Dear readers,

I've made the difficult decision of placing The Children of the Forest into the sequel contest to the Sword & Laser contest. While I've been blown away by the support and success of the story, I ultimately decided that this offers the best chance for the book to receive maximum exposure. I really believe in my story, the universe, and the cast of wonderful characters. I believe it's a relevant tale of ecological-unrest, and I know that it has the potential to win. 

Recently I put the final touches on the first draft of my novel, and I've been working diligently to complete the second version of the manuscript. I've removed the previous chapters and added the novel's new forward, along with the edited copy of Chapter One. Chapter Two will be forthcoming by the end of the night. 

Now comes the part where I need to ask a huge favor of the community. You've all been instrumental int this entire process, and you've made my story a thousand times greater than it could have ever been without you. The feedback, criticism, and more have helped shape my writing, and the story into something truly wonderful and unique. Now I need to ask that everyone go and pre-order a copy to help me get ahead in the contest. If even just half of the original supporters come and purchase only a single copy, it should shoot me right up to first place! 

I'm banking on the support of everyone who has followed me and my work, and again, I'm eternally grateful for you all.

~ Until next time folks.

 I'm just gonna put this here and get back to writing.

So I've been noodling the pizza party idea (lol it's a food pun!) and I'm thinking it will go something like this.  When we hit 50 preorders I will raffle off a $20 gift certificate to your local pizza place.  Obviously, it has to be something I can buy online.  

Good Evening Lovers of the Written Word !

I'm super excited to check in at the end of week #1 of the Sword & Laser with our 30th pre-order. That's an impressive week, much of which we spent in second or third position. Not bad at all! I cannot thank all of you readers enough for the amazing support.

Because we have reached our 30th unique reader, as promised, I will be raffling off the signed copy of Haunted Horror #12. I'll send an update tomorrow with the big winner - but for now, I must call it a night and briefly leave you in suspense.... I know, it's shocking. How about that for a proverbial cliffhanger?!

OK, I'll sign-off for tonight with this: I'm already thinking about something special to raffle away when we reach our 40th reader. I expect I'll announce that tomorrow with the winner of Haunted Horror. Also, don't forget, the super early addition of Kipling's Mine Own People is up for grabs to all supporters when we reach 50.

Now that you've finished this update, time to put your nose in a book! Until tomorrow...

Good morning,

This is  A-M-A-Z-I-N-G we are in 2nd rank !.   I cannot tell you how stressful this campaign is so far but I love it.  I will continue to work on the book in the next few days and will be providing some Chapters for you to read ! :D

 thank you for all the support, keep sharing with your friends if you like my work :)

cheers !

We did it!  We hit 30 readers!  Plus I just got my proof copy of Shadow of the Owl in the mail, so I could show it off!  This is a REALLY good day ya'll.

So let's get to the rafflin'!

Congrats to (online dice roll because there's no D30 in this house) Michael Sebby!  You're the winner of our Giveaway Round Three (I really should come up with a name for this thing.)! You've just won yourself a signed copy of Shadow of the Owl, the sexy beast shown up there.

The next giveaway is at 40 readers, and I'm thinking I'll do something special at 50.  When I taught English the kids always asked for one thing:  A pizza party.  Well, let's see if we can't come up with our own pizza party.  I already have some ideas, but if you want to share your own, feel free.

For now, I have to run to Day Job, but I'll check back in with you all soon!

*High Fives all Around*

We're number 2!  I'm over the moon! I recorded it for posterity because this is a momentous occasion.  I want to stay number 2 for the next month, but I know too much is in flux in this sort of contest, so I'm going to enjoy this present moment and let it energize me for the weeks ahead.  

We are only three orders away from the next round of the Shadow of the Owl giveaway.  I would love to do another raffle today.  Can we get there?  Let's do this!