Amra's Blog - AMRA PAJALIC

It's day 2 of my Kickstarter and I have eight backers and am up to $230 pledged. My overall goal is $500 so I'm excited to be almost halfway there. In the meantime I wanted to tell you why Kickstarter is a Game Changer for Indie Authors 🚀

Kickstarter isn’t just a buzzword—it’s becoming the beating heart of the indie author movement. In the episode, I dig into how this creative crowdfunding platform empowers authors like me to bring new stories into the world.

Here’s what sets Kickstarter apart:
• Community-Powered Funding: Instead of waiting for a publisher’s green light, indie authors can launch campaigns, offer exclusive rewards, and connect directly with readers. This means no debt, and no gatekeepers—just creative freedom and collaboration.
• Unique Backer Perks: With my upcoming book, Time Kneels Between Mountains, supporters can get their hands on limited-edition historical research cards—something you won’t find in any bookstore!
• True Support: Backing a Kickstarter isn’t just pre-ordering a book. It’s joining the journey from day one and helping a story come to life.
Your support also sends a message: stories like these matter, and there’s an audience hungry for new voices. Plus, Kickstarter backers play a vital role in making future creative projects—like new podcasts—possible.
Curious to see what it’s all about? If you believe in the power of independent stories, click the link in my bio to learn more.

Also don't forget that you can order and pick up at my launch on 1 November when I celebrate the publication of this book.

www.amrapajalic.com/time
This link will re-direct to my Kickstarter
Thank you for being part of this adventure.

P.S. If you’ve ever wanted to support an author beyond just buying a book, this is your moment to shine!

I’m so excited to share some BIG news with you! My novel, Time Kneels Between Mountains, will officially be published on November 1st, but you have the chance to read it early and get your hands on some exclusive merch by joining the Kickstarter launch!

Why Kickstarter? It’s more than just getting the book early. I’ve put together amazing rewards just for backers, including historical research cards that dive into the real history behind the story. The novel is set in Srebrenica, 1992, and draws deeply from personal and historical research.

By supporting this campaign, you’ll also help show there’s a community eager for more. I’m currently applying for a grant to turn the essays behind this novel into a podcast series, and your support is vital in making that next step possible!

If you:
·       Love historical fiction,
·       Cheer for powerful female leads,
·       Or want to support indie authors making bold moves,

Jump on my Kickstarter to grab an early copy, claim your exclusive rewards, and be part of this journey! Let’s do this together.
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www.amrapajalic.com/time
This link will re-direct to my Kickstarter

Thank you for believing in this project and for all your support!

I’ve just had a new article published in the AEU magazine — and no, it’s not the usual glossy pep talk about “managing” student behaviour.

This piece calls it like it is: teaching isn’t a magic wand and behaviour management isn’t a one-size-fits-all checklist. It’s messy, exhausting, and often thankless — but it’s also the frontline of building real learning environments.

If you’re tired of platitudes and want to hear the unvarnished truth about what works, what doesn’t, and what we really need to support teachers, have a read on page 24 of the term 3 issue.

📚🔥 Time Kneels Between Mountains just got a Kirkus Review, and it doesn’t hold back:

"Devastating descriptions of the gory consequences of war are the standout scenes here. Still, Seka experiences moments of beauty and joy, all lushly described "

"The novel skewers the international community’s complicity in genocide, which continues today."

"An assiduously researched, cleareyed depiction of genocide."

This book has taken me years—of writing, researching, interviewing survivors, and confronting generational trauma. It’s a story of Srebrenica, of resistance, of survival, of truth-telling when the world looks away.

Thank you to Kirkus for recognising the power of this story. 💔📖✊

​Read the full review here.

📖 Available via https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pishukinpress/timekneels

🌟 From high school dropout to graduating with a 98% in her Master’s... 🎓

In this reel, Lee Agius shares how the arts didn’t just change her life—they saved it.

🎨 She left school not knowing how to write an essay.
📚 Through creativity, community, and sheer grit, she rewrote her story.
💬 “There is room for growth--in the right context.”
Whether you’re an artist, a late bloomer, or someone still figuring it out—this one’s for you. ❤️
🎧 Watch/listen to the full episode on Amra’s Armchair Anecdotes, on your favourite podcast platform or on YouTube

👇https://www.amrapajalic.com/podcast.html

🚨 I’m launching my very first Kickstarter campaign (cue nerves + confetti 🎉) and I’m inviting YOU to be part of the behind-the-scenes magic!

I’ll be sending my pre-release page to my newsletter subscribers soon so they can give it a squiz, help me iron out the kinks, and be the very first to see what it’s all about. Spoiler: BOOKS. MERCH. DREAMS COMING TRUE. 🥹📚✨

If you love sneak peeks, creative chaos, and want to cheer me on (or tell me if something looks weird 😅), sign up to my newsletter here or link in bio:
https://www.amrapajalic.com/my-newsletter.html

I'll be attaching a photo of all the goodies so you can see what's coming! Let's build this baby together 💪