HEY.

GUESS WHAT.

Get ready for the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon!

On December 19th, all authors and readers are invited to leave reviews on currently funding Inkshares books using the Inkshares "leave a review" option.

Throughout the day we'll be hanging out on Twitter in the #InksharesReviews tag as we share our favorite book projects, answer author Q&As, debate the merits of astronauts with swords versus cavemen with lasers, and more!

Then, from 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of the WriteBrain Podcast will be hosting a video livestream filled with author interviews, review readings, and live announcements of prize winners!

Prizes?!?!

Everyone who leaves a review on December 19th by 6pm ET will be eligible to win one of our fantastic general prizes:

• Sword & Laser Contest Winners Package - print copies of the six winning books from the Sword & Laser Inkshares contest!

• Nerdist Contest Winners Package - print copies of the five winning books from the Nerdist Inkshares contest!

• An immediate pre-order of the book of their choice for five winners!

• $30 in Inkshares credits!

Readers: Peruse the "currently funding" books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want on Dec 19th. You could even start up a "must-have" list of books to order in case you win a free pre-order or the $30 in credits!

Authors: Join our review exchange to leave three reviews in exchange for two guaranteed reviews on your Inkshares project and a chance at author-exclusive prizes! Email cara.c.weston@gmail.com to learn more and get on the list.

(And authors, if you're in, please copy the message above and include it in your next update!)

It's gonna be fun.

Hello dear readers,

It’s been a little while. I try not to be too much of a bother and besides, we’ve just come through another NaNoWriMo and I’m glad to say that I’ve pulled through and met my word count.

This NaNoWriMo was different

Indeed, this time around I didn’t just set out to write a 50, 000 word novel in thirty days. Instead, I’ve embarked on a lifestyle. NaNoWriMo isn’t just a one month each year event any longer. Rather, it’s an every day thing. Without fail, I will write 1666 words each day unless I’m actively editing a book at the time. But this is boring to you. I’m boring. Let me talk about exciting things.

The Life Engineered is drawing close

We are less than three months away from the release of The Life Engineered and we’re starting the first few steps of the marketing campaign. Obviously, a lot of what’s going on is rather hush-hush, but I’m excited to say that the work Inkshares is doing on that front is incredible. It kills me that I can’t share more details with you but consider yourself teased.

The Sword & Laser Collection Contest : The Sequel

Very excited to announce that Sword & Laser is running another contest for their Collection. You might remember that collection where The Life Engineered makes its home. I am not participating in this contest. I have significantly too much on my plate right now that I can’t see myself pushing a book on top of everything. I highly encourage you to go check out the contestants though. Already a few of the new books participating look very promising and the selection promises to get better with every week.

My friend Andre is participating with his book Lies and Deception. Check it out and if you have spare credits toss them his way.

While I’m not in the contest I am still trying to get A God in the Shed funded to the 750 pre-order level. I’ll be powering up the promotion engines to push that project forward in the next few weeks but in the meantime, if you know anyone who’d be interested in a cool Fantasy/Horror book and helping an aspiring author, send them this link and tell them to pre-order A God in the Shed today.

As always, thank you for your support. It’s changing my life in ways I can’t begin to describe yet.

Cheers,

JF

I've got a new book! And it's on Inkshares!

This time around, I've submitted a title for the Sword & Laser Collection Contest. 

This contest runs from now till January 15th, 2016. The top 3 books with the highest unique reader pre-orders will be published by Inkshares, and possibly added to the Sword & Laser Collection. Simply put, it's a race to get as many orders as possible in a month's time. 

So, what title did I submit for this contest? 

Visit here to find out: https://www.inkshares.com/projects/the-slave-prince

You can read all about the book there and then consider ordering an e-book to help kickstart the project. I know I cannot succeed in this project without your help, but I don't want to hustle for money either. 

Crowd-funded publishing is a tough industry to break into, but I believe it is a platform that gives hope to all authors - no matter who you are or where you come from. Succeeding a second time would mean a lot to me, and I'm hoping for another Christmas miracle this year. So, do consider an e-book :) 

If you have any question, feel free to email me at jeynagrace@gmail.com.

Maybe I can end 2015 with another successful book project. But just like last year, I know I won't be able to do it without you.    

Should you be interested in the Sword & Laser Collection Contest, you can read about it here: https://www.inkshares.com/contests/the-sword-laser-collection-contest-the-sequel

*On a side note, I did an interview with a fellow Inksharian on world building and The Battle for Oz. If you're curious about what I've to say, you can head over here for a read: https://epicfantasywriter.wordpress.com/2015/12/04/world-builders-jeyna-grace/