Brian Guthrie · Author · added over 7 years ago

Dude! Big Congo rats!

Jamison Stone · Author · added over 7 years ago · 8 likes

Hello Apprentices and Masters! Some very exciting things happening!

Ebook Relased
Reviews
Oct. 29th Boston Barnes & Noble Signing / Launch Party
Goodread Giveaway

1. Ebook Released

Not only did we get a few huge Barnes & Noble orders, but your Ebooks are also ready for download! Yes, you heard right, the wait is over--you can finally read this darn book! About an hour ago, you should gotten an email with download instructions and although you will be getting the hardcovers in the next two weeks, Inkshares and I are excited to give your your Ebooks early! We are so happy you can finally read and enjoy Rune of the Apprentice!

2. Reviews

REALLY REALLY IMPORTANT: Whether you read it digitally or on paper, your honest review is VITAL in bringing this book to new readers. Please share your opinion and head over to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes & Noble to add your stars and a brief summary of your thoughts! I’ve added links below--thank you so much--this is so very important!

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rune-Apprentice-Jamison-Stone/dp/1941758916
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28650517-rune-of-the-apprentice
Barnes & Noble: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rune-of-the-apprentice-jamison-stone/1123466804

3. Boston Barnes & Noble Signing / Launch Party

RUNE’s Official "launch" (along with a signing and awesome art giveaway) is happening on Oct 29th at the Boston Prudential Center Barnes & Noble! Featuring exclusive freebies, the signing begins at 2:00 pm with offsite after party to follow! Come join us! Even if you are not in the Boston area please share our Facebook event to help spread the word to those who are! https://www.facebook.com/events/652152858290603/

Being able to do launch in Boston’s Prudential Building’s Barnes & Noble is a HUGE honor so, again, please help us spread the word by sharing the event on Facebook! And don’t worry if you can’t attend, we have MANY more events planed so stay posted for more signing locations!

4. Goodreades Giveaway

Inkshares is giving away 20 first edition hardcovers of RUNE on Goodreads! How cool is that?! Head on over and check it out, and bring a friend so they can enter too! Entry is FREE and open to anyone, so let a friend know! Time running out so don’t wait! https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/205266-rune-of-the-apprentice

Thanks everyone and enjoy your Ebooks! Expect more info soon and your hard covers in about two weeks! For now, I will leave you with some praise by Rob McNamara, author of The Elegant Self -- Enjoy!

"Stunning, engaging and epic! This is a one of kind sci-fi journey that you can’t miss. Stone has masterfully evolved character development and Rune takes larger-than-life immersive world spaces to the next level. The future of fantasy is already here, Rune is your next read. Enjoy!" ―Rob McNamara, author of The Elegant Self

Jamison Stone · Author · added over 7 years ago · 15 likes

Masters and Apprentices,

With October just around the corner... the November 1st Rune of the Apprentice launch date is nearly here! Yay!

The next few months will be a crazy Runic blur of conventions, signings, and events! So exciting! My wife Becca and I just got back from Annapolis Comic Con and had a blast! You can watch an interview I did with Landon of Reaper Legion Network below! (Reaper Legion is awesome, for those who love sick beats with a powerful message, I highly suggest you check out Landon’s very successful rap--it’s a wild mix of social justice and geek culture. So freaking cool! The interview he did with me is on their brand new YouTube Channel dedicated to science, technology, geekdom, and education. Love it!)

In other news, Rune is off to the printers! Yay! Not only does this mean that you all are one step closer to getting your copies, but that also means that I was able to upload the final version of the Rune’s Prologue here on Inkshares!

As always, Becca and I want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who has supported us on this wild Runic adventure! Best part is that the awesomeness has only just begun! The next few months will be crazy--and this is only Book 1! We have signings across the country and events galore and want you all to join us! Once everything is finalized I will be making Facebook events so all interested can come, get some free swag, and join in on the Runic epicness!

Next convention will be the 2016 National Book Festival at the Library of Congress, here in DC! I’m super excited! After that it’s New York Comic-Con! I’ve got a lot planned for NYCC, so stay tuned! Will be a fun time filled with epic Cosplay!

Oh, yeah, and as seen below, even Spider-Man picked up a copy of Rune! So, make like Spidey and swing by Amazon to snag that 25% pre-order discount! It won’t last long and with a Nov. 1 release, Rune makes the perfect holiday gift!

