You can ask me questions by slapping and "at" symbol in here and typing my name. You don’t even need to be in a dark room, facing a mirror.
The secret to winning is just to be aggressive as hell. Sure, you’ll annoy everyone around you for a month or so, but listen. You’ve been a good friend to them, and they owe you. Plus, it’s your dream, and if the only thing standing between you and your dream is aggressive queries, you’re in good shape.
Also, don’t put in your description that we should read your book because you’ve wanted this since you were a kid. Sound advice from someone who’s been there. I did that. So did everyone else. Give us a reason to care about the story. Pull us in. Let us sup upon your delicious words.
I thought I’d dedicate some space in our forum for new authors coming in through the Nerdist Space Opera Contest to say "hi", meet other authors/readers, ask questions, etc...
Ghreman Vhen, ruler of the Iron Empire, wants to change his nation’s oppressive policies and find a way to finally end the Incursions that threaten to destroy the world. His good intentions may be what pave the way for the Outsiders’ victory.