Readers and followers of Jump the Gun, I want to thank each and every one of your for being interested in this little story. It’s such a labor of love and it means so much to me to one day hold it in my hand as a real, physical book.
If you’ve pre-ordered, there really aren’t any words to say thank you. It means the world to me that you would bet on me, my writing and my story.
I originally entered this story as a bid for the Geeks & Sundry contest. It was a late entry and there was probably never any way we could have made it to the top, not days away from the finish line. Still, with the weekend coming up, it would be great if each of you could think of one other person that might be interested in the book. I know our audience is out there, let’s find them.
As for the future, I’m a professional pastry baker, so I’m thinking about how we could reward some of the people with the most referrals. A small package of handmade space themed chocolates, with fillings of your choice? Believe me, you’ve not had chocolate this good before.
I’m not holding out too much hope for the G&S contest, but I am aiming for hitting that August goal. I will need your help. Anything you can do, from writing reviews, to recommending the book here or on twitter and facebook, to sharing the book with friends, to sweet-talking little old grandmothers into buying a copy of their own.
Again, thank you for your interest. It means so much.
Hello!
In the not-so-distant past, I announced I would be giving away an original painting.
This is it....

The figure was still wet and the lighting not great when I took the picture, but I’m pretty happy with how the painting turned out.
How do I get this sweet piece of art? You might be asking.
Head over to here: https://unbound.co.uk/books/transilience
Order your eCopy of Transilience and then tell your friends, family, the whole world about it.
Once Transilience hits 20% funding, I’ll draw a name out of a hat and that person will receive the painting. I’ll pay for shipping anywhere on this planet of ours. All you need to do is wait for it to arrive.
That’s it! Super easy. Super Simple.
For one token of generosity, you get a book people have said nice things about. Your name is added to a list of Patrons or even Super Patrons. And you have a better chance at winning an original piece of artwork. If you order the Limited Edition Artwork, you are guaranteed one print and plus the chance at something I’ve made.
Please have a look and support Transilience.
I think it will be worth your while.
Cheers!
Kevin
Hey everyone,
I don’t really have much to say, but this did happen...
1900 BOOKS SOLD!!!
Bela is pleased.
Thank you everyone for all your support.
Also, Michael Hasse, soon-to-be published author of The Madness of Mr. Butler, interviewed me for Renderosity Magazine. So if your a fan of long lists and overuse of the verb "decided" head over there and check it out.
Also for those of you who write (which I know is a good portion) WildClaw Theatre, Chicago’s premiere destination for horror on the stage, is now accepting submissions for their annual radio play festival, Deathscribe.

Five selected scripts will be performed at the beginning of December with live foley and professional actors, competing for the coveted Bloody Axe Award. Can you scare up a story? Submit and find out. (Or don’t. I have enough competition as it is.)
That’s all for now. Onward to 2000!
Ten days left.
This is Hail Mary territory.
If you’re one of those people who likes to swoop in and save the day at the 11th hour, like a superhero, that moment is now. Be a hero. Help an author get the best possible version of his work published.