Aaron Crowley’s memoir: Bought with a Price
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Bought with a Price
A gay Christian’s memoir, from paid sex to Love
(Pre-order rewards listed at the bottom)
About the Book
In the porn industry, Aaron Crowley thought he was simply portraying sexual assault in his scenes. After he encountered a Christian outreach group who told him, “Jesus loves you,” he realized that he wasn’t playing sexual assault; he was being sexually assaulted. After leaving the sex industry, Aaron sought refuge in the church only to find that many churches do not include gay people, like Aaron, in their worship, or if they did, the church didn’t have clear teachings on or was completely silent about sexual morality, which left Aaron’s past vulnerable to being exploited. Wrestling with his sexual orientation and faith, hookup culture and waiting until marriage, his past and his future, Aaron finds the power to overcome exploitation and wield his testimony as a weapon against the enemy, who once held him in bondage. This memoir, along with Scripture and research, is a testimony of God’s grace to enable all believers to walk in the holiness and power to which they have been called.
About the Author
Aaron Crowley is a survivor of the gay porn industry, prostitution, and rape. His world was turned upside down when he heard the Voice of God, and now, he is an ordained pastor in the Covenant Network and preaches the Gospel all over America. Crowley lives with his husband in Los Angeles, California.
Why Self-Publish
Because of the themes of sexual exploitation inherent to my story, I want to make sure my story isn't exploited and marketed as salacious. A traditional publisher would have power in how my story is told and which parts to include and exclude, and then they would make a profit. In order to make sure my story is told the right way and to make sure it brings glory to God, self-publishing is the safest route for this book.
Book Budget
Editing - $3,500*
Publishing - $400**
Marketing - $350
GoFundMe Fees - $250
Total - $4,500
Any donations received above the total will be added to the marketing budget.
Rewards for Giving***
EXCERPT LEVEL - share GoFundMe campaign 3 or more times****
An excerpt from the current draft of the first scene in chapter one
SUPPORT LEVEL - $10+
Entered into a drawing for free copies during the book launch
EBOOK LEVEL - $25
Copy of the eBook prior to the book launch
PAPERBACK LEVEL - $50
Copy of the paperback prior to the book launch
HARDCOVER LEVEL - $75
Copy of the hardback prior to the book launch
AUTOGRAPHED LEVEL - $100
Signed copy of the hardcover with personalized note prior to the book launch
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LEVEL - $250+
An acknowledgement with your name at the back of the book and a signed copy of the hardcover with personalized note prior to the book launch
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* Editing includes developmental edit, copy edit, and proofreading.
** Publishing includes ISBN registration ($250), Ingramspark’s print-on-demand services ($100), and copyright ($50).
*** Prices are fundraising prices. The book price will be decreased at launch, but the benefit to purchasing now is that you will receive your copy before the book launch.
**** Share either on three different platforms/pages or at three different chronological times to qualify for the excerpt. To receive the excerpt, contact the author with links or screenshots of proof of your shares. Email and text message shares are not included.
A gay Christian’s memoir, from paid sex to Love
(Pre-order rewards listed at the bottom)
About the Book
In the porn industry, Aaron Crowley thought he was simply portraying sexual assault in his scenes. After he encountered a Christian outreach group who told him, “Jesus loves you,” he realized that he wasn’t playing sexual assault; he was being sexually assaulted. After leaving the sex industry, Aaron sought refuge in the church only to find that many churches do not include gay people, like Aaron, in their worship, or if they did, the church didn’t have clear teachings on or was completely silent about sexual morality, which left Aaron’s past vulnerable to being exploited. Wrestling with his sexual orientation and faith, hookup culture and waiting until marriage, his past and his future, Aaron finds the power to overcome exploitation and wield his testimony as a weapon against the enemy, who once held him in bondage. This memoir, along with Scripture and research, is a testimony of God’s grace to enable all believers to walk in the holiness and power to which they have been called.
About the Author
Aaron Crowley is a survivor of the gay porn industry, prostitution, and rape. His world was turned upside down when he heard the Voice of God, and now, he is an ordained pastor in the Covenant Network and preaches the Gospel all over America. Crowley lives with his husband in Los Angeles, California.
Why Self-Publish
Because of the themes of sexual exploitation inherent to my story, I want to make sure my story isn't exploited and marketed as salacious. A traditional publisher would have power in how my story is told and which parts to include and exclude, and then they would make a profit. In order to make sure my story is told the right way and to make sure it brings glory to God, self-publishing is the safest route for this book.
Book Budget
Editing - $3,500*
Publishing - $400**
Marketing - $350
GoFundMe Fees - $250
Total - $4,500
Any donations received above the total will be added to the marketing budget.
Rewards for Giving***
EXCERPT LEVEL - share GoFundMe campaign 3 or more times****
An excerpt from the current draft of the first scene in chapter one
SUPPORT LEVEL - $10+
Entered into a drawing for free copies during the book launch
EBOOK LEVEL - $25
Copy of the eBook prior to the book launch
PAPERBACK LEVEL - $50
Copy of the paperback prior to the book launch
HARDCOVER LEVEL - $75
Copy of the hardback prior to the book launch
AUTOGRAPHED LEVEL - $100
Signed copy of the hardcover with personalized note prior to the book launch
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT LEVEL - $250+
An acknowledgement with your name at the back of the book and a signed copy of the hardcover with personalized note prior to the book launch
_____
* Editing includes developmental edit, copy edit, and proofreading.
** Publishing includes ISBN registration ($250), Ingramspark’s print-on-demand services ($100), and copyright ($50).
*** Prices are fundraising prices. The book price will be decreased at launch, but the benefit to purchasing now is that you will receive your copy before the book launch.
**** Share either on three different platforms/pages or at three different chronological times to qualify for the excerpt. To receive the excerpt, contact the author with links or screenshots of proof of your shares. Email and text message shares are not included.
Organizer
Aaron Crowley
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA