Cinderella Spinderella ebook – Coming September from Mark Binder on Vimeo.

Cinderella wheels her way home from the ball… (Draft of illustration)

We need some help.

We’re trying to figure out how to describe the Cinderella Spinderella ebook so that people understand and want to read it. But it’s been challenging to do it from the inside while worrying about political correctness.

Can you help us by describing it better? A sentence? A few words? Send an email to mark@markbinder.com

Sample: Cinderella Spinderella is the first ebook that allows readers to choose what ethnic group the heroine comes from. It allows readers to identify with the story more directly. And it’s an awesome version of the story. Oh, and she’s in a wheelchair.

But shorter and better?

Thanks!

Oh, and meanwhile, you can listen to a rather softly recorded live version of the story…

Listen to Cinderella Spinderella a live (somewhat quiet) recording

Our next target is translating the text into Spanish. We’re asking for contributions of $12 (or more) to make this happen.

As with the Kickstarter, just scroll down and click the reward you’d like net to the Donate Button, enter the amount you wish to contribute, and we’ll take care of the rest. Your credit card will be charged, and your premium will be sent to you as soon as it is ready and available.

To contribute by check, please send payments with the word, “Cinderella”: and your premium choice in the memo to:
Light Publications, PO Box 2462, Providence, RI 02906

Kind Soul: pledge $1 or more A grateful thank you!! Every dollar matters. Your contribution makes a difference. And yes! you’ll get your name in the credits.	Avid Reader: pledge $5 or more You’ll receive an advance ebook, and be listed as in the credits and acknowledgements. You can KEEP the ebook, or GIVE IT AS A GIFT for your child, grandchild, a friend, or your school.	Citizen: pledge $10 or more You’ll get a SIGNED limited-edition ebook, a THANK YOU postcard, and be listed as in the credits. You can keep the ebook, or give it as a gift for your child, grandchild, a friend, or your school.	King’s Guard: pledge $25 or more You’ll receive an AUTOGRAPHED POSTER of the Cinderella Spinderella cover shipped to your home. Plus: You’ll get also get the signed limited-edition ebook, a thank you postcard, and be listed as in the credits. 15 backers	Classy Institution: pledge $35 or more You will receive an ebook license for an entire school classroom or library! Teachers can give copies to parents or put it on classroom devices/computers. Librarians may install it onto as many digital readers as you have for your system. Plus you’ll get an autographed poster and name listed in credits. BONUS: discussion guide will be included! 7 backers
Collector: pledge $50 or more You will get a PERSONALIZED and SIGNED ebook. We’ve figured out how to personalize ebooks! You’ll tell us who to inscribe it to after the campaign closes. You’ll also get a thank you postcard and your name listed in the credits. NOTE: ONLY Merchants will get the signed AND autographed ebook. Everyone else will get the signed limited edition ebook.	Noble Patron of the Arts: pledge $100 or more You are so kind and generous, but want little in return. You’ll get the signed limited edition of the ebook, a thank you and the poster. You can donate as much as you like. Thanks! 3 backers	Courtier: pledge $200 or more You’ll get one of Steve Mardo’s original signed sketches from the book development process. And you’ll also get the poster, autographed ebook, thank you and name in the credits.	Dancer at the Ball: pledge $300 or more A caricature or illustration of your face (or a family member) will be included in the dance hall. (Note, we’ll need a release form for this.) Plus: the autographed poster, the autographed ebook, and the thank you note. And be listed in the credits.	Royal Household: pledge $500 or more Your picture will be featured as a portrait in the Royal Portrait Hall of Fame. (based on a photograph you send us). You will also receive a printed copy of the portrait autographed by the Illustrator and Author, suitable for framing. Plus: the autographed poster, the autographed ebook, and the thank you note. And be listed in the credits. (3 Left)

Steve and Mark discuss the cover. Photo by Donna Kerwan, The Times

We thank you for backing the Cinderella Spinderella ebook project!

This illustrated ebook for young people is a work of love.

We appreciate your contribution and backing of the project.

From time to time, we’ll keep you posted about the project’s status. We will also be following-up with specific questions pertaining to your rewards.

The current planned release date for Cinderella Spinderella is in September, 2013.
We anticipate shipping your premiums and advance editions by August, 2013—sooner if possible.

- Mark Binder and Steve Mardo

Thought you’d enjoy seeing the black and white of Steve’s interpretation of Cinderella’s chauffeur…

(Hint, there are no mice in her house, but it is infested, so she uses…)

No white mice? Well, what do you have?

One more backer to 40. Only $25 to $2,000. Please spread the word.

Please help us keep the momentum and spread the word. Unless we reach the $5,555 level, then it will all be for naught. Tell your friends. Recommend it.

• Go to the kickstarter page: http://bit.ly/spinderella_kickstarter
• Click the Like button and write a comment
• Tweet it
• Pin it on Pinterest
• Let me know if you have any questions, suggestions or ideas!

On a more personal note, I just realized that it’s a bit like a combination fundraising and popularity contest…. Talk about an ego challenge!

We expect the campaign to begin by the end of January, please make suggestions.
(Yes, we know the audio volume is irregular)

Kickstarter Cinderella Spinderella – (draft 2) from Mark Binder on Vimeo.

Between getting married, publishing two books, and running for office, it’s been challenging to manage my “career” with anything like coherence.

One of the hallmarks of today’s society seems to be the idea that everything is current, posted and “live!”

And I enjoy performing a story,

Mission 2013 (first draft)

This year, I’m going to perform my work as it happens — from writing to events to the mundane bits and pieces of planning and marketing.

This will not be an unedited brain dump of every phone call I make.

I will embrace the multiplicity of paths and projects. Check the categories to follow a particular path.

Now, because you enjoyed the story, please buy the book!

• For the Kindle
• For the iPad/iPod
• For the Nook
• Softcover from Amazon