Dave Barrett liked an update for The Madness of Mr. Butler

Quick update!

Thank you for hanging in there, everyone!

I’m nearing the end of the first phase of developmental editing, which means that the story itself is getting a polished shine so bright you’ll be able to see your face in the cover when you get the book (subject to glossiness of the actual cover). This means in the coming weeks I will be moving on to rewrites. The developmental editing process has been incredible. Mr. Butler and friends have truly come out on top through this process. Endless thanks to Matt Harry, my editor, for his patience with me during a difficult summer, his ability to see the story the same way I see it, and his willingness to challenge me along the way. 

"Cool. So when do I get my book?"

I’m working hard to try and get it into your hands during the first half of next year. I can’t thank you all enough for your investment in my dream to become a published author. I realize it’s unconventional to buy a book two years before getting it, but the end will pay off, I promise. Inkshares books are still getting published faster than traditional publishers’s books, and all the while they are gaining international attention, securing TV, movie, and audiobook deals, and winning awards. This momentum is no doubt part of the careful attention they are giving to books like mine. This is a dream, and I thank you all for your investment. 

If you wish to see my other writing, poetry, and music while you wait, please take a look at talltalestold.com. It’s my personal blog and home for all things writing. You can watch me become a Viking and play guitar...but not in the same entry...yet. 

If you’re on Facebook, stop by and give Tall Tales Told a "like." There’s also a group on that page where I post the Mr. Butler news and updates, in case you’d prefer seeing them on there rather than through an email. 

That’s all I’ve got for now. I’d better get back to work.

Thank you for your support, as always. 

Love, 

Michael

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    Dave Barrett liked an update for The Sleeping Man

    Well, I know it’s been a severely long time since I’ve sent a reader update, and I’ve been waiting right along with you guys. I sent in the manuscript of The Sleeping Man shortly after the campaign ended and I’m waiting to hear back. Every now and then Inkshares will ask for something, which I supply, but as of right now, nothing. 

    In the meantime, feel free to hit me up in the meantime for reviews on your pieces, beta reading, or whatever I can help with. I also haven’t been just sailing the seven seas, visiting new countries, and trying to maintain some sort of discipline over an energetic six year old. There may or may not be another story in the works for our favorite Dreamwalker.

    Thank you for your patience, I know this process is certainly testing mine, but I cannot thank you enough for your support.

    Sweet Dreams, 

    Stephen

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      The Haida Gwaii Lesson is getting some nice reviews. I won’t burden you with all of them, but I thought you might enjoy this short one from Ottawa Life.

      http://www.ottawalife.com/article/book-review-the-haida-gwaii-lesson-a-strategic-playbook-for-indigenous-sovereignty?c=18
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        Dave Barrett sent an update for It’s All Fun and Games

        Hi Gamers!

        I’ve got a couple pieces of information to share with you, both about It’s All Fun and Games and its sequel, More Fun and Games

        1) It’s All Fun and Games has been nominated for a Dragon Award at this year’s DragonCon!
         

        DC is a huge convention, and pulling off a win could be massive. You can register to vote at awards.dragoncon.org. There’s no cost, and takes about 3 minutes total (your ballot may not come for a day or two). If you can share this with even one or two people (or share in your networks), I would really appreciate it.  Rick Riordan has a book in my category, so the more folks we can pile into the ballot box the better!  Several of my other Inkshares authors have also been nominated - if you’re interested in helping out some indie authors here’s a list:

        • Horror Novel: A God in the Shed, by J-F. Dubeau
        • Science Fiction Rise, by Brian Guthrie (for hard SF) or Space Tripping by Patrick Edwards (for silly SF)
        • Apocalyptic Novel: The Seventh Age: Dawn, by Rick Heinz

        2) Over on Amazon IAF&G has received just over 80 reviews. From what I’ve been told, breaking the 100 review mark affects Amazon’s algorithms and will increase my marketing visibility. If you’ve got an Amazon account, please take two or three minutes to pop over and leave me a review. Anything helps, even "It’s good."
        https://www.amazon.com/dp/1941758819/

        Believe me when I say that books live and die based on their reviews (or lack thereof).  

        3) Lastly, the sequel. As you’ve noticed I need to crowdfund for this one too. I’d assumed the 2400 copies I’ve sold to date would prove the market, but it is what it is. I need 250 preorders at the fewest, and ideally as many as 750 (the amount determines the production run and level of marketing oompf I get).  In the roughly 3 months since I started crowdfunding I’ve sold 66. If you are interested in helping make the sequel a reality, you can find it right here.  As a friend pointed out, when you average in the cost of the first book (between zero and $5 for most folks), even with the new cost the price-per-book isn’t too bad.

        I hope everyone’s summers have been good (except for my supporters in the Southern Hemispheres, in which I hope your winters have been good).

        Cheers
        Dave
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          Dave Barrett sent an update for More Fun and Games

          Hi folks.

          First, and most importantly, the little button I click to send a thank you to supporters doesn’t appear to have been working this whole time, which means other than a receipt you haven’t gotten anything from me.  I’m embarrassed by this.  

          To all of you who have supported More Fun and Games so far, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.  It really does mean the world to me that you put your money where your faith is.  

          Best
          Dave

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            There is big news on the Crow’s Gambit front! The book has been selected as the July 2017 pick for the “Break the Bechdel with Strong Female Characters Syndicate”. The syndicate comment was: 

            Patrick Tebbe’s Crow’s Gambit takes the reader into another world that is fascinating and realized. Luckily for us, our guide is Cassie--a smart, savvy protagonist who will pilot her way through both politics and alien interactions with a calm, cool and collected brilliance. 

            The interest and support of the Syndicate and its members is greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

            More to come soon...

            PT

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