Listen... sure, I said the 17th. Did I try? Oh, baby, you bet I did. Did life decide that the 17th was the perfect day for a combination of hard drive failure, needing a new car battery, and a bunch of smaller nonsense that literally took up every waking hour? Apparently.

Gentle Reader,

As always, huge thank you to everyone who has preordered this humble project so far. Your support has sustained me thus far, and continues to mean the world to me.

This update is to inform folks on both sides of the fence of an exciting turn in the tale of this story’s journey towards publication: after receiving notes back and discussing the plot and the characters with my beta readers, Devil’s Call is going to double in length and quadruple in scope. (My math may not be accurate; I’m a writer, not an algebra teacher.)

What does this mean for you?

If you’ve already placed your order, it means you’re getting twice the story for the same price. It also means I’ll be borrowing a page from Amanda Orneck’s book (not literally, although you should head on over and get a copy of Deus Hex Machina if you haven’t already) and releasing chapters off-site, so you can start reading the finished novel ahead of publication, which is pretty dope.

If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, this means you’re getting a discount. Sure, if you wait for the eBook to publish on Amazon, you’re technically saving money in the long run, but it’s a hypothetical run, and a short one. Devil’s Call won’t make it to Kindle or Nook or any other platform without enough funding in the next 44 days, which is why it’s super important for you to head on over, preorder your copy, and then tell everyone you know how awesome this book is and why supporting independent authors is super important. Plus, you get a signed copy and bragging rights.

"You know that book everyone’s raving about? I helped get it published. I am a freaking badass."

You guys are the best,
J.

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!!

Hey Everyone,

This past week was a great one for pre-orders. We are a few orders away from being 50 percent funded. Some of you even returned for a second or third copy. That’s encouraging. I know this book doesn’t fit neatly into one certain genre, so finding a dedicated audience is rough.

As I mentioned last week, Pixilated Obsidian Roses has been picked up by the Library of Alexandria collection. These guys have been great and have provided some fresh eyes to the project. Their input has been valuable. As a result of this input, there will be some changes to the project for the better.

Our biggest discussion concerned the title. For a while, I have been wondering if Pixilated Obsidian Roses was helping or hurting in generating pre-orders. Past feedback has been mixed. Some have told me that it was the uniqueness of the title that drew them. Others, while appreciating it, have expressed that it doesn’t seem to fit with the dark tone of the book. Obviously, as the author, I know the end of the story and how such a title fits in with the narrative. However, that doesn’t make it good for marketing.

With all this said, the title, Pixilated Obsidian Roses, will likely be changed. The new title will be announced later in the week, once it is decided. (I welcome any protestations from those of you who feel strongly about the current title.)

Secondly, for those of you who have yet to pre-order, we have some incentives. 

1. For all new pre-orders, Christopher Johnson is graciously offering a free copy of his book, Be Ye Therefore Wise as Serpents. (This offer will be available until we reach our current funding goal of 250 pre-orders)

2. Starting today, June 18, everyone who makes a pre-order will be entered into a raffle to win a 25 dollar Amazon Gift Card. The drawing will be held once we hit 250 pre-orders. Keep in mind that your name will go in for EACH NEW PRE-ORDER MADE. So, if today you decide to order 5 copies, you have 5 chances to win.

Thanks again for all your support. It’s been a rough ride, but we’ll get there.

Rob