My Dear Animals,

It's been a whirlwind week! I've barely had time to check in with the inkshares community, but when I did, I found some downright amazing stories waiting to be told. I gladly spent some money on some handfuls of books yesterday. This website, this place, this platform, these people... It all means so much to me. I've found a measure of success here, and I want to give something back. 

That's why I'll be spending a little time tomorrow participating in the Inkshares Review-a-thon! Here are all the details:

Get ready for the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon, an independent event, organized by Inkshares authors! 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 much, much more! 

From 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul ‘such a nerd’ Inman will be hosting a Google+ Hangout 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: 

-Sword & Laser Contest Winners Package - print copies of the six winning books from the Sword & Laser Inkshares contest! 

-Nerdist Contest Winners Package - print copies of the five winning books from the Nerdist Inkshares contest! 

-An immediate pre-order of the book of their choice for five winners! 

-$30 in Inkshares credits! Readers: Peruse the “currently funding” books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want. 

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! 

And for my fellow Inkshares authors: Join the review exchange to leave three reviews in exchange for two guaranteed reviews on your Inkshares project and a chance at author-exclusive prizes! 

Email Cara Weston at cara.c.weston@gmail.com with questions, or simply to learn more.