I’ve got 99 problems but readers ain’t one! 99 more readers and we’ll be #1!

I was in the middle of recording a saweeet rap video update…. Regrettably the videocamera’s batteries died ;-) I know you’re all devastated.
So, we’ll just go with the typed jingle...
OK, super quick update for my devoted Machiners!
We have 1 week to go!! 1 week. It's homestretch time!
Over 270 followers and as of this writing, 215 readers! Spectacular! Can we get to #1? Who knows, really. My original goal was 150. Not too long ago 215 was totally farfetched. Maybe we can surprise and hit 300?
I may agree to a real rap video if that happens. If you think that would be epic, and you haven’t pre-ordered, then do so immediately!!
So, as promised, I followed through with a raffle for all my readers.
I recorded this video late last night, announcing the first four winners. Check it out to see if you won! I will be contacting the winners directly later today.
By the way, the "peer pressure" thing I mention in the video was a joke -- I really am excited about doing this for all of you who have supported me!
If you haven't pre-ordered my novel yet and want to be included in the raffle, all you have to do is hit that 'Pre-Order' button that's calling out to you.
Anyway, I won't waste anymore time:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTaTMRjtAjw
p.s. - I promise the next raffle video won't take as long, because I'll spend less time explaining the prizes and just draw.
Have a great afternoon!
Hey guys and gals! How's everyone's first week of 2016?
I'm proud to share the official Blood Dawn map!
After more than 15 months working carefully on the draft for Blood Dawn, I enjoyed a much-deserved break during the holidays. One thing I got around to doing that I've been looking forward to the most is drawing the map for the world.
Some of you have seen the sketch of the world (it's in the third sample chapter on my project page). This map is much more detailed and put together with care. It came together like magic, in fact. I'm very pleased!

p.s. think this is cool? If you haven't bought Blood Dawn, then now is the time! This map will appear in the book, and is but a foretaste of the rich adventure waiting for you.
Hi all,
I commissioned a cover for Daughter of the Mara and I just uploaded the final image! Check it out and when you do be sure to pre-order if you haven't already. Less than a month until my campaign is over and I still have a ways to go, so make a new years resolution to support the arts and pre-order Daughter of the Mara.
Thank you all for your support!
Alex