I thought long and hard about the cover...

Should I stick with the crown of blood or should I head in a different direction? I chose a different direction. And this... is the result.

Why constellations? Why is there a crown in the sky? Why is Thom standing on grass? OK, so I don’t know why he’s standing on grass. But for the first two questions, the answers are in the book. I guess its safe to say, this cover reflects the content of the book more than the title itself. And that... makes it even more awesome. Oh, I can’t wait to see it in print! Can you?

Aside from this new cover, the content of the book is well on its way to publication. It has been sent to the media and influencers for the pre-launch marketing campaign. So, the next time you hear from me, the book will be on its way to you.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: If you ordered a paperback, log into your Inkshares account to double check your shipping address. Be sure it is the correct place you’d like the book to be sent to. If you have trouble logging in, please contact hello@inkshares.com for assistance.

Well, that’s about it for this short update. I hope you like the cover, as much as I and the team at Inkshares do. Until you hear from me again, have a wonderful week ahead!

I have an announcement:

That’s right. The titles of all three parts of The Animal in Man saga have at last been decided. I painstakingly pondered all the meanings of all the words that reflect the style, atmosphere, and experience I’ve created with the story. And then, suddenly, I had it. What is a [hu]man? What are we, really? We are a mind, a body, and - perhaps - a soul.

What if we created a world where we could play at our most violent fantasies? What if we shaped the creatures there in our image? Would they not also be those three things? I asked myself these questions a lot while I was writing The Animal in Man, and when I dug up the old journal entries I’d made about it, I knew I’d found the titles I needed.

You can follow the Draft page for The Animal in Man II: Ferocious Heart RIGHT HERE! The second book is already 100% complete, minus the professional-grade editing and services Inkshares provides upon my successful future campaign. That’s where you, my dear animals, can play a part. Please please please click the link and follow the project now so you’ll be ready for the day it starts taking preorders. And of course, as always, thank you so much for your continued support.

Hi, wonderful readers!

Good news! The Fairy Stepmother, Inc. is almost ready to send to Inkshares! I intend to send everything off within a week or so. Of course, there’s more to be done to get the book ready for print, and Inkshares has a busy schedule, so I don’t know how long it will take to get the book out. As soon as I have a publication date, I’ll let you know right away! If you ordered a print copy, here’s a reminder to make sure Inkshares has your correct address on file.

If you ordered 3 or more copies, first of all, thank you!!! Second, you get to have your name in the book among the list of super backers. You should have received an email from me a while ago asking how you want your name listed. I’ve heard from many of you (thanks!), but not all. If you haven’t already, please let me know how you’d like you or your family represented. You’re not required to have your name in the book, of course, so if you’d like me to keep your name off the list, just let me know. If you think you should have received an email and didn’t, it’s very possible I missed a name as I went down the list, so sorry about that! Drop me an email and I’ll make sure you get on the list.

Thank you so much to all of you for your support. I’m really excited for you to read The Fairy Stepmother, Inc. If you have questions or concerns, please let me know!

Best,

Maggie

I’VE UPDATED THE PAGE WITH A NEW COVER AND TITLE!