Our story is a simple one: a romance reader and blogger got mad.
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It started in August 2017...…when K. Webster’s, THE WILD, got banned across the board. The book was marketed and written for an adult audience who were fully aware of the taboo romance in store. Well, NOT in store, in this case. Ms. Webster was forced to sell her book via her website only.
Moving forward, to January-February 2018. Amazon and other major online retailers started blocking and banning more books within the romance and erotica genres. Authors were falsely accused of violating terms of service, and their accounts were closed. Readers were limited and, in some cases, banned from leaving reviews. Authors were scared, readers were frustrated and, well, our founder got mad. Really, REALLY mad.
While the concept of Eden Books is one Robyn Crawford had for years...…she didn’t commit to developing and launching the site until March 2018. Thanks to the support of many, Robyn found the encouragement and courage to begin development. Using her contacts within the College of Business at the University of Florida, Robyn connected with the Collaboratory for Women at the UF Innovation Hub and found additional support among other entrepreneurs as well as her two incredible business mentors, Katie White and Kathy Sohar.
In September 2018, the Kickstarter campaign to raise the needed capital to bring Eden Books to life was successfully funded at 120% thanks to 189 backers!Our video can be viewed on YouTube. We are currently seeking additional funds to expand and grow the platform.
Eden Books officially launched March 1, 2019.
Eden Books is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, inclusive platform that gives authors of all genders, races, ages, or sexual orientation the opportunity to promote and sell their original stories within the romance and women’s fiction genres.
During September 2018 we successfully raised $12,805 on Kickstarter (surpassing our goal of $10,500). This was done with the generosity and support of 189 backers. Below are our “founding members”. We are grateful to and for them!
Siobhan Muir
Lauren Gitelson
SVC Ricketts
Mira Stanley
Kim May
Christine Ashworth
Jane Ross
Aerin Caley
Kristy Stalter
Angela Grayson Burrer
Casey Noble
Gisel Albarez
Samantha Lind
Q.B. Tyler
MK Mancos
Megan Michaels
Michelle Russell
Lisa Stone Martin
Mary Meredith
Emily James Taylor
Jennifer Grady
Melissa Hanson
Michele VanCuren
Desiree Gentle
Sarah Coon van den Burg
Nadine Bookaholic
Kathryn Parson
Yvonne Edmonds
Cameron Hesson
Melissa Pashon Shipe
Nina Brottman
Noell Mosco
Teri Hicks
Kelley Callies
Blunder Woman Productions
Chloe Kill-Trivelpiece
Nicolina Martin
Deanna Bell
Kelly MacKay
Michelle Day
Laura Fidorowicz
Sarah Caniano
Marla Esposito
Lisa Torres
Laura Halloran
Becky Parsons
Kristin Kent
Arden Aoide
Marie Lee
Meka L. Rascoe
Ghita Frederiksen
Justine Scire
Sarah Marrinan
A.C. Green
Ynnette
Sarah Peña
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Yanette Mantro
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Launa Rae
Allyson Lindt
Diane Newman Faut
Jennifer Miller
Gyrithe Blichfeldt
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Sabrina Johnson
Jane Maguire
Tracy Kalvin
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Diana Lloyd
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Jeff Robison
John Grisham
Rachel Talavera
Aidy Award
Karin Enders
Clara Brotherton
Mandi Konesni
Lisa B. Kamps
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Nicole Jackson
Susan Vallese
Lynsey M. Stewart
Candy Bruns
T.K. Cherry
Torrance Sené
Monica
Fabiola Francisco
Mattie M. Moss
Heather Guimond
Marsha Bachmeier
Elle Clouse
Gwen Cease
Lee Healey
Robin Hester
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Margaret Kourvo
Briana Bizier
Jeanette Smith
Rachel Blaufeld
Tilly Greene
Melissa Hawthorne
Tasha Boteilho
Ashley Jade
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Stephanie Gelman
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Karen Jackson
Sophie Kisker
Susan Laukat
Stephanie Berget
Erin Reidy
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G.T. Daniels
Deedy Parks Hays
Debbie Wenzel Higgins
Emery Jacobs
Rachel Caid
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Linda Rena Miller
Erika Lang
Nikki Horn
Misty Walker
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Indie Singh
Dawn Strickland
Michelle Rodriguez
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S.L. Sterling
Suzanne Pierontoni
Nicole Richard
Christina Henderson Smith
Stacy Fortner-Castillo
Barbara Huffert
Jennifer Jaeger
Olivia Smart
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Dorothy McCawley
Tracey Pedersen
Sarah Auerbach
Lg Reads
Jayne
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Shea Swain
Marika Ray
S.E. Rose
Jennifer Michael
Kim Volz
Heather Ray
Ilene Glance
Connie McElfresh
Jenna Barton
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CM Lally
Jessica Malcew
Amy Townsend
Claudia Burgoa
Jae Lynne Davies
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Nellie Jean
Jessi Gage
Shanon
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Amanda Moore
Diane Sullivan
Jen Doyle
Stella Price
Tilly Greene
Judy Hartley
Christy Pastore
Melody Grabeel
Leann K Pugh
Kathy Sohar
Lex Kirby
Peggy Dixon
Candice Sullivan
Katie White
The Creative Fund
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We proudly sponsored the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Inkers Con Author Conference. This conference is designed to support authors by giving them the understanding, tools, and connections that will help grow their business.
Eden Books is a member of American Booksellers Association and Indie Bound. We strongly believe in supporting independent bookstores!
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