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· Author · added about 3 years ago · 2 likes

Hi everyone. Just a quick update.  Although the first winners of the 2020 All-Genre Manuscript Contest have been announced, it’s not over yet. Between now and May 1st, Inkshares will be looking at the other entrants and may select additional  winners. They said they will rely heavily on the nomination feature to help in their determinations. If you haven’t nominated Tears of Venus yet, I would love your support. All you need to do is log into Inkshares and click the "nominate" button on my page. You’ll be asked a few questions such as what books TOV is similar to and why you think it should be published.

Here is the link to my page: https://www.inkshares.com/books/tears-of-venus

Thanks everyone!

· Author · added about 3 years ago · 3 likes

Hello again readers. Sorry for messaging you all twice in one day! Earlier today a fellow writer let me know that Inkshares is still evaluating all the manuscripts and may select more winners. So there’s still a chance we could be selected for publication! Tears of Venus will remain on Inkshares and in the meantime I will begin working on adding some new scenes to the story based on feedback I received from some of you.

Thanks,

Nicole

· Author · edited about 3 years ago · 2 likes

Hello Readers. Unfortunately, Tears of Venus finished the contest in 5th place and only the top 3 books were selected for publication. It is still a great accomplishment considering there were 382 submissions! I really appreciate all of your support. Anyone who preordered will get their money back in the next two weeks (I will confirm timing on this with Inkshares). The journey to publication isn’t over, though! I am going to pull Tears of Venus from Inkshares and work on getting a literary agent. Follow me on Instagram at @nicole_sampson_writer for updates.

Thanks again for your support!

-Nicole

Ella · Reader · added about 3 years ago
I love the way TOV is progressing, and how the story is starting to truly develop- making this a really enjoyable and exciting read!!! I honestly need more 😫
Tom O’Malley · Reader · edited about 3 years ago · 1 like
Is it bad I need some more Thea!
Christie Dugan · Reader · added about 3 years ago
I really love watching the characters develop in these later chapters. I especially love Pop - he’s so relatable! 
· Author · added about 3 years ago · 2 likes
Hello Readers! 

Today is the LAST day of the Inkshares All Manuscript Contest and we are holding strong in 5th place! Tomorrow, we will know if TOV has been selected for publication. Thank you to everyone who has preordered a copy, left a comment, or nominated the book. I truly appreciate your help and support.

If you haven’t checked out TOV yet or if you know anyone who loves Fantasy, there are still a few hours left and I would love your support. You can increase its chances of publication by doing any of the following: 
1) Become a follower- all you have to do is click the big "follow" button on Inkshares and enter your email.

⁠⁠2) Leave a comment in the Discussion tab- Do you like the storyline? Are you interested in what happens next? Is there a character you want to see more of? Do you love stories with magic? Let me know in the Discussion tab!⁠⁠

3) Nominate the book-create an account and click the "nominate" button to let @Inkshares know you think this book should be published.⁠⁠

4) Pre-order your copy.⁠⁠

Here is the link to my Inkshares page: https://www.inkshares.com/books/tears-of-venus

Thank you again for your support!

-Nicole
· Author · added about 3 years ago
Peter Schmitt, so glad you’re enjoying seeing Samantha learn to use her genie magic! Hopefully, TOV will get published and everyone can read the rest of the chapters!
· Author · added about 3 years ago
MadCol369, glad you’re enjoying the pages even though fantasy isn’t your go-to. I hope to share the final copy with everyone!
Peter Schmitt · Reader · added about 3 years ago
Wow I flew through those chapters. Reading Chapter 9 brought me back to when I first read Harry Potter. So exciting that Samantha is learning new spells and developing her skills! I could totally see this being made into a movie...

Not sure how I’m going to wait for my copy! Can I just pay you for the rest of the chapters?! Haha