Winnipeg author launches Indiegogo campaign in support of first novel
Winnipeg, MB – November 18, 2014 – Winnipeg author Gilles DeCruyenaere has launched a campaign on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform in support of his first novel, a science fiction story entitled: “I Dreamt of Trees”.
Plot Summary
Flasher in training Jason Crawford has dedicated his life to fighting the mysterious alien race which threatens the massive city-ship he calls home. Just weeks away from graduation, however, Jason discovers a terrible secret which could mean an end to his way of life forever. Fearing government reprisal for this newfound knowledge, Jason takes refuge in the Rim, a walled-off section of the ship where citizens are left to fend for themselves while the government ruthlessly plunders its resources.
While there, Jason forms an uneasy alliance with fellow exile Greg. Though they share the same goal of exposing the government’s terrible secret, their relationship is strained; Jason is selfish, profane and morally ambiguous, while Greg is generous, kind and liberal-minded.
Will Jason and Greg manage to achieve their goals despite their ideological differences? Will Jason ever escape the Rim, and if so, can he hope to regain anything even resembling the life of entitlement to which he was accustomed?
“I Dreamt of Trees” is a story of struggle and survival in a dystopian society built on fear and greed, where no one is quite as good, nor quite as bad as they seem.
Campaign Details
The Indiegogo campaign started on Nov 17 and will close on December 17, 2014 (11:59pm PT), with a funding goal of $1500.00.
Available perks include: digital and print copies of “I Dreamt of Trees”, t-shirts, and artwork by local artist Graeme Borland.
Campaign Site: www.indiegogo.com
* At the time of this press release, “I Dreamt of Trees” is trending at #1 across all categories on Indiegogo, www.indiegogo.com
About the Author
Gilles DeCruyenaere lives in Winnipeg, MB with his wife Joanne and their fur-baby Yogi. A graduate of the Digital Media Design program at Red River College, Gilles recently served as film editor for the feature-length animated film “Emma’s Wings: A Bella Sara Tale”.
Contact
Gilles DeCruyenaere
kreefax@gmail.com
www.kreefax.com
