Good Friday to you all.

While the book we're chasing, in 17th, may have changed, the goal has not. Only eight more pre-orders and we'll tie Paul's wonderful book "Ghosts of War" for total readers.

If I had my druthers, we'd all meet our goals and -- after this competition ends next week -- I've got a lot of credits to spread around and I will spend them on the books I most believe in. For now, though, it's a battle, and I'd like to gain as much ground in the standings as I can before Wednesday, when the contest is all over but for the crying (however, that is not the end of the road; the campaign continues and I'm soldiering on, like Ray and his cadre, until this campaign succeeds. Comma dammit.)

To steal from Mr. Wren, please visit and like the Disintegration book page on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Disintegration-998625990157775/timeline/ It behooves me to have as large a social media presence as possible, and you can help me with that.

Can we drum up at least 8 orders today? Sure we can; you've all been huge to this point.The great thing about momentum is that it's harder to stop than it is to encourage, so let's keep in going, eh? If you, personally. get just one person to pre-order my book today, that will make a huge difference.

Thank you, as ever.

It’s Friday! Time for an update.

What to tell you? We crossed 450 readers! We cleared 500 copies pre-ordered. We have 600 followers of the project. Those are some staggering numbers. I can’t convey to you in words how much it means to me that you all have taken the time to back this dream.

So, what’s left? There are 5 more days in the Nerdist Competition. We are currently in the top 5, thus eligible for the prize: a contract. We need to stay there. How do we do that? Keep finding friends! Keep spreading the word. It’s so easy to do and we all know that bringing new people to the project is the easiest sell: it’s free for them! So, just go find one person. Some of you have and some of you have multiple times. Amazing! Awesome! Stunning! Just a few words for all of you. Every one of you that has backed it. Not just those that have brought more. You’re all amazing.

I promised you more chapters in the PDF. I have not forgotten. My work schedule changed this week so I haven’t had as much time as I’d like to dedicate to things like that. I prioritize my family, my writing, and, for the time being, this project. I know, putting the PDF together is part of that. As a thanks for your continued patience, the next update will take you through chapter 30! That’s a ton of content to consume.

As a treat for you, here is a concept sketch done of a shell floating in that world.  It's made from descriptions given us in the transcript and details Logwyn has revealed.  The artist hopes to flesh it out in the coming days.

Also, I’ve made contact with Logwyn. A message is in the works. I hope to have it here and ready for you to see by Wednesday. We’ll see. Last word I received, their engineers had potentially come up with a way for us to talk back and forth. Considering the difficulties we’ve faced so far, I’m not holding my breath for that one.

Have a good weekend! And, everyone, go find one friend!