Debut Novel

The Man in the Ball Cap

A literary journey tied to memory, mystery, place, and purpose. This debut novel sits at the center of JSM Cooperative’s first major creative-impact campaign: using storytelling to support nonprofit-aligned work and community impact.

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Debut Novel

The Man in the Ball Cap

A mystery set in A Coruña, Spain — where memory, symbols, shadow, and purpose collide.

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Storytelling As Solidarity

A book with a mission behind it.

JSM Cooperative uses creative work, publishing, and community support to fund projects connected to education, health, empathy, and nonprofit impact.

About the novel

The Man in the Ball Cap is more than a debut novel. It is the first creative anchor in JSM Cooperative’s larger effort to turn books, stories, and community participation into lasting impact.

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Literary mystery: A story shaped by memory, place, identity, and the search for meaning.
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Camino-inspired purpose: A creative journey built around reflection, solidarity, and forward movement.
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Impact-centered publishing: Purchases and donations help support mission-aligned nonprofit work.

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Ongoing Fundraiser

#JoinTheCamino — Our Monthly Novel Subscription

Join the Camino is our monthly subscription campaign that turns reading into recurring impact. For $23/month, you directly support our publishing efforts and the nonprofits we partner with — starting with Mindful Diabetes Inc.

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First month: You receive a personally signed copy of The Man in the Ball Cap.
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Every month after: You choose someone special to receive a signed copy.
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Community impact: You help fund SDG-aligned nonprofits, one story at a time.

It is our way of turning a single book into a shared, ongoing Camino — a walk of solidarity, empathy, and support.

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Chapter readings

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Purchase impact

Purchases and donations help support publishing costs, outreach, and nonprofit-aligned projects.

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Behind the scenes

Read writing notes, creative process reflections, campaign updates, and community milestones.

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