Dearest Readers,

Dear readers & supporters: 

Thanks to you, I’m almost at 30% of my Quill goal!!!! *insanely happy dance* 

THANK YOU.

You can learn more about the story here: https://youtu.be/raE1OpHenZs

In the video I also talk about a bit about why I’m crowdfunding the publication of my first manuscript, and that is to help empower more people to become creators, while raising awareness & funds for organizations that believe the best innovation comes from the arts and sciences coming together.

In other words, my goal with this publication is to support local creators who have an appreciation of what the arts AND sciences have to offer!`

The way I can do this right now is by using my own creation (Where the Sun Sets) as an opportunity- to talk about my experience as a creator, and by using the funds generated to support partner local organizations.

Over the coming weeks you can expect to learn more about:
- The incredible organizations I’m partnering with & Why;
- How our (mine and yours) collective efforts are supporting each one;
- How these organizations will be supported in perpetuity (or at least, as long as book sales are a thing) by our efforts;
- And how you can get involved!

For all my design friends: If you’ve ever dreamed of seeing your work (your own illustrations or designs) on the cover of a published book, stay tuned for BOOK COVER CONTEST DETAILS!!!

Please stay tuned for updates   

Thank you for reading & as always, I welcome your feedback and comments.

- Donna

WE DID IT, FAOII! WE REACHED QUILL!

Happy Monday everyone!
I am SO excited to officially share the new, custom-designed cover for Resistance Rising with you all!

The artwork is by the amazingly talented Annamarie C. Mickey.  Discover more of her work in her deviantART gallery and you can find her on Twitter as @ac_mickey.

In other great news, Resistance Rising has officially crossed the three-digit mark in it’s pre-orders!  100 strong and still going!   Special thanks to Kassandra Marie Kimball, Tahani Nelson (author of The Last Faoii), AC Baldwin (author of The Traveller’s Cup) and Ferd Crôtte (author of Mission 51)!

It’s a long shot to make it to Quill by 11/1, but I think we can do it!  If you’ve already pre-ordered, please consider leaving a review, making a recommendation or, if you’re in the DC/MD/VA area, stop by Coffee, Tea and Reading at Dublin Roasters in Frederick, MD on Saturday morning!  Great breakfast beverages and great local authors reading excerpts from their work.

And if you haven’t pre-ordered, please consider grabbing a copy and help see this thing across the finish line.

Thank you!

Have a great day,
-Robin

Good evening, Sailors!

I’ve returned home! And I’m getting right back to work. I drew the three winners for the dice giveaway, so I won’t waste too much time before getting right to it.

Our three dice winners are... Sara McMillan, Katie Chaos, and Sarah Work! I’ll be in contact with you all separately to work out how to get your prizes sent to you!

If you missed out on buying a copy to enter into the dice giveaway, don’t feel like you’re out of luck for any Storm Song goodies. I wouldn’t leave you hanging like that. What we’re going to do from this moment until the end of the contest is a print giveaway! I have been lucky enough to have met a talented young woman named Emily Zurl who created an original piece for Storm Song that I think is just the coolest thing since sliced bread. But you can decide for yourselves.

SO COOL, RIGHT?! Every person who orders a copy of Storm Song between now and the end of the contest will receive an 8.5x11 print of this gorgeous piece of art. And if you also refer a friend who purchases, I’ll write a custom note on the back and sign it. Art stays pristine and intact, but you get some customization on the piece! For those of you who have already purchased, if you refer two friends, I’ll send you a customized print as well! 

October is half over, guys. That’s just insane. What’s even crazier is that it means there’s only a couple weeks left of the Geek & Sundry contest. Every moment of this has been an emotional roller coaster I wasn’t expecting. I’ve learned a lot about myself and about my amazing support system. I’ve also made some of the most wonderful new friends a gal could ask for. Thank you thank you thank you- a thousand times. 

Until the next update!

- Allison

Dear friends and followers,

First, allow me to introduce another one of the characters from "Murder at the Veterans’ Club": William Mainwaring, brother of Oscar Mainwaring. Not a member of the club himself, since he never fought, but intimately linked to it through his brother.

Next, I want to introduce to (some of ) you another book on Inkshares that has caught my attention: "Manifesto", by Daniel Poort. It’s classed as "horror", but there’s a strong mystery/crime/thriller element as well, dealing as it does with a serial killer and the small town sheriff investigating the crimes. It’s a reminder that you really don’t need supernatural shenanigans to make a horror story: the mind of an ordinary person can be a terrifying place.

And now I must run. It is, as I’ve mentioned before, IFcomp season, and there is a ton of interactive fiction in this year’s crop. Anyone who’s stopped by my blog will know that it is completely taken over by my ongoing reviews. So I’m busy! So until next time, keep busy, keep reading, and make sure you’re having fun while you’re at it. Ciao!

Hail Bards!

Yesterday was a good day for the Order! Five copies were ordered and two new readers joined up! Big thanks to Deborah Reid, Jaye Milius, and Kelly Cookson! I think we can keep that momentum, if you’ve already ordered, please share with a friend today. If a friend Pre-Orders remember you get TWO Tickets for the Raffle. 

Speaking of which, I forgot the coolest part of the raffle, I can’t believe I forgot it! I am in the process of hand crafting three wands in the manner of the ancient druids of Celtic Lore. These wands will be part of the raffle. I don’t have pictures yet, but I do have a picture of three that I have made before, so you can get an idea of what the wands might look like! 

Three Lucky Readers Will Receive One of These Wands! My design is based on the Three Aspects of The Goddess. The Maiden, The Mother, and The Crone. I will provide updates on the crafting process as well! 

Best way to up your chances is to share the The Lore of the Aos Sí with everyone! Get your friends and family to Join The Order of the Bards, Ovydds, and Druids! For every person you bring on you get TWO TICKETS! 

Have a great rest of the weekend! I think we can get to #80 today! What do you guys think?!

Blessed Be!

Christopher Lee