Thank you for visiting my book page!
If you’re reading this chances are you know me or have met me at some point...but if not, welcome!
My name is Sparky Rose (that's my picture up there) and I’ve been through quite a bit in my 39 years of playing the sport commonly referred to as “life.” Up until recently, I was the very special guest of the United States Federal Government for nearly two years for my work in the now mainstream and rapidly expanding medical cannabis industry. I used to operate a little company called Compassionate Caregivers based out of Oakland, CA that left a veritable wake of medical cannabis dispensaries in its path. “Conviction” is my story...but storytelling isn’t cheap and since the Fed seized all of my money, I’m asking those interested in my story to help me finish it by sponsoring the book.
Much like your local public radio station, you won’t walk away empty handed. I’m handing out gifts. So please take a look at the sponsorship options and help me get this story out!
It should be noted that it will likely be at least a year before the final book is published. All donors will receive periodic updates including sample pages every now and then so you can see some of the progress as this project moves along. Please donate and please tell your friends!
Thanks again!!!
Our Sponsors!
Supermax Sponsors
- Joe and Christina Devoto
- Anna Brown
Camper Sponsors
- Leslie and Ake Grunditz
New Fish Sponsors
- John Feld
- Anonymous Donor
- Superfinos VTO
- Jason Carlin
- Phil Glatz
About "Conviction"
Sparky Rose was one of the pioneers of California’s medical marijuana movement, who helped build a state-wide chain of hugely successful dispensaries that complied with state law and cooperated with local municipalities and law enforcement … until the George W Bush Department of Justice busted him and sent him to federal prison for two years. Conviction [working title] tells Sparky’s story of how a graphic artist and Internet entrepreneur became a leading player in the country’s biggest social experiment since Prohibition, how he built the “Walmart of weed”, how the medical marijuana business really functions … and how the justice systems gets jammed up with thousands of non-dangerous pot fans.
Sponsor Us!
How can you help? Sponsor the book! Basically, donate at one of the levels below and get the goods that come with it. Thank you for your support!
New Fish
Donors at this level will:
- Have their names placed in the "New Fish" area of the Sponsor section of this website
- Receive periodic email updates with the progress of the book
- Receive sample pages from the book as is developed
- At the time the book is published they receive a printed copy of the book
Camper
Donors at this level will:
- Have their names placed in the "Campers" area of the Sponsor section of this website
- Receive periodic email updates with the progress of the book
- Receive sample pages from the book as is developed
- At the time the book is published they receive a printed copy of the book with a personal message of thanks, signed by Sparky
SuperMax
Donors at this level will:
- Have their names placed in the "Supermax" area of the Sponsor section of this website
- Receive periodic email updates with the progress of the book
- Receive sample pages from the book as is developed
- At the time the book is published they receive a printed copy of the book with a personal message of thanks, signed by Sparky
- An invitation to the private book launch party in Los Angeles at the time of publishing.
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