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Hello backers! I am so thrilled to give you the exclusive first look at the final "Dracula vs. Hitler" cover!

The artists and editors at Inkshares perfectly capture my vision for the book, I am incredibly grateful for their attention to detail and know this design will help the book stand out on shelves and in your homes. I hope you will agree. 

Stay tuned for future publishing details, release dates, events and more!

Patrick

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    I’m writing a follow-up to this, but likely won’t be done until after the contest. The short of it is that I think I’ve simplified the Inkshares marketing strategy into the four P’s:

    Perseverance: You will have good days, bad days. Treat marketing your project as you do writer’s block. 

    Positivity: Be positive. All the time. If you’re not positive, fake it. Yes, people like Morrissey have made a career out of being sad saps, but they are the minority. It’s crucial that you believe and understand that you can create luck. It’s a fact. Doubt is the enemy of luck.

    Personality: Who are you? Can I believe in you? Are you someone I’d want to hang out with? Also, when reaching out to old friends, what do they remember fondly about you? You are selling your book but you’re equally selling your own personal brand. Do people want to be associated with your brand? The answer should always be yes, but defining your brand is up to you.

    Persistence: Make a plan. Don’t make the plan too rigid, but ensure that it encapsulates how you reach your goal. You need to sell 750 books. What is your plan for getting there? Who is going to help you? Can you anticipate pratfalls? What resources are your disposal now/later?
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      We just hit 250 Pre-Orders! Chris and I are now at Quill! Thank you all for love and support over the last few months! Its been a grueling uphill battle but we’ve made it this far! I’ll continue to throw art your guys’s way and stay tuned for more announcements! 


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        Deus Hex Machina was just chosen to be part of the illustrious Sword & Laser Collection here on Inkshares. I would write more about this, but I’m too busy shaking with gratitude.

        I am honored beyond words to stand amongst these great writers. Holy cow!


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          Matt Kaye liked an update for The Punch Escrow

          We did it! The Punch Escrow is getting published!!

          I’m on a plane and my laptop battery is about to die, so I have to make this quick. You lot have done something which my wife would have heretofore deemed impossible: I am speechless. So, while I do a little happy dance to myself, I wanted to recognize a few people, and then we’ll get on to all the raffle winners and such tonight (alas, victory doesn’t afford me the ability to shrug off my job).

          Rachel Klein: I know it’s not easy being married to me. Thank you for putting up with my creative obsessions. I love you.

          Iris and Violet Klein: My two beautiful muses. You’re too young to understand, but you’ve given my life purpose.

          My extended family. Especially the Brown ladies, who are making me discuss my book at their book club at our next family reunion. Thankfully there are no sex scenes, although the protagonist does get naked once or twice. (’ey lord! Bless his soul!)

          My “staff” (+3 of great friendship, 20% savings throw bonus when asking others for favors) – These folks have gone above and beyond to assist me in various phases of the book. Without them, The Punch Escrow would not be: Peter Birdsall, John Hannon, Joe Santoro, Dave Sontag, Ian Ellison, Russ Mitchell, Dan Salinas, Ben Murphy (kindof), Ryan Potter, Meredith Peruzzi, Acar Altinsel, Robert Kroese

          My Inkshares “mental support” crew: James Rasile, Rick Heinz, Pat Edwards, Peter Bats, and my arch nemesis Brian Guthrie (who, despite the fact we were competitors, was always on hand to help me understand the Inkshares contest process, and teach me promotional tips and tricks).

          Micah Pegman - Won the shirt raffle this week!

          Our top 3 referrers in the past 96 hours (each gets a "teleporting" The Punch Escrow coffee mug):

          Pete Downing

          James Rasile

          Nicola Sarjeant

          Stay tuned for the MAJOR PRIZE announcement. Also, if any of you who participated in the Penguin Magic promotion have not gotten your Tarbell 51 code, please let me know, don’t bother the Inkshares or Penguin Magic support people.

          More soon!

          -Tal

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