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Hello all!

So as I'm sure many of you may have heard Inkshares is changing their funding options.  As of October 30th they will be dropping the funding goal to only 250 preorders, the other side of that is that the preorder price is going up to $20.  Now I of course think that my book is worth even as high as $21 but I'm biased.  So you have five days to get a copy of I Think You Dropped This for the low low price of $9.99!  Many of you have already ordered a copy and for that I am grateful and for those that haven't I appreciate you following the progress.  
If I may ask another favor please spread the word around to anyone that may be interested even in the slightest.  I have only until November 17th to reach this goal and we're only at 73 preorders.  It's around 29% of the way to the new goal for the lite publishing option.  I understand that it may not be the easiest thing to pitch... I mean during the Nerdist contest I went to see Chris Hardwick perform stand up and pitched my book to anyone there that would listen and didn't see a single preorder.  But that just means that they're not as awesome as all of you!
If you'd be so kind here is a link you could share: http://bit.do/ithinkyoudroppedthis

Here is a random thought about Back to the Future:  In BTTF3 it's stated that Marty couldn't get Doc back to 1985 from the old west because the fuel line was ruptured and the gas leaked out.  In the original there is a bit of dialogue between the two shortly after the time machine first jumps Einstein one minute into the future where Marty asks Doc if it runs on Unleaded and Doc replied that it unfortunately needed a little more of a kick and that it ran on electricity.  Even if it was converted back to gas after the addition of Mr. Fusion they still could have taken the gas and fuel line out of the time machine that Doc sealed off in the mine that Marty and 1955 Doc fixed up.  Now why didn't they do this?  Because then there wouldn't be a movie.  
Back to the Future is a near flawless movie, the sequels not so much but still awesome. 
With any luck maybe someday there will be someone sick in bed rereading my book the way I'm rewatching Back to the Future pointlessly picking apart minor details.  Well, one can dream.  

Thanks again for all your help and support.  Even if I don't hit my goal I'm so much further along than I had ever expected!
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    Hey Mary - do you qualify for the "light edit" option?  If so, that would be a great way to go, considering there's not going to be a ton of text to edit in the first place!
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      Dave Barrett commented on Sadie McGrady, Leading Lady
      From a purely practical standpoint, I'd say with the 1000/$10.  With the change in the incentive structure, buyers of your book can still get it for "free" with credits ($5 for joining, $5 for reviewing), or if they don't want to review, then get it for $4.99.  The alternative is fewer copies, but each buyer is now forking out at least 20, maybe 25 bucks, instead of free, maybe 5.  My 2c
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        How's it going Zac?  Haven't any updates from you since the contest ended.  Where are you in the process?
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          Leah, you made order #300! I'm so excited!

          This milestone snuck up on me, I gotta say. Leah is going to help me organize my social media presence and, er, life. She is brilliant and amazing.Thank you, Leah!

          To celebrate, why not do a giveaway?

          The next 10 readers (you don't have to be new - you can order another copy) will receive a 5x7 postcard print of this illustration I did when I was bored one time:


          Busy, Busy Alien!

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            Hello friends

            Just a quick update on The Catcher’s Trap’s journey.

            I am quite close to a draft of the book I would feel comfortable sharing. I am in the process of revising Chapters nine to twelve before I sent them to my friend and editor extraordinaire Koleen. After that, I will dedicate my time to the last two chapters.

            Of course, when I finish this draft I have to go back and review and re-write many pieces. I made serious unplanned changes to the plot –because it made sense- which had ripple effects all through the book. Very butterfly effect I must say…sans Ashton Kutcher of course.

            I am incredibly impatient, so the slow process of putting together a well-thought and believable story is testing the boundaries of my ADD. But, as I said before, I want to publish the best novel a first-time author is capable of creating.

            My main fear when I started writing The Catcher’s Trap was that I had no talent, and I would embarrass myself.  The support of my friends and reviews from kind people I have not had the pleasure of meeting yet have made me more confident in my work. Of course, my colossal ego helps a good deal as well.

            Pre-orders are moving steady, but I still need your help. This morning I hit 850, which is fantastic; but remember, I lost the contest by one book; so I won’t rest until I hit the mystical 1000.

            On another super positive front, The Catcher’s Trap Facebook page has almost 700 followers! If you want to join the fun here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/catcherstrap

            Well, I guess my definition of “quick” is questionable –same as my fashion decisions in the mid 90’s -

            Please pre-order the book and spread the word. If you have not ordered yet, please support my efforts. If you are a fellow author, know that I am here to support yours.

            Have a great day!

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