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Good afternoon, evening, or morning depending on where you live!

 There isn’t a lot of news to share about The Bones of the Past right now (though that should change very soon). This update is really to draw your attention to an event Inkshares is holding this week called Draftshares. The purpose of which is to draw attention to all the projects on the site that have not switched over to the pre-order stage, but are looking for some feedback and to add a little polish.

Head over to Inkshares.com anytime between May 30th - June 4th, give a few authors some constructive feedback on their work and be entered in to win all kinds of prizes (including a free copy of my book when it finally launches).

Full details (including the prize list!) are available HERE

But that’s not quite all. As the current lead of the Epic Fantasy Syndicate, I was asked to pick out five particularly interesting projects to recommend within the genre. The following books are those that really caught my eye:

 Author: Thomas J Arnold

Book: Exile, Magus

Twitter: @Thoasoold’s,

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redthomasjarnold/?fref=nf

 

Author: Joe Roe

Book: Legion’s War

Twitter: @JonRoe4’s


Author: Lauren Drube

Book: The Elements: Decension

Twitter: @LaurenDrube’s


 Author: Louise Lindell

Book: The Vanguard’s Incursion

 

Author: M.R. Laver

Book: A Tale of Mist and Shadow


Thank you all for your patience and continued support – I hope to have some big news to share with you in the next week or so. Happy Draftfesting!


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    James Rasile liked an update for A God in the Shed

     Hey friends,

    It’s been busy. So very, very busy. I’m not exactly complaining but I do wish I had more time to devote to all the projects I have lying in front of me, begging for attention like mewling kittens each demanding his saucer of milk. Just so you know what’s preoccupying me this week, here’s a quick rundown of my existence outside of hobbies and the dreaded day job:

    1. A God in the Shed is getting close to be being sent to Inkshares for editing! What? It isn’t? Let me level with you guys. A God in the Shed has come to the attention of people who have fallen in love with it and are investing some time working with me to make it better. This is a book that was written before The Life Engineered and while I love the story and characters, it does demand a bit of tweaking before we can really get into it. This means copious amounts of notes are being considered, hours of brainstorming and pages of back and forth are being produced. The end result should, however, be a much tighter book that can open more doors for itself and my writing career. I had a fancy deadline of June 1st to hand in my manuscript, well now it’s July 15. This doesn’t mean the book release will be any further than expected however, since the lion’s share of editing will be done when the manuscript is handed in.
    2. Have you guys seen the new Nerdist contest that’s starting on June 1st? Video games! I have an amazing, epic idea for a video game inspired book that I’m simply itching to write. But it won’t be in this contest. I have, in the next six months, three books to finish and I’m not jumping into a publishing contest without either securing more time or having a finished manuscript. Hell, I had a finished manuscript for A God in the Shed and even that couldn’t just be handed in. However, keep your credits handy. There’s talks of a book that has me pretty excited that I want to point you towards when the contest starts and, if there are enough pre-orders from my recommendation, I might be able to contribute a little something to the book.
    3. The Life Engineered has, of this writing, 87 reviews on Amazon. 13 more to breach the golden doors and into the 100 review territory. If you haven’t reviewed The Life Engineered yet, consider doing it soon. It’s more important than you might think.
    4. Arch-Android is coming... As soon as I’m done with the manuscript for A God in the Shed, I’ll be jumping all over the sequel to The Life Engineered and, with the time I’ve had to think of the story, what I hoped would be an excellent book might end up even better. I’m not one to pat myself on the back, but I kinda like this one a lot. Follow it so you won’t miss out.

    Thanks for your support my friends, you’ve made a huge difference in my life, one that keeps having an impact on everything I do.

    JF


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      James Rasile liked an update for Murder at the Veterans’ Club

      Dear friends and followers,

      Things are moving along, but at a slower rate than before. The plains of 300-400 really are a desolate expanse. I’m sure things will get interesting against once we crest that 400 order mark, even if doing so does not entail any references to impressive Spartan exploits.

      I will be delivering the first donation cheque to Chez Doris on Wednesday. Right now, it’s an even $70: pretty respectable, I think.

      Coming up this week is a new Nerdist contest! Video games! I will have a bit of a stake in this one, so expect further news.

      And of particular interest to other hopeful writers, there’s DraftShares. Check out the related thread on the forum for more details, but the basic gist of it is the promotion of projects that are still in the draft phase. Readers, you may find some of the drafts highlighted next month to be of interest as well, so keep your eyes open.

      As for what’s happening with projects in the funding stage, let’s take another look around the bookshelves....

