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Hello, hello!

We are 23 days from the publication date! This is the part that feels like the twelve days of Christmas. Every day there is another little gift to happen upon; bookmarks, digital ads, and some very early reviews. I just saw and approved the e-book version of Eudaimonia. Some of you have even sent me screenshots of your Amazon order updating the expected delivery date. We are in the end game now!

I wanted to take a moment to once again say thank you. When I embarked on this fever dream five years ago, I did not know what to expect. But one of the things that most surprised me was how easily you all said, "yes." Your "yes" (e-book purchase, retweet, supportive comment, etc.) has changed my life. I know, I know, Lord, Meghan, could you be any more cheesy? (for the record, yes, so be impressed; this is me showing restraint.) But "yes" from folks across every facet and season of my life changed the way I thought about myself and what I could do. Knowing that other people believe you are capable of something can be a kind of self-fulfilling prophecy. We have now reached the weird part that I am very bad at. It will only devolve into misty, heartfelt nods. So, I’m going to stop here and say: thank you.   

For those of you in and around the Greenville area, we will be having a party Saturday, November 12. I tried to pull out all the local backers and invite you individually, but, if you haven’t seen the e-vite yet, I probably did a bad job or it may have gotten lost in the ether of the internet. Internet and other idiocies aside, this whole publication business wouldn’t have happened without your "yes". This little party is a small way for me to say thank you to your wonderful faces. I hope to see you there. 

Here is the e-vite link:  http://evite.me/GNgUASJxwN

Appreciatively,

Meghan Godwin

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    My friends, the time has finally come. Ten long years ago, I started work on a story; a simple dark science fiction story about a woman named Mary, an AI named SCARAB, and a world of ancient alien mysteries called Tantalus 13. It was the first book I ever wrote that truly seemed worthy of publication, and in 2016 I managed, with a ton of hard work and support from many amazing friends, to secure a publication deal.  

    The next six years saw me locked in a seemingly endless cycle of edits. These edits were challenging to get through, but in the best possible ways, as each saw huge improvements in my book and my skills as a writer. Though the delay often seemed interminable, hard work, patience, and perseverance saw us through to where we are now. 

    Today, Tantalus Depths is published. Bookstores worldwide now carry a book I wrote. My story, my words, can now be read by anyone anywhere. I have an audiobook, narrated by Andi Arndt: one of the most talented narrators I’ve ever heard. She has miraculously captured every minute detail of every scene and character in her voice with such beautiful precision that it feels as if she read the story directly out of my mind instead of a script.  
    Yesterday, I stood on a stage at my alma mater, the university where I wrote the very first draft of Tantalus Depths. I was introduced by Dr. Bowles, the professor who taught me so much about the craft of writing and guided me throughout Tantalus Depths’ creation, to a crowd of dedicated friends and supporters and intrigued newcomers. I read my own words to an auditorium of people who had come specifically to see me. I took photo ops and signed books, just like a real, published author. 

    Because I am one. 

    Today, a dream I’ve held in my heart since I was a child has been well and truly fulfilled. I am Evan Graham: published author. And this is only the beginning. 

     
     
     


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      Only three days left until the big day, and I’m not freaking out at all! I’m totally calm here. Who’s panicking? You’re panicking! Everything is perfectly fine!

      I kid. I’m far more excited than I can describe, even with all the heavy pressure of an immanent book launch hanging over my head every second of the day. Even though we’ve been waiting for six long years for this day, it still feels like there’s so much left to do before it gets here. Granted, that’s my perfectionism talking. You only get one chance to make a first impression after all, and in the publishing world that matters even more than you’d think.

      On the one hand, I’ve already done better than a lot of authors ever do even though the book hasn’t come out yet. I’ve personally presold close to a thousand copies during the preorder campaign and the following years, and that’s not counting any of the copies sold to book retailers this year. I have an absolutely perfect audiobook adaptation coming out on the most listened-to audiobook platform in the world, and I have a spot saved for me at the biggest science fiction convention in Ohio later this year. If that’s all I get out of this, it’s still pretty darn impressive.

      But I’m hard to satisfy. I want it all. I want Tantalus Depths to be a number one seller. I want it to be the kind of book people discuss when they talk about modern science fiction classics. I want to be able to make writing a full-time job so I can explore the galaxies inside my mind and tell every story that’s been struggling to burst free for so long. I’ll still be content if I don’t achieve these things, but I want them, and I’m not going to be passive about it.

      We’ll see soon enough, though. In the meanwhile, let’s continue with the introductions, shall we?

       

       

      You’ve met the muscle of the Tantalus 13 survey mission, now meet the brains. Dr. Rebecca Traviss and Dr. William Hertz are two of the smartest people you could want on your team, and they both have an absolutely ravenous enthusiasm for learning and discovery. As a geologist and a computer scientist, they may be well out of their depth when it comes to exploring an ancient alien megastructure the size of a planet, but they’re eager to meet the challenge head on.

      Read more about Becky and Hertz in their Explore articles here, and get ready to follow their adventure in Tantalus Depths on September 27th!


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        Seven days! My friends, we are officially ONE WEEK from publication! I can’t Believe how close it is!

        I’m going to try my very best to write an update every day this week, since a lot is going to happen during these final days. Of course, every time I try to hold myself to any kind of schedule I woefully fall short, so who knows what will happen? Heck, this update almost didn’t go out in time thanks to my wonderful rural internet deciding to take half the day off. Life is full of adventures.

