About Kevin’s Point of View
Kevin Tobin is a relatively ordinary
twelve-year-old dealing with the aftermath of his father’s death. To escape his
emotional turmoil, Kevin has developed his imagination into a dangerous foil
and powerful ally. After a mysterious package arrives at his door, Kevin and
his best friend are hunted down by a ruthless villain determined to retrieve
the package, unknowingly spinning Kevin into a battle for control over time
itself. Set in Boulder, Colorado, this imaginative story, appreciation for the
powers of family ties, the desire of young boys to both escape reality and
prove themselves within it, and the fast-paced, adventure-filled storytelling
style make this a book with wide appeal for readers of all ages, especially
those 8 years old and up.
**Review coming SOON~
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About the Author and the Story Behind the
Book
It’s more than a little embarrassing to admit
that I started writing Kevin’s Point of View over 20 years ago. I’d planned to
finish it much sooner of course, but life has a way of reminding you that
you’re not always in control. I was actually making great progress on the story
until our 2nd child, and our only daughter, was born. A year after she joined
her brother in our family my wife’s arms started to tingle and not long after
her symptoms started we learned she had multiple sclerosis. I love my wife
(we’ve been married now for nearly 24 years) and so we faced this challenge
together and made some hard choices. I focused my attention on providing for my
family and set aside the manuscript. Some evenings, after everyone had gone to
bed and the house was quiet, I picked it back and up and added bits and pieces,
but mostly it just sat there.
Many years later, with our son in college,
our daughter nearly graduated from high school, my wife doing a great job
managing her MS, and my career as a civil engineer solidly established, I
discovered I had a little more time to finish the story, which I did. Now the
story has become a book – with a cover illustration taken from a thank you note
mailed to me by a 6th grader – and is out in the world. So far the early
reviews and feedback have been stellar.
What I'd Like to Do
I published the first edition of Kevin's
Point of View for about $500 and the glowing reviews have given me the
confidence to publish a second edition. This second edition will have many new
things, including:
Professional cover, artwork and book design
A
new acknowledgment section recognizing contributors
A
new reviews section
Increased promotion online, to schools, to libraries, and to brick and
mortar bookstores
I'm also currently writing the sequel (I've
finished three chapters) and I envision at least two or three more books in the
series.
Kevin's Point of View is a fun adventure
story that keeps readers, especially reluctant readers, turning pages. It's
also a story of hope, the power of family, and using your skills and talents,
whatever they may be, to overcome any obstacle. I hope you will work with me on
this and future books featuring the indefatigable Kevin Tobin.
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ABOUT KICKSTARTER!
Through Kickstarter I'm hoping to fundraise and create a 2nd edition of
Kevin's Point of View that will include:
- A new cover and artwork
- Reformatted book design
- New reviews and acknowledgment sections
Here's the link to the project's page on Kickstarter - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/521319849/kevins-point-of-view
http://kevinspointofview.com/
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