I have a new landing page, congruent with having funded! To me, this is HUGE!!! Thank y’all for coming on this journey, thank y’all for being amazing and wonderful throughout, and thank y’all for just...
Wow, I’m a little misty-eyed and I can’t think of the words to say. Thank you just feels inadequate. Super thank you. OH! And the price for a hardcopy is dropped to 14.99 per each. If you were looking for that break, here it is!
Hi everybody!
Just a quick update. The Mission 51 family continues to grow, even in draft mode! I am excited to see more than 200 followers! Wow! A big welcome to all the new ones since the last update. I am so happy you are onboard!
Well, Mat is now officially on the loose! I have written his escape from a 15-year captivity in Area 51. He accomplished all he needed and wanted, and it was time for him to move on. He finally gets to experience "Cerulea" in all its glory! I look forward to you reading this someday soon.
Mission 51 is currently entered in the 2016 Launch Pad Manuscript Competition. Please cross fingers and toes that it is well received!
I am continuing to work with artists Idan Carre and Chris Pyke to add visual beauty to Mission 51. This has been a really fun part of the project!
That’s it for now. See? Quick!
Peace and love, y’all!
Ferd :-)
Two weeks in and 58 of you have so far jumped on and backed A Beast Requires! By your powers combined, you’ve pre-ordered 79 books, which is fantastic!

This week I also uploaded my first awkward author video, where I break down a bit more of A Beast Requires. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, pop on over to the campaign page. Listening to my attempt at diction makes an ideal companion to refreshing your email or checking the latest Olympic medal counts.
This week is going to be all about the push. To paraphrase the bards, Salt-N-Pepa, we’re going to "push it real good."
Here’s what I need you to do. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, random strangers on the bus, and everyone waiting for their morning latte about A Beast Requires, and why you think it’s fantastic. I know this book has been tickling funny bones and making many of you laugh, so spread that laughter like a virus. Lie in wait for them to read the sample chapters, because you know what’s coming. Will they snort? Attempt to muffle their grin? Will they burst out with a laugh from their gut that resonates the ceiling tiles? The possibilities are endless.
A Beast Requires needs to be unleashed, and we can make that happen.
- Jay
It’s my birthday today!!!
