I am delighted to announce that Fates on Fire’s first print offerings are coming to Kickstarter on OCTOBER 7TH, and I couldn’t be more excited! If you’ve followed us for a while, or if you’re new and enjoy music-related reads, then you will love my books, Post-Punk Road Show and Rock ‘N’ Roll Zero: Singles & Rarities, available in limited special print editions and as an ebook.

All the relevant information can be found below, including the reveal of the covers for these special editions. I hope you enjoy. As a bonus, anyone who reserves their launch invitation will receive a free limited-edition bookmark and an easter egg sheet (revealing the 101 hidden references in Post-Punk Road Show) with any print-level pledge. Current subscribers are already on the list!

Post-Punk Road Show is an epistolary novel comprising traditional prose, journal entries, conversations, emails, tour diaries, memories, photographs, and related communications. The fictional story is grounded in actual music-related events and offers a realistic portrayal of life as a rocker and a music journalist.

In addition, for the first time, the legendary bands Placebo, Skinny Puppy, Siouxsie, Human League, and Echo & the Bunnymen have been immortalized in fiction!

BUT, WAIT! THERE’S ANOTHER BOOK!

A KICK-ASS COLLECTION OF ROCK STORIES HOUSED INSIDE AN ALBUM COVER!

“David Bowie meets David Sedaris with a bit of Sid Vicious sprinkled on top.”

In the vein of Chuck Klosterman’s Fargo Rock City and the classic film This Is Spinal Tap, comes an uproarious collection of five stories & essays from lifelong rocker and writer Jeffrey Phillip. Part memoir, part rant, part insider’s peek, this book captures the dizzying heights, epic lows, and sheer hilarity of the realities of a life in rock ‘n’ roll. 

Whether it’s recounting the joining of a globally revered band, sharing the top 5 most glamorous aspects of rock stardom, exposing the savage truths of the music industry, or espousing advice to aspiring rockers, the experience is authentic, unflinching, and utterly hilarious. A must-have for all self-respecting fans of rock music.

LIMITED EDITION – The special edition print versions of Post-Punk Road Show are limited to a run of 400 for the Softcover & 100 for the Hardcover. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Zero: Singles & Rarities book package is limited to 50, is not available digitally, and will never be reprinted. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. 

EXCLUSIVE TO KICKSTARTER – The special print editions of these books are only available via this Kickstarter campaign. They will not be made available anywhere else.

SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ART – Fates On Fire is committed to creating high-quality art, never “content.” This is an opportunity to support independent art and artists and to bring new forms of beauty to life.

FULL CREATIVE CONTROL – By publishing via Kickstarter, we maintain complete creative control over the project, including the writing, art, packaging, and even manufacturing. That means the end product is a cohesive and unified vision, direct from the mind of the creator, Jeffrey Phillip, to you with no third-party interference. 

IT HELPS REACH A WIDER AUDIENCE – As a small publisher with a limited catalog, getting broad distribution is difficult. Not only does Kickstarter provide a trustworthy platform for people to support small businesses, but it also enables global distribution, allowing more people to enjoy the books.

IT HELPS GENERATE FUNDS REQUIRED FOR MANUFACTURING – Being a small company, we don’t have a lot of capital lying around to invest in the upfront marketing and manufacturing costs. Kickstarter provides a way to raise the funds needed to produce and share the books with the world.

IT SUPPORTS COMPANIES YOU LOVE DIRECTLY – Simply put, Kickstarter means more money for small businesses. This results in spending less time making ends meet and more time making rad books for you to enjoy!

Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you on October 7th!

Don’t Forget to Reserve Your Launch Invitation & Free Gifts!