Greetings wonderful people.
I have created a facebook page specifically for the Beyond the Code campaign. I'm going to be posting updates on the book, rough concept art, and polls. I'm hoping it will provide an open forum for opinions and feedback. So if you have any questions or comments about the book check it out.
Also I'm on the Inkshares group on Goodreads so I'm looking forward to chatting with you and maybe giving some feedback of my own.
Don't forget to Pre-Order Beyond the Code.
WE HAVE A WINNER!
This is the final weekend in November and thus begins the countdown until I finish the first draft of Blood Dawn! I have approximately sixty pages left to write, and I complete twenty every weekend -- so I'll be done the second Monday in December!
There's still a lot of work to do once the first draft is finished. I'm getting some beta readers to give me feedback, I've got an editor already working on what I've written so far, and then I have to do rewrites. While there's still a mountain of work ahead, I am completely on schedule to have this finished and ready to hand into Inkshares in mid-April, when my campaign wraps up. And then, some months later, we'll all be holding a copy of Blood Dawn in our hands.
As I get closer and closer to that final date, it just seems to sink in more and more that I've accomplished writing Blood Dawn. I've had the ideas for this novel percolating in my head for decades and now it's finally out on paper. (Well, out on pixels on the screen.) But the story doesn't stop there -- Blood Dawn is the first in an epic series ... an epic series that has several more books ahead. If I get my way, I will be writing more stories for you for decades to come, and they will get more and more exciting with every book.
But none of this will happen without the support of wonderful, amazing, supportive readers like you.
So many people have already taken the time to pre-order a copy (or multiple copies) to ensure that Blood Dawn sees the light of day through the Quill imprint. For this, I am so grateful! But if we work together, we can get it up to the Inkshares imprint.
If you haven't already pre-ordered your copy, please consider doing so. Ebooks are $10 and print books start at $20. Click here for more info. And if you've already pre-ordered a copy, you have my eternal gratitude, and all I would ask is that if you have a friend or family member who loves epic fantasy, please share Blood Dawn with them and encourage them to pre-order a copy for themselves.
That's it. That's my sales pitch. Thank you for allowing me to share it with you.
And to reward you, I'm going to at last unveil the REAL mastermind behind Blood Dawn.
This is Wizard. Do you see now where I get all my ideas? Can you not just see the wheels turning in his eyes? All the plotting and conspiring? When he's not busy figuring out how to get up onto the newest unexplored ledge, he's on my laptop adding to the story, usually brief passages like sl;a;hjdfkjah;fjl;sdlafj;sdjf;sdk;jf and alksfj;ohouh. I hate to delete his earnest contributions, so I usually just move those to the outtakes file.
Now that you see that it's really WIZARD who is behind all this, why not support this cute kitty? Can you really look into that big, adorable stare and not support his desire to be heard?
Thank you! And to my American friends, I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
Hi everyone! Happy Saturday! (I'm at work, but I'm sneaking in an update for you. Shhh!)
It occurred to me today that while I've spent so much time pumping work into this campaign, I should probably give you all some more of the actual book to read. Wouldn't you say?! After all, those of you who have already purchased, it's YOUR BOOK! And for the few of you that may still just be following the campaign and debating whether or not to click that pre-order button, perhaps a few new chapters may teeter you over the edge. :)
You may have already seen Chapters 3 & 4 delivered to your inbox a few minutes ago. Chapter 3 continues to follow Dax where we left him, on his cargo run/impromptu mini-vacation on Saleon. Chapter 4 introduces two of my favorite characters in the book, one of which receives a new assignment watching over a particularly well-known Commander...
I also did some minor editing on Chapter 2, which now has a mysterious new character introduced at the tail end.
Enjoy folks!
-Tony
Greetings wonderful people.
Thank you so much for all your support. It's been a real coaster ride so far but I am working hard to spread the word and bring you a finished product.
Two things. First of all I have another double tap in the chapter updates. Chapters 8 and 9 are now available for your reading pleasure. It has deep life changing decisions from our hero and ominous plotting from our villain. Give it a gander and tell me what you think.
Second someone on Twitter is saying nice things. Elbot Carmen @Arctides has named Beyond the Code as a title worth backing on Inkshares. Thank you very much Elbot.
Don't forget to pre-order if you want to help make this book a reality. Thank you all for continuing to support me and my dream and to those followers in the US Happy Thanksgiving.
Quick update on the Dax countdown clock: 29 days, 99 orders to go, and all 10 spots filled for the 1st mug giveaway! I'll announce the winner on a separate update soon. And now, a special event coming to Inkshares...
Get ready for the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon!
On December 19th, all authors and readers are invited to leave reviews on currently funding Inkshares books using the Inkshares "leave a review" option.
Throughout the day we'll be hanging out on Twitter in the #InksharesReviews tag as we share our favorite book projects, answer author Q&As, debate the merits of astronauts with swords versus cavemen with lasers, and more!
Then, from 3 - 5pm PST (6 - 8pm Eastern), JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of the WriteBrain Podcast will be hosting a video livestream filled with author interviews, review readings, and live announcements of prize winners!
Prizes?!?!
Everyone who leaves a review on December 19th by 3pm PST (6pm Eastern) will be eligible to win one of our fantastic general prizes:
Readers: Peruse the "currently funding" books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want on Dec 19th. You could even start up a "must-have" list of books to order in case you win a free pre-order or the $30 in credits!
Authors: Join our review exchange to leave three reviews in exchange for two guaranteed reviews on your Inkshares project and a chance at author-exclusive prizes! Email AC Weston at cara.c.weston@gmail.com to learn more and get on the list.
-Tony
Hello!
If you're not in the United States, today is Thanksgiving. A day when people get together with family, eat too much, and think of the things for which they are thankful. I'm writing this email to thank you for making a dream of mine possible. With crowdfunding, every single one of you matters and your support means a lot to me.
Here's a short list of people who keep me going.
My wife, for keeping me sane.
Dan Rooney, for reviewing my work and giving excellent feedback.
JF Dubeau, John Robin, A.C. Weston, G. Derek Adams, Paul Robinson for making sure that my writing path is fruitful. (Their names are links, check out their books.)
Inkshares (the company,) who care about quality and are great to work with.
The Inkshares community, where publishing was once a solitary and competitive push, a group now exists of writers working together to improve and present their work and share their knowledge.
This one is a cop out, but YOU. Seriously though, the path to publication required a lot of pitching, and when publication decisions came down, every single person mattered. You made this happen and you are great.
Thank you!
P.S. You look great and smell nice.
