So something happened overnight that I wasn’t expecting. We hit the light publishing goal. No matter what, this book is getting published, and I have you generous, handsome, intelligent, marvelous people to thank for it.

I can’t stop smiling.

On the writing front, I am one scene away from finishing chapter 5, and then I’ll send it out to all the backers. Isidore has left Ess-Dee behind, and next she’s heading into the heart of Oh-See, the house of mouse. It’s going to be a blast to write, especially as someone who used to work there.

I want you to know I won’t stop hustling on this project. I still have the Machina Crew rewards for those that refer people to buy the book. Those referrals might be easier now that it’s guaranteed that they will get their book in their hands. I still have 57 days to see if I can get this book fully funded.  But even if I don’t, the book you receive will be professionally edited, with a professional cover and all the love I have for Orange County poured into its pages.

Today though, no hustle. Just writing. Well, writing and smiling.

Okay. First thing this morning I told my wife, "Baby I’m so Quilltastic," and she said, "Shut up and bring me some coffee." So I’ve got that going for me. Which is nice.

I want to give a special shoutout to Brett Bynum who was the pre-order that put us over the top! Thanks Brett!

So we got to 250 pre-orders 24 hours ahead of schedule. Let me break down what that means you guys have been pre-ordering 1.16 books per hour since this campaign started. That’s pretty much amazing, and you all deserve something special. So let’s start by announcing that everyone who backed thus far at the "Buy This" level or higher is getting a limited edition future vintage International Transport shirt. Give me a few days to figure out the logistics of that. Going forward, anyone who backs at the "Feeling Spendy?" level will also get a shirt. So that means the shirts won’t be going out until after the campaign is over, and at that point I will get your info from you. Check out the previous update if you’re curious what the shirt looks like.

Also, as promised, tonight I will send out Chapters One, Two, and Three, which sounds like a lot but, they’re kind of  a preamble, preface, chapter 1 - So shouldn’t be overwhelming. Also, I would encourage you to check out the new International Transport video on the book’s page, we’ve officially ruffled their feathers! 

I’ve got lots of other exciting things coming up, but you caught me 24 hours ahead of schedule, and I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to thank you for making this possible. 

Quill on, Wayne.

Quill on, Garth.

Okay.