The world emerges from a generations-long winter to find that the sins of their ancestors did not perish in the flames. As a new generation arises, so too do threats to health, stability, and peace.
Well, I’m going back on my words as I’ve decided I’m not yet ready to start funding No. I’m the Hero. I still intend to fund it eventually, but I think now is not the right time.
Hey, readers.
This is another late update, please bear with me. Still, welcome to our 13th Detective Monday..haha? On a serious note, I was swamped all yesterday and wasn’t even home. I just now had the time this afternoon to make this update, so I’m kinda tired; however, that won’t stop me from letting you guys know how Detective Diaries is going. There are two important things I want to discuss concerning the campaign, so please read carefully.
To start off the update, I want to speak about the deadline extension Detective Diaries will be getting. The deadline will be extended to November 10th because of personal problems happening lately that really needs my attention for a while, and the fact that I’m currently managing Detective Diaries with a contest book called Lost Garden with another writer. Now, Lost Garden is for the 2016 Manuscript Competition, so I will only need 50 pages for that and we’re about 1/3 done, but it doesn’t stop there. I have a book I’ve already completed but has been collecting dust over the years, and I’m deciding to enter it into the newest contest called the Geek & Sundry Fantasy Contest. Now, this seems like plenty of stuff to juggle judging by the fact that I need a deadline extension, but the load for the contest books isn’t gonna hurt my time. I’d appreciate support on the Fantasy contest book if you guys are interested in that.
Lastly, I will not go dark on you guys for the progress on Detective Diaries, so I’ve decided that I will need to improvise and let you guys see into my workplace. So, the updates to come will feature pictures of development and potentially vlogs for the project.
That’s all for now.
Until next time!
(Picture: Halloween night 2001)
Hello friends, family, and fellow authors
We are three months away from the release of The Catcher’s Trap and this humbling journey continues to fill me with joy.
Last week Out Traveler’s editor, Brian Van Gorder, had this to say about my book: “In his fast-paced and tense first novel, The Catcher’s Trap, Ricardo Henriquez introduces us to an entirely original, richly detailed universe filled with strong, well-developed characters trying to survive their nightmarish new world. Sure, there are plenty of horrible monsters lurking on every page, but it’s the glimmers of joy found in the despair, the humor poking through the inhumane, that may just be the book’s cruelest beasts.”
As I read his words, I couldn’t help to feel emotional and reflect on the past 15 years of my life. On October 2nd, 2001 I arrived in the U.S. like many other immigrants: full of dreams and hopes for a life of unlimited possibilities. During my first 2 years, I rented a small bedroom where everything that I owned fitted with room to spare. I worked as a waiter from noon until 1 A.M. 6 days a week while learning English by attending free adult education classes, reading children books and watching Will and Grace.
Those days were hard. Money was not enough to live comfortably and, as time passed, I started questioning the decision of leaving my country.
Fast-forward to August 2016. Thanks to the love and support of many, many people, today I’m writing to you, my readers; friends who either cared enough about me to pre-order a book that didn’t exist yet, or strangers who read a couple of chapters and thought they would take a chance on this weird fantasy/horror idea.
Mister Van Gorder’s words not only made me reflect on this journey and feel thankful for all of you. They also gave me much-needed fuel to continue working on The Catcher’s Trap sequel, Worlds Walker and continue pushing to make sure my book is a success.
So there are two things I will do in the coming months:
Both goals are bold. But I feel energized and ready for them.
If you are on this list and haven’t pre-order a copy of The Catcher’s Trap, please consider doing it.
If you are on this list and have not check yet Worlds Walker, check it out here and consider following the project.
Have a fantastic week.
Greetings Earthlings!
Still looking for more submissions to make this a worthwhile anthology!
Also looking for feedback on the following.
If today’s contest announcement category fits this project, we’re thinking of entering it.
Good idea? / Bad Idea? Would you support it with a pre-order and encourage your followers to do the same?
If each of you who like and support this project (and / or are planning on submitting an entry), could commit to getting ten of your supporters to pre-order it, we could harness our collective strength to make a credible run at winning or placing in the top three.
Winning an Inkshares contest seems to be one of the best ways to generate Inkshares buzz and sell books. Having a big name partner like Nerdist, Geek & Sundry etc to co-promote our work is a huge advantage that most of us can’t generate on our own.
We will leave the contest decision up to all of you! If we see enough enthusiasm, we’ll jump in (if it fits the contest criteria).
Otherwise, we will continue with the original plan and just keep this in the Draft stage for as long as it takes to compile a Great anthology!
Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far, you are all still in the running, please be patient with the process and keep helping us spread the word!
Regards,
Mykl & Rich
Hey everyone! So it’s been pretty quiet around here lately, and yes, there are reasons for that. But ones (hopefully) you’ll forgive me for. I’ve been working hard at churning out the grim tales eagerly lurking in the darkest corners of my mind and the story with Ezra on the forefront of said corner is almost complete. Which means, *insert drum roll here* Seven Devils is nearing the finish line. Chapters are being tied up, editing will begin soon, and the long and grueling stretch for a publisher to put this project into your hands is waiting upon the horizon. Those 150 individuals who pre-purchased a copy late last year during the Nerdist contest, I want to thank you for giving me the encouragement I needed to finish one of the most important things in my life. We didn’t win, but you gave me so much more than I could have ever asked for. Because of this, I’m giving you the next two chapters of my debut novel. These are the only chapters I will be releasing to the public until Seven Devils goes into print, but I am more than happy to leave you teasers, answer questions, and talk to you about my upcoming projects! To those individuals who have stuck by me through this adventure and pre-purchased work of mine without having more than a few thousand words and blind faith, you are the true heroes of every story.
So here’s to you, guys. Hopefully you like the next couple chapters as much as you did the first. And if you do, please don’t be shy about sharing the word to friends, family, and co-workers, or even your friendly neighborhood aliens a few galaxies away.
THIS IS IT EVERYONE!
Hooray!!.We have just received our tenth order and with it comes this prize shall "Clash with the Immortals" go to Quill. 
I’m still ironing out the details of the which items to apply to which numeral order. But for the tenth order is Nikola’s astral vision bracelet made from the eye of an opponent who had the gift of astral vision.
Here is how the prizes giveaway works: If your order fall on one of the number listed for that prize you’ll receive the item allotted to that order number. If the books reach 250 orders and goes to Quill, So it’s important that we tell our friends to help so we all can win the prizes allotted to your order number.I chose this method so each person could decide which prize they won. I like all of you so I couldn’t use the throw a name in a hat method, I decide to let you all chose which prize you win.
As the order increase so will the value of the prizes.
Below is give you a general idea as to what I’m talking about. Those of you on Facebook is probably aware of a friend donating a nearly new Louis Vuitton Handbag if the orders reach the 1,000 mark.
By the way, the woman doing the art work name is Ann Harden. She normally sell her work for thousands. If I’m not mistaken she sold a piece last year for large sum. I’m grateful she agreed to work with me.
OMG 3 days left!
Just a quick update to let you all know that I am still working quite hard on Mr. Butler. I enrolled in Camp NaNoWriMo for July and set a goal of writing 70,000 words for the book in 31 days...and I did it in 30:
All 70,024 (and counting!) words were written for Butler. Every day I’m working to make this the best damn book I can make it.
Just thought you, my wonderful investors, my support system, and most importantly, my friends, should know that I am giving this project every single spare moment I have. I’m still aiming for a September manuscript submission. I will keep you updated!
Thanks for hanging in there!
Love to all.
-Michael.