Matt Dho liked a review for I Am Waltz

I am Waltz by Matthew Dho captures the imagination of a future robot reclamation junkyard. The dry dusty desert environment is perfectly described and the characters that live and work recapturing the cognitive data of obsolete robot brains are come across as working class people doing what's necessary to make a living. Kyle, the protagonist, is a clever boy, happy in his surroundings and pleased to have the opportunity to work with the robot junk to make his own creations. He's a smart kid with a good heart who is drawn into the night at the end of the chapter to make a discovery which I believe will not only drive the rest of the story but will challenge his definition of the value of life. Mr. Dho has created a world which represents a technological future no better at handling the disposition of worn out technology than the current one. He has twisted the problem by giving the junk inteligence, and a sense of self. It is a bold premise which holds a great promise in the capable hands of this imaginative writer. I look forward to reading the next installment and completing the story when the book is published. I recommend we all help Mr. Dho achieve that goal.

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Matt Dho liked a review for I Am Waltz

I am Waltz by Matthew Dho captures the imagination of a future robot reclamation junkyard. The dry dusty desert environment is perfectly described and the characters that live and work recapturing the cognitive data of obsolete robot brains are come across as working class people doing what's necessary to make a living. Kyle, the protagonist, is a clever boy, happy in his surroundings and pleased to have the opportunity to work with the robot junk to make his own creations. He's a smart kid with a good heart who is drawn into the night at the end of the chapter to make a discovery which I believe will not only drive the rest of the story but will challenge his definition of the value of life. Mr. Dho has created a world which represents a technological future no better at handling the disposition of worn out technology than the current one. He has twisted the problem by giving the junk inteligence, and a sense of self. It is a bold premise which holds a great promise in the capable hands of this imaginative writer. I look forward to reading the next installment and completing the story when the book is published. I recommend we all help Mr. Dho achieve that goal.

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The writing immediately paints the scene of a normal teenage life in this futuristic story that still carries a common familiarity to the readers. Kyle's small fort brings back a memory that most of the audience will share while still keeping a firm footing in the future of which this story is based. But it's not all child like fancy. It's also brings about the age old sci fi question of the essence of being and self preservation in A.I robots. With corporate interest and human ethics but a young boy stack dab in the middle I Am Waltz promises to be an exciting and thought provoking adventure.

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Matt Dho liked a review for I Am Waltz

The writing immediately paints the scene of a normal teenage life in this futuristic story that still carries a common familiarity to the readers. Kyle's small fort brings back a memory that most of the audience will share while still keeping a firm footing in the future of which this story is based. But it's not all child like fancy. It's also brings about the age old sci fi question of the essence of being and self preservation in A.I robots. With corporate interest and human ethics but a young boy stack dab in the middle I Am Waltz promises to be an exciting and thought provoking adventure.

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A Huge THANK YOU !!

As all of you who already checked your emails have found out - WE DID IT !

I must admit that in every scenario I ran through my head writing this email - it was always close or pretty damn close, but never have I dreamt that we would reach 750 orders, and 11 days ahead of schedule.

What next? Well, the truth of the matter is that I do not know... The book is already available to buy as a regular book on Inkshares, but it will take time for me and whoever will be chosen as my editor, to create a final marketable version. What I do know, is that I will work as hard as I can to make this novel the best & worthy of your support.

I want to thank each and every one of you who pre-ordered. But before I will quickly run through what I’ve learnt during these 4 hectic months and a day, I wanted to specially thank people who actively helped getting me orders & supported in any way they could: First my wife Yael who not only helped but endured this thing firsthand; my Dad Yosefi, Mom Mira & Sister Michal who actively bugged everyone to a great personal cost of their own; my Aunt Ilana who is by far the top referrer; My mother-in-law Orit; James Rasile & Evan Graham who came close second as referrers; My mom’s friends who helped raise orders as well: Dieda Robins & Judith Lynn, and everyone else who pitched in - I am forever grateful. Finally all my wonderful friends from home and work, who I bugged relentlessly, and they keep answering my calls regardless - you know who you are!

A special thanks to friends I’ve made along the way who helped with orders or just moral support: Billy O’keef, Peter Ryan, Kelsey Barthel and Rick Heinz - you guys are the best. As well as to all my supporting Goodreads buddies (Vicky, Paula, Diane & Anna Jane) who have been more than kind but actively took a chance on someone who was, until recently, a stranger.

All these people have helped with no personal gain of their own, simply because they like me or my book, and this means a lot.

Regarding the Charity - I want to keep the pledge to Norwood UK a while longer - so any book sold in the course of July, regardless of the referral, will grant 3.5$/2£ for this special cause.

Finally, before i come back with an official schedule (I am just in the dark as you are), I wish to take the time and tell you what I have learned in these educating 4 months and a day:

I learned to write better; I learned to accept criticism; I learned Social Media (is the devil); I learned video making; I learned crowdfunding; I learned that a picture is truly worth a thousand words;
I learned about the kindness of strangers;
I learned about cruelty and jealousy;
I learned that best friends are best friends (and they are always there for you);
I learned that family is family - no matter what you decide to do;
I learned the value of helping others;
And I learned there’s nothing we can’t do - however far it may seem, if we just set our minds to it.

Oh and these babies will be going out to top referrers, so expect a personal email about it soon ;-)

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