Dave Barrett liked an update for Lies and Deception

Good morning,

This is  A-M-A-Z-I-N-G we are in 2nd rank !.   I cannot tell you how stressful this campaign is so far but I love it.  I will continue to work on the book in the next few days and will be providing some Chapters for you to read ! :D

 thank you for all the support, keep sharing with your friends if you like my work :)


cheers !

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    Dave Barrett liked an update for Deus Hex Machina

    So I've been noodling the pizza party idea (lol it's a food pun!) and I'm thinking it will go something like this.  When we hit 50 preorders I will raffle off a $20 gift certificate to your local pizza place.  Obviously, it has to be something I can buy online.  

    I know money is tight with everyone particularly this time of year, so this is my way of saying thanks for helping me dream this crazy dream!  I also know that contests are only really useful when the items you raffle off will make the entrant's life better immediately.  And what's better than pizza?!

    This morning I woke up to 33 preorders, which is appropriately palindromic considering Deus Hex Machina is now in 3rd place.  I will be giving away our next signed copy of Shadow of the Owl at 40 readers, so if you know anyone that is interested in cyberpunk, please share the book with them.  

    TLDR: We are 7 orders away from our next book raffle, and 17 orders away from FREE PIZZA.  Are you excited?  I know I am!

    Let's go out there and make some magic today!
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      Dave Barrett liked an update for Asteroid Made of Dragons

      I got you a Christmas present. 

      Well, I’m kind of ’re-gifting’ it. Every year, me and my co-conspirator Jonathan Sparks get a bunch of friends together and make a Christmas album. This is our sixth one from last year, and I just uploaded it all on Soundcloud and made a fancy playlist for you all to enjoy.

      As should come as no surprise: it is weird. But some nice songs! Your heart will be warmed even as you are confused.

      AMOD Update: Turned in copy edits this week, so we are full speed ahead into proofing, production, and staying on schedule for release in April. It was odd/nice to do my final ’creative’ work on the book - there’s always a tiny ache along with the relief as my brain gets to free up resources for other projects. I am beyond proud of this book - and very eager for you all to get to read it.

      Reviews and blurbs. Over the next few weeks you’re going to start seeing me actively address and educate you about the massive importance of reviews to the success of AMOD. All of the backers should be receiving copies of the book before the official release - those early reviews are crucial to the long-term survival of the book. I’m also on the hunt for extremely influential and famous people who want to tarnish their reputation by reading the book and giving us a blurb for the cover - which is daunting!

      Thanks as always for your support and attention! Enjoy the Shadeaux Bros!

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        Dave Barrett liked an update for She Is the End

        Hello my friends!  I have a lot going on. A lot a lot.

        But you know what? It's good stuff. I like it.

        The Expo was great - someone wants to license a piece of my art, ahhhh, and someone else scolded me about selling my for too little. Thanks for the support, random strangers!

        We're making some serious progress on the manuscript for She Is the End. Here's an excerpt of a conversation with Alex:

        Alex: The showdown in Episode IV is SO GOOD, honey. This might be better than the rooftop scene [in Episode VI]. Your book can't peak in Episode IV!

        Me: Thanks! IT DOESN'T.

        (I promise it doesn't.)

        Anyway!

        Since Tuesday is Museday (and sometimes the muse is killed by work, but not every week), I'm going to give you a little inspiration collage, which in turn was inspired by how much Joe Terzieva's Pinterest page for Lost Generation helped me get a feel for his book.

        Here's a collage of stuff that inspires me when I think about Milo. His character card is going to be based on Mucha's Winter.



        Oh, Milo. So angry. So sad.

        :)

        Now, as for the Review-a-Thon... it's gonna be freakin' amazing!!! I hope you're telling everyone and their cousin's dog  to post reviews on the 19th. I'm so excited!

        Authors, if you want in on our review exchange, please email me at cara.c.weston@gmail.com to get on the list!

        Finally....

        Strap on your hacking gloves, screw in your neon lights, and PRE-ORDER THIS BOOK:

        Deus Hex Machina by Amanda Orneck:
        A devout hacker collaborates with a streetwise gang leader to investigate magic in dystopic Orange County.
        Y'all don't even know how much I like cyberpunk dystopias. Am I headcanoning Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie from 1995 as the main characters? Yes. Yes I am.

        Have a wonderful evening!
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          Dave Barrett liked an update for Deus Hex Machina

          We're number 2!  I'm over the moon! I recorded it for posterity because this is a momentous occasion.  I want to stay number 2 for the next month, but I know too much is in flux in this sort of contest, so I'm going to enjoy this present moment and let it energize me for the weeks ahead.  

          We are only three orders away from the next round of the Shadow of the Owl giveaway.  I would love to do another raffle today.  Can we get there?  Let's do this!

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            We did it!  We hit 30 readers!  Plus I just got my proof copy of Shadow of the Owl in the mail, so I could show it off!  This is a REALLY good day ya'll.

            So let's get to the rafflin'!

            Congrats to (online dice roll because there's no D30 in this house) Michael Sebby!  You're the winner of our Giveaway Round Three (I really should come up with a name for this thing.)! You've just won yourself a signed copy of Shadow of the Owl, the sexy beast shown up there.

            The next giveaway is at 40 readers, and I'm thinking I'll do something special at 50.  When I taught English the kids always asked for one thing:  A pizza party.  Well, let's see if we can't come up with our own pizza party.  I already have some ideas, but if you want to share your own, feel free.

            For now, I have to run to Day Job, but I'll check back in with you all soon!

            *High Fives all Around*


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