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When I saw that the premise of Human Resources was "monsters saving humanity from an apocalyptic plague by enslaving the humans as a sustainable food source", I was intrigued. When I got through the heart-pounding, gut-wrenching prologue, I was hooked. When I met his cast of unique and rich characters, each with their own desires and plans, and saw them laying the groundwork for a narrative full of convoluted machinations, I was sold.Robert Batten has created something truly excellent here in Human Resources. Every scene punches hard, whether it's capturing the terror and despair of fleeing from a zombie horde or the insufferably dry (but vital) bureaucracy of board room politics. I'm intrigued by the goals of every POV character thus far, and I'll be waiting on the edge of my seat to find out what happens to each and every one of them.In conclusion: Read. This. Book. You won't regret it.
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    When I saw that the premise of Human Resources was "monsters saving humanity from an apocalyptic plague by enslaving the humans as a sustainable food source", I was intrigued. When I got through the heart-pounding, gut-wrenching prologue, I was hooked. When I met his cast of unique and rich characters, each with their own desires and plans, and saw them laying the groundwork for a narrative full of convoluted machinations, I was sold.Robert Batten has created something truly excellent here in Human Resources. Every scene punches hard, whether it's capturing the terror and despair of fleeing from a zombie horde or the insufferably dry (but vital) bureaucracy of board room politics. I'm intrigued by the goals of every POV character thus far, and I'll be waiting on the edge of my seat to find out what happens to each and every one of them.In conclusion: Read. This. Book. You won't regret it.
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      Jane-Holly Meissner recommended Human Resources
      Well written book (top 25 in the Launchpad competition!) about a world ruled by vampires as they and the humans they farm both struggle to survive. Take a look at the different POV samples. I backed it, and you should too. ;)
      Blood Capital
      The Blight changed everything, sweeping the globe, leaving humanity on the brink of extinction. The melior, with their immunity and fortified walls, stepped in to provide sanctuary. Now, the last of the human race are enslaved, but alive.
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      Human Resources sets a cracking pace from the get-go and doesn’t let up. This book doesn’t draw you in, instead it reaches out, grabs you by the throat and drags you deep into its terrifying story.  You will both identify with the characters and be hugely grateful that you don’t live in their world. Robert Batten has written a gem and one most definitely worth buying.
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        Human Resources sets a cracking pace from the get-go and doesn’t let up. This book doesn’t draw you in, instead it reaches out, grabs you by the throat and drags you deep into its terrifying story.  You will both identify with the characters and be hugely grateful that you don’t live in their world. Robert Batten has written a gem and one most definitely worth buying.
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          Today has been a momentous day. Early this morning (Australian time) the latest round of finalists in The Launchpad Manuscript Competition were announced — The Judges’ Top 25.

          I am ecstatic to confirm Human Resources has been included in this exclusive list! This competition started out with thousands of entries from twenty-four countries. To have HR selected by industry judges as being in the twenty-five best manuscripts from such an impressive cohort has me lost for words.

          Moving forward, the judges will continue to whittle the finalists down. In a few short weeks they will announce the Top 10 and the judges’ winners! In parallel to that, the crowdfunding competition will continue until 16 December (PST). The three winners of the crowdfunding competition are guaranteed publication, regardless of the results of the main judging process, so if you are following the novel but haven’t pre-ordered yet, please consider putting in an order now.

          The competition has been fierce, and even with the amazing support I have received, the pack is slowly reeling me in. If you are able to spread the word, to help me get HR in front of new eyes, it would be an enormous help.

          Thank you, and fingers crossed,

           

          Robert

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            I’ve noticed this seems to have happened with Oak and Stone: A Book of Enai - as far as I can remember, the campaign for this book should have ended, but it’s currently listed as ’Ending Today’

            Many of the submissions in the fantasy contest are in the same state. 
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              Jane-Holly Meissner sent an update for Fae Child

               

              Dear Supporters,

              We now have a set of pictures - here is a look at Foster, the young elf boy who has accidentally brought Abbie through into the Otherworld.

               

              Preorders have stalled out, with zero orders for the last week and a half, leaving us still with just 77 books ordered. I have been continuing to work on the book, taking November (as Nanowrimo) not to write 50,000 words, but to set a new writing schedule by getting up earlier every day so I have some quiet time alone with my keyboard. So far, so good!

              I know I have a great story on my hands, and I want you to be able to read it. Please get the word out to your friends, or relatives. There are less than two months left in the preorder campaign.

              Thank you for your support!

              Jane-Holly

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