Oct 20, 2016

Friends, Readers, and Sorcerers All,

The pre-orders are steadily rolling in. We’re currently at 118 and climbing. And this week, the book received two more great reviews!

Amanda C. Thompson says: "This looks like such a fun read! I loved books with little extras in the margins at that age. The idea reminds me of "So You Want to Be a Wizard" by Diane Duane (one of my favorites in middle school), but it looks like you’ve updated it and lightened the mood. Looking forward to reading more!"

Thank you Amanda! "So You Want to be a Wizard" was one of my favorites as well. Be sure to check out Amanda’s book at: https://www.inkshares.com/books/atlas-of-dreams-5050

The second is from Wade Werner: "Quickly got into the character of Owen and his conflict with Bryan.  I like the way the narrator intercedes in the story without interrupting the action or storyline.  The unfolding plot line hooks the reader as you want to discover if Owen will evade his pursuers and exactly what is this new environment he finds himself in. Great for the young adult readers (and adults)!  I look forward to the remaining chapters: this was fun--and well-written!"

Full disclosure -- Wade was also my eighth grade English teacher, and without his encouragement and after-class tutorials, I probably would have never become a writer. Thank you for everything, Wade!

If you haven’t yet bought a pre-order, please consider doing so in the next few days. The Geek and Sundry contest ends on Nov 1, and only the top 3 pre-sellers will be given full marketing and distribution support by Inkshares. That means we’d have to sell 200 more copies to crack the top 3. It’s a lot to ask, but you guys are so amazing, I know we can do it.

Thanks again for your support!

mh