Good morning to all!

Okay, so I have some BIG NEWS!  First off, I’d like to apologize for sending out so many updates last week.  I’m going to be sending out two today, but that’s it!  And then one more next Monday.

The Big News is that I have two raffles to run today!  I haven’t run them just yet, but I’m finishing up the prizes;  hand made all wooden books with a short story.  This short story is one such tale told around the fire in the setting, and every page is a wooden slat hinged together, with felt and leather bits for decoration.  I’m just finishing up the first and should have the second ready to ship by Wednesday!  I’m still figuring out how to do pictures in these things, but I’ll hopefully have some by this afternoon.

Now, the mundane but not-mundane news; for being followers, y’all get a short story!  This week’s is very tame, it’s the adventures of Bosco, a dog who loves BACON!  As always, give it a once over before reading it to little ones, but it seems pretty tame to me.  The link to it is -->;;; https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NVWptAk1jBgKJxZ-5osziG-Jvz6dgRLJf-_P4Be5vGI/edit?usp=sharing

The reason I have two raffles is because I reached first 75 and then 100 pre-orders!  This happened pretty much over the course of 3 days, so I didn’t have time to run an actual raffle!  But do not fear, this will be up and the winners announced post haste!  

All right, now for the interesting news.  Next Tuesday (not tomorrow!) I’ll be back in my hometown doing a reading at Because Coffee, a fantastic little nook of a place.  If anyone is nearby and is interested in sharing face time, I would not be averse to such an arrangement!  There will be additional prizes, of course, and free black coffee and tea!

Tomorrow, my wood etching machine is set to arrive, so everyone who has made a purchase and is entitled to the wooden bookmarks and hand painted postcard, please please please send me a mailing address in a Direct Message so that I may get your loot to you!  (Also, if you would like a custom message on your particular bookmark, let me know.)

I wish every last one of you a FANTASTIC DAY and much success!  I’ve been consistently impressed with the caliber of persons that have come forth and helped me in whatever manner they could.  Thank you ALL for BEING AWESOME!
Evan Graham · Author · added over 9 years ago
Loving the new cover! Very cool

YAY!!!!!  Two landmarks were reached tonight!  I’ll be running the raffle tomorrow morning with announcements to come.  Remember, one entry per book purchased!  

The other, immediately gratifying landmark is that we are at the 140 follower mark!!!  This means that Chapter Four:  A Small Concession is up for perusal.  Here, we begin to understand why our arrogant protagonist is still alive and we begin to see him start to fall into the dangers of routine.  It’s worth a gander.

I am so pleased with every last one of you who have helped to make this dream come true!  I am truly honored by your support, your belief and, from a fair number of you, from your delectable Pre-Orders.  It truly means the world to me that y’all are helping to make this aspiration a reality!  

OH!  In case y’all didn’t know, I’ve written this book, it’s sequel, and all the books from it to book 8.  This is a fully fleshed world and, despite all the pain and terrible choices presented, hope and the ability to mitigate harm flows through it.  This isn’t just an excuse to torment an elitist elf; it’s a look at humility, the deep reserves of inner strength that come when external sources cannot offer aid, and the trials necessary to develop empathy. 

I wish everyone an amazing day and tons of success!  Seriously, y’all are fantastic.

Today is the day!!!  Today, y’all get Chapter Four!!!  I’m just giving it a final pass, but it should be up by 1pm Pacific time!


I just discovered that I can only look up the first 100 followers to send them personalized, direct messages!  If you did not receive a short story on Monday and you are following me, please please please send me a direct message!  I respect every last one of you and wish to keep my word in all things!

With but 7 more followers, I’ll post chapter 4!!!  The whole story is already written, of course, but these landmarks make me crazy excited!!!  OH!  and 15 more Pre-Orders lead to another raffle, for everyone who has given me the highest possible praise!  (IE, has picked up a copy of Borehole Bazaar!)

Just to be clear, y’all are fantastic, wonderful people who are bringing a dream to life!  I wish only the best for you, and tons of fun to boot!

Just 16 more Pre-Orders and the next raffle starts!!!  I’m already hand-crafting a super excellent prize!  I wish you a day of wonder and success!  Barring that, I wish you a ton of good times!


EVERYONE, every last one of you who is sharing my dream, is so awesome you are granting flight.  I can really feel this book taking off, and it’s all because y’all are right there with me, sharing this dream.  I wish every last one of you success, and I hope you like tomorrow’s short story!  Thank you.  I only need 196 more to make Quill, and I know it’s going to happen!

Congratulations to Joni Dee!!!  You have won the 50 Pre-Order raffle for Borehole Bazaar!

Congratulations to EVERYONE!!!  I closed my eyes and BAM!  52 Pre-Orders!  This means, it’s time for a raffle.  Unfortunately, it’s after midnight, but do not fear, I’ll have the raffle and the prize announcements FIRST THING IN THE MORNING!!! (well, by noonish)

I am deeply honored and humbled by all of your support, and I just KNOW that we’re all going to make it to the top!  Thank you all for helping me to chase my dream, and stay tuned, Cuz the adventure’s still just ramping up!

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