Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for Dragonford- The Long Highway

We are now at 100 preorders! That leaves Dragonford with quite a hill left to climb, but I am happy to reach this personal milestone. I hope you all have been enjoying the updates and material. Thank you for coming along for the ride. For those still waiting to make a purchase, I hope you will consider securing a preorder in the coming days. If you have made your purchase, be sure to use the Recommend button. Only 18 days left to go!

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    Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for The Slave Prince
    Coming Of Age

    ’The time when a person becomes an adult.’ - the general understanding of society.

    When do we become an adult? 

    Do we become an adult on our 21st birthday, or do we become an adult when we feel like one? What encompasses being an adult?

    Let’s be honest, nobody knows. 

    When Thom was a child, he yearned to grow up at the allure of the activities adults could do - combat training with sharpened blades, rowdy new year celebrations that went through the night, reddening cheeks from downing goblets of wine. But when he was finally old enough to do those things, he didn’t feel any less of a child. He still acted like one, and he was still treated like one. Even when he returned to Alpenwhist in his late teens, Thom didn’t feel any more of an adult than before he left. In fact, he felt small, insignificant, powerless - like a child in a room full of adults. So how does one come of age then? Do we actually ever come of age?

    For Thom, his coming of age wasn’t part of his mission. He did what he could, and became wiser and braver with every step he took. He matured, not because he knew how to pay his taxes or drive a carriage, but because he learned more about himself and began to accept his identity. 

    Growing up is discovering who you are, who you want to be, and becoming the best version of yourself. It’s more than a birthday celebration, it’s a lifelong journey. And it’s a journey we’re all in together. 
     

    Yes, what a divine coincidence. My favourite indie band, Relent, is releasing their newest album, Coming Of Age, on November 5th, 2016! 

    When I heard about its concept and its message, Coming Of Age felt so in-lined with The Slave Prince. And to have Relent, willing to share their songs with the readers of The Slave Prince, well... I’m just honoured. 

    Hence, the emergence of this special giveaway. This giveaway runs from now till November 1st. Yes, it ends when the contest ends. I timed it this way, as I’d like everyone to receive a copy of their single. Did I say everyone? Yes, everyone. This is my Oprah Winfrey moment.

    Every person that pre-orders The Slave Prince will receive Relent’s ’Good Vibrations’ single. The single will be emailed to every reader from November 2nd - 4th, 2016.

    There will also be 3 readers randomly chosen to receive the full album! The winners will be announced on November 5th, coinciding with the album release. 

    If you’re on this journey of ’growing up’, The Slave Prince and Coming Of Age will make great companions. I’d suggest you take them along for the ride, because... you know... it can get a little bumpy.

    (*There’s a week left to join The Coma Giveaway! If you’ve pre-ordered and would like to win a free horror game, click HERE to officially join the giveaway.) 
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      Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for Ghosts of War

      So...it’s Friday...

      and it’s been a good week. I managed to stick to a routine of waking up early and getting writing done before breakfast. I had 2 days off, Saturday (which is always a day off) and Thursday (Playstation VR release day), but I made good progress on the other days.

      Chapter 31 is done, and 32 is on it’s way. My goal for this week is to hit that fabled 100,000 word mark.

      See you then.

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        Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for The Bones of the Past

        Good evening everyone!

        I have lots of news to share!

        The copy editor finished working through my manuscript a week early, so I’m once again in full editing mode looking over proposed fixes and changes... Probably for the next two weeks. This round is looking at smaller stuff, so it’s more about improving word flow and fixing any remaining grammar mistakes, but also includes catching content that’s out of place or inconsistent. I can already say I’m very happy with the editor’s work and the manuscript is steadily improving even further!

        In other news... The designer has come back with the final round of covers! We only have two to choose from this time. He’s incorporated the feedback I gave him and I think the end results are even stronger than before. 

        The first one is very close to the #3 from last round. The only change is that the ’dust’ effect has been cleaned up a little under the ’P’.

        The second one is very close to the #6 from last round but uses the typography from #3.

        Let me know what you think by replying to this update on Inkshares, via DM, on Twitter @bonesofthepast or by email at thebonesofthepast@gmail.com !

        Thank you all yet again for your continued patience and support!


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          Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for After Man

          So there is some news to share, first on my other books.   Rise is going to be an audio-book!  The deal is for Rise and a sequel, in this case Fall.  I can’t wait to get my hands on this.  Definitely will be listening to that on some runs.

          In other news, Rise is closing in on 2000 copies sold.  And most of that buzz pushing the sales is coming from you.  Thank you so much!  If you’re reading your copy now, I’d appreciate a "Reading" mark on Goodreads.  And a review when you’re finished would be awesome.

          In Fall news, I’m editing act 3 before sending it off to my editor.  After that, I got back and do a rework based on the edits I already have for acts 1 and 2.  If you haven’t pre-ordered your copy, the sooner you do the sooner we can get it into production and in your hands.

