Hello! So, as I'm sure most of you already have as well, I saw the Sword & Laser contest announcement and although I'm still working on Phantasia bit by bit, I thought I'd try my hand at the contest too with this idea:
"Without Light (working title) - A science-fiction story set in a world consumed by shadow-like beasts, and where a mother, along with her son, must set out to find her missing husband."
Chapter 7 is up! And along with it, the long-awaited character sheet for the giant of our merry band, Groth! And if you want to know more about the Goliath race I adopted for this sheet, check out the Elemental Evil Player's Companion at the official D&D site (http://media.wizards.com/2015/downloads/dnd/EE_PlayersCompanion.pdf). More to come!
Hello all! I have started selling pre-orders because my draft is nearly finished! Please let me know what you think of the story and if you like it tell other people about it. Thank you!
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:
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.
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:
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
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.
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
