Dear friends and followers,
It has been a while since my last update. August has been quiet; I admit to having distanced myself somewhat from the campaign. And now I’m just back from spending the last two weeks out west visiting mom.
This is my mom’s dog, Ernie. Ernie is sad because "Murder at the Veterans’ Club" has not yet hit the magic 750 mark. Poor Ernie.
So, we’ll be ramping up again over the course of the week and be back in full gear by week’s end. I hope I can count on your support.
In the meantime, I’d like to draw everybody’s attention to the following projects:
1) "Tantalus Depths" by Evan Graham. I’ve mentioned this book before, and I’d like to reiterate my support. It’s got horror, intrigue, mysterious outside forces, a feel for the ensemble, and solid prose. Every so often, there’s a book that will please readers who normally dislike the genre, and I think this might be it.
2) "The Darkest Places" by Byron Gillan. Here’s a book I’ve been excited about for a long time. It’s a classic cosmic horror as Lovecraft did it, and is set in the 1920s to boot. And yet, not derivative: Gillan promises a more thoughtful examination of the concept of "the Other", and that has me excited all over again.
3) "The Seventh Age: Dystopia" by Richard Heinz. Heinz has been around much longer than I have, and his first book, "The Seventh Age: Dawn", is slated to hit the bookstores in January. "Dawn" dealt with the return of magic to the modern world; "Dystopia" explores the ramifications some years down the road. I’ve worked with Heinz in "Too Many Controllers", and I can tell you he knows how to craft a story and how to tell it. With "Dawn" and "Dystopia", I promise you won’t be disappointed.
And now, I’d like to leave you with this video of me reading Siegfried Sassoon’s "Aftermath". How do I sound? Not too awful? One day ... one day! ... I shall finally get a book trailer up on my project page. Until then ... have fun! Keep reading!
Good morning everyone!
Happy Friday everyone!
Status Report: We are still rocking 7th on the Geek & Sundry Leaderboard with 104 pre-orders! We are also 105 pre-orders away from Quill! Let’s keep this momentum going! We can still make it into the Top 3 with your help. Keep sharing and keep telling people about the book.
The new promotion is still going on for the next 48 people to pre-order The Living God. They will get cover design services.
Speaking of cover designs! Recently, outside of the promotion, I worked with Allison Griner to create a cover for her fantastic book Storm Song. She was the only one in the Top 10 without a designed cover and a book as well written and captivating as Storm Song deserved something beautiful. Like me, Allison is also not already a previously published author with a following. Call those like us underdogs, if you will. I’m happy to see her maintaining her well-deserved residence in the Top 3 and I hope to see her there on November 1st.
Storm Song is the tale of Thoster Chatwyn, a storyteller who never imagined that he’d one day be a part of an adventure like the fantastical ones he wove together. But, adventures are dangerous and when Thoster gets in over his head, he learns the hardships of being a hero, braving dark magic and secrets to become the man he was always meant to be.
Perhaps it is because my father was a ship captain, but I’ve always had a fondness for the sea and ships and Storm Song stirs both that passion and my love of fantasy. Check it out right here! Let’s see if we can keep her in the Top 3!
I had most of this written up last night, but I want to make one addition to this update. I woke this morning to find that Evan Graham, author of Tantalus Depths spoke about The Living God in his reader update. I was really moved and was not expecting that at all. It was such a wonderful surprise.
Evan’s book is a fascinating science fiction read that is definitely up my alley, as well as a lot of people that I know. I highly encourage you to check it out. He is so close to fully funding his book. Right now he is only 197 orders away from 750 pre-orders and getting into book stores across the country. Please consider pre-ordering his book and helping him get to that monumental milestone. He has worked tirelessly and deserves it. Check out his book here.
That’s all the news I have, so on to the entertainment portion!
Saran D’Mor is the daughter of Yarin D’mor, King of Adrid. Her mother died when she was very young, and many speculate that she committed suicide to escape her husband. Saran was raised like a son and taught to fight and lead armies. As such, she lacks the qualities present in most noble women. Saran is passionate about deposing her father and placing someone more worthy on the throne but does not desire that position for herself. She wants to leave the title behind and spend her remaining days living quietly with the two men that she cares for, Keleir, and his brother, Rowe. Saran D’Mor is a Time Mage.
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Do you like zombies? Check out this short story I wrote. It was inspired by a nightmare I had a few years ago. Click here to read Of Bullets and Blood.
Hey Campers!
511 preorders, 239 away from the end of this campaign and a full publishing deal.
This week I wanted to share an interview that I did with my fan/friend Sue. She discovered me on Manhattan and has been extremely supportive ever since.
Check it out: https://eyesandearsbooks.wordpress.com/2016/09/07/author-interview-kyle-t-cowan/
I still need your help with spreading the word.
Please e-mail or message one friend, and urge them to preorder the book too! It won’t take you more than five minutes, and it will help me tremendously.
You can also invite all of your Facebook friends to this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1228625917161072/
If you are following the book, and you haven’t preordered, I would really appreciate it if you would TODAY!
PREORDER NOW: https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever
$10 E-Book
$20 Signed Copy
LET’S PUSH TO 750 PREORDERS! The faster I get to 750 preorders, the faster I can get this book into your hands.
You are all the best,
Kyle T. Cowan
Dear Backers,
Yesterday we prematurely sent out a system-generated email saying that the print book is ready to ship out. The book is currently in editorial and is on schedule to ship out 2017. Sorry about the confusion and thanks for your support!
Cheers,
Thad
Product @Inkshares