Finishing My Magical Realism Romp Of A Novel
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Hello Patron Of The Arts!
It’s Jane Peyton here and I have a new best friend – Cordelia Tanner, the world’s leading shoe designer, possessor of the rare extra sensory skill of psychometry (she can tell all sorts about a person just by holding onto one of their possessions), and inventor of an incredible digital shoe related technology called Footloose that inadvertently changes consumer behaviour and destroys one of the world’s major industries. This creates enemies on one side, but huge consumer support on the other.
Cordelia is amusing, great company, and mischievous. Unfortunately she only exists in my imagination as a character in a novel I am writing which is 80% completed.
I am fund-raising so I can take an unpaid sabbatical from work and finish the book as soon as possible. Everyone who donates gets something fabulous in exchange for their generosity including their name printed in the book acknowledgments! See below for the different levels of giving and the incentive rewards. They include signed copies of two of my existing books, masterclasses in beer, cider or wine knowledge, and more.
If The Shoe Fits – A Magical Realism Romp
I’ve spent the past few months writing a novel called ‘If The Shoe Fits’ with Cordelia, and Rex her twin brother, as the central characters, and several other loveable individuals including beautiful Oscar Rivington, Cordelia’s ex-husband and best friend who runs London’s only existing Pleasure Gardens, and the ultra-charming Dr Elodie l’Archambeau, curator of the best adventures, who may have been Cordelia’s twin in a past life. ‘If The Shoe Fits’ is a visual magical realism romp which will make a gripping film. The story is set in present-day London and internationally. See below for a synopsis.
Literary Agent Waiting To Read the Completed Manuscript
I have been in contact with a literary agent who represents some of the major names of contemporary literature. She has agreed to look at the manuscript when it is complete. That is not a guarantee she will represent me, but there is a 50-50% chance that she will. I also have other contacts in the publishing industry.
The novel is 80% finished and is at a crucial point where I need to concentrate all my time and headspace on it. I cannot do this and at the same time run my business, the School of Booze, so I need to take an unpaid sabbatical to complete the book. That’s why I have started this funding account to appeal to my mates, family, associates, and book lovers to become patrons of the arts and help to fund my essential monthly outgoings for three months so I can complete the book. I am offering reward incentives for giving so you will get something in exchange for your donation – please see below for details.
In case you do not know about my writing background, I am the author of nine published non-fiction books about architecture & design, and alcoholic drinks. My most recent publisher is the British Library. The Library’s publishing wing contacted me to commission two non-fiction books. For non-fiction books it is not necessary to have a literary agent, but for fiction it is, hence me needing to finish the manuscript before I can find an agent.
What You’ll Get For Your Incentive Reward
In return for your amazing generosity in funding my sabbatical, there are incentives in eight levels of giving. Several of the incentives are related to my work in the alcoholic drinks sector because in addition to being a writer I am an educator, broadcaster, pub expert, public speaker, and founder of the School of Booze.
I am accredited through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and the Beer & Cider Academy which are Britain’s official education bodies for accredited learning. I was the UK’s first accredited Pommelier (cider sommelier) and Britain’s first Beer Sommelier of the Year. I am a former Drinks Educator of the Year. For my beer work I was awarded the title Outstanding Individual Achievement in Beer from the Beer & Cider Marketing Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Britain’s Parliamentary Beer Group. More biographical details here and a list of my awards and accolades (scroll to the bottom of the page).
My Gratitude Cup Runneth Over
I know this is a big ask as we all have so many requests for donations and charitable support. If you are able to donate, I hope you will know how deeply grateful I am for your kindness and I will pay it forward in all the ways I can. I’ve had this novel story in my head for five years and I’m on the verge of finishing it and if I do, I’ll owe a great deal to you. Thank you!
Incentive Rewards – Eight Levels of Giving
For a donation of £25 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments.
