Hemmed in by hard choices, tasked with an impossible purpose, Leaf--child of shadow and whisper, walker on the borders--must tread a path through peril and subjugation if she is to find freedom. But what will she become if she succeeds?
Good evening, dear followers! It’s been a couple days since I sent out an update. Things got busy at the Swanson house, but we’ve normalized, and I’m back to tell you how awesome Impervious is going to be.
I’ve been stuck for the last couple days on figuring out the ending of Impervious. Not so much, what’s going to happen. I’ve known that for a year or two now, and the first draft established the events pretty well. In writing the second draft though, I’ve shuffled around a couple characters, and what they’re doing before the final confrontation. The problem I was having was getting everyone all in the right place, at the right time.
Thankfully, I’m past that, and I’m busy finishing the second draft. Things are going to blow up and people are going to die. Fun times.
In further news, we’re up to 23 wonderful people who’ve backed Impervious, which means that you’ve earned a little Imperial history! The deal we have is that for every 10 readers (starting at 20) I will write an update on an Imperial Emperor, beginning tomorrow, with Renth Vhen, First Emperor of Kem.
So, stay tuned. This contest is just getting going. I’ll see you all tomorrow with the founder of the Iron Empire.
A Note from the Author:
I met Dr. Linda Deltare during a birding festival at West Virginia’s New River Gorge in the spring of 2010. I was struck by the enthusiasm of this elegant, elderly lady as she observed a constellation of Starlings sweeping through the sky. I remember her looking away from her binoculars excitedly exclaiming, “Did you see how they responded in unison to the leader’s chip call?”
She focused her gaze right at me, and since there was no one else was nearby, and. . .
A Note from the Author:
I met Dr. Linda Deltare during a birding festival at West Virginia’s New River Gorge in the spring of 2010. I was struck by the enthusiasm of this elegant, elderly lady as she observed a constellation of Starlings sweeping through the sky. I remember her looking away from her binoculars excitedly exclaiming, “Did you see how they responded in unison to the leader’s chip call?”
She focused her gaze right at me, and since there was no one else was nearby, and. . .
Quill Achieved....
Dear Friends,
Today we crossed the Quill Goal threshold at 3:00PM PDT with our 250th order of I Am Waltz being ordered.
so..... THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, TIME 1 MILLION MORE "THANK YOUS"....
With this the book will be published both in digital and print form. A very special thanks to each and everyone of you who pre-ordered, talked with friends and family and were supportive of the journey thus far.
We are still going strong and are at 255 orders now. We COULD still reach 750 orders in before September the 5th. That is the ultimate goal. 750 orders will mean full publication in book stores nationally. So we have won today and accomplished a ton but more can still be done.
If you’ve not ordered yet, please do. If you have, thank you again from the bottom of my heart. I truly appreciate each and every one of you so much.
I am now pouring into one last draft of the book to ensure the arc and structure are exactly as I want before I send the manuscript off to be edited.
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Another exciting announcement: The Write Out Loud Syndicate has selected the book to be their August book of the month. I am excited and honored by their selection. The book focuses on being discriminated and outcasted by society. These themes I believe fit the mold of what so many members of the LGBTQ community endure throughout their lives.
Keep up all the good work and thank you all for your continued support. I wont let you down with this first book.
-Matt