Hello Friends
Last week you received an e-mail from Inkshares announcing significant changes in their platform. These changes have various implications; the most important, though, is that pre-order prices go up, but the funding goal goes down to 750. This means that as of October 30th (when these changes will be rolled out) The Catcher’s Trap will have surpassed its new funding goal!
These are fantastic news. Some great Chilean swears can perfectly portray how happy I feel, but I don’t think they translate well, and it would probably be frowned upon to share them anyways.
Of course the work doesn’t end here; the work starts here. I have to finish a manuscript that I will feel proud showing to the folks at Inkshares, work with their team to turn this book into reality, convince Ronald D. Moore to read the book, sign a contract with SyFy network, agree to a film adaptation directed by James Cameron and schedule my photoshoot for the cover of Entertainment Weekly. As you can see, lots to do.
I want to thank each and every one of you who supported me through this campaign. This is a dream come true and I owe it to you: old friends and new friends who decided to give my book a chance.
If you are reading this, and you have not pre-order yet, please do so. Prices are going up at the end of the week, and you’ll be missing out on owning a first edition of a book destined to be HUGE (trust me on that one)
I will continue pushing sales and sharing updates through social media, so find me on twitter @RHfromTheGlen or the book’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/catcherstrap.
Have a great week.
Sorry for the lack of updates and the length of this update. Even though I haven't made any updates that doesn't mean that A Distant State is fading. Matter of fact, I've been hard at work getting ready for November where I will complete the manuscript for the complete first draft. The outline for the last dozen chapters are all completed, with some room to the let the story grow organically. I saved the last bit of the first draft for National Novel Writing Month or NaNoWriMo, which is held the month of November.
If you have ever thought about writing a novel or wanted to do some creative writing, I encourage to try it some time. It's a good time even if you never wanted to be published.
In case you didn't know what it is, here is a blurb from their website (http://nanowrimo.org/): National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.
Actually the first part of A Distant State was written in November of 2013 and shelved to be reviewed later. Tearing into the novel has renewed my interest in getting it finished and see if I can get this bad boy published in one shape or another. Inkshares was the first real attempt to see if A Distant State was ready to be published.
The good news is that I've doubled down to make this an obtainable goal, whether it is from Inkshares, Lulu.com, Createspace, or a traditional publisher. With the outline and notes in place, I'm just waiting for November 1st to pick up the story with Aleski and Cloee in their adventures on the Libertad.
Now for the bad news, the deadline for Inkshares e-book goal is down to twenty three days. There are only seventeen pre-orders which is a far shot from the goal of 750. I really appreciate the support that everyone has provided throughout this process, but it doesn't look that the book is going to reach the finish line with Inkshares on this pass. We will see what happens when I have the manuscript completed and a complete first draft edit has taken place.
In the meantime, I have created a Facebook page for A Distant State that I'm going to continue to update after the completion of the Inkshares campaign. The link is: https://www.facebook.com/adistantstate if you would like to follow on in the journey to the completion of A Distant State.
As I have said numerous times before, thank you very much for your support and pre-orders. Just a reminder that if the book doesn't reach the goal, your account will not be charged and you aren't short any cash.
As always, Comrade, the Republic over the individual.
A brief break from writing to unveil something exciting!
These are four custom-made emblems for houses from my world named after GOD-KING backers of Blood Dawn (those who buy 3 copies).
As of right now, if you become a GOD-KING, I will do two things for you:
If you want a house named after you, then become a GOD-KING now by following this link: https://www.inkshares.com/projects/blood-dawn/orders/card?amount=29.97&quantity=3
Those who are already GOD-KINGS, your customized emblems are in progress right now, and as soon as they are all done, I will be adding them on a special filigree background to the Blood Dawn page. I'll send you a .jpg of your emblem too, and when your house enters the story you can brag to your friends that it was named after you.
So why this new incentive for GOD-KING backers? While I've been thrilled at the ranks of DRAGONS growing (now at 13), I also want to provide something special for those who are excited about Blood Dawn, but not quite wanting to invest $69.93 in 7 books as DRAGON backers.
If you become a GOD-KING, that means you spend $29.97 to buy 3 books. That's about what you'd pay for a hardcover in bookstores. It means you can enjoy Blood Dawn, and two of your friends can enjoy it too.
For those who haven't backed Blood Dawn yet, now is a great time to become a GOD-KING. Right now there are 10 GOD-KINGS, and with the growing ranks of DRAGONS outnumbering them, they are in danger of being burnt to a crisp. We need more GOD-KING strength in the war to come, so here is what you can do to restore the natural order to the universe:
But maybe you prefer this disorder and want to see the DRAGONS rule. That's fine too, since it is said that at the end of time the dragons will awaken and burn the world to a crisp, ushering in a new and final age of wonder. Go ahead and become a DRAGON (CLICK HERE TO INCREASE THE ENTROPY).
GOD-KINGS, now is your time to shine and master the dragonfires. For $29.97, the price of a hardcover book, you can become a GOD-KING by pre-ordering 3 copies of Blood Dawn. I will name one of the houses in my world after you, which is fitting since in the magical revolution to come, power to master the fires will lie in the hands of many, the great and the humble. As the dragons awaken, opportunity abounds to those who aspire high.
So what are you waiting for? Become a GOD-KING now and make your stamp on the world that is growing up around Blood Dawn:
