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Earth does not understand the curse of time. It knows not the ravages of age, as it simply alters its form to endure. Rocks weather to dust, and that dust layers to weave stories of the past. Earth cradles the remnants of millennia. The living walk upon it and the dead are buried within it. The world belongs to earth, and it returns to it, sheltered in sediments that defy time.
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When Saran’s magic is stolen, she must confront a life without the ability to manipulate time, struggle to see a rebellion finished, and keep Keleir from falling ever closer to becoming The Living God.
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Designer and marketer by day, writer and illustrator in the spare time I can steal from life.
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It really depends on the approach of the commenter.  I’ve had plenty of critical comments on my projects, but I am not sure if that’s because of a persona the person was trying to exude or if they really disliked my book enough to rip it to pieces. I will say that I tend to leave both types of comments, because I like to help authors improve -- especially when they ask for feedback. In the past authors really appreciated my tactfully pointing out elements of their samples that could be approved up. Again, it is all in the intent of the commenter.  Scathing critique doesn’t really help writers only demoralizes them, and it certainly doesn’t help funding projects get more orders.
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    Joseph Asphahani commented on The Bully Book
    Hey, Bryn! Me too. Not counting credits, I’m planning on throwing down real-world money at least once a month. It’s a good way to give back, and also get a good book in return! One-person "Splinter" syndicates, onward!!!
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      So, I’ve decided to buy one book a month on inkshares. I figure that even if my work never sees the light of day, there’s some great reading on here. And while it’s nice to support someone, this is not simple charity, because from what I’ve read so far, I’m getting a damned good book. I also get a  nice feeling knowing that in a very small  way, I’ve helped someone’s dream come true. 


       

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        This is what matters to me most. For me, the joy of being a writer isn’t the fact that I am a published author or how many books I sell; it’s about how my book affects others. It is about inspiring, advocating, spreading joy and learning.  I wrote Itchy Pig, to share a story and make people smile, even just hearing the title makes people laugh. It is with such great honor, that I was able to donate my book to the orphaned children in Uganda at the Mutima daycare/school.  This photo will forever be ingrained in my heart.  I just wanted to share this picture as a reminder.  Authors,  this is why we write and create stories…to inspire children and people from around the world that they are capable of ANYTHING.  Spread the love, the love of learning, the love of writing, the love of “anything is possible if you set your mind to it”.  

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          Follow this book! I think the authors are up to something creative and fresh with its take on time-travel.
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          Joseph Asphahani liked an update for I Am Waltz

          POSTATHON UNDERWAY!!!!!

          Hello all 231 readers... the postathon is officially underway!

          If you have a facebook and are able please help me by posting on your page. 

          Copy and Paste the post below & tag in a comment or the post 10 friends you challenge to do the same...

          READ ENTIRE POST PLEASE: 

          DO NOT SKIP:
          My Friend @MatthewDho wrote a book & to get it published he needs people to Pre-Order a copy for $10. I am asking all my friends who see this to order a copy and support his dreams.

          www.iamwaltz.com

          WHAT YOU GET IF YOU PRE-ORDER…
          1. A copy of the book
          2. Entry into a contest to win 2 Tickets to the sports team of your choice!
          3. Help the victims of the Pulse Night Club shooting. (Matthew is giving all his proceeds to the victim’s families)
          4. Help someone achieve their dreams
          5. Tell people you helped publish a book
          6. Something great to read.
          7. Early access to books 2 & 3. (Beta read chapters and early drafts. Author’s notes)
          8. My affection and gratitude
          9. Matthews affection & gratitude

          (Copy & Paste this as an update on your Facebook, then Tag 10 People you Challenge to post this as well!) I Challenge you. ENTIRE POST PLEASE: 

          Hopefully, this will gain a lot of notice about I Am Waltz and people will push us to the Quill Goal! 

          Reminder: if you have not ordered yet, there is no better time than now. We need to push hard to get the quill goal accomplished sooner rather than later!

          If you ever thought about ordering but haven’t yet... well Willy Wonka is wondering why...


          Love you all,

          Matt

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