          As for After Man, I’ve completed the rewrite of Act 1 and boy does it have a slam bang finish.  I began work on Act 2, but with the news about Rise, I decided it was time to finish the edit of Fall.  I still write at least 100 words a day on After Man.  I have no updates on a release because Inkshares right now has a good problem to have: a lot of books in the queue to publish.

          Thanks for all your help.  You are all awesome!

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            Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for The Lore of the Aos Sí

            Hail Bards - Announcing the Lore of the Aos Sí Reader Giveaway Details

            Please feel free to contact me with questions!

            Blessed Be, 

            Christopher Lee

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              Thomas J. Arnold sent an update for Exile, Magus

              Frost giant Friday!

              The giants in my world are for the most part a reclusive lot with relatively low population numbers.  Like dragons, they have an elemental nature which causes them to gravitate towards environments where the elements in their makeup are strongest.  For frost giants that means the Frozen North, where elemental air and water are seen in combination making up the cold, snow, and ice that dominates the landscape.

              Their elemental nature does not express itself as strongly as that of dragons, but it still plays a role in their ability to survive in their harsh habitat.  This elemental nature is strongest in female giants, so that they tend to be taller and stronger and as they near maturity they become able to harness this to perform very primal, elemental magic.  This ability grows as they age, but always remains primal like that of dragons and unable to perform feats outside the scope of their elemental nature.

              Frost giant society tends to extend of an extended clan of no more than a dozen or so families.  Each family lives in large manors carved out of the rock of mountain faces no closer than 1 day and no further than 1 week’s foot travel from the other memebers of the clan.  There tends to be a gathering of family heads once every month or two in which they discuss clan matters, though this most often results in little more than arguing and drunken revelry/ritual combat.

              As to the origins of the giant races, no one really knows for sure.  One of the most dominant theories looks to both the giants’ elemental natures and their remarkable resemblance to humans.  This theory states that far back in the days of the Progenitors’ War, the humans weak status - without strong magical abilities or a Progenitor to aid them - had turned to elemental and nature spirits for aid.  These theories posit that some of the humans made deals to join with elemental spirits, giving the spirits a chance to finally experience true life and giving the humans in question power they could have never otherwise achieve.  There is no evidence to support a theory that gives an origin so far into the past, but there is also nothing to disprove it or even support any other theory.

              Frost giants pop up in Part 11 - Ansvari of Exile, Magus, which is much further into the book than the content currently posted stretches.  I do hope that we can reach funding so that I can get that into your hands, so be sure to order and recommend to others so I can share the full story with you all.

              That’s all I’ve got for today, though once again to any D&D players/DMs there will be a stat block at the bottom, so be sure to check that out if you’re interested.  To everyone else, thanks for your time and support.  Keep reading and enjoying!


              Frost Giant Matriarch
              Huge Giant,  Neutral Evil
              Armor Class 16 (patchwork armor)
              HP 175 (14d12+84)
              Speed 40’
              Str 24 (+7),  Dex 10, Con 22 (+6), Int 10, Wis 12 (+1), Cha 12 (+1)
              Saving Throws  Con +9,  Wis +4,  Cha +4
              Skills  Athletics +10,  Perception +4,  Survival +4
              Damage Immunity  Cold
              Senses  passive Perception 14
              Language  Giant
              Challenge  9 (5,000 XP)
              Innate Spellcasting (Charimsa based, DC 12, Spell Attack Bonus +4, can cast without need for material components)
                At Will - Ray of Frost (2d8),  Fog Cloud
                3/day each - Gust of Wind,  Sleet Storm
                1/day each - Cone of Cold,  Ice Storm
              Actions
              Multiattack  2 Greataxe or Unarmed attacks
              Greataxe  melee weapon attack.  10’ reach.  Hit: +10.  Damage:  3d12+7 slashing ;.
              Rock  ranged weapon attack.  Range 60’ / 240’.  Hit:  +10.  Damage:  4d10+7 bludgeoning ;.
              Unarmed  melee weapon attack.  Hit: +10.  Damage:  3d4+7 ;.
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                Thomas J. Arnold liked an update for Tantalus Depths

                 

                Good lord...I don’t even have words...

                We did it. We finally did it.

                After campaigning day and night since March...after losing literally hundreds of orders in the credit abuse scandall....after extending the campaign a whole two extra months...We’ve done it. We’ve reached the full publishing goal of 750 copies.

                Tantalus Depths is a book now. It’s an honest to God book with a full publication deal. It’s happening.

                It took 461 people and six syndicates to make this happen. Of particular note is the Idosyncraticate Syndicate, which swooped in out of absolutely nowhere and pushed us over the final line. Thank you all, from the depths of my heart. I love you all for this.

                I’ll have more words soon, when I can process them. For now, I can only say: thank you.

                My life changed forever today. I owe that to you.


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