Drake is torn between two worlds and he must decide- does he live in agony or does he do the unthinkable and drink human blood to end the torture that follows him...
So totally stole this from J.F. Dubeau. Life has been so busy, I didn't have time to write this myself. So thanks J.F.!
Today is the first Inkshares Review-a-Thon!
The heck is that you ask? It’s a day where Inkshares and we authors encourage everyone to leave reviews of books funding on Inkshares!
How do we do that you may ask? Well, by giving away stuff obviously. So what do you have to do to participate?
Simply go to Inkshares and browse books that are currently funding and leave reviews. You’ll be entered into a draw for cool prizes! It’s that simple!
Prizes? Prizes!:
Sword & Laser Contest Winners Package - print copies of the six winning books from the Sword & Laser Inkshares contest for one winner!
Nerdist Contest Winners Package - print copies of the five winning books from the Nerdist Inkshares contest for one winner!
An immediate pre-order of the book of their choice for five winners!
$30 in Inkshares credits for five winners!
But wait, there’s more! Starting at 6pm EST, Ageless author Paul Inman and I will be hanging out on YouTube interviewing people from Inkshares, talking to authors and needing out about books.
I really should have posted more about this but it’s been a busy week.
Wait… are you still here? Go review some books!
Wow, you guys. The reviews are trickling in and im just... I'm speechless you guys... Jamison Stone, Micheal Valdez, Julian Green and Finn Mcrae, Jamie Legaspi, Artie Sievers, Sancineto and K.E. Madsen thank you all so much. Your reviews put tears in my eyes. I can't thank you guys enough... I wasn't going to release any new art just yet but as a thank you to all of you who have pre-ordered, reviewed or just followed us here is a sneak preview of our cover redesign. This is a work in progress!!! Thank you all!!!
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Hey friends,
Today is the first Inkshares Review-a-Thon! The heck is that you ask? It’s a day where Inkshares and we authors encourage everyone to leave reviews of books funding on Inkshares! How do we do that you may ask? Well, by giving away stuff obviously.
So what do you have to do to participate? Simply go to Inkshares and browse books that are currently funding and leave reviews. You’ll be entered into a draw for cool prizes! It’s that simple!
Prizes? Prizes!:
But wait, there’s more! Starting at 6pm EST, Ageless author Paul Inman and I will be hanging out on YouTube interviewing people from Inkshares, talking to authors and needing out about books.
I really should have posted more about this but it’s been a busy week.
Wait… are you still here? Go review some books!
JF
The Review-a-Thon is now!
Today is the day to hop on over to Inkshares, do a little reading, and write a review!
Why?
Take your pick: Prizes! Fun! Good Karma! Great reads! Discovery! Brain exercise! Procrastination!
When?
Now thru 5pm EST today
Where?
How?
Visit a funding book’s project page. Scroll a bit to find the author’s writing sample. At the bottom of the writing sample click on “Read More” (in the same box, on the left). Read more of the sample and once you feel ready, click on “Leave a Review” at the very bottom of the page.
What?
Reviews! Nice ones. Ones that will help other readers know why they should give the book a shot.
So...about those prizes…
There are several prizes at stake for everyone that participates, plus several author-exclusive prizes on top of that. Everything from books, credits, gift cards, scrivener (for Inkshares authors), and artwork, even a pizza party!
What else?
If you’re on twitter, share the day’s events using the hashtag #InksharesReviews
Watch the livestream podcast tonight at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pSOpnFYGMM
Visit the Facebook page for more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/683611381775339
Good evening Machiners!
I hope you are all strong in body and mind. Here is wishing you a fantastic holiday season and New Years!
I don't want to take up too much time this evening. For many of us, tomorrow is a big day (more on that in just a moment). But here are a couple of quick hits...
First, if you haven't seen the new video trailer for The Last Machine yet, the handiwork of fellow Inkshares author Yicheng Liu, go check it out! It's like an early New Years gift.
Second my apologies for being a little slow on the 50th reader raffle. I blame my wonderful readers for the wave of support, which is humbling. We blew right by 50 readers and then past 60. So thank you very very much! Therefore, without further ado, I'd like to announce Paul Robinson as the winner of the raffle for the super early edition of Rudyard Kipling's Mine Own People. Go check out Paul's science fiction book Ghosts of War, a planet hopping tale of revenge and retribution!
The new plan is to have special raffle giveaways at 75 and 100 readers! I know we can do this. You all continue to prove it to me each day. Updates to come on just what those raffles will entail...
OK, and now for the section of this update dedicated to tomorrow's epic Review-a-Thon - Inkshares' first annual! Full details below.
But first, and importantly, for anybody who pre-orders tomorrow, Saturday 12/19, whether you are pre-ordering for the first time or have before, you will receive a signed copy of the book cover art. It will be signed by myself and the magnificent artist who created it, Jack Katz, author of The First Kingdom.
Looking forward to an awesome day!
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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 much, much more!
From 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul ‘such a nerd’ Inman will be hosting a Google+ Hangout lifestream 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:
Readers: Peruse the “currently funding” books on Inkshares and leave as many reviews as you want. 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 Weston at cara.c.weston@gmail.com with questions, or simply to learn more.
My Dear Animals,
It's been a whirlwind week! I've barely had time to check in with the inkshares community, but when I did, I found some downright amazing stories waiting to be told. I gladly spent some money on some handfuls of books yesterday. This website, this place, this platform, these people... It all means so much to me. I've found a measure of success here, and I want to give something back.
That's why I'll be spending a little time tomorrow participating in the Inkshares Review-a-thon! Here are all the details:
Get ready for the inaugural Inkshares Review-a-Thon, an independent event, organized by Inkshares authors! 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 much, much more!
From 6 - 8pm ET, JF Dubeau and Paul ‘such a nerd’ Inman will be hosting a Google+ Hangout 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.
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!
And for my fellow Inkshares authors: Join the 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 Weston at cara.c.weston@gmail.com with questions, or simply to learn more.