The AIM is #3 on Amazon Children's Books >;;;; Science >;;;; Astronomy & Space (Past 90)

WOWOW…WOW ! The Astronaut Instruction Manual is #3!!!

Thank you, backers. We wouldn't be here without you. And thanks for those Amazon reviews, too. Reviewers, you are the best! WOWOW.

Keep up the good work, be happy and good cheer, gift-giving season is upon us!

Mike Mongo
astronaut teacher

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 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul Inman of theWriteBrain 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 6pm ET will be eligible to win one of our fantastic general prizes:

• Sword & Laser Contest Winners Package - print copies of the six winning books from the Sword & Laser Inkshares contest!

• Nerdist Contest Winners Package - print copies of the five winning books from the Nerdist Inkshares contest!

• An immediate pre-order of the book of their choice for five winners!

• $30 in Inkshares credits!

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  cara.c.weston@gmail.com to learn more and get on the list.

(And authors, if you're in, please copy the message above and include it in your next update!)

A great chance to get involved and win some stuff!

Friends and followers:

It's a Blasted BOGO! Our publisher is running a promotion, buy-one-get-one, in time for the holidays. If you order Blasted by Adversity: the Making of a Wounded Warrior before December 11th you'll get another free, including free shipping. So, please consider ordering for your friends and family.

And here's a quick update for you...

• On Veteran's Day, Luke was named "Hometown Hero." He and his fiancé, Stephanie, were both surprised and honored by the award.
• Luke was recently featured on the Grant Cardone, "Power Players" TV segment. (To see the full show, you have to register, but it's FREE – and worth it!).
• Luke has been traveling a good bit for book signings. Check out his "Where's Luke" page if you want to try to catch up with him.

If you'd like to host Luke for a book signing and talk, please let us know.

Thank you, again, for being among our earliest and strongest supporters!

 Luke Murphy – www.LukeMurphy101.com 

 Julie Strauss Bettinger - www.JulieBettinger.com 

I had a blast on air this morning with VividLife Radio​! We talked about The Body of Chris, the Inkshares publishing process, and writing tips for aspiring authors.

You can give the interview a listen here: http://bit.ly/vividliferadio

One more thing!

Just want to give you all a heads up that The Body of Chris is now available as BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE for the holidays. This is an Inkshares-wide promotion for all of their published books. Now's a great time to get copies for Christmas or Hanukah or Kwanzaa or whatever you might me celebrating this season! Thanks again for your continued support :)