Ladies and gentlemen, we have just sold our 250th pre-order of Tantalus Depths. As most of you already know by now, that is a very, very important number.

It means we have a book.
Tantalus Depths now qualifies to go under the Quill imprint.
 

Under the Quill imprint, Tantalus Depths can now be printed on demand, can be given an ISBN number, and can see limited distribution. Under Quill, it would be available to purchase through Amazon or Inkshares, in ebook or paperback form. It’d see some limited editing and design assistance, and all the backers would get the books they’ve paid for.
We are not stopping here.

Quill is a goal, but it is not the goal. The real goal is 750 pre-orders, and as far as I’m concerned, the journey to Quill was only significant as a landmark. Quill does not offer advertising services. It will not put copies of Tantalus Depths onto shelves, unless I arrange that with the bookstores myself. It doesn’t offer the fine-toothed editorial combing of my manuscript that it needs to be really ready for readers.

So yes, I am extremely happy to have gotten this far. I owe you all immensely for making this much possible, and I could not have asked for a more supportive group through this process.

But we’re not done yet, and I’m not going to stop until I see that 750th pre-order come in. We have 68 days to bring in 500 more pre-orders, and mark my words, we will do it. I’ll not allow myself the luxury of even considering the Quill option right now, because I’m not allowing myself to believe Tantalus Depths will fall short of making that goal.

Press on, my friends. We’re a third of the way there.

Hey everyone, I have exciting news!

Firstly, an update for Storm of Fury. The rewrite process is slowly moving forward. I’ve ran into several issues, but as this is my first attempt at a second draft/deep revisions, the majority of them stem from lack of experience. However, I’m learning as I go, and while I’m not confident that Storm of Fury will be published by the end of the year, I can promise you that it won’t be long after.

Now, onto the exciting news; I have a new book project on Inkshares!

Entitled the Ballad of Zion Stone, this is an adventure novel set in 1850’s Colorado. My father is the co-creator of this book, and the main theme was his idea. We’re working together on the first draft, and let me tell you, it is exciting! 

The book tells the story of Sheriff Zion Stone and his encounter with the dreaded Desert Pirates. But, there’s something about Zion Stone that the pirates may not realize until it is far too late.

I won’t tell you what the twist is, check it out here! (Read to the end of the prologue to discover Zion Stone’s secret!)

At this point in time, we are not selling pre-orders. But please, if you like what you’re seeing, follow the page and recommend the book. And if you’re feeling especially generous, comment on prologue or right a review! Start spreading the word so that when we begin the campaign, we can really push the Ballad of Zion Stone towards the full Inkshares publising!

Stay tuned for more information!

-Andrew

Tantalus Depths is only 3 pre-orders away from reaching Quill! Let’s get there tonight!

Time to report in to my Pokemon Trainers, Veronica and Tom - have I lived up or sorely disappointed?!

Tantalus Depths is only 14 pre-orders away from Quill! Come on, everyone, we’re almost there! Let’s have one more big push to get us over the line!