Blink.

Blink.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_lwocmL9dQ

This video, in its ENTIRETY, is how I feel. I’m on an award list next to N.K. Jemison  and Jim Butcherrrrrrrr.

You did this. All of you that took the time to answer my plea and nominate me – and I cannot thank you enough. It makes me feel fantastic. This is great for exposure for AMOD and I was already going to be at DragonCon – so now MY SWAGGER WILL UNHOOK PLANETS IN THEIR VERY ORBITS. It is your fault that I will act like an even bigger asshole at the con! Feel the surge of pride!

Now – if you haven’t already registered to vote –  you should!

http://application.dragoncon.org/dc_fan_awards_signup.php

You should vote for me – and my Sword & Laser/Inkshares shelf-brethren: The Life Engineered by J.F. Dubeau and An Unnattractive Vampire by Jim McDoniel.

BUT

LET’S BE CALM AND RATIONAL FOR JUST A SECOND.

Take another look at the bracket I’m in. Here’s who I’m up against.

• the writing Guest of Honor of DragonCon / perennial NYT  bestselling author
• A book that has already won both the Nebula AND the Hugo (guys. it is sO goood)
• Darth Vader of the Sad Puppies (who I’m sure is Googling my book as we speak. I’m sure he will be displeased, my book features ladies who both speak AND have opinions.)
• Some other guys who seem very nice!

SO. What does my book have going for it? Well – you guys AND:

IT’S THE ONLY BOOK WITH ‘DRAGON’ IN THE TITLE.

SO LET’s DO IT!

Okay – okay. Honestly, I’ve already won. This is all I ever wanted out of The Dragon Award – to get nominated, get a little more attention on the book, etc. Thanks again to everyone who nominated me. You made this happen. (I always say that like an accusation…) I get to pretend to be a big shot for a little bit longer – the awards actually get announced AT the con, which adds the perfect amount of sizzle to the weekend.  It’s fun to be at the big table for a hot second – even though I’m still wearing my bib. So vote! Vote for MEEEE. But with the knowledge that I already feel awesome and I’m going to have a blast with this entire situation all the way through someone else winning the Dragon Award that should have been miiiineeeeeee.

With heart-eyes emoji for you all –

Dragon-Nominated Author [hey this is a thing now!]

G. Derek Adams

Unplanned update time!

When I got home and checked my email last night I was quite excited to see that I had been chosen this month for the Epic Fantasy Syndicate.  Beyond being a boost for Magus’ order number it was a huge boost to my confidence.  We still have a long way to go though, so keep referring others to Magus and order if you haven’t already.

I want to share a map now, but I’m on my phone so that will have to wait.  Look for it tomorrow. 

Thanks for all of your support, and keep reading amd enjoying!

This is so Unreal...

Good morning, sailors!

I couldn’t let it slip by to miss making another update because W O W! Storm Song has been holding the #1 spot for almost 24 hours! I may or may not have cried a little when I saw my name at the top of the leaderboard.

Thank you all so, so, SO much for pre ordering and promoting. I cannot express my gratitude enough. 

I’m heading out of town for a long weekend to visit with one of my very best friends. I’ll still be around to check in on things here, but I wanted to sneak another update in to thank you all before I am whisked away on my own adventure for the next few days.

We’re only 11 pre orders away from chapters 4 and 5 being added to the page! Grab a friend! Get them to join the crew and come aboard! 

Okay... That’s enough pirate puns for one update...

Seriously, the last week and a half has been amazing. I’m still reeling from the idea that my dreams of telling Thoster’s story may become a reality. Thank you again! I adore you all, truly.

- Allison