Oct 23, 2016

Hey Friends,

It’s nearly All Hallow’s Eve, and that means the contest shall end very soon, but not my campaign. Lots of progress to share!

1. 80 Pre-Orders Away From Guaranteed Book Publication!
2. We’re Over 100 backers
   
3. Less Than 10 New Backers Needed to Place in Geek & Sundry Top 10! 
4. Art Giveaway
5. Monsters

 1. 80 Pre-Orders Away From Guaranteed Publication!

So we’re making progress. How much? We’re edging ever closer--only 80 pre-orders away from hitting the Quill marker of 250 pre-orders. Hit that, and we’re guaranteed at the very least that Kingdom of Dreams will become a published book! So if you were planning on ordering an extra copy for that special someone, please do so now. Otherwise, feel free to order extra copies for libraries and middle schools in particular. Let me know if you have any questions. Remember, ordering an extra book also doubles your chances to win my raffles. 

2. We’re Over 100 backers! 

So we did it! We finally crested the century mark and stand at 101 backers as of this update. The significance is startling and humbling as you are the first 100 backers of anything creative I’ve ever sold. Which leads to...

3. Less than 10 New Backers Needed to Place in Geek & Sundry Top 10!

That is correct. Out of 400+ entries in the Geek & Sundry Fantasy Contest, our little story has caught the back end of the lead pack and is within another 10 new backers of starting to move up inside of the top 10 for the very first time! 

4. Art Giveaway

Because we reached 100 backers, that means the next raffle for original art is upon us. I’ve pulled the list and will run the randomizer over it and will reveal the winner in the next couple of days. I’ll also include the poetry from the book that goes with the picture. Oh, which brings up the next giveaway...

5. Monsters

In the spirit of Halloween and for us to finish up the contest strong, if I get another 25 new backers to pre-order between now until Halloween, I’ll raffle off some original charcoal sketches of the monsters that appear in Kingdom of Dreams. Look for some descriptions of them and general background in the coming week.

Thanks again to my new backers, you really do give me new life and motivation each and every week; and of course, my original backers as well, for continuing to evangelize and refer my book, send me encouraging notes, and tolerate my posts--which must be getting a tad stale by now. I appreciate everyone’s tolerance levels and look forward to reaching new heights!

Best Wishes,

Kevin