Inspired by my love of medieval history, mythological fantasy, and good old-fashioned monster stories.
Quill Achieved....
Dear Friends,
Today we crossed the Quill Goal threshold at 3:00PM PDT with our 250th order of I Am Waltz being ordered.
so..... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, TIME 1 MILLION MORE "THANK YOUS"....
With this the book will be published both in digital and print form. A very special thanks to each and everyone of you who pre-ordered, talked with friends and family and were supportive of the journey thus far.
We are still going strong and are at 255 orders now. We COULD still reach 750 orders in before September the 5th. That is the ultimate goal. 750 orders will mean full publication in book stores nationally. So we have won today and accomplished a ton but more can still be done.
If you’ve not ordered yet, please do. If you have, thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I truly appreciate each and every one of you so much.
I am now pouring into one last draft of the book to ensure the arc and structure are exactly as I want before I send the manuscript off to be edited.
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Another exciting announcement: The Write Out Loud Syndicate has selected the book to be their August book of the month. I am excited and honored by their selection. The book focuses on being discriminated and outcasted by society. These themes I believe fit the mold of what so many members of the LGBTQ community endure throughout their lives.
Keep up all the good work and thank you all for your continued support. I wont let you down with this first book.
-Matt
“Sea-beauty! stretch’d and basking!
One side thy inland ocean laving, broad, with copious commerce,
steamers, sails,
And one the Atlantic’s wind caressing, fierce or gentle--mighty hulls
dark-gliding in the distance.
Isle of sweet brooks of drinking-water--healthy air and soil!
Isle of the salty shore and breeze and brine!”
-Walt Whitman, “Paumanok” from Leaves of Grass
Chapter 1: "Talk of the Begi. . .
Yesterday we reached double digits in pre-orders! I want to thank everyone who has so far ordered, followed, or liked my book.
In the interest of keeping our momentum going, I’m posting Chapter 1 of Tooth and Nail today! Please check it out and let me know what you think. Comments, critiques, and, of course, pre-orders are welcome!
I’m also working on another surprise to add to the page. If we can get up to 30 followers or 20 pre-orders I promise to have it posted within the next week!