I didn’t think I would have a reader update the day after launch, and I didn’t think I would have another one so soon. The Sleeping Man already has 45 orders which is just insane. Who knew that by spending every day on Inkshares reviewing over 200 books, pre-ordering when the budget allows, and being supportive meant support would be reciprocated? Weird. I’m looking to make another Inkshares success story and we are on our way. Alright, enough, here’s the news.
Jamison Stone asked me to put together a guest post for http://apotheosisstudios.com and that will help get more pre-orders! You know Jamison, he wrote Rune of the Apprentice, the one that has 1,277 copies ordered? Anyway, I’m really excited to have that opportunity so a big thank you to him.
I mentioned this on the homepage for the book, but I’m happy to announce a partnership with the Children’s Literary Initiative, www.cli.org, where half of the profits of the pre-order campaign will be donated. I remember failing first and second grade because I was unable to read and it was my mother reading Stuart Little over and over under the words made sense. From there Redwall, A Wrinkle in Time, etc.
There are a couple things in the works, but I can’t mention them just yet because the details are being finalized. Thank you to everyone who ordered so far, it means the world. If you haven’t ordered yet, I would super appreciate it if you did.
Sweet Dreams,
Stephen
P.S. Don’t forget if you ordered on the first campaign, that order does not carry over, so please take the refund you got and reinvest in The Sleeping Man.
Chapter One
*Wakeup call*
Scratch, scratch, scratch
I can say for a fact that there’s nothing more inconvenient than waking up inside a coffin. Satin, everywhere my bleary eyes gazed I saw this annoying fabric. Who the hell thought of putting that in a damn coffin? I grabbed handfuls of the fabric and yanked on it several times before it gave way and fell over my face like a death shroud. The irony didn’t escape me on that thought but freedom could if I c. . .
Chapter One
*Wakeup call*
Scratch, scratch, scratch
I can say for a fact that there’s nothing more inconvenient than waking up inside a coffin. Satin, everywhere my bleary eyes gazed I saw this annoying fabric. Who the hell thought of putting that in a damn coffin? I grabbed handfuls of the fabric and yanked on it several times before it gave way and fell over my face like a death shroud. The irony didn’t escape me on that thought but freedom could if I c. . .
Hey Everyone,
Last night I had the pleasure of talking with the EMZT Radio Podcast about the project. Then, we just geeked out for a bit about Lovecraft, music and some other things. They are great folks. I’ll be posting the link to the show once it is available.
Oh, and consider a pre-order, if you have yet to support the project.
Rob
Artist Idan Carré has created another fascinating illustration for Mission 51! It goes along with the chapter called Final Approach. I get such a kick seeing these ideas come to life so vividly. She captured so many of the story’s details! Thank you, Idan! :-)
