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    Hello Friends

    Despite the rumors on the street, I was not abducted by an intergalactic dynasty who thought I was the genetic recurrence of their king. Which also means Channing Tatum didn’t rescue me (bummer!) so I could write this update.

     The long silence is for a good reason. I’ve been furiously writing and editing The Catcher’s Trap, and I'm pleased to say I am almost ready to say “now is up to the editors!” (imagine me releasing pages in the air, so they fly across the country to the desks of the folks at Inkshares)

    My personal deadline is to deliver the manuscript and all the other paperwork by the end of December so we can hopefully have a book by August; we’ll see. It will all depend on the quality of the manuscript I submit; that is why I’m working hard so is not a piece of garbage.

    Of course, not all is work. This weekend I rewarded myself for all of this year’s accomplishment by spending the weekend with my fellow Whovians at the Long Island Doctor Who Convention. I had a blast! And if you live on the East Coast and are a fan of the Doctor, you should check it out next year.

    Here is me after taking the TARDIS for a spin: 

    That’s it! I just wanted you to know I'm still here. Remember the book is available for pre-order so if you haven’t purchased your copy yet, go ahead and do it, you won’t regret it.

     

    Have a fantastic week!

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      Michael Valdez liked an update for She Is the End
      Hi lovely people!

      If you think about it, Friday is pretty much the weekend. And if you close your eyes and breathe deeply on a Monday morning, you can almost imagine that it's still the weekend. SO here's my Friday update!

      Everyone go read this absolutely stellar interview, "What's Hybrid Publishing All About Anyway?" by John Robin on book coach Jenni Nash's blog. If you ever wondered how to explain Inkshares to friends, family, and strangers, read this!

      Here's the video of me reading an excerpt from the end of Episode I last Sunday at the MNSpec 2015 Local Author Showcase! I have that problem where I'm mortified watching myself on video and hearing the sound of my own voice recorded, but OH WELL!

      (I say "uh" about 17 times at the end. You'd think I've never done any public speaking before! UGH CARA WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU.)

      Upcoming Events:

      • I'll have an artist's table at the Holiday Geek Expo Dec 5th and 6th. I'll be selling a bunch of art and trying to hock my book, of course!
      Look at this mock cover Alex made from my illustration!



      • Inkshares Review-a-Thon Day! (Date TBD)
      I'm planning a day of getting people (authors and readers) to review books on Inkshares. We already have several prizes in the works for people willing to post reviews during the event. I want to do author Q&As throughout the day, maybe hold something live like a Google+ hangout, and I'd love for authors to come up with their own ways to participate. Make up your own contest, give away prizes, whatever you want!

       IF YOU WANT TO HELP ME PLAN THIS THING message me on twitter @acwestonwrites. Thanks!

      • Inkshares Authors Showcase Coloring and Activity Book, 2nd Edition!
      Yep, we're doing another one. Details to follow.

      FINALLY:

      If you liked the Wheel of Time series, go check out Storm of Fury by Andrew Wood:

      The Fury has stood for a thousand years, and the bones of men are scattered beneath its terrible winds. Legions of horrors are forged within by a vengeful god and march outwards to wage war upon all sinners. This is humanity's fate.

      ORDER IT!
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        Acoyltes, 

        I apologize for the multitude of updates recently, but this is an exciting time! I am indebted to John a Robin, the author of the really, really awesome book called Blood Dawn, because he has truly pulled out all the stops to advertise and support Storm of Fury.

        This week, we breached 100 copies sold! Only a mere 143 to go to get into Quill publishing! (I say mere, but it's still going to be a hefty fight.)

        I can't do this without the support of patrons like you, so please help Storm of Fury reach the bookshelves. Try and get just one person to get my book, -just one!- and we'll get well over 200!

        Thanks for your support so far; we're going to make it!

        Zealot Andrew

        (P.S. Stay tuned for Chapter Four!)

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