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Full audio Story: “Grandview Drive”

“Grandview Drive,” Read for you by the author

Black Bird Commons

Tim Blackett

During this phase, we're reviewing manuscripts and deciding which book we want to publish. At the end of this phase, we offer an author a book deal.

Consideration

As the manuscript goes through several phases of editorial work, the cover and interior design takes place, while format decisions about paper stocks and printing treatments are made.

Editorial & Design

While the books are on press, the pre-order links go live and the marketing campaign ramps up with waves of review copy mailings to media and influencers.

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The finished copies have released on the book's publication date. Go give it some love!

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I have dreamt of opening a “3rd Space” where people can meet and create, where they can find new ideas, new artists and new experiences, all while feeling safe as their authentic selves. 
 
The Black Bird Commons will be a community hub, a bookshop, a cafe, a sometimes-pub and a common meeting place that features queer artists, Indigenous artists, independent authors, local poets, and more. Both new and used books of all genres. 
 
This is one of the first steps in making it a reality.

Help build an online bookish community and lay the groundwork for Regina’s only independent Brick-n-Mortar community hub and creative centre.

Tim Blackett is an award-winning author (GRANDVIEW DRIVE, 2023) living and writing on unceded Treaty 4 territory, in Regina, SK. He has 55k+ followers on TikTok (@timrblackett), and is the host of the Tim Blackett & Friends Podcast.

Chantelle O’Connor is an Anishinaabek woman and mother and artist who calls Treaty 4 territory (Fishing Lake First Nation & Regina) home.

Together, they have dreamt of opening a “3rd Space” where people can meet and create, where they can find new ideas, new artists and new experiences, all while feeling safe as their authentic selves. 

The Black Bird Commons will be a community hub, a bookshop, a cafe, a sometimes-pub and a common meeting place that features queer artists, Indigenous artists, independent authors, local poets, and more. Both new and used books of all genres.   

This is one of the first steps in making it a reality.

To Get even more involved, visit: www.patreon.com/theblackbirdcommons

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Members-only Discord channel

Bi-Weekly Reading/Life update

Chance to pick Tim Blackett & Friends Bookclub book

Recorded bookclub meetings

Behind-The-Scenes Content: Early access to The Black Bird Commons updates and behind-the-scenes content.

A monthly digital book recommendation list based on curated themes. Books we’ve loved and Books we’re looking forward to

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Guaranteed Pick for Tim Blackett & Friends Bookclub (1 time benefit)

Book Review Request (As long as I can get a physical copy, I’ll review it, whether it’s your own book, or just one you want me to read) (1 time benefit)

Quarterly LIVE Zoom Q&A/Hang out

Early access to new Stories by Tim Blackett (minimum 1/quarter)

Exclusive invites to virtual Q&A sessions with authors, booksellers, or community leaders (quarterly).

A personalized book recommendation sent to your inbox each month, tailored to your reading preferences.

A 5% discount on purchases through The Black Bird Commons Online Shop (once it goes live). *Books Only*

One Free Coffee of You’re ever in Town (once the shop opens)