For a donation of £50 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. And for now, you will receive signed copies of two of my existing published books for you or as a gift for a friend. Choose from ‘Drink: A Tippler’s Miscellany’; or ‘Brilliant Britain’. Details and reviews here :
Please email me to redeem your reward: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £75 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. And for now, you will receive a bundle of downloadable courses in Beer, Cider, or Wine knowledge from my School of Booze e-learning platform - for you, or to give to a friend. Course details here :
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £100 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. And for now, you will receive two bundles of downloadable courses in Beer, Cider, or Wine knowledge from my School of Booze e-learning platform – one or both for you, or to give to friends. Course details here :
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £250 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus I will devise and host a pub quiz for you and your friends, either in person at your home or by video conferencing. I used to host a pub quiz in one of Gordon Ramsay’s London pubs so I am a demon at question setting!
Please note, if travel is necessary, travel expenses are not included.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £400 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus a beer, cider, or wine tasting entertainment hosted by me for you and your friends either in person at your home or on video conferencing. It will include an explanation of where the aromas and flavours come from, how to taste like a professional, lots of fascinating historic facts, plus a beer, cider or wine quiz with a prize for the winner. There is no maximum group size, so if the donation cost is shared between the group the per capita payment will be lower the larger the group.
Please note, the price of alcohol is not included, neither is the provision of glassware, and if travel is necessary, travel expenses are not included either.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £500 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus a private tour, hosted by me, of four historic London pubs for a group of up to four people. This incentive includes a drink per person in each pub. I already run a very popular private pub tour that was awarded the title Top Global Experience by Trip Adviser’s Viator tour company, and was twice awarded the title Top British Experience.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £1000– thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus a masterclass, hosted by me, for you and your friends in whichever drink you want to learn about – beer, cider, wine or a combination, in person at your home or by video conferencing. We will cover how it/they are made, where the flavours come from, health benefits, how to taste like a professional, how to identify different styles, how to match with food, and lots of fascinating historic facts.
You will also receive a School of Booze Graduation certificate which is priceless!
There is no maximum group size, so if the donation cost is shared between the group the per capita payment will be lower the larger the group.
Please note, the price of alcohol is not included, neither is the provision of glassware, and if travel is necessary, travel expenses are not included either.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
It’s Jane Peyton here and I have a new best friend – Cordelia Tanner, the world’s leading shoe designer, possessor of the rare extra sensory skill of psychometry (she can tell all sorts about a person just by holding onto one of their possessions), and inventor of an incredible digital shoe related technology called Footloose that inadvertently changes consumer behaviour and destroys one of the world’s major industries. This creates enemies on one side, but huge consumer support on the other.
Cordelia is amusing, great company, and mischievous. Unfortunately she only exists in my imagination as a character in a novel I am writing which is 80% completed.
I am fund-raising so I can take an unpaid sabbatical from work and finish the book as soon as possible. Everyone who donates gets something fabulous in exchange for their generosity including their name printed in the book acknowledgments! See below for the different levels of giving and the incentive rewards. They include signed copies of two of my existing books, masterclasses in beer, cider or wine knowledge, and more.
If The Shoe Fits – A Magical Realism Romp
I’ve spent the past few months writing a novel called ‘If The Shoe Fits’ with Cordelia, and Rex her twin brother, as the central characters, and several other loveable individuals including beautiful Oscar Rivington, Cordelia’s ex-husband and best friend who runs London’s only existing Pleasure Gardens, and the ultra-charming Dr Elodie l’Archambeau, curator of the best adventures, who may have been Cordelia’s twin in a past life. ‘If The Shoe Fits’ is a visual magical realism romp which will make a gripping film. The story is set in present-day London and internationally. See below for a synopsis.
Literary Agent Waiting To Read the Completed Manuscript
I have been in contact with a literary agent who represents some of the major names of contemporary literature. She has agreed to look at the manuscript when it is complete. That is not a guarantee she will represent me, but there is a 50-50% chance that she will. I also have other contacts in the publishing industry.
The novel is 80% finished and is at a crucial point where I need to concentrate all my time and headspace on it. I cannot do this and at the same time run my business, the School of Booze, so I need to take an unpaid sabbatical to complete the book. That’s why I have started this funding account to appeal to my mates, family, associates, and book lovers to become patrons of the arts and help to fund my essential monthly outgoings for three months so I can complete the book. I am offering reward incentives for giving so you will get something in exchange for your donation – please see below for details.
