Finally! We're done with that slap-dash-I-need-a-bright-image-I-own-so-I-can-enter-this-contest-NOW "cover" that was never meant to be a cover. ENHANCED is now wearing a new, eye-popping, hopefully eye-grabbing cover that fits it like a glove, thanks to the skills and dedication of my son, Brylan. lmL


We'd love to know what you think.

S.T. Ranscht · Author · added over 8 years ago
You're welcome, John. It's an honor to be part of your growing wealth of ideas.
John Robin · Author · added over 8 years ago
It's a great interview! Thanks for taking the time to put together your collective wisdom on the process and add to what I hope will be a great resource for fantasy and science fiction writers.

We built a world! John Robin asked us how. See how we did it, right here. Then check out John's epic fantasy, Blood Dawn.

161 Readers. 199 Followers. 201 pre-orders altogether. Still in 10th, trying to separate ENHANCED from the Famished 5 behind us who'd like to nip our heels for lunch.

We're working hard to stay ahead of them and surge into the Top 5, but we depend on the kindness of strangers and the love of our friends and -- dare I say it -- fans.

If you're one of the 38 who are following us but haven't pre-ordered yet, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Do it. Do it now.

And all 199 of you: grab 1 friend or family member or stranger off the street and get them to pre-order, too. 


How to PRE-ORDER FOR FREE:

1.  Click on this link.

2.  Sign up on Inkshares. You automatically get $5 in Inkshares credit.

3.  Click on the little green "+FOLLOW" above Sue's profile pic. Within minutes, if she's home and awake, she'll get a notice ENHANCED has a new follower, and she'll follow you back. You will receive another $5 in Inkshares credits.

4. Pre-order 1 book. They'll use your Inkshares credits and it won't cost you a penny. In fact, you'll have a penny left!

5.  Grab that friend we talked about and walk them through the process. Heather M. did it yesterday, and she said, " That was so easy!"

And if you use your debit or credit card, think of that $9.99 as a minuscule amount that you've just invested in America's literacy. A very fine cause indeed.


As always, thank you for your generosity, friendship, and belief in the value of ENHANCED.



Thank you all, yet again! 147 Readers, 185 pre-orders. We keep hanging in the Top 10, and we couldn't be happier about that,  but it's not quite enough to get us published at the end of this contest.

You know what just might be?

If each of you get 1 -- count 'em 1 -- other person to pre-order ENHANCED. we'd be in the #3 spot on the Leaderboard.

We know you can do it. We believe you agree ENHANCED provides role models for kids who feel like they're outside the mainstream at a time in their lives when the most important motivation they have is to feel they belong. And now they're all back at school where not belonging is the worst feeling they can possibly have.

Either that, or you just love us enough to convince 1 friend to pre-order ENHANCED.

Please do. Today. Find one family member or friend. Tomorrow at work. Or school. One friend. That's all. Give them the link and show them what you did.

Thanks, yet again!

A.C. Weston · Author · added over 8 years ago
Thanks.

Roller coasters have never been my favorite ride, and the changes in this contest's rankings are no different. Not much change in the top 3, but the TTBF (Top Ten's Bottom Five) are scrappy. Although the Leaderboard shows ENHANCED in 10th, tied with 11th at 131 Readers, we actually have 132 Wonderful Readers (thank you, Fred), and the board just hasn't caught up yet. (I've checked. We really are 1 ahead.) So this is how today will end, a brief sigh letting go of the tension for a few hours. Respite. Time to think about something else.

Today marks 14 years since the fall of the World Trade Center's towers. The loss of thousands of Americans, visitors, and first responders. American Airlines Flight 11. United Airlines Flight 175. American Airlines Flight 77. And the heroes of United Airlines Flight 93. One of those days in history when Everything Changes. I'll spend time reflecting on the nature and value of freedom and sacrifice. And true heroism. I hope you all will feel the peace and unity this nation aspires to, and try to carry it with you always. For all our differences, we really are one humanity.

S.T. Ranscht · Author · added over 8 years ago
Happy Labor Day to all who labor! Take the day off to celebrate. Spend it with your family and friends, at the beach, at a barbeque, at the movies! Whatever you do, take some time for yourself -- you deserve it. Maybe scan some of the excerpts you've been saving for later. If you follow us but haven't pre-ordered yet, today is a great day to do it!

Thank you, each and every one who has kept ENHANCED visible this long! Please spread the word to put ENHANCED in the Top 5!

Our Facebook page has 100 Likes! To celebrate, as promised, we have released the first Bonus Material. You can find it here. At 125 Likes, we'll release something more. Thank you for helping us stay in the Top 10. We love that you're sharing our quest and our link with your family and friends to help us finish in the Top 5. Thankyouthankyouthankyou!

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