Lastly, I will end with a new and recurring segment called "Praise for Rune of the Apprentice" where I will highlight a review/blurb posted online. This one is from D. L. Wainright, author of The Hollow Sun and Fractured Masks who I met at Balticon. She loved Rune and is a really great author, too! Enjoy and hopefully see many more of you in person, soon!

"Stone is a masterful world-builder, and I felt like I was truly stepping onto Terra from the moment I started reading. There is a depth and complexity to the world and characters that breathes life into the narrative itself. Reading Rune of the Apprentice was a fun and magical adventure that left me thinking about the world and its characters long after I put the book down." ―D. L. Wainright, author of The Hollow Sun and Fractured Masks

Jamison Stone · Author · added over 7 years ago · 16 likes

Dragon Con Cosplay!

Dragon Con was Awesome! I’ve uploaded the pics both on Instagram and my blog! So much fun!

One of the most exciting things about Dragon Con (other than hanging with my brother Tim) was meeting up with my fellow Inkshares authors! Here is what J.F. Dubeau, author of The Life Engineered and A God in the Shed had to say about RUNE:

“Stone has crafted an exciting fantasy epic set in a mysterious world of intrigue and adventure. Intricately written and populated with characters we not only root for but also deeply identify with, Rune is constructed with tangible enthusiasm that pours from every page. The flowing prose is experienced rather than read—and done so with vivid clarity. I’m highly anticipating the next in the series!” —J.F. Dubeau, author of The Life Engineered and A God in the Shed

Obviously I am very honored by J.F.’s words—they are a wonderful sneak peak into the wonderful adventure that is Rune of the Apprentice! It was also a blast hanging out with the other Inkshares authors at Dragon Con. Seen above in Matt Hardy’s photo on the far left is me, then Paul Innman, author of Ageless; J.F. Dubeau, author of The Life Engineered and A God in the Shed; Brian Guthrie, author of Rise; and G. Derek Adams, author of Asteroid Made of Dragons. I look forward to next time we meet! (My next convention will be Annapolis Comic Con, on Sept. 18th btw!)

In other RUNE news, large chain bookstores are finally starting to pick up their copies! Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookazine, and Indigo, to name a few! Independent bookstores are also getting their copies, too! BUT there are hundreds of bookstores which still have not yet ordered! SO, something you all can do is ASK your local bookstore to stock a copy or three! Just tell them to ask their "Ingram representative" about Rune of the Apprentice and they can take care of the rest! Getting Rune placed in these bookstores is huge, and will enable more people to enjoy this epic adventure!

I’m going to keep this update quick because it’s a Friday, but expect more from me soon! I just recorded a super fun podcast, and have a lot of other cool news to share in the weeks to come. Currently, I am planning out RUNE’s epic book signing tour. I’m hitting each timezone, and undoubtedly, coming to a city near you! In the meantime, hit up your local bookstore and ask them to stock Rune! They wont regret it! To view all of my Dragon Con Cosplay pics click HERE!

Jamison Stone · Author · added over 7 years ago

Thanks @Chris Cole ! Pretty wild, man! I’m enjoying the ride so far! Did you ever hear back from Naropa about doing a signing or anything? Although I am sure they would be excited about RUNE, I feel your book would be more applicable!

And thanks to @Joni Dee didn’t see your comment before! Was fun to make!

Chris Cole · Author · added over 7 years ago

WOW WOW WOW! So pumped for you dude. Just watched the tv interview and now the audiobook. You deserve all the goods :)

Jamison Stone · Author · edited over 7 years ago · 2 likes

@Joseph Asphahani Haha, dude other than hanging out with the massive community of cosplayers (my fav part--I’m a huge community guy) rooting for teams at the arena while in cosplay of hero’s they are playing is out of this world. When their Antimage gets an ultra kill and the camera flashes to you so you are on the big screen and everyone in the stadium is cheering, so awesome! I’ll never be MLG Pro, but being there in cosplay is pretty damn cool.

@Adam Greven and Matt Deller It was proper fun being an wizard slaying, antimage knight :)

Adam Greven and Matt Deller · Author · added over 7 years ago

Legit, son!!!!

Joseph Asphahani · Author · added over 7 years ago

Awesome photos, Jamison! Can’t decide which you had more fun with - cosplaying photos or the actual DOTA convention... Looks like you had a blast!

Joni Dee · Author · added over 7 years ago

Amazing! Great job!!