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Rune of the Apprentice and Inkshares News Update!



Apprentices and Masters, exciting things abound! We are all busy people so I'll keep it short and to the point via bullets:

  • Most importantly, the preliminary round of edits to the RUNE manuscript are nearly complete! お待たせ致しました! They should be done quite soon and we will then hit the next stage of edits followed by cover art and soon(ish) publication! Yay!

  • Sword and Laser is doing a "Sequel" contest with Inkshares!  Aspiring authors, this is your chance to get your science fiction or fantasy book published! The top 3 books with the most unique pre-orders will be published with special Sword and Laser marketing! Although RUNE did not utilize a contest to get published, had it not been for the Nerdist contest, I most likely would not have had the courage to crowdfund RUNE / bust my ass to get this awesome publishing deal. So, aspiring authors go upload your manuscripts and get promoting, and readers, go pre-order some great books! (I also am available @StoneJamison for any questions on crowd funding and how to have a successful Inkshares campaign!)

  • Inkshares Anniversary Holiday Promotion! For those of you who are tired of "Pre-Ordering" books, head on over HERE to get a special holiday 2 for 1 deal on these AWESOME ready to ship Inkshares books! Offer extends until December 11th so its a great way to not only get a wonderful book for yourself to read, but also pick up a FREE holiday gift, too! (This is a really sweet deal, folks.)

  • Inkshares Review-a-Thon! On December 19th, leave reviews on currently funding Inkshares books using the Inkshares "leave a review" option and win cool prizes. Along with other Inkshares authors, I'll be hanging out on Twitter in the #InksharesReviews tag as we share our favorite book projects, answer author Q&As, debate the merits of astronauts with swords versus cavemen with lasers, and more! Then, from 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of the WriteBrain Podcast will be hosting a video livestream filled with author interviews, review readings, and live announcements of prize winners! Prizes?!?! YES! Everyone who leaves a review on December 19th by 6pm ET will be eligible to win fantastic prizes! Go check it out HERE! 

I have a few more exciting updates for you all, however, I will wait a little bit to share them. Until then, enjoy the Sword and Laser Contest, Inkshares Anniversary Holiday Promotion, and the Inkshares Review-a-Thon! とても楽しそう!

And as always, please feel free to hit me up on Twitter,  Facebook, or Twitch for some Epic Gaming Goodness!


P.S. Before you ask: no, I was not the model for this drawing of Anti-mage, but I understand why you ask, and YES I am going to grow an epic mohawk and cosplay him! "They who live by the wand shall die by my blade." -The Anti-ist Mage of all Mages 
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    Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for The Talkers are Talking

    Hello Lovely Readers!! First, I just wanted to let you know that I updated my description page. I used some wonderful advice from John Robin in a thread on Goodread and hope that it is simplified and more useful. All critiques are welcome!! 

    Secondly, the preorders have definitely hit a lull, so I am thinking about just going for the Quill "light" option in order to move forward with production- what do you guys think? I'm a bit below halfway to the full option, and would love to make it, but am wondering what to do. If anyone wants to discuss/offer advice or criticisms, you can reach me at jliggan@gmail.com. I really appreciate all you have done so far and want to close by telling you that...I am so excited to participate in the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon! 

    If you haven't heard about it yet, I am pasting the information about it from A.C. Weston below. Please share, spread the word and join in! 


    On December 19th, all authors and readers are invited to leave reviews on currently funding Inkshares books using the Inkshares "leave a review" option.

    Throughout the day we'll be hanging out on Twitter in the#InksharesReviews tag as we share our favorite book projects, answer author Q&As, debate the merits of astronauts with swords versus cavemen with lasers, and more!

    Then, from 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of theWriteBrain Podcast will be hosting a video livestream filled with author interviews, review readings, and live announcements of prize winners!

    Prizes?!?!

