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Humans!

The funding deadline has arrived, and I achieved a total of 295 pre-orders.  However, I have decided to switch back to draft mode so I can actually finish the book (I’m planning to re-write the 2nd half) without pressure.  Writing was supposed to be enjoyable, and for the months of Nov, Dec and Jan, I was so stressed out trying to do self-promotion, marketing and writing with my baby girl, work and life in general.  Something had to give.

So what does this mean?
It means that I will continue, in a more leisurely mode, to finish this 2nd draft.
The gracious folks at inkshares have allowed me to keep my project active, and all my followers should I choose to resurrect my project here.  They have also allowed me to explore other avenues.

So... to everyone that has supported me, I say again, thank you!
I’m sure our paths will coincide again in some shape or form.
Take care and live long and prosper!

As the saying goes, may your spark flare brightly with the stars!

Vincent
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    Melanee liked an update for The Cora Chronicles: Genesis

    Hew-mons!

    I’ve begun self-editing, for over 4 weeks now. Things have not progressed as fast as I expected, and that’s partly due to my cramming in reading a self-editing book (to/from work), Anne Leckie’s Ancillary Justice, Matthew Sobin’s The Last Machine in the Solar System, work and spending my time with my soon-to-be-walking 1 year old! No surprises that the last two taking up most of the time :^)

    So, just chugging along... oh, there’s 19 days of funding left, so please do help me get a few more pre-orders if you can.

    Yeah, that’s it... take care folks.

    LLAP \V/,

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      Hello humans,

      Just  a quick update - I'm still very much a corporeal being in this reality, rumors of my untimely dematerialization have been greatly exaggerated.

      So, I've finished revising character sheets, which can be fun and a chore at the same time (especially when you just want to get stuck back into the writing).  No only do I better understand my characters, I also know a lot more about the world/galaxy/universe I'm building (sci-fi is BIG).  As a result, I have begun tweaking Genesis to include these new developments, which I think will make the story more interesting.

      Those of you with writing experience know that this is the reverse method, especially for someone who had very little exposure to fiction writing.  My consolation is that I didn't succumb to world-builder's disease.  Haha.  Anyway, I've begun first pass author-edits on Chapters 3 and beyond and hope to get a second pass editing soon after.

      To those of you who have $5 credit from pre-ordering before the 31st Oct 2015, here's how you can further assit me by pre-ordering the e-book for FREE:

      1. Sign-in
      2. Click on INKSHARES (next to Recommend via)
      3. Wait 5 minutes for your confirmation email, then click CLAIM
      4. Pre-order e-book (credits are automatically applied)

      Live long and prosper!

      P/S: Congratulations to the winners of the Sword & Laser sequel contest! Matt, I knew you could do it! Well done!


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        Greetings inhabitants of Sol-3!

        I am pleased to announce that the long-awaited Chapter 1 is up and ready for your reading pleasure! 

        Thanks to my hard-working editor, Tyler, for his tireless efforts in helping me whip this collection of jumbled words and ideas into a cohesive flowing story. Also, to my wife who has been so patient with me while I've stayed up most nights tapping away on the keyboard.

        I will be sending this chapter out shortly from within inkshares, but those of you who are keen can go to: https://www.inkshares.com/projects/the-cora-chronicles-genesis-0162/book_segments/chapter-1-4493

        Please leave comments/feedback and by all means, criticism as well. Do remember that it's still a work-in-progress until I reach my funding deadline.

        Oh, and if you still haven't found out about my amazing watch-giveaway, please head over to my facebook page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/theCoraChronicles

        LLAP \V/,

        Vince

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          Homo sapiens! 

          I am stupendously excited to announce that Chapter 1 is almost ready for release on inkshares!

          Subsequently, I will be taking down chapter 11 to make way.

          As always, I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I have editing it! LLAP.
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