        One week out, things are pretty quiet. I have some interviews lined up for this week, and I’m prepping things for the big launch event at Kent Trumbull onthe 27th. Early reviews are still overwhelmingly positive for the book, and I’m hoping more will come out in the first few weeks of release.

        One big surprise update I did not see coming: the audiobook is already on sale! Turns out Audible has a site-wide sale from now until September 23rd on every audiobook in their catalogue, including the ones that aren’t even out yet. Tantalus Depths is currently 65% off at 8.73, which is cheaper than the cost of an Audible credit, so this is a really good deal. If you have any interest in getting the audiobook (and you should, it’s AMAZING), I definitely recommend taking advantage of this sale!

        If you’ve already preordered it at full price, I apologize. I know it isn’t really a fair deal. I didn’t have any personal involvement in setting the price and was not aware this sale was coming, or I would have mentioned it sooner. It may be possible to cancel your preorder and order it again at the sale price, but I’m genuinely not sure.

        If you haven’t preordered yet, don’t miss this deal! Andi’s performance breathes so much life into my words that I could never convey through text alone. I cannot recommend the audiobook strongly enough. It’s an experience that must not be missed.  

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          Y’all, it is cranking up! I’m not sure if you can hear it, but there is a faint click-click-clicking sound in the background. Like the sound a roller coaster makes before you crest the first big drop. That is where we are on this publishing journey, the slow-clicking accent before the thrilling drop on the publication date. 

          Eudaimonia’s publication date is Tuesday, November 8th. It is now listed (for pre-order) on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And you can add it to your "want to read" list in GoodReads. 

          Eudaimonia is also listed on IndieBound, which is a website that directs you to independent local bookstores near you. There is a link on IndieBound where you can purchase a book online through "Bookshop." If you want to buy Eudaimonia in a local bookstore, request it. Independent bookstores are small businesses and books are their inventory. They generally keep on hand what they know will sell and monitor requests to see if there is something else they should start carrying. 

          So, Meghan, what about us? The folks who pre-ordered? 

          Let’s get your addresses updated at Inkshares! It has been nearly five years since we started this adventure and some things are bound to have changed. 

          Head over to: www.inkshares.com and log in. If you have forgotten your password, just click "forgot password" to reset it. In the right-hand corner go to account -->;;;;;; shipping addresses. If you run into any trouble, you can email Inkshares for help: hello@inkshares.com 

          While you are in your Inkshares account, double-check your purchase (an e-book, a paperback book, or both. I am hoping that the e-books and paperbacks will be ready sometime in October. 

          Part of the fun of being a pre-order backer is that you get your book before anyone else! 

          If you originally ordered an e-book but now want to order a paperback, you can do so in your Inkshares account (or any of the other places listed above). Again, any questions or issues please reach out to Inkshares directly for help: hello@inkshares.com 

          What if I want to pre-order and haven’t yet? Eudaimonia Pre-order page 

          Thanks again, 

          Meghan Godwin 

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            Hello my wonderful friends and supporters. We are officially down to just one month until Tantalus Depths’ launch day, which feels absolutely insane to say. It seriously felt like we’d never get here, but now it’s cresting over the horizon and finally feels like a real thing that’s actually happening to me. 
            There’s still a lot that needs done before launch day in order to make this as successful as possible. I’ve been spending the last few weeks gathering together materials for the display table I plan to use at events, reaching out to reviewers and media sources, and putting together marketing strategies. All of this is way outside my comfort zone and normal skillset, but I’m doing it anyway. It’s not enough for me to just have Tantalus Depths exist; I want it to thrive. I want to do everything in my power to put my book in front of as many people as possible. 
            It’s more than one person can do alone, though, even with my publisher bolstering me. My hands are as full as they can get right now, so I’m going to need more hands. Your hands. 
             
            I’m putting together a street team for this final stretch of the marathon, and I could really use your help one more time. If you’re not familiar with publishing jargon, a “street team” is a group of an author’s closest friends, family, and most dedicated supporters who gather together to amplify the author’s voice to a bigger audience. You can do that in many ways: anything from leaving a review on Amazon to asking your local library to order the book can help an author’s book launch become more successful. There are no specific obligations: you can participate as much or as little as you like. Every contribution you make is one thing off my shoulders and one step closer to a successful launch. 
            There are perks to joining my street team for you as well. Everyone who joins will have exclusive early access to the Tantalus Depths ebook: you can read it right now! I also want to make participation fun for you guys too, so I’m turning it into a bit of a game with a nice prize at the end! Participating actively in the street team will earn you points, which will be worth entries in a raffle. On Saturday, October 1st, I will pick the winner of the raffle and the recipient of the grand prize: a brand new Kindle Fire HD 10 tablet! I have one of these and I love it: I actually use it as my main portable computer now, so I’m really excited to give this new one away to a loyal supporter. 
            If you’re interested in joining my street team, you can either email me at authorevangraham@gmail.com or, better still, you can join the dedicated Facebook group for it here and we can all collaborate together! 
            This is an exciting process and I’m really eager to see what we can all do together. Launch day is coming up fast, and it’s going to be a day to remember.
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              COVER ART!!!

              I’m just going to get right to it and then gush. Behold-

              Any hair stylist will tell you that finishing is key. You can cut the best haircut of your whole life, but if you don’t style it well when you are done, bleh, game over. I think the same holds true with writing. And, let me tell you, Eudaimonia has been styled!

              Tim Barber (of Dissect Designs) has captured the darkly feminine and unsettling tone perfectly. PERFECTLY. I can’t tell you how excited I was when I saw this. 

              IT IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL THING I HAVE EVER SEEN.

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