About the Book

Unconstrained is a call to action for Americans who refuse to leave the future to systems no longer built for it. As change accelerates and stakes rise, many of us feel decisions shaping our lives are happening elsewhere.

This book makes a different case: the ability to shape the future is not elite or abstract, it is a human capability that can be learned and practiced.

Written for parents, leaders, and citizens who care about what comes next for America, Unconstrained offers a grounded, hopeful path from reaction to agency—and an invitation to reimagine what’s possible, together.

Where Does Your Support Go?

My publisher (Manuscripts Press) gave me a publishing team to help me produce and launch my book. I am working with…

• A revisions editor, copy editor, and proofreader this Spring to further hone my book (when you buy a ticket for my launch, you’ll get early excerpts and access to earlier versions of my manuscript!)
• A marketing specialist to coach and support me in marketing efforts, and help me reach new audiences
• A cover artist and layout editor will be designing my book. (The mockups you see currently are a placeholder!)

I am also offering some exclusive rewards for people who buy a ticket to my book launch:

• All tickets include either a physical copy (softcover, paperback) or digital copy (ebook) when I publish and a handwritten thank-you note.
• Your name will appear in the Acknowledgments section of my book (“with Special Thanks to”).
• You will be invited to join my Author Community and get behind-the-scenes sneak peeks into the publishing process.
• You will receive early access to the Introduction and some excerpts from my book, with the opportunity to review it and give me early feedback.
• You will have the opportunity to be involved in finalizing my cover and title.
• And more!

Other Ways You Can Support Me

• Please share my pre-sale campaign on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn with your friends, family and network.
• Please recommend my book to five (5) friends, family members, or co-workers who you think would enjoy it via text or direct message on social media.

Thank you so much for of all of your love and support!

Thanks again,

Kara

Author Bio

Kara Cunzeman is a rocket scientist turned futurist, founder, and mother of two working at the forefront of advancing strategic innovation at national scale. She has led teams addressing some of the nation’s most complex challenges in space, technology, and national security, helping institutions translate long-term thinking into decisions that shape durable outcomes. Her work focuses on scaling big ideas into practical strategies that strengthen America’s capacity to anticipate, adapt, and lead.

She is the founder and co-chair of the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance, a bipartisan nonprofit dedicated to scaling strategic foresight capabilities across the United States. Kara has been recognized by multiple U.S. government agencies for her future-focused work, serves in several board and advisory roles, and is a frequent speaker on foresight, innovation, and the future of American leadership.

Kara lives in Washington D.C. with her husband, two children, and teacup beagle.

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