IT’S OVER 100!

We crossed the 100 mark today, folks, and the orders are still streaming in. This is fantastic progress, and I could only be slightly happier with the results. 

The reality is that we are still 50 unique pre-orders away from third place. Because this is a contest, and as we gain support, so do other people. We’ve had 10 every day for a few days now because you’re amazing. Help me make 10 happen in total today for another sample excerpt tomorrow.

So now, as time is quickly running out, I need to know: are you in my crew? We have 5 days left, which makes this mission critical. Today will you commit to sending the order link and a personal recommendation to one more person?

Now, onto so much news!

First! It’s just been confirmed that The Traveller’s Cup will be mentioned on the Sci-Fi Geeks Club Tonight! Thanks to my friend and promo pal JF Dubeau (author of The Life Engineered, which you should immediately check out), we’ve managed to get the folks at Galactic Netcast to feature this humble space book. You can check that out tonight at 9:45pm EST right here: http://gncasts.com/category/thescifigeeksclub/

For a Spacey Special Offer: The person who orders the 125th copy will receive a super space collection of three short stories in the same universe after the release. These will be first-edition, otherwise unpublished stories!

Of course, other prizes are still available. If you refer three people to pre-order this week you’ll get: 

•  A signed first-edition draft version of the book complete with random scribbles of frustration
  
  
• A collection of sketches of characters and setting, 10 in total, as a bound art-book
  
  
• A pack of 10 Traveller’s Cup bookmarks

• A custom Traveller’s Cup mug so you can enjoy your hot caffeinated beverage of choice with your new book

All of these items will be delivered physically to you after the release date, complete with a spacey thank you note. If you refer by word of mouth, that counts too. Just send me an email or message telling me how you know the person. 

Your next hard-earned sample excerpt will be available tonight, so stay tuned for that! If you liked the last one, or if you didn’t, please leave a comment or a review on the main page. Since the book isn’t yet published, I still have time to make changes. That’s the beauty of crowd-funding a novel; we’re on this ship together!

And with that I leave you the doodle of the day. 

"Space crew, what does the Inkshares say about our pre-order count?"
"...It’s over 100?"

Your slightly overzealous space zealot,
-AC

I’ve finally gotten around to updating "The Darkest Places." There is now a cover for the book, and a stronger synopsis. Hopefully I can find some time to "punch-up" the sample chapters, which I’ll admit need some heavy editing. 

Thanks for following the book so far, and I look forward to eventually getting production into gear, once things have settled down with "Children." 

Hello everyone,

My campaign ends today, and it is the last day that you can pre-order Storm of Fury. If you haven’t purchased a copy, or wish to get another, I recommend doing it as soon as possible.

Thanks again for your support,

-Andrew

Monthly Update! So, my publication date is now 11/1/2016. Much closer. I have 3 days left to finish my line edits. I’m on schedule. That stuff is boring. 

WE HAVE COVERS TO VOTE ON!!!

Okay. Here is the deal. Tweet me @crankybolt or email me, or even comment here. Each of these covers is a design direction. 

Not the final cover. By any stretch. These are just looking at which avenue we should head down. 

Option #1

This cover is filled with arcane imagery in an organic cover design where text blurs with the artwork. If you think we should head in this direction, even with different colors and would like to see more usages. Vote for this one. 

Option #2

This cover is closer to the original cover art. The intent of this design path is to create something that is more like an arcane tome. A spellbook one could hold. If you like this direction. Vote here!

Option #3

This one is the most off putting at first. Yet it’s important to know that this is just a place holder for an Illustrated cover with a character (Mike) in his green trenchcoat with the black sun on the horizon. Or of his coat tattered on an I-beam above the Chicago Skyline. I know it may be hard to visualize, but if you like that design direction. Vote here!

Option #4:

Don’t like any? Then say so!

Send me your gut reactions and your initial feedback! Tweet them out, email me, or throw paper rocks at me with notes on them. 

Twitter: @CrankyBolt Facebook: facebook.com/crankybolt Email: Crankybolt@gmail.com

Guys, how do you keep topping yourselves? 

We’ve got 95 pre-orders! We bumped into sixth last night and have already surpassed it by 5! We’re less than 50 orders away from the goal. Thank you all so much for being a light at the end of my chaotic tunnel. 

I haven’t forgotten that I owe you a sample chapter for your hard effort; that’ll come later today. And since you guys did it again last night, you’ll see another tomorrow! 

I seriously can’t thank you guys enough. My inbox has been positively exploding with your orders, follows, and support. So much that I’m having a hard time keeping up with everything. I know there are probably a few of you I owe shout-outs to that I just haven’t been able to make yet. But I sincerely thank you. 

Like I mentioned above, we still have 50 orders to go, and that gap can easily increase. I need you, as my crew, to advertise with me. Please continue sharing on your social channels, and also, we’re still in the midst of referral week. Can you get 5 of your coworkers or guild-mates to order a copy? What about 2 family members (spouses count too!)? There are prizes after the release for anyone who refers 3 individuals to place an order.

Thanks for being the best crew a space captain could ask for. Your chapter will be hot off the press later this evening.

pew fweep explosion space laser,
-AC

Dear Readers,

SIX DAYS LEFT before the end of the Nerdist Space Opera Contest!  We had been sitting comfortably at #3 on the leaderboard for about a week when out of nowhere two other books took our spot, pushing us back down to #5.

THIS is the time for us to rally and grab support from any and all corners! Have a coworker who likes to read? Tell them about this novel and this campaign! Walk them through the very simple steps to preorder their copy of Lucky. Have a cousin that likes to donate money to political campaigns? Tell them their $10 is better used here, furthering the creation of novels. Have a library in your neighborhood? Grab an extra copy and donate it to your local library!

In honor of only having SIX DAYS LEFT (imagine me saying that in a loud, dramatically booming voice), CHAPTER SIX will be online for your enjoyment this afternoon! And this time I really mean it - I will get it uploaded in the next two hours so you can read it over dinner after work tonight.

As always, dear Readers, you are the force that is driving this campaign. It is your donations and your willingness to believe in this novel that will make it possible! Don’t let Lucky slip away now - we’re almost there!

- Webster