Well, I got one last extension, this is now the final 30 days of my campaign. If I don’t make it to Quill, I will gracefully bow out...but, I still believe we can make it! I will be doing a lot of local promotion here in my hometown. I still got a bunch of postcards and business cards to give out and I’m hitting up local sci-fi/fantasy clubs.
This entire thing has been a big learning experience for me and no matter what happens, I’m going to take everything I’ve learned into the future, whether I decide to crowdfund another novel or not. I’m leaning toward the former since I do have a draft up on Inkshares that I’d like to pursue at some point. I now know what has worked, what has kind of worked and what hasn’t worked at all. I think it’s a different journey for everyone and maybe when this thing is done I can share my experiences with the community, whether I’m successful or not.
But, again, I think we CAN be successful and I’m pulling out all the stops to see that happen! Regardless of the outcome, I’m sure someone can benefit from sharing my experiences with both the Nerdist contest and the subsequent campaign and I plan on putting that all down in writing when the time comes.
Thank you to everyone who has supported me thus far, it means the world to me. To those who haven’t pre-ordered yet, now’s your chance! Help me make Quill! You’re doing more than getting a great retro science fiction novel, you’re also helping someone’s dream come true.
Thank you!
Jason
Today I thought I would share some of the nice things various people have said about SQUIDS IN during its campaign, not just to give myself a much needed ego boost going into the final week of the contest but also to show the level of support that other people have shown for this project over the past few weeks. Thanks guys!
A hilariously unique concept, engagingly written and adorably illustrated. Also gaming, profanity, and a naughty monkey. Sign me up! Jaye Milius
The opening excerpt of ’Squids In’ is packed with humor and over-the-top awkwardness. So obviously, I’m enjoying it immensely! Ken Lindsey
Big fan of the man and the book. A game playing cephalopod - what more could you want? Pre-order now! Peter Ryan
This is so creative. I could hardly believe the premise when I first read it, then I continued reading... and I was hooked! Stephanie Brooke
Yes, please. J. Danielle Dorn
An octopus gamer?! Yes please. Brian Guthrie
I’ve certainly not seen a concept like this before, and it’s absolutely great! Give it a look, and consider a pre order! H. Wardrope
Okay, this exactly what I needed. What a riot! You need a fun read at the end of the day, and this fits the bill. Lauren Drube
Very fun read! Check it out Dann Matias
THIS Thad Woodman
Somewhere, OCTODAD IS SMILING! Dom L
Love it Claireg24
A slacker surprised by an octopus in the pool, I’m curious if they will eat snacks and play games. can’t wait to find out! come check it out! Joshua Griffith
A great book from a great Author. One not to miss. Jamie
A great Read! Nell Walton
This is my daddy’s book. He tells me it is very good but that I’m not allowed to read it yet because it’s not a children’s book. William Poat
I’ve competed in E-sports and the twitch-factor required for top tier fame is insane. Squids In hits on a funny and sarcastic note of gaming. Who is really behind that keyboard typing in ’gg.’? I’m rooting for the cephalopod myself and you should as well. For too long E-Sport dominance has been held by specific regions! It’s time for a new champion to rise and crush the competition in the name eight-legged critters everywhere. Rick Heinz
A squid named Hendrix turns out to be a heck of a competitive gamer. This is my kind of book! Tony Valdez
Although I highly doubt an Octopus could beat me in Dota2, Starcraft, or even Hearthstone, I look forward to seeing Poat pull it off! Jamison Stone
Loving this hilarious concept! Check it out! Chelsea C. Moye


Ebook is now 2.99.
Eid Mubarak to all Muslim supporters of SQUIDS IN. Peace and happiness to you all.
Unfortunately the book has dropped back into 5th place following a surge of support for Peter Ryans excellent "Destiny Imperfect" but it is still within spitting distance of finishing within the top 3. Just 16 pre-orders will see Hendrix the Octopus back up there and on the road to publication. If SQUIDS IN fails to finish in the top 3, this is what will become of Hendrix...

Don’t let this happen to Hendrix, pre-order SQUIDS IN today.
Matthew
Hello,
Check out the pre-order stats provided by Inkshares for SQUIDS IN:

As you can see, the rate of funding has flattened off as we approach the end of the Nerdist video-game contest. By keeping a close eye on the leaderboard (I swear my F5 key is going to break due to all the double-tapping) I can see that this is apparently also true for a lot of the other entries in the contest too. The quiet before the storm perhaps?
If the contest ends as is, I would of course be slightly disappointed not to have made it into the top 3 but I would be supremely chuffed with how the contest has gone. I never thought that my silly book about a video-game playing octopus would receive this much support from within the Inkshares community and honestly, you guys make up like 50% of my pre-orders, so thank you for making me feel so welcome here!
In return, I have decided to give something back to the community by starting up a new syndicate called "Why So Serious" which will focus purely on funny, humour filled books to make us all smile and laugh in these dark and desperate times.

Feel free to join the syndicate and help us to decide the first book we should back.
https://www.inkshares.com/syndicates/why-so-serious-
All the Best
Matthew