Hello there all you wonderful people!!
Well I said that if we made 260 orders before the campaign ended I would hold another 50 Point Raffle. Guess what!! You amazing people blew that goal right out of the water so here it is. The winner of the final 50 Point Raffle is...
Sarah Bryant!! Congratulations!! You are the last winner of the 50 Point Raffle. Your super soft Beyond the Code blanket will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Again thank you all so much for bring this campaign to a successful end. Beyond the Code is going to be published. It still give me goosebumps saying that.
Thank you all.
Kelsey Rae Barthel
As tomorrow happens to be my birthday, and I turn the grand ol’ age of 35. I figured I would make this update about something a little more personal.
I mentioned once before that The Seventh Age book was inspired by events in a role-playing game universe that I created years ago. Like any LARP, costumes and props play a fantastic roll. I’ve attached only a mere handful of my favorite pictures from the games that were played.
Here are some of the pictures that inspired me to turn my imagination into an actual book:
There are some extremely talented crafters that played in our games over the years.
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And the final one:
The box of red buttons was one of my favorite game sessions still. If you like these kind of updates as well, or want to know more about the expanded world of The Seventh Age, follow the project page please. I’m on a quest to achieve 1000 copies as well, so if you know anybody who likes sarcastic urban fantasy... please recommend to a friend.
Also, how does everyone feel about me using this update reader feature as sort of a weekly blog? Leave a comment, email me at CrankyBolt@gmail.com, hit up up on twitter @crankybolt and let me know!
What’s the good word Pirates!!
Soooo, the Geek & Sundry contest is almost over! Honestly, I’m a bit relieved. Its been a fun, nail-biting experience for us in the trenches, and I’m looking forward to the next stage. Because of your support, we are #3!!! But, I’m not one to rest until its over, so here is my pitch:
For all those who have pre-ordered, THANK YOU! You are rock stars and we here at Team Pirates appreciate your support!!
For those on the fence, please help us get to and past QUILL!! We’re only a few copies away, and we’re so excited to meet this benchmark!
For everyone that buys today, SATURDAY MAY 14, we will donate 100% of our take to the American Cancer Society.
My mother died of cancer when I was 22. I know she would have loved that Pirates of Montana exists today. This book, this story, exists because of her. #fcukcancer (not sure if Inkshares censures this sort of thing, so yes, it is misspelled ;-))
Anyway here is a hilarious meme to lighten the mood!
As a thank you to all your support during the campaign to bring Rise to publication, Inkshares sent out a gift of $10 credits to use in another contest. I’ve contacted many of you through the Book of Faces, but just in case I missed people, I’m sending this little announcement out. They expire on Monday, 16 May 2016. Most of those I have talked to did receive the credits but there are a few who did not and I’m not sure why. Still, it doesn’t hurt for you to look. And, if you have them, I could think of at least one way you could use them by Monday night.
In other news related to Rise itself, I’ve seen the final copy sent to the proofreader and it looks amazing. This thing is so close to happening yet still so many months away. Stay tuned for news regarding a small release party at or around DragonCon in Atlanta, GA the week leading up to the convention.
Finally, many of you have been asking about the sequel to Rise, Fall. Some of you have noticed on my author page it lists a certain draft named Fall and asked why you couldn’t go follow or preorder it yet. The reason is I haven’t quite finished prepping the page for public viewing so you can follow it. It will not be available for preorder until closer to Rise’s release date of 13 Sept 2016. Stay tuned.
As a thank you to all your support during the campaign to bring Rise to publication, Inkshares sent out a gift of $10 credits to use in another contest. I’ve contacted many of you through the Book of Faces, but just in case I missed people, I’m sending this little announcement out. They expire on Monday, 16 May 2016. Most of those I have talked to did receive the credits but there are a few who did not and I’m not sure why. Still, it doesn’t hurt for you to look. And, if you have them, I could think of at least one way you could use them by Monday night.
In other news related to Rise itself, I’ve seen the final copy sent to the proofreader and it looks amazing. This thing is so close to happening yet still so many months away. Stay tuned for news regarding a small release party at or around DragonCon in Atlanta, GA the week leading up to the convention.
Finally, many of you have been asking about the sequel to Rise, Fall. Some of you have noticed on my author page it lists a certain draft named Fall and asked why you couldn’t go follow or preorder it yet. The reason is I haven’t quite finished prepping the page for public viewing so you can follow it. It will not be available for preorder until closer to Rise’s release date of 13 Sept 2016. Stay tuned.
We’re down to 15 pre-orders left before we get published!!! As we get down to the last few copies I’ve decided to share some alternative concept art for our story that either didn’t make the cut or are really early versions of some of the final work. Enjoy!
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I have not been too diligent on these updates. Not by a long shot. So, the book is going, to say the least. Found out a few hours ago that the manuscript I thought was sent on May 4th, was in fact not properly attached. Yep, I forgot to attach it before hitting send.
It is currently in very capable hands, getting the love and attention it truly needs right now. I have someone looking at the overall content and structure of my story. After this, I will then hand it off to Inkshares, and then the copy editing can begin. The final draft before submission was sent on May 4th, and let me tell you, the 4th was strong with me that day. To have realized that I botched the attachment on Friday the 13th also serves as quite the coincidence.
Besides all of that, I will be meeting with a comic artist to discuss possibly adding a graphic element to aid in the telling of my story. The goal for U-Turn, in the nearest future available, is a graphic novel treatment. Seeing these characters broken, bloody, and lost on pages of ink and color will be the right way to go. I very much sit at the edge of my seat for this day to come. Speaking of graphics and pretty pictures, I have created a cover I am extremely happy with. You can view that on the book’s FB page: HERE
It sums up the essence and sheer drive of what crossing the proverbial synapse means in my novel. The character literally is melting into his own psychosis until he is just another washed away puddle of the road.
Oh! I won a contest, an Inkshares subscriber contest. That is right, you read that correctly. I was thrown into the drawing of a fancy shirt and mug for pre-ordering Tal M Klein’s hard scifi, The Punch Escrow . I won. I won! How sweet it is. His book, it is going to be amazing, and has been the top runner for Geek and Sundry. I would say more, but I do not want to risk having this post shut down by International Transport.
So, there you go. You have been updated. The time is 4:33 AM and I sigh at the fact that I forgot to put away my leftover Mediterranean chicken sandwich. I really would not like to throw it out. It should still be good. Yep, still cold. Score. Lunch is saved...for now.
One last thing, if anyone reading this is interested in checking out a little more of my hell bent thrill ride, give yourself a treat by purchasing a copy. You shant regret it.
Checkmate and Rummy my dear gladiators.
