Quick picture of my first two books on the shelf at Avid Bookshop in Athens, GA. Won't they be so happy when they have a new sibling next to them?
Just wanted to update everyone that we are currently in 2nd Place with 75 pre-orders! YEAHHHHH. [a small Ford Pinto explodes nearby]
It's all thanks to you guys. Imagine me very solemnly and seriously taking each of you by the hand and staring into your eyes for the most uncomfortable 7 minutes of your life. Then I whisper, "You. Just you."
Still a long way to go in this contest, and I'm going to be leaning on all of you. ALSO! I'm super excited to see a trickle of people that I don't know in real life - that I didn't personally bully into supporting the book. You are the raddest - welcome to this strange company of people who like weird, weird fantasy books.
More to come! The next benchmark is 100 pre-orders, that's 10% on the way to being fully funded.
DAY TWO REPORT
Just a quick note to update you guys on our progress! Added 13 more supporters today, the exact same amount as yesterday - so props for consistency as well as cliche ominous numbers. Between all of you, we're standing at 40 pre-orders - a solid third place. [Second place has 52 pre-orders, if we can get another 13 supporters tomorrow, we'll catch up no problem!]
Here's a link to the leaderboard, if you want to keep tabs on THE COMPETITION [dun dun dunnn].
https://www.inkshares.com/contests/the-sword-laser-collection-contest
Thank you all so much for your support. Especially those of you that have taken the time to share on Facebook and push others to chip in. Please keep it up, take some time to look at the campaign page itself and leave comments and reviews - it will really help once I burn past all of my direct friends and need to start convincing strangers.
Sic Semper Tyrannosaur,
G. Derek Adams
You are my champions. You are the ones who jumped in the first day. I strapped the page together with baling wire and spit and you threw your money DOWN. You are reckless and potent - might I even say FECKLESS. I adore you - and I hope to show through my effort my appreciation and prove worthy of your support.
If I can impose upon you further, take a long look at the InkShares page - let me know of any wonky typos or things that just seem weird. Putting comments on the overall page or on the sample chapter would be really helpful - it will encourage others to do so down the line.
We're settling in for a long siege here and you were first on the line. I won't forget it - at least until a take one too many cannon-blasts to my cranium.
Sic Semper Tyrannosaur,
G. Derek Adams
Here it is - THE WORLD MAP!
It's a big chunky file, so you may need to open it in a new window to get a better look. Also some of the place names are 'out of date' and have changed in the books. [for a lot of reasons] You'll see many places that you recognize however - and some brand new places that haven't been mentioned before. Previous adventures all took place in Carroway - we're going to be doing a lot more 'globe-trotting' this time around!
This map was created by friend and artist W. Steven Carroll - he hasn't updated his Tumblr in quite some time, but if any of you need illustration or design work, I will absolutely set you up with his contact information.
Still sitting pretty in 2nd place - welcome to all the new backers today. Please keep sharing the campaign site - on Friday all the backers get exclusive access to the first Rime and Jonas chapter of Asteroid Made of Dragons.
Thank you all!