Hey spies and superspies! The second half of Chapter 1 has been posted for you all to devour, completing a meaty opening to Penny’s space opera epic (mmm...delicious)! The entire novel has been comprehensively outlined and is progressing rather well, with some wonderful little changes and happy accidents coming out in the writing process (I love when that happens). Also, check out my rad promo vid, if you haven’t already and as always spread the word!
Thought more content was needed so chapters 3 and 4 are uploaded. I’m going to be out of town for a few days and won’t be able to stay as connected to everyone’s progress, stats, and comments as I’d like to be. I’ll have to catch up when I get back. In the meantime, enjoy the new chapters and hopefully I can get more writing done while I travel. Cheers!
Friends Proper, by now you might’ve received an Inkshares missive concerning our humble book entering into production – and as we descend into the infernal fires of editing hell, we wanted to take a moment to raise our cups (we can never do this enough) and say thank you for your continued support and patronage, here’s to each and every one of you!

I just wanted to quickly check in and let you all know that I have put up a new video of me explaining my book and what this contest means to me. So, enjoy that!
Also, there is a new entry in Mr. Butler’s diary at thediaryofmrbutler.wordpress.com for your enjoyment!
Thank you all for the fantastic amount of support!
Love,
Michael
P.S.-To fully enjoy the experience of the video, grab a mirror...
So look what arrived yesterday:
Most of these are for those fabulous readers who won my Deus Hex Machina raffles. I’m feeling a little punk right now, but I couldn’t help but share. When I feel better I will sign these and send them off to the winners.
We’re 8 orders away from the next raffle, so if you’ve followed DHM, enjoyed what you’ve read of it, please consider ordering.
Okay, that’s it, back to resting. Have a good weekend!