Hello my fellow Knightmares!
As I start off every update, I thank you for all the support! You are all the reason why this project is 44 pre-orders away from Quill publishing, and I can’t thank you enough.
With that said, we have 51 days to get those last 44 pre-orders.
So, this is that time to jump on this train if you’re still on the fence. This is the time to grab that additional copy for a friend, for your local library, for that special girl or boy in your life. I say, "give them the gift of KNIGHTMARES!" No, really, they’ll thank you.
And remember:
- Each order of a softcover book gets a FREE bookmark (design pending).
- Order 3 or more, and you’ll get a FREE poster version of the new cover art (almost done!)
- Buy a book and get 2 people to buy, and get a FREE t-shirt!
Want to see that t-shirt?
I recently did a guest blog post on the Apotheosis Blog, you can read that here. And while you’re at it, check out the blog owner’s book:
Rune of the Apprentice - by Jamison Stone - Filled with magic and mystery, Rune of the Apprentice is an action-packed novel of adventure, love, and self-discovery.
I ordered a copy, and you should too.
BOOKS TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON:
This week launched a new contest here on Inkshares for fantasy writers, and the site is inundated with new authors. Digging through all the new content has been overwhelming, and there’s so much good stuff that’s getting buried under the chaos. Here are a few that caught my eye.
Big Bad Beautiful by Daniel Garvin - She is a monster enslaved, the Wolf. He is her reluctant handler, the Red. Together they are the protectors of their leader, their savior, their tyrant, Grandmother. This is their pilgrimage.
The Living God by Kaytalin Platt - When Saran’s magic is stolen, she must confront a life without the ability to manipulate time, struggle to see a rebellion finished, and keep Keleir from falling ever closer to becoming The Living God.
The Delicate Art of Soulripping by Sara Polk - When you die your soul doesn’t just leave your body. There’s a process: ripping, reaping, replacing.
The Hunter Saga by H.A. Paaso - A seer in ancient Greece has a dream of monsters wiping out humans. With the help of divinities and mythical beasts, will our heroes save the future of humanity? History, magic, legend, comedy and tragedy, all will be included in this epic adventure.
Crowdfunding is hard, and the ONLY time it’s fun is when things start falling into place and you see all your hard work paying off. So if you have a few extra Alexander Hamilton’s hanging around, throw one or two at one or two, or all four of these projects. These are people’s dreams you’re supporting. Support independent artists because these are the true gems of the world. These are the people with jobs, families, priorities and still manage to put 20-40 hours a week into their dream.
As I sit here today, we are currently 28 orders away from Quill publishing with 43 days left to go in my funding campaign.
Thank you to everyone who has helped to get me where I am. You guys have been awesome. I have seen people go out of their way to help, and I couldn’t be more thankful.
Last weekend I went to Monster Mania, which is a small three-day horror convention located in the New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia. I walked around and talked to some horror fans, and got some great feedback while I handed out promotional postcards to everyone who was willing to take one. I left feeling good about the work I have done, and encouraged by the people who seemed to feel a thrill as I explained to them what the book was about. Unfortunately, the 500+ postcards I handed out has turned into ZERO orders. I understand the immediacy of the consumer brain, and plan on returning in the future with physical books to sell, which I feel will do much better than the idea of investing in something that doesn’t yet exist, or won’t be in their hands for another six months or more.
With that said, I still need each and every willing person who wants to see a silly horror about a group of friends, go far. This story is for everyone who has ever watched The Goonies, Monster Squad, and even Stranger Things or Buffy the Vampire Slayer and said, "Hey, what would I do if my friends and I were stuck in a situation like that?"
This book is for everyone who loves Ghostbusters, John Dies at the End, and Sleepy Hollow.
I would suggest that everyone on the fence should go and read my guest blog post here on Inkshares’ own Jamison Stone’s blog. Meet the characters and get an idea for the story.
Or check out www.TheKnightmares.com for more information!
Also, check out THE KNIGHTMARES new landing page for more information on the swag I am offering to those who buy and help this story make it.
Now is the time to get that extra copy for a friend! Push those few remaining family members that said they’d buy a copy to actually whip out the credit card and take the plunge. For all of those who have been watchers of my work, now is the time to jump in and commit.
REVIEWS AND CRITIQUE
A site like Inkshares needs its users to help each other out.
With that said, anyone who reads this and has a book funding or in draft form who is interested in trading reviews and critiques, send me a private message.
OTHER PROJECTS TO CHECK OUT
Two of the hardest working writers on Inkshares need your help hitting the full 750 publishing milestone. Their books deserve your attention. If you have the chance, give their projects a look.
Tantalus Depths - by Evan Graham - The Diamelen’s survey mission to Tantalus 13 takes an unexpected turn when the entire planet turns out to be an ancient artificial structure. What lies in the heart of Tantalus? And why is the crew’s AI, SCARAB, willing to kill to keep its secret?
Cape’s Side Bay - by James Rasile - For years something has been lurking in Cape’s Side Bay. When the truth is revealed questions of mankind’s existence begin to be raised, and their worst fears are about to be realized.