      1) "Tantalus Depths", by Evan Graham. An expedition discovers the "planet" they’re surveying is more than it seems, and their ship AI somehow has a stake in it. It’s a sci-fi thriller. I’m told that the "Evil AI" is a common trope, but I think this goes a little above that with its focus on motivation. If the planet is unexplored territory, how could it have any connection to the ship’s AI? I’d like to add that I found the excerpt to have a very nice feel for the "ensemble cast", even if what we see is entirely through one viewpoint character. It goes a lot towards immersing the reader, not only in the environment but also in the social context.

      2) "Teddy Roosevelt and the Lost World: a Tale of the Dinosaur Century", by Lou Yuhasz. you know, I think that title says everything I could possibly say about the plot. You know it’s going to be an adventure to make H. Ryder Haggard proud, it stars an historical figure who could give good old King Leonidas a run for his money, and it involves dinosaurs. And yet somehow it’s managed to slip under everyone’s radar.

      And that’s it for now. It looks like June is going to be ... pretty full of stuff. So, until next week: have fun, and keep reading.

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        James Rasile liked an update for SideScroller

        Today is May 29th, and you know what that means! It means...that it’s probably somebody’s birthday, somewhere. Happy birthday, person I don’t know!

        But it ALSO means that we’re only two days away from the Inkshares/Nerdist video game contest beginning. And I’ve got some cool news. See that boring grey area where my book’s cover ought to be? It ain’t gonna be boring or grey for much longer. I’ve got a kick-ass cover coming soon that ought to jazz the place up a bit. Now all I need are a few throw pillows and maybe a large oil painting of myself riding a bull.

        SideScroller may have been written by me, but I never would have gotten this far on Inkshares without help. So let me give a shout-out to Tabi Card and James Rasile, who’ve both been invaluable to me thus far. Without them, I’d still be limping my way through the "Make An Inkshares Profile" page. Do yourself a favour and check out their books, "Scribbles" and "Cape’s Side Bay", respectively.

        The contest begins in T-minus two days. Let’s rock this.

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          James Rasile liked an update for Exile, Magus

          I have been quiet for way too long.  Sorry about that, I’ve just head a busy work schedule.  It has been nice to see new followers to the book while I’ve been largely inactive, so to everyone following the book whether new or old follower I just want to say thank you for sticking with me.


          As it stands it looks like the relaunch will likely happen around the end of July or beginning of August, when my schedule should have calmed down enough to actually manage a campaign.  By the time that happens you’ll be seeing some changes to the look of the book’s page, one of the more notable ones being the unveiling of the new cover.  Subscribers to my newsletter already got a sneak peek at that.  If you want to stay most up to date with my progress and get little snippets of background/side information on the book’s world, the best way to do so is by signing up to the newsletter here.


          I’m also in collaboration with some of the other authors on Inkshares here to create something that I personally find exciting, but a more complete announcement on that will have to wait until sometime next week.


          Finally, in case you haven’t already heard about it there’s an event on Inkshares starting tomorrow 5/30 and running until Saturday 6/4 called Draftshares, in which the current draft content uploaded for Exile, Magus will be participating.  Feel free to speak your mind fully about the book and project page, I have thick skin and truly critical feedback is always welcome.  Anyway, read more about Draftshares below, and thanks for your time everyone!

          Readers: Check out as many drafts (projects currently in the Draft stage) as you can during the week ofMay 30th - June 3rd, and participate by opening and commenting on your favorite drafts’ excerpts.

          Why: To encourage community engagement...and, PRIZES!

          Prizes you say?: Yes! For every Draft (or synopsis*) you critique, you will be entered into a drawing for the following:

          Prizes for Anyone
          • Three sets of a copy of Asteroid Made of Dragons, button, and shirt
          • Church of Technology/Deus Hex Machina swag (pins and shirts)
          • Copy of Shadow of the Owl
          • Signed copy of Ageless
          • Order of Dax Harrison
          • Order of Bones of the Past
          • Order of Proxy
          • Original drawing by Jack Katz
          • Ladies of Sci Fi poster from A.C. Weston
          • Mix CD set with custom cover art by C. Brennecke
          • $25 in Inkshares Credits

          Prizes for Authors
          • Video editing by Yicheng Liu
          • Interview on The Warbler
          • Guest spot on Drinkshares: Last Call
          • $25 in Inkshares Credits


          Drafters: Let us know if you’d like to receive a soft critique or a hard critique by messaging a member of the DLC cast or tweeting your project link @drinkshareslc with either the #critiquemekindly or #critiqueme hashtags. If you want your synopsis critiqued, include the hashtag #critiquemypage too.

