Feb 24, 2015

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that, with your support, I have officially reached my funding goal, meaning that "Up to the Mountains and Down to the Countryside", the novel I've been working on for the past four years, is finally going to become a reality.

Don't think I can adequately express just how excited, relieved and grateful I am. This never would have been possible without your help, and that's not something I'm going to forget. I went in to meet with the Inkshares team two weeks ago, and we're all set to get to work on editing, marketing, layout and cover design. Details to come!

In the meantime, the book is still available for preorder on my page (now at more reasonable pricing), so it would be great if you could continue to spread the word among family, coworkers and friends. I literally have HUNDREDS of bookmarks I made using pictures from Ningyuan (the town where the story is set), so if you'd like some (either for yourself or someone you know), e-mail me your address!

Thank you again for helping me get this story out into the world. The outpouring of support I've experienced since this process began has been incredible.

Much love,

Quincy