been released through Lighthouse Publishing. This project is very special to me. I spent several months in 2010 writing the latest draft of the book, found a fantastic model for the front cover -- paid the photographer myself -- and have done a great deal of extra work on the book.
"With the $1,300 I can print 300 copies of the book, pay for this Kickstarter proposal, and pay for new cover art. Then I can contact animal welfare groups and offer them a great book to use as an incentive or a fundraiser.
"This plan of action not only encourages young people to learn more about themselves and animals, it helps many animals survive, and takes some of the financial pressure off the people who are trying to help the animals. It creates a win-win-win situation!
"The book can not only be used by animal welfare groups, but also by civic organizations (like the Lions Club!), home schooling networks, schools, companies, and individuals in a variety of ways. The possibilities are limitless! If you email me at Path@PathPublishing.com I can brainstorm ideas for you or your company or group.
"The Lion Princess encourages young people everywhere to never give up, to go to greater heights by courage, faith, and a strong desire to find out who they are and what their purpose in life really is. The novel is unique in that it is not an animal story, per se, but an adventure where a girl dons a very realistic lion suit, joins a circus, and finds out what a struggle it is to be an animal. Alice finds out more about herself than she ever dreamed possible, and experiences the trials of the people she will one day rule while she endures the sufferings of animals.
"The response from readers has been wonderful. I am really happy!
"Please help me reach the world with this marvelous story. Right now I'm limited to Social Security income, so I need money for book copies.
"PLEASE PASS THIS ON to anyone you know who might be interested. Share this on Facebook and Twitter, your blog, Tumblr and Posterous. Your support and encouragement is greatly appreciated!
"The budget is bare minimum so if we reach it, please don't think we can't use more that will enable us to reach even more animal rescue groups outside Amarillo and across the country.
"Backers outside the U.S. need to add $10 for extra postage -- $20.00 if you're also receiving the other books I have had published.
"The greatest reward you will receive, no matter what I give you, is the fact that you're helping young people get through life and helping animals survive. You are also helping this book get a good start in life, because it would make a great TV animation or movie! If you have any ideas about how we can broaden its influence in society, let me know. I will not forget anyone who helps me!
"The attached video was a joy to create. But please plan on experiencing a "real life" video someday by visiting your local SPCA or Humane Society shelter. There you will see endearing animals that need your attention and money for food. The experience will convince you to support this project as much or more than any video I could ever create. I thank you in advance for your consideration.
Email me at Path@PathPublishing.com if you have any suggestions or comments.
Check out the book's web page at http://www.pathpublishing.com/lion/.
"if you want a copy of the author's edition for $12.95, go to http://www.pathpublishing.com/Shopping-6.htm . For the publisher's edition at $14.95, go to http://amzn.to/LionPrincess
"Keep in might that if this Kickstarter project is not fully funded we will never know you wanted a copy, and you will need to buy one at PathPublishing.com in three or four months."
John Schmidt
Please visit the Project on KickStarter at http://kck.st/hHK9Fu
Video credits: Producer: Diana Ludwig http://www.dianaludwig.com/
Voice: the author, John Schmidt
path@pathpublishing.com http://www.pathpublishing.com/
Music: "Summer Day," composed and played by John Schmidt
*** Photographs: Alice, the lion princess: Melanie DeFazio
meldefazio@frontier.com http://www.melaniedefazio.com/
Lion cubs: the late Jim Massingill
Circus cage and 1900 circus: Web archives
Night skies, sunsets, sneezeweed: Diana Ludwig
Mountains with clouds: John Schmidt
Swans: Dr. Roby Mitchell drfitt@me.com http://www.drfitt.com/
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