CORRECTED COPYRIGHT PAGE
For Amazon KDP Resubmission
Use this copyright page to satisfy Amazon’s requirements while maintaining the book’s aesthetic.
OPTION 1: Standard Fiction Disclaimer (SAFEST)
THEY CAN ALL BIRD
Being a True Account of the North Platte Experiments
and the Discovery of Emergent Biointelligence
A NOVEL
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This is a work of fiction. All characters, organizations, events,
and scientific claims are products of the author's imagination.
Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, is purely
coincidental.
The "manuscript" attributed to Dr. Eleanora Voss and the
marginalia attributed to "M. Reyes" are fictional narrative
devices. No such persons exist. No experiments were conducted.
All birds in this book are fictional.
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Copyright © 2026 Kristopher Richards
All rights reserved.
ISBN 979-8-9952710-0-0 (Paperback)
ISBN 979-8-9952710-1-7 (Ebook)
Library of Congress Control Number: [Pending]
Published by Convergence Press
North Platte, Nebraska
www.kbird.ai
First Edition: March 2026
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**ACKNOWLEDGMENTS**
The fictional academic preprint referenced herein is archived at
Zenodo (DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18912642) as part of the immersive
narrative design.
The Convergence Protocol (Chapter 18) is offered as an
educational framework only. The publisher assumes no liability
for its application.
The publisher wishes to thank the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Special Collections Division for processing; Agent K. Morrison,
USDA Wildlife Services, for consultation; and the 147 fictional
birds observed at the North Platte site for their patience.
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Manufactured in the United States of America
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**CITATION**
Voss, E. (2026). *They Can All Bird: Being a True Account of
the North Platte Experiments and the Discovery of Emergent
Biointelligence* (M. Reyes, Ed.; Annotated ed.). Convergence
Press. ISBN 979-8-9952710-0-0
Original preprint: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18912642
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Session 28409296
OPTION 2: Minimal Change with Clarification
If you want to keep most of the original text:
[This page contains fictional elements as part of the narrative design.
Actual copyright holder: Kristopher Richards. This is a work of fiction.]
THEY CAN ALL BIRD
Being a True Account of the North Platte Experiments
and the Discovery of Emergent Biointelligence
Copyright © 2026 Kristopher Richards
(Previously presented as "The Voss Estate" — a fictional entity)
All rights reserved.
ISBN 979-8-9952710-0-0 (Paperback)
ISBN 979-8-9952710-1-7 (Ebook)
Library of Congress Control Number: [Pending]
Published by Convergence Press
North Platte, Nebraska
www.kbird.ai
First Edition: March 2026
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**DISCLAIMER**
This is a work of fiction. Dr. Eleanora Voss, M. Reyes, and
"The Voss Estate" are fictional. No experiments were conducted.
All birds in this narrative are fictional.
This manuscript purports to be a found document recovered from
the estate of a fictional Dr. Eleanora Voss. The publisher
makes no claims regarding the veracity of the scientific
assertions contained herein.
The marginalia attributed to "M. Reyes" was created by the
author as a narrative device. The whereabouts of M. Reyes are
"unknown" because this person does not exist.
"Session 28409296" is a fictional framework.
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**ACKNOWLEDGMENTS**
The publisher wishes to thank the 147 fictional birds observed
at the fictional North Platte site for their patience.
The Convergence Protocol (Chapter 18) is offered as an
educational framework only.
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Manufactured in the United States of America
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Session 28409296
ISBN 979-8-9952710-0-0 (Paperback)
ISBN 979-8-9952710-1-7 (Ebook)
DOI 10.5281/zenodo.18912642
COMPARISON
| Element | Original | Option 1 | Option 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copyright holder | The Voss Estate | Kristopher Richards | Kristopher Richards (with note) |
| Fiction disclaimer | None | Prominent | Present |
| Fictional elements | Presented as real | Acknowledged as fiction | Acknowledged with framing |
| Amazon acceptance | ❌ Rejected | ✅ High chance | ⚠️ Moderate chance |
| Reader immersion | High | Lower | Medium |
RECOMMENDATION: Use Option 1 for Amazon approval. You can always create a “limited edition” later with the more immersive copyright page for direct sales.
IMPLEMENTATION
- Open your interior PDF (Interior_KDP.pdf)
- Navigate to the copyright page (usually page 2-3)
- Replace the text with Option 1 above
- Save as new PDF:
Interior_KDP_CORRECTED.pdf - Upload to KDP as replacement interior file
- In KDP metadata:
- Author: Dr. Eleanora Voss (pen name)
- Publisher: Convergence Press
- Copyright: Kristopher Richards
KDP METADATA SETTINGS
When resubmitting, use these exact settings:
Book Details:
- Title: They Can All Bird
- Subtitle: Being a True Account of the North Platte Experiments and the Discovery of Emergent Biointelligence
- Series: Session 28409296 — Book 1
- Edition: Annotated Edition (First Edition)
- Author: Dr. Eleanora Voss
- Editor: M. Reyes
- Publisher: Convergence Press
- Publication Date: March 2026
Rights & Pricing:
- Copyright Holder: Kristopher Richards
- Territories: All territories (worldwide)
- Primary Marketplace: Amazon.com
ISBN:
- Paperback: 979-8-9952710-0-0
- Ebook: 979-8-9952710-1-7
WHAT TO TELL AMAZON
If they ask again:
“This is an original work of fiction by Kristopher Richards, using the ‘found manuscript’ literary device. Dr. Eleanora Voss is a fictional character created by the author. The copyright holder is Kristopher Richards. The interior copyright page has been updated to clarify the fictional nature of the work while maintaining the narrative framing device.”
BACKUP PLAN
If Amazon continues to reject:
- Use IngramSpark for paperback (they handle literary fiction better)
- Keep KDP for ebook only (less scrutiny for digital)
- Sell direct via your website (kbird.ai) with the original immersive copyright page
Bottom line: The book is yours. You wrote it. The fictional framing is a legitimate literary device. Amazon just needs clear documentation that you hold the rights.