In case you do not know about my writing background, I am the author of nine published non-fiction books about architecture & design, and alcoholic drinks. My most recent publisher is the British Library. The Library’s publishing wing contacted me to commission two non-fiction books. For non-fiction books it is not necessary to have a literary agent, but for fiction it is, hence me needing to finish the manuscript before I can find an agent.
What You’ll Get For Your Incentive Reward
In return for your amazing generosity in funding my sabbatical, there are incentives in eight levels of giving. Several of the incentives are related to my work in the alcoholic drinks sector because in addition to being a writer I am an educator, broadcaster, pub expert, public speaker, and founder of the School of Booze.
I am accredited through the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and the Beer & Cider Academy which are Britain’s official education bodies for accredited learning. I was the UK’s first accredited Pommelier (cider sommelier) and Britain’s first Beer Sommelier of the Year. I am a former Drinks Educator of the Year. For my beer work I was awarded the title Outstanding Individual Achievement in Beer from the Beer & Cider Marketing Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from Britain’s Parliamentary Beer Group. More biographical details here and a list of my awards and accolades (scroll to the bottom of the page).
My Gratitude Cup Runneth Over
I know this is a big ask as we all have so many requests for donations and charitable support. If you are able to donate, I hope you will know how deeply grateful I am for your kindness and I will pay it forward in all the ways I can. I’ve had this novel story in my head for five years and I’m on the verge of finishing it and if I do, I’ll owe a great deal to you. Thank you!
Incentive Rewards – Eight Levels of Giving
For a donation of £25 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments.
For a donation of £50 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. And for now, you will receive signed copies of two of my existing published books for you or as a gift for a friend. Choose from ‘Drink: A Tippler’s Miscellany’; or ‘Brilliant Britain’. Details and reviews here :
Please email me to redeem your reward: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £75 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. And for now, you will receive a bundle of downloadable courses in Beer, Cider, or Wine knowledge from my School of Booze e-learning platform - for you, or to give to a friend. Course details here :
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £100 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. And for now, you will receive two bundles of downloadable courses in Beer, Cider, or Wine knowledge from my School of Booze e-learning platform – one or both for you, or to give to friends. Course details here :
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £250 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus I will devise and host a pub quiz for you and your friends, either in person at your home or by video conferencing. I used to host a pub quiz in one of Gordon Ramsay’s London pubs so I am a demon at question setting!
Please note, if travel is necessary, travel expenses are not included.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £400 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus a beer, cider, or wine tasting entertainment hosted by me for you and your friends either in person at your home or on video conferencing. It will include an explanation of where the aromas and flavours come from, how to taste like a professional, lots of fascinating historic facts, plus a beer, cider or wine quiz with a prize for the winner. There is no maximum group size, so if the donation cost is shared between the group the per capita payment will be lower the larger the group.
Please note, the price of alcohol is not included, neither is the provision of glassware, and if travel is necessary, travel expenses are not included either.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £500 – thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus a private tour, hosted by me, of four historic London pubs for a group of up to four people. This incentive includes a drink per person in each pub. I already run a very popular private pub tour that was awarded the title Top Global Experience by Trip Adviser’s Viator tour company, and was twice awarded the title Top British Experience.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
For a donation of £1000– thank you! For this you will receive a signed copy of ‘If The Shoe Fits’ when it is published, with your name printed in the book’s acknowledgments. Plus a masterclass, hosted by me, for you and your friends in whichever drink you want to learn about – beer, cider, wine or a combination, in person at your home or by video conferencing. We will cover how it/they are made, where the flavours come from, health benefits, how to taste like a professional, how to identify different styles, how to match with food, and lots of fascinating historic facts.
You will also receive a School of Booze Graduation certificate which is priceless!
There is no maximum group size, so if the donation cost is shared between the group the per capita payment will be lower the larger the group.
Please note, the price of alcohol is not included, neither is the provision of glassware, and if travel is necessary, travel expenses are not included either.
To redeem your reward please email me: jp@jane-peyton
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