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Dave Barrett followed Dracula v. Hitler

Van Helsing unleashes Dracula, the legendary killing machine, in order to repel the Nazis from World War II-era Romania.

Dave Barrett liked an update for She Is the End

Hm hmm hmm.

Tra la la.

What? What's that, you say? Something... happened?

Hmm. I suppose I should read the latest message from Inkshares CEO Jeremy Thomas...

AHHHH! CHANGES ARE COMING!!!

Here's a quick rundown, my dear friends, family, and followers:

New total pre-order goal: 750 instead of 1,000

New tier for "light" publishing (light editing, limited marketing and distribution): 250 pre-orders

New pre-order price: $20 for trade paperback + ebook, $30 for hardcover

There are some other changes, but you should just read the whole announcement to get a sense of what is to come.

I've put 14 years of development and 5 years of writing into this manuscript. Alex is a brutal developmental editor (love you, honey!). I'm so confident in this book, and I really think the light publishing track will produce something that I will be proud of... but I still want to shoot for the gold. I want to reach 750 pre-orders. I want to send you all signed first-edition copies of my gorgeous, illustrated book!

So... onward! If you know of anyone who might want to order my book, tell them to order before Oct 30th at noon to get it at the lower price.

And thank you, really, you who have already ordered. Thank you.

NOW, AN UPCOMING EVENT:

I have acquired a promoter (who is very enthusiastic and also particularly smart and beautiful). Leah has arranged a reading + costume contest + photo booth + scifi trivia event at Mugshots Coffee Company this Friday night!!! Is it crazy for me to suggest you drive to Minneapolis if you're not from here? I DON'T CARE! Come to this event!

Look at this postcard she made to advertise it:

And she's been making these graphic thingies that are pretty cool, too:

And she even made this author quote thing from that rant I went on in an earlier update!!

Look at all this! Is this what it feels like when people believe in you? This is WEIRD but also COOL and I like it in the sense that I've worked really hard on this book and now people are seeing value in it and talking about it, which is GREAT. But I'm also, you know, hyperventilating with anxiety from all the pressure, hahahahAHAAHAHahahaha. It's all good, don't worry. It doesn't count as bravery if you're not scared.

Thank you, Leah. You're amazing. And the rest of you are amazing, too!

I hope to see you Friday...

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Dave Barrett commented on Single Version

Hey Scott. How many copies have I bought? Have I already gotten 10?

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Dave Barrett liked an update for The Catcher's Trap

Hello Friends

Last week you received an e-mail from Inkshares announcing significant changes in their platform. These changes have various implications; the most important, though, is that pre-order prices go up, but the funding goal goes down to 750. This means that as of October 30th (when these changes will be rolled out) The Catcher’s Trap will have surpassed its new funding goal!

These are fantastic news. Some great Chilean swears can perfectly portray how happy I feel, but I don’t think they translate well, and it would probably be frowned upon to share them anyways.

Of course the work doesn’t end here; the work starts here. I have to finish a manuscript that I will feel proud showing to the folks at Inkshares, work with their team to turn this book into reality, convince Ronald D. Moore to read the book, sign a contract with SyFy network, agree to a film adaptation directed by James Cameron and schedule my photoshoot for the cover of Entertainment Weekly. As you can see, lots to do.

I want to thank each and every one of you who supported me through this campaign. This is a dream come true and I owe it to you: old friends and new friends who decided to give my book a chance.

If you are reading this, and you have not pre-order yet, please do so. Prices are going up at the end of the week, and you’ll be missing out on owning a first edition of a book destined to be HUGE (trust me on that one)

I will continue pushing sales and sharing updates through social media, so find me on twitter @RHfromTheGlen or the book’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/catcherstrap.

Have a great week.

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Dave Barrett recommended Single Version

Hey folks! Here's another book that's right on the cusp of getting to the preorder goal. It's 160 copies away from the magic number of 750 copies. Give it a look-see!

Single Version

A massive paramilitary group. A fully armed society. An exploding population of cockroaches. Amidst it all, an entomophobic pacifist who has yet to need a cybernetic limb.

Dave Barrett liked an update for Single Version

Hi folks! Been a few weeks and I hope everything is great where you are.

Just wanted to check in and let everyone know that this is the last week to pre-order SINGLE VERSION for the low price of $9.99. On October 30, through the end of the funding period, the price will go up to $19.99. So this is the perfect week to order yourself a copy or to make recommendations to your peoples.

Here's the awesome part. SINGLE VERSION is less than 170 orders away from hitting its publication goal. Less than 170! That's within reach. That's right down the block.

What do you think, Dr. Brundle?