The Animal in Man is done. I can hardly believe it. No one doubted that this day would ever actually arrive more than me, I assure you. After months of what I called Radio Silence, I’m back - fingers trembling - to send out this reader update.

So what happens now? Well, I’ve sent all 350+ pages to Inkshares just an hour ago, and from there they’ll put together my production timeline and all the other wonderful things they provide. I’ll collaborate with them to nail down some ideas for the final cover design. In the months that follow there will be edits… load upon load of edits. The more meticulous work, you see, is really just starting.

I’ve never finished a project this massive in all my life, and yet, it’s not entirely finished. Still, I can’t contain my excitement. This is a turning point for me, and I couldn’t have done it without all the follows, all the interest (all the pre-orders!) for The Animal in Man. I just wanted to thank you all for your continued support. You’ll be hearing from me on the reg from now on!

(“Natural Collapse” - Design by Diogo Hornburg via threadless.com)  

Meh Update:
Those of you who follow these updates regularly (and I genuinely have no idea how many of you do) may have noticed that I haven’t had much to say over the past two-ish weeks. You may also have noticed that my pre-orders have barely moved at all. So what’s the deal with that?

I’ll be honest. I’m exhausted.

I’ve been working this campaign since March now. This has taken up the majority of my year. We’ve come an incredible distance in that time, but the distance to our goal is still vast. We’ve sold six pre-orders in the past ten days, and only eleven days remain to get the remaining 158 we need, which is virtually impossible barring a miracle. I’ve been told I can get another extension if I need one, (and if I need one I will get one) but...good lord am I ever tired....

I’ve poured my life, heart, and soul into this campaign, and right now there’s just not much of me left. My brain is fried and I’m having a hard time thinking of new interesting story-based content to update with that won’t spoil anything I want to keep secret, or lore-related content that isn’t completely disconnected from this story. I have a few ideas left, but I haven’t had the energy to put them together cohesively yet (expect some soon though).

I miss having a life outside of campaigning. I’ve had to put a lot of the things I love on hold for the duration, and I miss those things. I miss being able to hang out with friends regularly on my days off. I miss going to see movies in the theatre. I miss acting in plays. I miss DMing my custom Star Wars tabletop campaign on Friday nights. I miss...just life in general.

I probably sound whiny in this update, but honestly, I’m saying this more for my own benefit than anyone else’s. I’m still confident this is all going to be worth it. I have a literal lifelong dream within reach, and I’m not about to let it slip out of my reach. If I can get my campaign finished within the next eleven days and get back to having a real life, that’s fantastic. If I need to ask for another month or so, I will do so, and probably die young of old age shortly thereafter, but I’ll die happy.

Obviously I’m not giving up. I’m too stubborn, this is too important, and Tantalus Depths is too freaking good. But man am I ever tired.

P.S. I have something else really cool that I am working on, but it’s nowhere near ready, so I’m just going to be really obnoxiously vague about it for now. But stay tuned.

Happy Monday!

Sunshine is Forever is 22 preorders away from a full publishing deal with Inkshares. INCREDIBLE! Please help me spread the word so that I finish the campaign this week. Preorder a second copy to give as a gift, share the link, message a friend, or Tweet about it! 

Help me get to 750!

If you haven’t, PREORDER NOW: https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever

Thank you so much for rallying behind my book. I am ecstatic.

Kyle T. Cowan

FROM THE BLOG DIARY OF EMILY HUNTER

Entry #5: July 30, 2013
Not sure what to say.  Not really feeling it.  It’s been a rough week.  Work sucks.  These meds make me feel like shit.  I don’t have anyone.  Fucking bored.  My mom is once again all over my case.  Fucking done.  There’s your entry.

E  

Entry #6: August 4, 2013
Alone.

Alone.

Alone.

No one gets me.
No one wants to.
No one should.

Alone.

This mind in my skull hates me.
Poisoned.

