September 12, 2017

September 4, 2017

Hello everyone!

Just a quick Launchpad update. There are now five weeks left in the competition and while that seems like a long time, I know it is going to fly by! So now that we’re into the thick of it...

Thank you so much to everyone who has pre-ordered a copy of "The Devil You Don’t." I really appreciate your support. Thanks also to those who have followed the story -- I’m glad you’re with us on this most excellent adventure.

Right now, Devil is sitting in 8th place with 11 orders (the #1 book has 52 orders at this point). But this is a marathon, not a sprint. I’m confident that we’ll increase our pre-order numbers in the coming days.

I’m going to be offering several raffles over the duration of the contest for those who pre-order copies... the first one will happen when we hit 50 pre-orders. One lucky reader will receive a signed copy of my first book, Darkstar Rising. Another lucky reader will win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Other raffles will happen at other pre-order milestones -- details are all listed on the "About" page for "Devil You Don’t." And I’ll share more in future updates. (FYI, if Devil is in the Top Three there will be a special raffle for any Super Reader -- those who order three or more copies!)

We’re off to a good start, but I’ll need everyone’s help to get to the Top Three.

If you haven’t yet, please pre-order a copy. Every single order will matter. You can order right from my Inkshares page: https://www.inkshares.com/books/the-devil-you-don-t

If you’ve already ordered, consider recommending The Devil You Don’t to your friends. One of the most effective way to boost orders is through personal recommendations -- tell your friends about the competition and what we’re trying to accomplish, and share the link with them!

Best,

Susan

Hello! Quick update...

I just found out that Devil You Don’t has made the Launchpad 2017’s Top 50 List! 

Good morning, everyone!

Launchpad is underway, and it looks like there are a lot of great books again this year. Today, I wanted to thank my first five official readers. I really appreciate your support:

• Ferd Crotte
  
• Jacqui Castle
  
• Jennifer Newman
  
• Karen Bradbury
  
• Robert Batten
  

I’ll be doing my first raffle/giveaway when we reach 50 readers, and I’ll be doing two prizes: one will be a $25 gift card and the other will be a signed copy of "Darkstar Rising," my first fantasy novel. There will be other giveaways at future milestones and I’ll share more as we get closer, and don’t forget -- anyone who orders three or more books will get entered in a special raffle at the end of the contest IF we make it into the Top Three!

Stay tuned for more -- and please get those pre-orders in (and reviews posted!). Thank you so much for believing in Devil You Don’t!

Best,
Susan

August 28, 2017

The race is on -- this morning, the Inkshare’s portion of Launchpad 2017 kicked off, and "The Devil You Don’t" is open for pre-orders. Please check out "Devil’s" Inshares page... the new book trailer is up, and I’ve posted two sample chapters for your enjoyment. 

Of course, pre-orders are always wonderful but please also consider leaving a review and recommending the book to people in your networks!

All the best,
Susan

Hello! This update is coming fast on the heels of my last one -- but the announced the Launchpad Top 75 today and I am excited to announce that "Devil You Don’t" is on the list!

The next milestone will be being (hopefully) included on the Top 50 list. I anticipate this will be announced in about two weeks.

Stay tuned for more! And thanks, as always, for following!

Best,

Susan

Hello, everyone. I’m happy to report that I’ve carved my way through a bunch of edits and some significant rewrites on "Devil You Don’t" as we await any news from the Launchpad judges, and I’m really, REALLY pleased with how the story is developing.

Based on the timeline Launchpad has posted, they will announce the Top 25 on September 12. I’m not sure if they will be announcing a Top 75 and Top 50 as they did last year (they have those categories listed on their "prizes" tab but not on their timeline/calendar). But if there is any news, I’ll share it with you all as soon as possible.

Thanks for following "Devil" on this excellent journey -- if you have questions, don’t hesitate to send me a message!

Best,
Susan

July 18, 2017

Hello, hello! I wanted to send a quick note to thank all of you for following "The Devil You Don’t," especially at this early stage.

Entries for the 2017 Launchpad Manuscript Competition closed the other day, so now it is up to the judges, so fingers crossed! Right now the top 25 are scheduled to be announced on September 12, but I’m not sure if they’ll do a Top 75 and Top 50 prior to that (they did last year, but those milestones are not on the official list).

In the meantime, I am working through a really robust set of edits to the manuscript, and am excited with how it is developing. I think these changes help raise the stakes for my two main characters, Mara and Duncan, and give more depth to their relationship as it unfolds.

I’m also working on a book trailer to use once (with luck) I’m able to open Devil up for funding on Inkshares as part of the competition. I’m not, however, going to do more work on the trailer until my manuscript edits are done to make sure it is truly reflective of the story’s content.

Thanks again for your interest in "The Devil You Don’t." I’ll send out another update when I have some news to share. If any of you have questions, you can message me through Inkshares or through email: susankhamilton@yahoo.com, and of course, if you know anyone who might be interested in joining us on this wild ride, please share my Inkshares page with them (https://www.inkshares.com/books/the-devil-you-don-t)

Best,
Susan