Something something Monday, Space Crew.

I think I’ve got enough caffeine in my blood to send an informative update. If any of this is incoherent, it’s actually largely because I accidentally stayed up late rewriting some parts of the book. Because you guys deserve the very best (like no book ever was...).

Ahem.

This Past Saturday

I spent 8ish exhilarating and exhausting hours walking and talking around ComicCon. I pitched this book to roughly a hundred people, made a ton of connections in the sci-fi/writing/crowdfunding communities, and collected a pleasing amount of con-swag. It was a great day of finding a group to call my people.

If you’re one of the people I met, I likely have your card or contact info in my swag bag already, but feel free to get in touch with me first—especially if you want to connect for a podcast or blog feature.

For new contacts and old Crew members alike, you can always reach me at acbaldwinbooks@gmail.com, or on Twitter: @ac_baldwin.

Upcoming Cons

The summer con circuit is vast and intimidating. I wanted to make it back home to the Atlantic cons, but I unfortunately haven’t had the time.

I am very much considering (hovering over the "Buy Tickets" button) going to Fan Expo in Toronto as a regular attendee for more networking. Stay tuned.

I will be attending Ottawa’s Can-Con this September (9th-11th). You should probably come out if you’re in the area, since I’ll be even more prepared, and will be giving out more bookmarks, some sample chapters, and maybe signing things? If that doesn’t sway you, it’s on my birthday, so now you’re obligated out of friendship.

Now, may your coffee mugs be overflowing and your Monday be as bearable as a Thursday.

Oh, and if you haven’t yet, please pre-order this book so it can be fully-funded. And then instead of me pitching it at you we can high-five and be friends.

Your Questionably Sentient Space Captain,
-AC

Character Update:
This week we meet the second mining specialist on the team: Rook’s partner in crime, Yancy Gage

 Yancy may be in this for the paycheck, but will he rise to the challenge when the mission doesn’t go as planned? Can he keep Rook’s prankster nature in check, or will Rook be the one to influence Yancy? Will his mining expertise be enough to keep him alive when disaster strikes?
Find out when you pre-order Tantalus Depths!

  Hey readers!

  How is everyone doing these days? Good I hope, because my days have been pretty relaxing as of late. Still, very soon, I’ll be loaded with responsibilities, and plus, I need to sharpen up Detective Diaries. In all honesty, I’ve written different versions of Detective Diaries about three times, and each time, I end up mixing plotlines together. While one version is much darker, the other is supernaturally unstable. I’m not entirely sure of the tone I was going for back then, but now, I’m just focusing on writing to the best of my ability and living up to my support. However, I wanted to make an update today covering the recent decision I made.

  I decided to make a Patreon account, and whether or not it’s necessary will be decided in the future. Still, the perks for being a Patron over there can overshadow those who just regularly buy here. If you’re interested in continually supporting me now, and even for future titles I want to start up very soon, I guarantee that you should consider doing this. All payments made to me will apply to the book you want to purchase, and you’ll get the exact category of prices that you desire from Detective, Ward, or Arbiter. I’ll list the perks of the pledge prices and wrap this up.

  Pledge $10 or more a month                                                                                                                               For the patreons who offer $10 a month, I will give you guys access to the drafts from a different version of Detective Diaries, and the current version. There is a Q&A every two weeks that you will be invited to join once I gain an ample amount of patreons, and I will add you guys on Google Hangout if you feel comfortable with speaking as a community about any ideas, silly thoughts, or just casual bonding.

  Pledge $20 or more a month                                                                                                                               For the patreons who offer $20 a month, I will respectfully thank you guys for offering this amount by putting your names on all the official copies of my books to acknowledge your support. I will also try to send these individuals character art of the main or side characters. You may also recommend or request a specific character if you pay this amount.

  Pledge $60 or more a month                                                                                                                               For the patreons who offer $60 a month, you will have the honor of working beside me on creating plot, characters, setting, conflict, you name it. These individuals can give whatever feedback necessary and contribute to the making of the book. We will work together and brainstorm to make the story smoother, and this way, I could also make connections with these individuals and even assist them in their desired work.

  These prices are meant to reflect Inkshares’ book prices because I plan to stay here for quite a while. So, by being a patron, you can follow me on my journey through the many projects I start up here and even have the benefit of these perks and many others I’m sure that I will come up with. So, if interested, I’ll leave a link below. Also, please SHARE my book on social media, with your followers, or whoever else you feel would be motivated to order. I hope to deliver!

  Patreon account

  Until next time, A.J.III.

Hello everyone. This is Ana BuFaye, the main character in a very bad mood. Posters made from these originals are one of the prizes I talked about earlier. A friend of mine’s is creating the book scenes the old fashion way with oil paint, water color, chalks and etc. There are several which will be made public as the campaign progress.

Knowing Ana, she probably just killed a pursuer. She isn’t a cold blooded killer but will kill if she has to. In her world it either kill or be killed.

Hello, Everyone!

The Last Faoii has gotten to 75 pre-orders! My heart swells just thinking of all the support I’ve gotten from people.

Don’t forget-- if you pre-order before July 22, you’ll be entered for a chance to win some original artwork!

Take care of yourselves. Tomorrow, I’m going to go try to do some more face-to-face salesmanship. Which is terrifying, but maybe it’ll be worth it. This book is worth trying for.

Love always,

Tahani

Good Monday everyone!  I’ve had a ROCKING GOOD WEEKEND!!!  Lots of stuff happened.  The Borehole Bazaar stuff is that I sold 36 COPIES!!!!   This is HUGE news!  I’m well on my way to making Quill, but I still need a little bit more help to get the last bit of the way!