Hello friends

It has been a while, I know!

Here is a recent picture of me so you know I’m still alive.

There is a lot going on but let’s start with what you signed up for, The Catcher’s Trap. This week we are putting the final touches on the cover so the book can, finally, go to the printer on August 30th. Just writing that gives me chills.

You will receive an e-mail with access to the e-version of The Catcher’s Trap on October 8th and the actual book around November 8th. Then we’ll embark on a new quest: reaching 100 reviews on Amazon! (I’ll let you know more about that when the time comes)

On other equally fun fronts. This weekend I’ll be at the Connecticut HorrorFest, so if you are in the area come and visit me. The legendary George Romero will be there, plus many other horror icons. And… talking about horror. I’m writing a campy horror novel called Bad Medicine: Slay it Queen.

Bad Medicine is the story of an up-and-coming New York drag-queen faced with a poorly timed zombie apocalypse. If the idea of a zombie-slaying-machete-wielding drag queen sounds interesting to you, please check out here. You can read the funny and scary first chapter. You can also follow the project for updates.

Finally, I want to bring your attention to another author’s project. Through the video game writing contest that just ended I made a new friend, the talented Jamison Stone. Jamison not only have given me great advice to promote my book, but he also wrote a very kind blurb that will go on the back cover of  The Catcher’s Trap.

“I don’t normally read horror, but could not resist Henriquez’s debut novel. Upon reading, I was reminded why I normally shy away from this genre—The Catchers Trap is truly terrifying. However, what kept me coming back, despite my palpable fear, was the profoundly deep inner journey of Andres, the main character, and his personal transformation during the course of the novel. I have to admit, however, that in-between reading sessions I did have to hide The Catchers Trap in the freezer. So, my one suggestion, before you start reading, make sure you have plenty of room in YOUR freezer. While I cannot promise this will keep you safe from Henriquez’s truly terrifying writing when it is time to close your eyes and go to sleep—you will at least be safer.” —Jamison Stone, author of Rune of the Apprentice

Don’t we all love the Friends reference?

I was lucky enough to read his book Rune of The Apprentice, and I can tell you that if epic fantasy is your thing, this is a must read. The book is available on Amazon so go and get your copy.

That’s it for now, folks. Have a fantastic week and remember:

“The universe is big. It’s vast and complicated and ridiculous. And sometimes, very rarely, impossible things just happen, and we call them miracles.” The Doctor.

Hello my Knightmares!

As I sit here today, we are currently 28 orders away from Quill publishing with 43 days left to go in my funding campaign.

Thank you to everyone who has helped to get me where I am. You guys have been awesome. I have seen people go out of their way to help, and I couldn’t be more thankful.

Last weekend I went to Monster Mania, which is a small three-day horror convention located in the New Jersey suburbs of Philadelphia. I walked around and talked to some horror fans, and got some great feedback while I handed out promotional postcards to everyone who was willing to take one. I left feeling good about the work I have done, and encouraged by the people who seemed to feel a thrill as I explained to them what the book was about. Unfortunately, the 500+ postcards I handed out has turned into ZERO orders. I understand the immediacy of the consumer brain, and plan on returning in the future with physical books to sell, which I feel will do much better than the idea of investing in something that doesn’t yet exist, or won’t be in their hands for another six months or more.

With that said, I still need each and every willing person who wants to see a silly horror about a group of friends, go far. This story is for everyone who has ever watched The Goonies, Monster Squad, and even Stranger Things or Buffy the Vampire Slayer and said, "Hey, what would I do if my friends and I were stuck in a situation like that?"

This book is for everyone who loves Ghostbusters, John Dies at the End, and Sleepy Hollow.

I would suggest that everyone on the fence should go and read my guest blog post here on Inkshares’ own Jamison Stone’s blog. Meet the characters and get an idea for the story.

Or check out www.TheKnightmares.com for more information!

Also, check out THE KNIGHTMARES new landing page for more information on the swag I am offering to those who buy and help this story make it.

Now is the time to get that extra copy for a friend! Push those few remaining family members that said they’d buy a copy to actually whip out the credit card and take the plunge. For all of those who have been watchers of my work, now is the time to jump in and commit. 

REVIEWS AND CRITIQUE

A site like Inkshares needs its users to help each other out.

With that said, anyone who reads this and has a book funding or in draft form who is interested in trading reviews and critiques, send me a private message.

OTHER PROJECTS TO CHECK OUT

Two of the hardest working writers on Inkshares need your help hitting the full 750 publishing milestone. Their books deserve your attention. If you have the chance, give their projects a look.

Tantalus Depths - by Evan Graham - The Diamelen’s survey mission to Tantalus 13 takes an unexpected turn when the entire planet turns out to be an ancient artificial structure. What lies in the heart of Tantalus? And why is the crew’s AI, SCARAB, willing to kill to keep its secret?

Cape’s Side Bay - by James Rasile - For years something has been lurking in Cape’s Side Bay. When the truth is revealed questions of mankind’s existence begin to be raised, and their worst fears are about to be realized.

Exciting news Masters and Apprentices! RUNE OF THE APPRENTICE will be made into an Audible Audiobook! 

I can’t begin to describe how happy this makes me. I have heard so many times, "I just don’t have time to read and really wish RUNE was an audiobook!" Well, folks, your wish is my command! Inkshares has done a wonderful job of making it all happen and I am so excited hear, Aleksi, Nataraja, Domadred, Beck, and all the other exciting characters of RUNE OF THE APPRENTICE come to life! HUGE shout out to Adam Gomolin for locking the deal down. Thank you!Also, as many of you know, I just got back from The DOTA2 International Convention and Championship. TI6 was awesome!  (Congrats to team Wings on their epic victory!) As promised MONTHS ago, I ROCKED the Antimage Cosplay, mohawk and all! My brother and I had a great time and you can view the pictures directly on Instagram HERE to get captions and info about each shot! Or for those who don’t like Instagram, there is a full gallery uploaded at the end of this post.

To view all of the pictures on my website click HERE:  goo.gl/Y1yowU