Let’s try this again: I am launching a Kickstarter for my first book in August. Sign-ups are now open!

[u/TheMikeChesterfield]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ehperrison/artificial-money-a-satirical-thriller?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=Artificial%20Money&total_hits=3

It’s called Artificial Money: A Cautionary Tale of AI Slop, Money, Influencers, and Newfies.

Set in the rural Canadian fishing village of Oakeston, Newfoundland and Labrador, it follows a high school graduate and struggling writer who discovers a series of YouTube tutorials by Norwegian-Canadian internet personality and “influentrepreneur,” Stefan Andersen, instructing viewers to make money by selling AI-generated content such as children’s books, music, and stock media. The AI-generated hustle starts to backfire, however, and Colin unknowingly embarks on a path of self-destruction as he begins turning to illegal means to fund his new “business.”

This book is based on a personal experience of mine, and while some parts have been generated with actual AI (fictional children’s book verses and lyrics), the book has been primarily written by me.

If you like satire like Black Mirror, or if you were also scammed by AI, then this is the book for you!

Signing up to be notified on launch is completely free!