Future adventures
Writing, illustrating, editing, designing, and publishing new stories.
The people behind the pages.
THE FIRST BOOK IS FINISHED.Help keep the
adventure going.
The first book is finished. Your support helps William Bouldry
create what comes next—and put books in young readers’ hands.
Historical backdrop · Main Street, Placerville, 1866. The book’s adventure is fiction.
WHY THE FUND EXISTSStories that make children
Stories that make children
want to discover more.
The Next Chapter Fund supports the continued creation, development, and growth of The Adventures of Moss Boss & Dixie, an independently published children’s adventure series inspired by California’s Gold Country.
William Bouldry is the author and creator behind 530 Elite Adventure Press. He returned to Placerville in 2015; his real dog Dixie and the town he calls home inspired these fictional adventures.
Unfold the project plan +
Learning through discovery
Activities, historical discoveries, and interactive experiences that bring the books to life.
Books for young readers
Sponsored copies for participating schools, libraries, and youth organizations.
Independent publishing
Production, technology, distribution, and promotion that keep the series growing.
Dixie and the
Golden Leaf
The finished illustrated e-book included free with every paperback purchase. PDF + EPUB.
01 / SUPPORT THE PROJECTHelp bring the next
Help bring the next
adventure to life.
General contributions support the overall creative project: future stories, illustrations, editing, book production, and new experiences for young readers.
No purchase necessary. One-time contributions. Choose what feels right.
Help Create the Next Chapter
Secure PayPal checkout. One-time support; no subscription.
02 / SPONSOR YOUNG READERSPut an adventure
Put an adventure
in a child’s hands.
Sponsor copies of The Mystery of the Giant Oak for appropriate schools, classrooms, libraries, and youth organizations.
Designated sponsorships cover books and fulfillment, with remaining proceeds supporting administration and continuation of the project. Recipients will be coordinated and confirmed before placement.
Sponsor Books for Kids
Secure PayPal checkout. One-time support; no subscription.
Let your business help
make the next chapter possible.
Support reading opportunities and a locally created children’s adventure series. Recognition is optional; private participation and custom contributions are welcome.
2 sponsored books + website name recognition
5 sponsored books + linked business recognition
10 sponsored books + website logo recognition + one social media thank-you
20 sponsored books + featured website recognition + a dedicated sponsor acknowledgment
Become a Community Partner
Secure PayPal checkout. One-time support; no subscription.
A letter from William & Dixie Open the letter +
Thank you for helping us
turn the page.
I have put countless hours into bringing Moss Boss & Dixie to life. What began as a personal project became a real book—and a much bigger vision.
I can’t promise how big this series will become. But the work behind it matters to me. Every book purchased, every contribution made, and every person who shares this adventure gives me another reason to keep building.
— William BouldryThe Next Chapter Fund supports an independently operated publishing project. Contributions are not tax-deductible charitable donations and do not guarantee any particular future release.
General contributions support the overall project. Designated book sponsorships fund copies for young readers. Previously promised sponsorship benefits will be honored.
The first readers who helped
start the adventure.
Our early Founders Edition book supporters, recognized separately from The Next Chapter Fund.