My own worst enemy.
My own best friend.

All alone.








Leave me alone.  

Entry #7: August 5, 2013

Fuck this.

I am so fucked up.  So stupid.

Why a I even writing this?  WHo fucking cares? 

I’m so numb to it all now.  Its all the same, over and ovr.  I should just jump in front of a bus.  Maybe it will work this time.

Ok, I’m not going to kill myself.  Don’t read that Dr. Harper.  I would have delettd it if you’d fucking let me.

But seriouly what’s the point?  Do you want me to write his just so you can write a paper on it or some shit?  This isn’t helping.  I can fel it coming again.  I know how this works.  They’re telling me something.  You won’t listen.  You never listen.  They want to tell me soemtihng.  It sounds like theyre screamiung.  Now.  They’re screamimg.  ITs too loud. I hate this i hat.

its all wroing.  its on the tup of my tonge and i cant hear it.  these meds are Stopping me teyre killing em .  you aren;t helping.  you never help./  ARE OYU LISTENING NOW?  I TELL YOU THIS EERYTIME AND THEY WONTS TOP.  THEY WONT STOP THEY WONT STOP THEY WONT STOP.  SHE NEEDS TO SHOW ME sOMETHNG

is ee her now..  

Hello drag enthusiasts

It is Friday and time to announce a new queen joining the cast of Bad Medicine: Slay it Queen!

But first! I want to share with you my interview with WNPR. I was featured as part of a new series of immigrant stories, where I talked about coming to the U.S. my struggles as an immigrant and the story behind my first novel The Catcher’s Trap. If you want to learn more about yours truly, click the link below.

WNPR interview

And now what you’ve been waiting for, the winner of this week is… Ivy Drip (aka Miss Julie Freddino).

Ivy Drip is a queen with a mysterious past who is trying to re-invent herself as a Bette Midler impersonator. Miss Drip will bring lots of fun and shady business to this story.

That is it for this week. If you have not ordered yet, please consider supporting this crazy and fabulous idea. I can assure you that Bad Medicine will be a fun and terrifying ride; you won’t regret supporting it.

If you already pre-ordered your copy, thank you very much and please feel free to spread the word.

The world of horror needs more glitter and needs more high heels

Have a fierce weekend!

Hail Bards, Ovydds, and Druids!

I am checking in to inform you of some changes to the page!

First of all, given a considerable amount of feedback, I have chosen to modify the title of the book. I have stripped the Man’s Damnation clause and left the Series name as the title for the first book. I think it flows just fine. 

Secondly, I have updated the Book Cover design, obvious, isn’t it? New name, need a new cover. Tell me what you think!

Next order of business, given the poor reception of the last introduction video that I produced, I went back to the drawing board and came up with a new concept for the video. I have placed in on the Pre-Order Page and I will link it here. 

NEW TRAILER FOR THE LORE OF THE AOS SÍ

Lastly, I want to reach out to all of you following. All 137 of you! You are following this project for a reason, either because I harassed you enough, or you find it intriguing. I know there are a lot of projects here on Inkshares, many of which are yours. I need your help! 

1. Talk to me! Your feedback is INVALUABLE. I am writing this thing for many reasons, but the primary reason is because people have expressed interest. I need to know what you like, and what you don’t like if I am going to succeed.

2. Some of you have clicked that magical little button called Pre-Order. In fact 42 of 137. Not too bad really, in fact its AWESOME. Tell me what is holding the additional 95 back? Do I need to do something incredibly drastic? I’ll make a video of me singing the backstreet boys if it’ll sell copies! (Seriously, you have no idea the measures to which I will go. Dignity left me a long, long time ago)

Well? What do I have to do to get you to click Pre-Order this weekend? Tell me, and I swear to you I will do it....

Oh no...what have I done....

Cheers!

Christopher Lee

Hello, fine readers and followers. How are all of you on this dreary, gray, New York day? I hope you’re somewhere sunnier than I.