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The Painted Stars
She was born with a gaze fixed on the sky. Malise has never been content with the ordinary. Rather than shut herself away in disappointment when fate doesn’t exactly live up to her wishes, she’ll find her own way into history.
A. C. Schulties liked the forum thread, Moral support and tips!
Hi everyone!  I’ve been lurking around for ages because my project was originally intended for a contest.  Life being life, that didn’t exactly sort out at the time.  I have amazing news, though- the first draft is finished!  Finally! 

 Now to the purpose of the thread:  I have some beta readers working through the draft.  I have samples on my Inkshares page.  I have done oodles and oodles of research about social media marketing and pored over threads here on the forums, too.  I have some general ideas and am not in a rush to get to funding yet- I’m looking to start building a readership first.  

Things I have/am doing: reading and liking here on Inkshares, I have a blog but I hate the website it’s on so that might be moving soon, I have a Facebook page, and nominally a Twitter.

Things that are important to know for advice:  I am the primary caregiver and stay at home mom to a five-year-old boy with autism.   My guaranteed work hours are his six hours of school four days a week (three on Tuesdays), maybe a bit during his six hours of therapy a week), and after he’s asleep.  That schedule can fluctuate dramatically based on illness, school vacation, and the dozens of other appointments.  

I am so happy to finally have a draft completed to revise and offer for the feedback!  Tips and good luck wishes are much appreciated because I know my job isn’t nearly done yet. 

(Inkshares: www.inkshares.com/books/painted-stars)
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    My book "A Writer’s Dream" is a long novella (30,000 words, approximately) that I’d worked on for over a half year. It’s about becoming too obsessed with your work, how abandonment can affect a family, and the dangers of following too closely in your parents’ footsteps.
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      Dear Inkshares Team,

      Nearly all of the forum threads are getting hit by spam, lots of it. And always by Reader Writer, though I assume this is not always generated by the same spambot. Is there a way you can prevent anyone with the name ’Reader Writer’ from commenting in the forums? This would ensure that only bona fide Inkshares users’ comments get included. Thanks.
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        A. C. Schulties liked an update for Showtime

        5 months. 392 books ordered. Syndicate Pick. #1 reviewed Funding project. All characteristics that I’m sure had a part in me receiving this e-mail at 4:23pm today from the CEO of Inkshares:

        “Ricky,

        Great campaign.  We will push your book into production.  Tell your backers.  

        Adam.”

        Translation, Showtime is going to be published! More thank yous, screams (and tears) of joy, and info. when I have it—and when I’ve fully comprehended what this means on so many different levels.

        Thanks everyone for being part of making this happen. You all rock.

        Ricky

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