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Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for Human Resources

A very good morning to all you lovely people (at least in my timezone).

A quick update on the progress of Human Resources — over the weekend I finished my submission and entered the novel in The Launchpad Manuscript competition! I have no doubt the competition will be fierce, but hopefully my next update on that matter will be to tell you I’m in the second round :)

The competition entry required fifty pages, all of my effort since my last update has been focussed on writing the complete synopsis (entry requirement) and polishing the first few chapters. As a result, it may not have looked like much was happening - but there have been many small changes made to the excerpts available on Inkshares as I worked to give everything a lustrous shine.

Now that is over, apart from catching up on sleep, I’m back to focussing on the main re-write. The synopsis-writing process for the competition helped me tighten up some aspects of the planned re-write, so I am excited to get back into it.

Now, before I sign off, another recommendation: Deus Hex Machina.  
This one is already fully funded, but well worth pre-ordering. It is set in a remarkably well-realised future, where society has been transformed by upheaval and technological advancement. It is easy to become absorbed in both the physical and digital worlds of DHM, exploring their surprises with a sense of wonder. The characters launch us into an adventure where things are obviously not what they seem, and where the correct path forward is not clear. Amanda has created us a tale of mystery and adventure that is hard to put down — add this to your reading list and you won’t be disappointed.
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    Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for Deus Hex Machina

    Today is a big day, one that I have been dreading and anticipating in equal measure. Today, I officially start editing Deus Hex Machina and building my second draft.

    Here’s what the process looks like. Staples is now my spirit animal: 

    For the next 30 days it’s my plan to implement the changes I have noted down on those little blue cards, honing my first draft into a stronger, more coherent second. When that is done, I will be more than ready to move from alpha reading into beta. As before, let me know if you’re interested.

    Once I have the second draft returned from beta readers I’ll hash out a third draft, and then I should be ready to submit to Inkshares by the end of the year. For those that like timelines (and so that I have some accountability for my process) here is what I have planned for the next year:



    Like any plan, this will probably change around a bit. Generally though, I am planning to write two books a year, and fund one novel in each series. This doesn’t include other projects I want to be part of, collaborations like Too Many Controllers and Makhaira, so my schedule is going to need to be a little fluid should something awesome come up that I want to take part in. I’m also toying with the idea of funding Shadow of the Owl again before I  fund the sequel. There is just something very appealing about having the entire series under the Inkshares publishing umbrella. 

    Speaking of series, for those of you curious minded folks out there, Deus Hex Machina is a trilogy, and Shadow of the Owl et al is a series with six books planned.
    So if you look at that calendar, you’ll be able to extrapolate out and figure out what I have planned for the year after that. 


    TL;DR: Lots of writing will be happening, mostly in my two main series so if you’re eager to find out what happens to Mylena or Isidore, fear not, books are coming.

     If you have any questions, comment here or hit me up on Twitter @amandaorneck.

    Enjoy the silence!
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      Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for Cape’s Side Bay


      Hello Cape’s Side Bayers!

      Here we go! Officially 2 weeks left in the campaign!

      It’s been a long 5 months and somewhat bitter sweet that the end of pre-orders is fast approaching.

      We have just under 50 orders to go, ideally I’d love to hit that before the 2 weeks are up (this way I can take a much needed nap sooner!), but, you guys have been unbelievably supportive and somehow become more so with each passing day. I cannot thank you enough for the recommendations, the reviews, the prologue recommendations, and of course the orders.

      If you haven’t ordered a copy, and want to, you can click on this link here:  https://www.inkshares.com/books/cape-s-side-bay

      :)

      Today, with 2 weeks left, I’ll share the water colour painting my friend did for Cape’s Side Bay back in March (it was later used by fellow Inkshares author Tabi Card in the cover art you see on the page).

      Hope you enjoy it and the rest of your weekend!

      All the best,

      James


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        Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for Devil’s Call

        Beautiful Readers,

        I have good news, and I have... regular news.

        For those of you just tuning in, Devil’s Call began its life as a novella, meaning it clocked in at fewer than 40,000 words and the ending was ambiguous and the antagonist, George Dalton, barely appeared in the story at all.

        After some behind the scenes occurrences which I’m not at liberty to discuss yet, I decided to expand the story, flesh out the Dalton character, and make it a full-length novel, meaning its word count would double and I would have to, you know, actually do work.

