It's been awhile since we've chatted...
Hey guys! Happy New Year! Quick update!
AGELESS HITS SHELVES ON MAY 3rd!
Developmental edits - 👍🏻
Cover design - 👍🏻
Copy edits - 👍🏻
Interior design - 👍🏻
Just a bit more to go, mostly approvals and marketing stuff!
If you follow me on any social media (Twitter and Instagram @PaulInmanSC), I will be posting some quotes from Ageless periodically.
I hope your 2016 is awesome! I know mine will be!
Cheers!
HAPPY HOLIDAYS, I hope they are great for you!
I want to say thanks again for giving me the chance to get Ageless out there; it's one of the greatest gifts I have received in 2015.
Well wishes to you and yours for the holidays and into the New Year.
Paul
So, I totally "borrowed" this update from Cara Weston. I couldn't have said it better so why try...
Guess what's coming up sooner than soon?
All,
Here it is - the final, FINAL version of the cover of Ageless. It's all thanks to you!
I would have never guessed last May/June would be such a major turning point for me as a writer. You guys have help me accomplish one of my dreams. I cannot put into words the appreciation that I feel, so I will just say thanks again.
Paul
HAPPY (belated) THANKSGIVING ALL!
Hello,
HARDBACK v PAPERBACK - FIGHT!
Last week I sent a questionnaire out to all of the AGELESS campaign backers which was about the direction that the book will ultimately go. Two major questions were asked: Hardback or paperback, and which cover tickles your fancy?
Thank you for all your responses, and here's the results...
Hardback vs. Paperback - Winner = PAPERBACK with almost 65% of the vote. The consensus was that the cheaper price would appeal to a larger audience and be more marketable.
AGELESS will be coming as a paperback next spring (And for those of you that ordered at hardback prices of $25.99, I have been told that you will be getting the difference returned to you. Initial backers, remember your investment was only $10).
The release date is tentatively May, 3rd, 2016.
As for the cover...well, it's still being tweaked (with you very valuable input) and I will show you the finished product when I can.
So if you are following and you haven't bought, let's make a plan to purchase. I need your help. It's true. I can't do this alone. I need you.
Let's make Friday, Nov. 6th AGELESS day!! If you haven't pre-ordered, let's do it then. 2:00 PM wherever you are, help me reach #AGELESS1K! Convince one friend. Just one. Read them the synopsis.
Imagine that you never aged—that you would forever remain young and vital, impervious to the ravages of time. For Alessandra, a woman whose genetic code keeps her eternally young—perhaps even making her immortal—this fantasy is a reality.
But it’s not as idyllic as it seems.
Her rare condition only leaves her feeling isolated and fearful of what her circumstances really mean for her future. And Alessandra has every reason to be afraid. After many years in captivity as the subject of Nazi science experimentation, she’s haunted by the memories of her exploitation and desperate to keep her identity a secret. This proves to be exceptionally difficult when impassioned CIA agent Mark Richards develops an unhealthy obsession with capturing her.
After decades of fleeing from her enemies, Alessandra finds a devoted ally in Grey Chapman. But can she learn to trust another after all she’s been through?
Ageless is a thrilling journey that spans decades and asks the question: If you could live forever, would you want to?
Thanks for everything! You guys are the greatest.
Well, hello there...
Wait...what are those words in the corner?
Yes, what you see is really there. It isn’t a figment of your imagination. We have a cover blurb! For those of you that can’t quite see it, here it is in its full glory:
We are gearing up for the promotional/marketing push for the book as well. Hopefully we will be soon locating a great local venue to have an awesome launch party/signing, if you’re into that sort of thing.
For those of you that don’t remember the books publication date is slated for May 3, 2016. But the good news is that the backers will be getting it a bit before that (barring some unfortunate catastrophe). Why is that important, you may be asking yourself... Well, it’s important because that gives us plenty of time to jump start the reviews! In this crowded world of publishing reviews can make or break your book. I will be at your mercy one last time, in desperate need your help. In order for this book to dig its roots in and take hold we must a have a lot of great reviews. What’s a lot? Let’s shoot for a 3 digit number like 100 positive reviews. So that means, about 10% of the people who will be getting a copy. That seems totally doable.
Please, please, please don’t feel obligated to review (especially if you end up less than loving it; email me and tell me how to do better if you feel so inclined). I cannot thank you enough for all you have done to make this a reality.
I’ll leave you with the following (slightly edited) infograph about the importance of reviews borrowed from my fellow Inkshares author, G. Derek Adams, author of Asteroid Made of Dragons.