Greetings my wonderful followers, 

A little bit ago, I was invited to be a guest on a writers Youtube show, Spilling Ink and it is now live for everyone to watch. We talked about keeping your work relevant over time, marketing, and Doctor Who. Check it out.

https://youtu.be/LMcmV5lUmEg

Also, It’s been a little over a month since Beyond the Code has been officially released and reviews are slowing trickling in. But even though there are only a few so far, they are all very positive. See what others had to say about my debut novel,

https://www.amazon.ca/Beyond-Code-Kelsey-Rae-Barthel/dp/1947848097/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1520522904&sr=8-1&keywords=beyond+the+code

Remember to give Beyond the Code a review once you’ve read it. Reviews are an authors best friend and I am eager to hear what you thought. 

Thank you all for your support, 

Kelsey Rae Barthel

709!!

I have an AMAZING prize package to get us to 750!

If we can reach our goal in 72 HOURS, one lucky person will win:

+A WV shirt from KinshipGoods
+ A book-themed mini quilt from Emily Nudge
+ A headband from Raina Roo
+ $20 either to you or the charity of your choice

Everyone on Rock of Ages’ followers list will be entered so be sure to share!!!

I usually like brief updates, so I’ll treat y’all to the same.

The book is delayed.  It’s partly my bad, partly related to the difficulties of coordinating many busy people, and partly good tidings.  I’m hoping for a release on The Ides of March, as that seems, thematically, apropos.  

On the plus side, all that needs to happen presently is a slight doctoring of some files and the final printing.  Yay!

Keep your eyes peeled!

Great news everyone. Thanks to tremendous support Crow’s Gambit has hit 251 Pre-Orders. That means it will get published under the Quill imprint!

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There are still about 34 hours left in the campaign. That means there is still time to lock in some of those Pre-Order perks if you haven’t ordered yet (or you have a friend how hasn’t).

• Crow Research Investor ($10) - Supporter will receive a copy of the Crow Research company Prospectus.
  
• Crow Research Employee ($20) - Supporter will receive a copy of the Crow Research Employee Manual and the Prospectus.
• Crow Works Access ($60) - Supporter will receive the Employee Manual, Prospectus, and an identification badge allowing access to the top secret Crow Works (you also get your name on the patron page of the book too).

Thank you everyone for helping make this happen. I will continue to keep you updated as we shift into full editing and production mode.

More will come...

PT

Greetings, 

If you’re in the Edmonton area today, consider dropping by Variant Comics to get a your copy of Beyond the Code signed by yours truly. Follow the link for the specifics.

http://edmonton.carpediem.cd/events/5869564-beyond-the-code-signing-w-kelsey-rae-barthel-at-variant-edition-comics-culture/

Hope to see you there

Kelsey Barthel

I have an announcement:

That’s right. The titles of all three parts of The Animal in Man saga have at last been decided. I painstakingly pondered all the meanings of all the words that reflect the style, atmosphere, and experience I’ve created with the story. And then, suddenly, I had it. What is a [hu]man? What are we, really? We are a mind, a body, and - perhaps - a soul.

What if we created a world where we could play at our most violent fantasies? What if we shaped the creatures there in our image? Would they not also be those three things? I asked myself these questions a lot while I was writing The Animal in Man, and when I dug up the old journal entries I’d made about it, I knew I’d found the titles I needed.

You can follow the Draft page for The Animal in Man II: Ferocious Heart RIGHT HERE! The second book is already 100% complete, minus the professional-grade editing and services Inkshares provides upon my successful future campaign. That’s where you, my dear animals, can play a part. Please please please click the link and follow the project now so you’ll be ready for the day it starts taking preorders. And of course, as always, thank you so much for your continued support.