Inspired by my love of medieval history, mythological fantasy, and good old-fashioned monster stories.

Tal M. Klein liked the forum thread, What Typeface does INKSHARES publish in?

I wouldn’t worry too much about the typeface and formatting while you’re editing, as that is kind of getting ahead of yourself. Unless you’re writing your book in InDesign, that is. (Which probably isn’t a good idea, unless it is highly graphical.)

Formatting should be the very last step, after every last typo is caught and corrected, because every little change will cause shifting and it doesn’t make sense to address spacing issues until after all the shifting is done. Things like playing around with kerning, to fit that one last word on the page, are a last step. You’ll get a chance to weigh in on those issues/decisions during that step, so maybe just make a note of anything unique you have in mind for now.

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Tal M. Klein liked an update for Destiny Imperfect

Greetings Destiny-followers,

The final countdown has begun. And, as with all countdowns, there’s a feeling of expectation mingled with terror. Destiny-followers have responded magnificently over the past 24 hours and we are now in 4th overtaking Matthew Poats excellent Squids In.

So, where are we right now? Here’s the snapshot. There are 9 days left. We’re 4th . There are currently only 10 orders between us and 3rd. And I’d love your help getting there. $10 is all it takes! If the project doesn’t hit its goal, then it’s your money back. Hit the link and see if Destiny Imperfect is a project you can get behind. Also, if you’ve already pre-ordered (many thanks), it’d be great if you could share Destiny Imperfect with your friends and family - they could make all the differrence!

You have all been wonderful. Have a great day!

Cheers,

Peter

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Tal M. Klein liked an update for The Amaranth Chronicles: Deviant Rising

Just an FYI guys the Pre-Order campaign ends TODAY. Those of you interested in getting your hands on an authentic original copy should have their order’s in ASAP.

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Blue Water

A little girl with a stuffed rabbit. The inescapable nightmares, whether awake or asleep. The words she keeps hearing like a song stuck in her head. For Emily Hunter, the time to discover the key to her madness has finally come.

Tal M. Klein liked an update for Deus Hex Machina

First Draft is Complete!

Thursday night at about 10:30 I wrote the final words of the Deus Hex Machina first draft. I had been pressing to get it done by the end of June, and through some help from motivational guru and all around fabulous person Elayna May Darcy (seriously go order They Are the Last, it’s funding now and it’s awesome), I was able to get all twelve chapters finished on time.

So what happens now? Well, first off I’m going to celebrate with some gaming. Then probably Tuesday I will start working on my short story for Too Many Controllers. After that is complete it’s time to start planning for the Shadow of the Owl sequel, Shadow of the Panther. I know many of your have been waiting to find out what happens to Mylena in [spoilers], and I promise you I haven’t forgotten her.

That’s not to say things aren’t progressing on DHM. My cover designer is already working on comps and I have a developmental editor lined up and waiting. But first, I want to get the first draft in its raw, unfiltered state into the hands of a few select readers to get initial impressions. If you are someone who likes to help make a good book better, I am trying to build a beta reader group. Please email me amanda [at] goldleafbooks [dot] com and let me know that you’re interested. Warning: must love cyberpunk and have an eye for spotting egregious errors in the plot.

Once I have the round done, I’ll head into the second draft and fix anything that stood out to me and my readers (I have a mental list of weak areas I want to shore up). After the second draft is complete it will be off to dev edit land, and hopefully, plot perfection.

Thanks for following along on this journey. The book is done! Let’s celebrate!

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Tal M. Klein liked the forum thread, Co-written Anthology

Hi @Michael Huddlestone You can absolutely co-write a book with another author. You will, however have to share an Inkshares account, and you will have to enter in just one set of bank account information for royalties payment - we will not be splitting royalties between you, you will be responsible for taking care of that amongst yourselves. Please feel free to email me at hello(at)inkshares.com if you have any other questions, I check that much more often. ALSO, take a look at Practical Applications, it is also co-written: https://www.inkshares.com/books/practical-applications-for-multiverse-theory

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Dragon Siege

Time-traveling, shape-shifting dragons on a mission to preserve the human race. First stop - Troy. It really wasn’t a horse.

Tal M. Klein liked the forum thread, Anyone want to do a Q&A Author Review

Looking for some content for my blog this week - if anyone is funding and would like to do an interview DM me - I send you questions, you answer, I post it then spread it around on my social networks. First Come - First Serve!

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