Hello Friends
Things are quiet in the production front. With the book thoroughly edited and the front and back cover fully designed, we are now concentrating on details like interior design.
We will start marketing efforts probably late summer, building toward the release of The Catcher’s Trap on November 8th, 2016.
In the meant time I want to share with you my work on the sequel to The Catcher. So far I have written half of the book’s first draft (around 37k words) this is a significant achievement, but it is still far from the finish line. Just to give you an idea, I went through 4 drafts of The Catcher’s Trap before I submitted my manuscript to Inkshares and two more after edits.
Even though my experience is limited to only one and a half novels. I have to say the first draft is the most fun to write. So many ideas are swirling in your brain. So many decisions to make and so much world-building to do.
Worlds Walker –so far—is heavier in Fantasy imagery than The Catcher’s Trap. There is more magic and more mythical creatures, which is quite fun to write.
Worlds Walker won’t go into funding mode until The Catcher’s Trap is out. But I invite you to follow the project here.
I also wanted to recommend for you to consider pre-ordering Scribbles, from Tabi Card. This is a collection of short stories from the futuristic and fantastical, to the ordinary and magical.
Tabi is a great writer. I assure you, you will enjoy her book.
The book has only three days left to reach 250 pre-orders, so please consider supporting it today. Click here to pre-order
That’s it for today, have a fantastic week.
“I am and always will be the optimist. The hoper of far-flung hopes and the dreamer of improbable dreams.”
— The Doctor, Season 6, The Almost People
Dear friends and followers,
One week ago, we were at 246 orders. Within 2 hours of my last update, we hit 250, and we closed the day at 251. Today, we are at 274. This means two things:
First, that this is definitely happening. When I say "this will be published", it will no longer be with the unspoken disclaimer "if I get the pre-orders". This will be published. You will get your books. And you will have my thanks: I couldn’t have done this without you, and I still can’t do this without you. The question now is whether I win the coveted Fully Funded publishing deal, or whether I settle for the light Quill publishing deal. That, too, will depend on you and others like you--whether or not I hit that shining goal of 750 pre-orders.
And second, it means that Chez Doris will be getting their cheque at the end of the month. Right now, the donation amount stands at $23. Can we make it exceed $50? I certainly hope so!
So, let’s move on now to the other books on the Inkshares funding shelf....
1) "And The Wolf Shall Dwell", by Joni Dee: a modern spy thriller set in London, in which an ordinary everyman and a retired agent find themselves drawn together in ... well, that would be the mystery. Dee’s strength is in setting and plotting: he knows where he is, and he knows where he’s going. He certainly gives an impression of knowing what he’s talking about as he paints the lives of his protagonists and the world they move in. If ever there was a book that could benefit from hitting the Full Funding goal, it would be this one.
2) "Scribbles", by Tabi Card: an eclectic collection of short stories. I’ve spoken about this book in an update before, but I believe it bears repeating: this is a good book, and it contains well-written stories. I’ve been impressed by the excerpts I’ve read, and I believe this to be true. Ms Card has had an extension to her funding period since last I spoke of her book, to this coming Thursday. She still needs 62 orders.
Folks, normally I just present books here to draw your attention to them: no pressure! This time, I’m actually going to ask you all to check your accounts for any spare credits you can throw in the direction of one or the other (or both!) of them. They need all the help they can get.
We’re all counting on you.
Aside from that ... have fun, and keep reading.
Hello!
It’s Sunday and we are at 199 orders. Unbelievable. Thank you all SO much.
If any of you reading this plan on ordering Cape’s Side and haven’t yet (or you have some spare credits lying around!), I’d love to hit 200 by tomorrow!
This weekend has been a huge boost, and BIG shout out to Joni Dee for helping me out! It’s a long tough road and help & support from fellow inksharians is always nice! If you haven’t checked out his book, AND THE WOLF SHALL DWELL, you’re missing out!
The GEEK & SUNDRY contest in almost over! It’s been a heck of a month, if you haven’t backed a book yet you have a few more hours to do so!
The top 5 as of this writing are:
THE PUNCH ESCROW by TAL M. KLEIN
THE PIRATES OF MONTANA by ERIN S. EVAN
WE CLOCKED THE T-REX by RONALD VALLE
TANTALUS DEPTHS by EVAN GRAHAM
It’s quite the race and can’t wait to see the outcome! Best of luck to you all!
Finally, I just want to say I cannot believe that this update is going out to 220 people! Thank you all so much for believing in me, this book, and your continued support.
p.s SCRIBBLES by TABI CARD (who designed the Cape’s Side cover art) received an extension until Thursday! Help get SCRIBBLES: A COLLECTION OF WORDS to Quill!