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Hello all!

News

Good news! “First on Mars” just got another great review, this time from Kendra Namednil (maybe go check out her book Borehole Bazaar). This means there are now six great reviews!

In other news, “First on Mars” is about one-third of the way to Quill! There’s no time to rest though. We still have a long way to go.

As an incentive, I’m going to post the next full chapter (6: Bottom Up) when we hit 100 orders (which is not too far away). Although it still needs some work, the draft is done. This chapter is when the real crisis of the book begins and things really get interesting. So please pre-order, share, or recommend!

Art

As part of doing research for this book, I’ve hacked together some concept artwork. Here is one such image, a design concept for Rigel:

Readers

One of the great things about funding this book is that I’ve gotten readers from all over the world. Here’s a map of the readership (Inkshares provides this by analyzing IP addresses I assume):

Thank you for reading. In case you were wondering, you’re the reason I write. Yes, you, the one reading this – not those other people, just you. :)

Until next time,

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    Okay, so this is an awesome read, and here are a few reasons why.  First, problems are quickly resolved, but the mindset of those involved is viscerally captured.  Second, the scene breaks are expertly captured, with a change in the flow of words that nicely matches any change in speaker.  Third, the crew has a female majority, always a plus.  Fourth, the praise paragraph... it made me tear up.  "They wouldn't have accepted you if you didn't have what it takes.  I bet the other people look at you the same way you look at them and have the same [concerns] you have.  You are right where you belong, son."  I mean, that's about the best mothering as can be done!  Read this book.  It's accurate, honest and a darn good read.
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      Okay, so this is an awesome read, and here are a few reasons why.  First, problems are quickly resolved, but the mindset of those involved is viscerally captured.  Second, the scene breaks are expertly captured, with a change in the flow of words that nicely matches any change in speaker.  Third, the crew has a female majority, always a plus.  Fourth, the praise paragraph... it made me tear up.  "They wouldn't have accepted you if you didn't have what it takes.  I bet the other people look at you the same way you look at them and have the same [concerns] you have.  You are right where you belong, son."  I mean, that's about the best mothering as can be done!  Read this book.  It's accurate, honest and a darn good read.
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        Magnificent worldbuilding! The culture is palpable and thriving. It jumps out at you so fiercely you can almost smell the Borehole Bazaar. Beyond the well-crafted world, you find characters that feel like we do, fear, love, and stress. It feels real and stays engaging.  
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            Time for this week’s vlog! This time I discuss the idea of character creation from the standpoint of both a writer and an actor.
           

          Also, Tantalus Depths is currently only 12 orders away from 375 preorders. Why is 375 significant? Because it’s the exact halfway point to the ultimate goal of 750! If you haven’t placed your pre-order yet, please do so and support this project! (and hey, even if you have, you could buy another copy if you want. That’d help a lot too)

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            Landon Trine liked an update for Space Tripping

            Guess what?!

            We have an official book cover! I’d like give a very special thanks to folks over at Inkshares and Girl Friday Productions! I couldn’t be more thrilled with how everything has progressed. 

            Head over to the Space Tripping order page to check it out!

            https://www.inkshares.com/books/space-tripping

            Much Love,

            Patrick

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              Landon Trine liked an update for The Sleeping Man

              Good morning Dreamers!

              Well, the work continues even if it is made more difficult by moving across the country, but something must be working because we are only 11 pre-orders away, which is two less than a baker’s dozen. 

              And if that wasn’t enough, Stuart McCune of Millicent Barnes Comics has created some custom artwork for The Sleeping Man! The first is an alternate cover:

              And here’s The Sleeping Man standing:

              And here’s my personal favorite, Conqua:

              So let’s finish these last 11 orders and someone will get a signed print of whichever one they pick. The cover? The Sleeping Man? Conqua? If you’ve bought more than one copy, each order counts as an entry, so it means better odds for you!

              We have so much time left, but let’s not wait. Let’s keep this going and guarantee publication so I can stop matching on Tinder for pre-orders. 

              Sweet Dreams,

              Stephen

              P.S. If you enjoy amazing independent comics like I do, head over to http://millicentbarnescomics.jimdo.com/ and subscribe to get a free comic. 
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