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BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Thu Dec 26, 2013 10:56 pm
by christianpiatt
Blood Doctrine is a fast-paced suspense thriller from author Christian Piatt with rich scientific and theological overtones. Inspired by a combination of the interest in the so-called “Jesus tomb” in Jerusalem and groundbreaking possibilities involving evolutionary genetics, the question is posed:

What if, through modern science, we had the power to bring Jesus back to life?

Though the premise of Blood Doctrine may challenge the comfort levels of some who consider science and religion to stand in contradiction to one another, the subject approaches this potential controversy with respect and a basis in real history, science, philosophy and cutting-edge contemporary social issues.

Christian Piatt is a well-known author and blogger in the areas of faith and popular culture. He writes for Huffington Post, Sojourners, Red Letter Christians, Patheos and others, and he has several books published, including the Banned Questions book series, a memoir on faith and family called PregMANcy, and his forthcoming book for Jericho Books called postChristian.

Bestselling author/novelist Frank Schaeffer has agreed to edit the book. His books include Crazy for God, Portofino and many others.

Visit the Kickstarter page, watch the video, read the sample chapters and check out the various reward levels available. Help independent publishing while joining an exciting project and getting some cool gifts, all at the same time!

And please spread the word to others who are fans of fiction, thrillers and independent publishing.

CHECK OUT THE KICKSTARTER PAGE HERE: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1883188588/blood-doctrine-my-first-novel

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 5:39 pm
by sbriggman
Congrats on almost reaching 100 backers. That is impressive! :). Have you learned anything from running the campaign?

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Fri Dec 27, 2013 6:16 pm
by christianpiatt
Just shy of 100. But thanks! So far, I think the couple of things I've discovered are:

1. There's a bump at the beginning and supposedly toward the very end, but in the middle, things slow down.

2. Nothing is as effective as the direct (by name) personal ask.

Here's hoping we make our goal!

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/188 ... irst-novel

Christian Piatt

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 5:14 am
by sbriggman
Thanks for sharing! :) Keep us updated on your campaign.

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 3:38 pm
by InfiniteHorizonsUly
Christian
I REALLY like the premise!!
Congrats on bringing a great idea to life!!

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 10:01 pm
by lurch
Looks cool - just contributed $5.

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Sun Dec 29, 2013 3:51 pm
by christianpiatt
Thanks all! Hoping for 43 more backers by New Years Day. Any continued help in getting the word out is fantastic.

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:09 am
by christianpiatt
Here's a draft of the book cover. Not complete, but it's pretty cool looking:

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Let me know what you think. And to support the campaign, which has less than nine days to go, CLICK THE LINK below:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1883188588/blood-doctrine-my-first-novel

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:29 am
by sbriggman
Sick cover! Love it. @lurch way to go being a supportive member :).

Re: BLOOD DOCTRINE Novel on Kickstarter

Posted: Mon Dec 30, 2013 1:34 am
by christianpiatt
sbriggman wrote:Sick cover! Love it. @lurch way to go being a supportive member :).


Thanks man, and thank you, @Lurch!