Hello everyone!!

Greetings followers!!

First off, I just want to say WOW you guys are awesome!! I received a spike in pre-orders yesterday and I can’t thank you all enough for your support. Currently, I am in 3rd place but these last 8 days are going to be crucial for me to stay in the Top 3. If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, hit that pre-order button, you won’t regret it!

Also, I just realized that I hit 150 pre-orders (that’s 100 pre-orders away from reaching Quill!). I was literally in tears, sitting in lab, when I saw that number because to me, it means that there are people out there who support my project and want my story published. With all of the negativity out there in light of two police killings of black people, I hold on to these moments of happiness. 

I’ll leave you all with another piece to the painting puzzle. Have a good night!

アリサちゃん

Hello all!

There are only 9 DAYS left in the contest and things are already shaking up. Although I’m still in 2nd place, Peter Ryan’s excellent Destiny Imperfect is creeping up the ladder (only 5 behind me!). I wish there was room for all three of us, but there are only 2 spots up for grabs. I am asking each and every one of you to pre-order a copy if you haven’t done so already or to help spread the word. If you know somebody that likes video games and dragons, chances are they’ll enjoy AYSYWTQ? 

As a remind, those who pre-order will receive a FREE short story titled "Mother of All," in addition to a FREE digital painting. I worked very hard on AYSYWTQ? and I want nothing more than to see this story published one day. 

Let’s make sure Maggie defeats Amasarok once and for all ;) Thank you.

Best,

アリサちゃん

Hello everyone!!

Can you believe that there are only 11 days left in the Nerdist contest?! I definitely can’t. Well, I am currently sitting in 2nd place and so if you could tell your friends, family, whoever to pre-order a copy that would be awesome! Also, if you haven’t pre-ordered a copy but have been following my project now would be a great time to do so! For those who do pre-order a copy, you will be receiving a FREE short story (yes free!). We are 18 pre-orders away from unlocking the 6th piece of the painting as well :)

As a hardcore gamer girl, winning this contest would mean everything to me and I hope you believe in this project as much as I do. Yes yes, I’m still pursuing my microbiology PhD, but my passion for writing has always been there and I’m more determined than ever to get my first novel published. 

Anyways, Happy 4th, stay safe, enjoy the festivities, and don’t forget about your pets!! ^_^

Best,

Alisa-chan アリサちゃん

Good evening all!!

Since we’ve hit 125 orders, it’s time for me to reveal another piece of the digital painting! As a reminder, everyone who pre-orders a copy will automatically get this free digital painting :D 

After my recent visit to Wisconsin, I felt inspired to draw some of the characters you will meet in AYSYWTQ?. Below, I have a rough pen drawing of a certain dragon that will make his/her debut in Chapter 4 - Scorchlands. Check it out! 

Please pre-order a copy if you haven’t yet :) Thank you all for supporting my project and dream of publishing my first novel. Have a great night!!

Best,

Alisa-chan

Hey all!! I’ve been spending time with my family and friends in Wisconsin and having a blast, but sadly I’m going back tomorrow :( The competition has been heating up (just how Amasarok likes it) and we’re nearing the end of the month. In order to stay in the Top 3, I need all of the support I can get to make sure Maggie’s story gets published. If you haven’t pre-ordered a copy yet please do so! And tell everybody about my story, especially those who would enjoy reading AYSYWTQ?

I want to represent all of the gamer girls out there and share a unique perspective that’s rare in the literary world!! :) 

P.S. I’ll be watching the Game of Thrones finale tonight! :D

Thank you all for following and have a great Sunday!

Best,

Alisa-chan

Hey all!! (Quick update)

I am over the moon right now because as of this morning, I have reached 100 unique readers!! *happy dance* Words can’t express how ecstatic I am of reaching this milestone so thank you for your support I truly appreciate it. As promised, here’s the next piece of the painting:

And BAM, Chapter 3 - Cheat Code  is here for your enjoyment. Stay tuned for more surprises ^__^

Best,

Alisa

Hi all! I am only 9 pre-orders away from reaching 100 orders so I could really use your support in getting there! As soon as I hit 100 I will release Chapter 3 - Cheat Code, in addition to the 3rd piece of the painting. If you are following AYSYWTQ? and haven’t pre-ordered yet you should! :D Plus, thanks to Duncan Rafferty and Amanda Orneck, I have an awesome new cover so thank you both I really appreciate it!

This past Saturday I had an awesome time as a guest on the pilot episode of Women Slaying Stories, where Episode 1 was titled "Game On." On the episode, Elayna Mae Darcy, Amanda Orneck, A. C. Weston, and I discuss being a creative woman in both video gaming and writing so check it out on my bio page! It’s so nice to meet other fellow lady gamers/authors who share the same passions as I do. 

Thank you all for following!!