    Everyone who leaves a review on December 19th by 6pm ET will be eligible to win one of our fantastic general prizes:

    • Sword & Laser Contest Winners Package - print copies of the six winning books from the Sword & Laser Inkshares contest!
    • Nerdist Contest Winners Package - print copies of the five winning books from the Nerdist Inkshares contest!
    • An immediate pre-order of the book of their choice for five winners!
    • $30 in Inkshares credits!


    Readers: Peruse the "currently funding" books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want on Dec 19th. You could even start up a "must-have" list of books to order in case you win a free pre-order or the $30 in credits!

    Authors: Join our review exchange to leave three reviews in exchange for two guaranteed reviews on your Inkshares project and a chance at author-exclusive prizes! Email me at cara.c.weston@gmail.com to learn more and get on the list.

    (And authors, if you're in, please copy the message above and include it in your next update!)

    It's gonna be fun.




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      Quick update on the Dax countdown clock: 29 days, 99 orders to go, and all 10 spots filled for the 1st mug giveaway! I'll announce the winner on a separate update soon. And now, a special event coming to Inkshares...

      Get ready for the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon!

      On December 19th, all authors and readers are invited to leave reviews on currently funding Inkshares books using the Inkshares "leave a review" option.

      Throughout the day we'll be hanging out on Twitter in the #InksharesReviews tag as we share our favorite book projects, answer author Q&As, debate the merits of astronauts with swords versus cavemen with lasers, and more!

      Then, from 3 - 5pm PST (6 - 8pm Eastern), JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of the WriteBrain Podcast will be hosting a video livestream filled with author interviews, review readings, and live announcements of prize winners!

      Prizes?!?!

      Everyone who leaves a review on December 19th by 3pm PST (6pm Eastern) will be eligible to win one of our fantastic general prizes:

      • Sword & Laser Contest Winners Package - print copies of the six winning books from the Sword & Laser Inkshares contest!
      • Nerdist Contest Winners Package - print copies of the five winning books from the Nerdist Inkshares contest!
      • An immediate pre-order of the book of their choice for five winners!
      • $30 in Inkshares credits!


      Readers: Peruse the "currently funding" books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want on Dec 19th. You could even start up a "must-have" list of books to order in case you win a free pre-order or the $30 in credits!

      Authors: Join our review exchange to leave three reviews in exchange for two guaranteed reviews on your Inkshares project and a chance at author-exclusive prizes! Email AC Weston at cara.c.weston@gmail.com to learn more and get on the list.  

      -Tony

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        Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for Beyond The Code

        Greetings wonderful people. 

        Thank you so much for all your support. It's been a real coaster ride so far but I am working hard to spread the word and bring you a finished product. 

        Two things. First of all I have another double tap in the chapter updates. Chapters 8 and 9 are now available for your reading pleasure. It has deep life changing decisions from our hero and ominous plotting from our villain. Give it a gander and tell me what you think. 

        Second someone on Twitter is saying nice things. Elbot Carmen @Arctides has named Beyond the Code as a title worth backing on Inkshares. Thank you very much Elbot. 

        Don't forget to pre-order if you want to help make this book a reality. Thank you all for continuing to support me and my dream and to those followers in the US Happy Thanksgiving.

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          Hi everyone! Happy Saturday! (I'm at work, but I'm sneaking in an update for you. Shhh!)

          It occurred to me today that while I've spent so much time pumping work into this campaign, I should probably give you all some more of the actual book to read. Wouldn't you say?! After all, those of you who have already purchased, it's YOUR BOOK! And for the few of you that may still just be following the campaign and debating whether or not to click that pre-order button, perhaps a few new chapters may teeter you over the edge. :)

          You may have already seen Chapters 3 & 4 delivered to your inbox a few minutes ago. Chapter 3 continues to follow Dax where we left him, on his cargo run/impromptu mini-vacation on Saleon. Chapter 4 introduces two of my favorite characters in the book, one of which receives a new assignment watching over a particularly well-known Commander...

          I also did some minor editing on Chapter 2, which now has a mysterious new character introduced at the tail end.

          Enjoy folks!

          -Tony

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