          Soft Critiques (#critiquemekindly): This is the default critique if the author has not specifically requested a hard critique. The tone should be supportive and curious. Point out things you like, comment on the broader story ideas, and ask questions.

          Hard Critique (#critiqueme): Only give a hard critique if the author has specifically asked for one. This is where grammatical errors, typos, and oversights can be pointed out. It’s best to include elements of a soft critique too, but you can unleash your inner editor a bit more here.

          *Synopsis Critique (#critiquemypage): Interested Drafters should create a thread in the Inkshares forum (https://www.inkshares.com/forum_threads?topic=promo), linked to their book draft, titled “Synopsis Edits: [Book Title Goes Here].”Throughout the week, fellow authors will browse these threads and offer help with editing and improving your project page synopsis so you’re better prepared to switch over to funding with a fantastic, compelling, error-free introduction to your book!


          Not sure where to start? Check out these Drafts first!:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QP0JPCCsijyIFIa0YKk4ZdQjHJPFW3mqtVvyOpNO3x4/edit?usp=sharing


          Watch: Tune in at https://youtu.be/82ged3xwwew on Saturday, June 4th @ 4/3 Central to watch us discuss the drafts and announce the winners!


          Good Luck & Great Drafting!
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            Tantalus Depths is just ten orders away from 200! Who wants to help get it over the hill? If you haven’t ordered a copy yet, now is the best time for it! If you have already ordered a copy, find a friend who hasn’t, and get them to do it. I’m sure you all have at least one friend who’s a fan of this genre!

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              James Rasile liked an update for Detective Diaries

                Bonjour, monsieurs and mademoiselles.

                Welcome to our 4th Detective Sunday! I can’t believe it’s been more than four weeks since I found Inkshares and decided to release my work here. Of course, none of this couldn’t have been possible without you all. I really appreciate your support. 

                Now, this update won’t really cover anything we’ve already been over this week, and the week before. This will be a relaxed, and open update about myself. I’ve talked so much about my book and our community here that I forget to introduce myself thoroughly so that you understand who I am. Wouldn’t you want to know the person you’re putting your money towards? I definitely would!

                My name is Anthony Jones III, other known as Trey (’cause the third), and I’m an outgoing person with high expectations for my success. From my friends’ viewpoint, I’m that weird funny guy who laughs at anything and is nice to everyone. Of course, my kindness may get abused, but I tend to choose my friends, and those I support wisely. Although, some may say I’m charismatic because I set examples of how to be capable despite the situation, and by being dependable, people looked to me for help when in a tight situation. The talent of being able to socialize and help people grow is a big thing in the world, and I believe everyone needs a little push in order to make it.

                I never had a drive to write when I was really young, but I did read books that interested me. I tried Harry Potter, but alas, it didn’t stick with me. I found myself more interested in books like Pendragon, Charlie Bone, House of Night, Hunger Games, and a few other series I’m having a hard time remembering. Those books had something special going on with them that lured me in, and it became a fantastic read with lovable, and hateful characters that made it so alluring. Still, there was a time I had stopped reading and became a more open person with my society. I grew distant from my casual reading sessions and went days without reading. Days went to weeks, then months, and finally years. It’s pretty weird that someone who doesn’t read decides to pick up a pen and write, ya’ know? 

                I wondered about why I decide to write, and the only thing I can say for an answer is that I wanted to be a storyteller. I wanted to be someone who could create and shape my own world, and make characters with complex lives that I could never have. Also, I wonder how authors feel when they write. Every author has their reasons, of course, but I’m asking when they assemble their plot, setting, characters, and so on--do they understand what they are writing? No one can understand these fictional lives we create, but we write it for our own happiness. It’s a deep thought that I’m surely exaggerating, but to you authors, know the reason why you write and push forward with that resolve. Whether big or small, that’s what pushes you to update consistently, possibly beg for support, and put yourself on the line between success and failure.

                I believe I’ve rambled on long enough haha! This is only a good portion of myself, but I think you all can understand the type of person I am from just reading this. Have a good morning/afternoon wherever you are.

                Au revoir, Sixth.  

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                James Rasile liked an update for The Sleeping Man

                Good morning Sleepyheads!

                Some time in the past day or night, we broke 100! 

                But, like some famous dalmations, we’ve only got 101. The awesome thing is we’re still above the project line, which means we’re going to make it. As everyone is enjoying their Memorial Day weekend, I would like to express my appreciation for those who have gone before.

                Fair winds and following seas, shipmates, we have the watch.
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