You all have no idea what this means to me...I just passed quill, so no matter what happens in the contest, I’m a published author. I am literally crying right now. Perfect strangers are going to be holding and reading my book...
...unreal. I am uncontrollably happy right now. Thank you for all of your support.
I will not disappoint. I promise you that. I will uphold my end of the promise of becoming a published author.
I love you all. Truly.
-Michael
It’s been a relatively long time since the last time I updated everyone (like maybe a couple of days...haha), but so much has happened!
First things first: THANK YOU!!! I’m overwhelmed by the love and support. As it is already March 6th, I have high hopes for holding my position in the top three and achieving one of my dreams. I owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of you who has purchased Mr. Butler basically on a whim, as you have purchased a book that hasn’t been published yet, nor is there an absolute promise yet that it will be...
...but you put your faith in my work. Thank you for that. I promise not to disappoint.
We are ankle deep in the sea of March, all of us Nerdist contest participants...
I could go on and on about how you should order my book, but instead, I just want to wish everyone in the contest the best of luck. It’s been an exhausting, stressful, amazing journey thus far, and I can’t believe there’s light at the end of the tunnel.
I’ve met some amazing people/writers through participating in this contest. If you haven’t taken the time to peruse the other entries, please take the time to do so. No matter how this contest turns out, everyone’s success will ultimately ride upon our combined networking efforts.
So, as always, if anyone needs any help at all, please feel free to reach out: madmrbutler@gmail.com
And in the theme of this update, look forward to another inkshares blog entry from all of us in the top ten, as this time we each were asked to recommend another novel in the contest. I’ll let the blog be published before I reveal my choice, as I have a lot more to say on the subject of recommendations of other novels on here.
I wish everyone a restful Thursday, and please let me know if you need anything.
Love, and love,
-Michael
Just a positive thought for today.
Keep dreaming, fellow authors.
That is all.
-Michael
As I turned the calendar this morning, I saw the word "March" heralding in the new month. I’ve never reacted to seeing the word "March" with such anxiety before...
Actually, I was at work in the ER one day when this nurse comes up and says, "This might be kinda weird, but didn’t I see you at a breastfeeding class?"
Turns out our daughters share the same birthday and we were with our wives at that class. But, the opening line of our first conversation is right in line with the sense of humor of this nurse, one Michael Haase.
Getting to know Mike over the last year has been pretty cool, especially finding we share some of the same interests: music, art, writing... creating, in general. In writing, he is much more invested than me - he writes constantly, and he is a great storyteller. He has a fantastic poetry blog, and even had one novel in editing stages already when I invited him to participate in NaNoWrimo (a noveling challenge) back in November, where he finished another fresh novel draft.
And now he has found himself soul deep into yet another novel, born of a contest where the top 3 novels get full publishing treatment.
Determined to see himself through to his dream of being a published author, he spends the wee hours of every morning pounding out his current story, and even developing a deep back story on a companion blog to generate interest.
Mike is one of the most personable, genuinely funny guys I know. So, when he tells me he is tackling a comedic novel in the ’space opera’ genre, then I’ve got a pretty good idea it’s going to be a hoot and a darn interesting read.
...as a big supporter of anyone in the creative arts, and in being an admirer of anyone who dares to tackle a novel, I’m writing this to help him out.
If anyone has an interest in the ’space’ genre, is looking for a good read, a new author, or just wishes to lend support, please do check out Michael Haase’s "The Madness of Mr. Butler."
I know it’s hard to sell something that’s not quite finished yet, but Mike has the first 6 chapters posted for perusal, as well as an excellent supporting blog for background info, in the form of ’The Diary of Mr. Butler.’
...and consider that one day you might be able to say "the new Michael Haase novel is out! You know, I actually helped him get his start." It could happen - I believe in Mike’s passion to become a published author.
But, I’ve said enough. I’ll let Mike’s words speak. Check out the following links, and have a look for yourself. And, if you like what you see, please consider a pre-order."
I actually teared up reading that. I have amazing friends. And I’m making more here.
I hope everyone has an amazing day.
Love to all,
-Michael
P.S.-Yes, I even make friends at breastfeeding class. haha
Happy Leap Day! This means that March starts tomorrow, which means it is crunch time as far as this contest is concerned.
Here it is...the final three days of the contest! Now is the time to act if you haven’t supported "The Madness of Mr. Butler" with a pre-order yet!