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.
Below are some fun pics I wanted to share with you guys from the launch for Ageless! Thanks for coming out! Remember - those reviews will always be needed! So keep ’em coming as you finish reading!
DragonCon is a yearly event in Atlanta and this year for their 30th anniversary they’ve decided to create their own awards for SciFi and Fantasy called, what else, The Dragon Awards! If you enjoyed Ageless consider nominating me for an award. (Alternate History or Military SciFi would be the categories most like Ageless, yeah it’s hard to categorize).
Maybe consider any of the books from the original Sword & Laser Contest, we are all eligible! Wouldn’t it be cool to see one of us get a nod for our work?
An Unattractive Vampire - Jim McDoniel
Asteriod Made of Dragons - G. Derek Adams
Practical Applications for Multiverse Theory - Nick Scott & Noa Gavin
The Life Engineered - JF Dubeau
All, thank you for the support.
Based on some of the great feedback I have received I have revised the first 3 chapters to tighten them up and improve the plot. They are now up on Inkshares.
As the Geek and Sundry Hard Science Fiction contest is winding down in only a few days I want to thank everyone that has supported me in this project. The response and feedback were great. I appreciate how friends and family have come out to support me and how people I do not know have embraced my first efforts into becoming an author.
I also want to thank the teams at Inkshares and Geek and Sundry for holding this contest, I have learned a lot.
I would like to also thank Purple Toga for their support in this project. Some of the competitors are offering mug or t-shirts, but Purple Toga is offering a free book with pre-orders of mine. Details are at www.purpletoga.com/deals 
Thank you all again, and good luck to my competitors.
Eric
