I hope you are interested in buying my book at least in part because you are looking forward to reading it. But chances are, you have also heard that by buying Kyivsky Waltz you will also be supporting Ukrainian aid by donating money to Razom. The amount of money we can raise is determined by pre-sales.

How do pre-sales work?

According to the publisher, Finishing Line Press:

All FLP books have a preorder sales/prepublication period in which the royalty scale is determined. This is the only way we have successfully been able to publish chapbooks. Your royalty percentage rate (RPR) for the life of your book is determined as follows:

Preorder sales between 55-104 copies sold = 8% net proceeds of book sales.

Preorder sales between 105-154 copies sold = 12.5% net proceeds of book sales.

Preorder sales between 155-204 copies sold = 15% net proceeds of book sales.

Preorder sales between 205-749 copies sold = 20% net proceeds of book sales.

Preorder sales of 750 or more copies sold = 30% net proceeds of book sales.

My goal for the pre-sales is to at least reach 205 sales, which translates into my receiving 20% of the net proceeds of the book for the entirety of its publishing run. All of these proceeds will be donated to Razom, to assist in Ukrainian humanitarian aid.

Why is the pre-sale amount $23.00?

The price of the book when published is $19.99. During pre-sale, there is a $2.00 discount. The remaining amount covers shipping and the credit card transaction fees.

How do I receive my copy of Kyivsky Waltz?

The book will be released in February 2024. Your copy will be sent to you directly by the publisher.