        The good news is, after a month or so of bitching and gnashing my teeth and Adam Gomolin yelling at me to not quit on him, I have finished a scene outline and a synopsis of what the completed novel will look like, so it has a proper ending and character arcs and themes and so on and so forth.

        The regular news is, I now have to rewrite the hundred-something pages I’d already decided were the entirety of the original novella, and then actually write the rest of the draft, which won’t be as difficult as I’m making it sound. I made my bed today. I can do anything.

        Within the next few weeks, y’all can expect a rewritten first chapter, which I’m about 90% sure will be about 30% different from the one that’s up now, and if I really throttle my keyboard I will have a completed draft by the end of September.

        (And I shall throttle my keyboard. One thing this process has solidified for me is the fact that I produce pages, pardon my French, like a fucking maniac.)

        That’s it. That’s the news. Expect the new Chapter 1 by the end of this upcoming week.

        Smoke ’em if you got ’em,
        J.

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          Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for Rise

          24 days to go!  Hope you all are enjoying your ebook of Rise.  I’m told next week the physical copies arrive at Inkshares HQ and then they will begin shipping them out to you.  So exciting!

          To have some fun with all of you reading Rise, I’m going to ask for pictures!  Usually authors ask for pictures of their book in the wild (which I will not turn down if you see it).  I also am interested in you the reader, though.  So, here’s the idea.  Send me a picture of you reading the book, either physical or on an e-reader device, in an unusual circumstance or place.  I’m going to save all of these and then pick one person to win an as yet undetermined prize.  I’m thinking maybe an early draft of Fall to read.  We’ll see.

          As for the book release party at Dragoncon, it’s going to be Thursday night 1 Sept, location TBD, before Con begins so you don’t have to buy a badge to get in if we have it at one of the hotels (a possibility still in the works).  This is just a hangout kind of thing where you can come say hi if you’re able to come that evening, get your copy autographed, and just chit chat about the book or whatever you want to talk about.  I may have some hints to share about the sequel, Fall.


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            Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for How to Get Run Over by a Truck

            Hello Sweethearts! 

            I hope that you are doing well and that you’re having an exceptional day! I am sorry to be emailing you twice in one week, but this update was one that I couldn’t wait to share with you.

            We have decided to update the cover of the book! The team at Inkshares thought that having a brighter and lighter cover would be more in the spirit of the book itself, so they updated it. I was just emailed the image moments ago, and I had to send it to you all immediately.

            I didn’t think that I could love a cover more than the original cover, but I am so over the moon about this new version!  I hope that you like it too! 

            Heart,

            Katie 


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              Matthew Isaac Sobin liked an update for Sunshine is Forever

              Hey Campers! 

              We crossed the 300 preorder mark! Fantastic! Thank you so much for ordering, and for having faith in this novel! 

              I just posted Chapter 9 for your enjoyment! In this chapter we see a different side of C. Dermont.

              (Also, just an FYI, there are over 50 chapters in this book! The chapters are short. I promise I won’t spoil too much!)

              We still have a long way to 750. AND the preorders have actually grown exponentially by the day. BUT I am slowly reaching the end of my network. SO I would love some help! 

              WHAT YOU CAN DO: 

              1)   If you like the book enough, you could buy a second copy for a friend!

              2)   AND/OR you could ask one friend to buy the book TODAY! (If everyone does this TODAY, we will be at 600 preorders)

              Here is a script that you can use to convince them: 

              Hey Hunter S. Thompson(Insert the actual person’s name)! 

              My friend’s book has reached the publishing tier on InkShares! I already supported it, and it is amazing! At 750 preorders, he will get wider distribution, AND one of the largest agencies in the country, UTA, will represent the film rights for the novel. 

              You should support him, and preorder the book too! 750 is a lofty goal, but he can make it with our help! 

              Thanks so much!

              PREORDER NOW: https://www.inkshares.com/books/sunshine-is-forever

              $10 for E-Book, $20 for a signed copy!

              I can’t thank all of you enough! At this point, my goal is to make the most out of this awesome situation, and the only way I can do that is by reaching 750 preorders! Thanks for already taking the time to preorder! Thanks for your help! And thanks for reading this! 

              Kyle T. Cowan

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