May 2, 2017

“Writing is a lonely job. Having someone who believes in you makes a lot of difference. They don’t have to makes speeches. Just believing is usually enough.”

-Stephen King, from On Writing, A Memoir of the Craft

Hi All,

A huge thank you for being the first to pre-order my new novel Lost in the Fog.  It’s been up on Inkshares for a little over a week, and thus far I have 76 orders.  Not exactly Stephen King-type numbers, but still a very good early showing!

Thank you, thank you, and thank you again!

Speaking of Stephen King, I love that quote I referenced above from his On Writing.  I read that book back in 2001 when I was living in LA, and as I sat down to write this update the paperback was right there on the shelf just a few feet away from my laptop.   A nice omen and the quote is so true.  Through the years I have received amazing support my family, my friends and many strangers who read something I wrote.  It’s hard to properly describe how much that means.

Because there is always going to be criticism when you put your work out into the public realm.  And you not only have to cope with it, you must embrace it to get better.   I certainly do and am grateful for negative feedback.  However, positive encouragement will always be a huge motivator that gets you through the moments of doubt. 

Once again, I thank you for ordering my new book and for sharing the link with your friends and family!  I am very grateful.  My initial goal is to get at least 250 pre-orders in the next three months.  Inkshares will only publish your book if you reach that minimum threshold (if I don’t you’ll all get a full refund), and if you can get to 750 they’ll give you the full advertising and marketing treatment.  With the support of friends, family, and strangers I know Lost in the Fog can get there!     

I’ve put the first chapter up on the site, and I’ll be adding the second chapter as a further sneak preview for you soon.  If you want to read a little about the history of Lost in the Fog, you can check out my blog post at https://underdiamondhead.com/2017/04/24/lost-in-the-fog-my-new-novel/

Thanks!