Dear Kingdom of Dreams Supporters,

Some happenings:

• Inkshares began the refund process today. You might receive an email as of 10/30 suggesting a refund is coming regarding my book.
• Watch your bank or credit card accounts for the next two weeks. If you haven’t seen anything after 15 business days, send an email to hello@inkshares.com for assistance with your refund. Here’s to money back in your pockets during tough times.

Next up:

• Great progress is happening with the book. After a meticulous mutual vetting process, I found an editor with an exemplary track record with Middle Grade Fantasy authors that has enthusiastically agreed to take on the final edits for my project. 
• I will let you know when you can preorder or order.
• The digital version will likely be less than a fancy cup of coffee.
• The next news you receive from me will be from a new spiffy formalized newsletter. I promise to properly identify myself. 
• Thanks again for getting me this far.

In gratitude and until next time.

Pleasant Dreams,

Kevin

To My Kingdom of Dreams Backers,

Just a quick update that I have decided to pull Kingdom of Dreams from Inkshares. I think it will be better served as a true independent project and I have multiple avenues to explore. I can also control the date it’s published if I go the true self-publishing route. I want to be clear, there is no ill-will or menace toward Inkshares, I have backed many previous Inkshares projects and will continue to support my fellow authors, I’ve just determined my project is no longer a great fit for this format. 

What this means to you:

• Stay tuned for a refund. You will be refunded by Inkshares and should receive notice of your refund. Even if you--like most of us--have been issued a new credit card since my campaign concluded over 4 years ago--yikes!--, the refunded balance should appear on your current card. I will receive notification from Inkshares soon when that will be and send out another quick notification or any new information I can provide.
• I will be creating a new newsletter in a new format. I have all of your contacts and will be reaching out after experimenting with a few services.
• The next opportunity to purchase my novel will be when it is released to read as a digital version or better yet, hold the actual physical book in your hands!
• If you won original artwork from one of my contests, I will still honor getting this to you. 
• I apologize for the slog, obviously 2020 is 2020, but it has been a long while since this journey began, I can’t say enough how you have lifted me by backing this project. I will ask--most likely beg--for your support one last time to get across the finish line. 

Stay well and stay tuned!

Dream on,

Kevin

May the 4th be with you!

Yes, it’s that day. So why in the world is Solo being released later this month? Brilliant Disney. I’m sure you have your reasons.

In other news, lots going on! The Richter scale of life has gone super seismic. In the last several months: I’ve started a new job, had another baby, moved. You know, your average year. That said, Kingdom of Dreams is back in our court! My editor at Reedsy has released her final edits and it’s my turn to put the final polish on the manuscript. 

So what next? Well, two roads diverged into the woods... 

There is news, but I can’t say until it’s official. How about that? Teased enough? I can say this book will be coming out this year, realistically with a Fall release. Again, I can’t say enough what it means to have your support. 

Next update will bring big news one way or another. Until then...

Keep Dreaming,

Kevin

Long overdue update, but here goes:

First and foremost, thanks for helping my initial dream of crowdfunding this book exactly one year ago! 

For those of you that started following me quite recently, welcome!

What is happening with Kingdom of Dreams now? 

• Current revised manuscript will go to my editor on 1/31/2018. She will apply a major round of revisions, then kick back to me for approval, more changes, then one final gloss over. 
  
• Final illustrations selected.
• I will then be able to send to production! So yes, 2018 publication! 

I’ll keep you posted, but a lot of the heavy lifting is soon to be out of the way. Looking forward to a productive 2018.

Stay safe and Happy New Year!

Kevin

Finally, I know--News From the Realm! Cue the flying pigs.

Developmental Edits Under Way!

• And that’s it, that’s the real story. I’m working with a fabulous professional editor who got a lot of books sold and careers under way in New York. We met and I have the first returns back from her regarding my manuscript. 

• I feared the worst, but her changes are not monumental. In fact, she said some incredibly inspirational things that were very humbling about the overall story--particularly the world building, but I’ll leave it at that, because...

• I do have a major rewrite to complete as my narrator and point of view need to change. If it sounds horrific and difficult, it’s not, just a bit of time needed to complete. I’ll explain later, but it was the right call. I will also write an epic, slightly depressing post one day about how many drafts this story has gone through, but not until we have a polished manuscript. ;-)

So I have great momentum, yes? Yes! So things will speed up? Ha! says life. We’re expecting our second child, I’m ramping up a new job, yadda, yadda, yadda. Seriously, if any of you are getting ancy, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m actually still ahead of the usual time to publish by about 6 months to a year. Pretty crazy, right? 

The good news is Inkshares is starting to crank out projects that are ready. So once the professional edit is complete, we have options. That’s when you won’t be able to get me to shut up. But until then, I appreciate your continued support and good mojo. 

Stay well,

Kevin

Yes, finally there’s news from the realm! And it’s short and sweet:

1. KOD in Developmental Editing. 
2. New Books in the Making...

1.) Developmental Edits have begun on Kingdom of Dreams! I’m hoping my editor can help me take this project to the next level. It needs a ceiling and a finish, my great hope is that we will achieve both. We are looking at the end of September or very early October as our end date, meaning: I will have a polished complete manuscript. When will it be in your hands as a physical novel? That depends, but the honest answer is sometime in 2018--my gut says closer to the end of the year. The publishing world is a slow monkey. That said, I should be able to set some semblance of a timeline when the book will hit actual publication. 

2.) I’ve started writing 4 new books. I know, I know. Let’s just say there’s a lot going on, and my mood swings need 4 new books to deal with my ever challenged attention span, sliver of available time, and my need to get book #2 and other subsequent novels out there rapido. I try to write 1,000 words a day--by the way I’ve fallen in love with the writing tool for the Mac, Ulysses. I choose which novel I work on based on mood, but one has worked it’s way into my full attention zone, so it will be my focus until I have the horrible, terrible, very bad first draft completed. I will not stop, no matter what. Scout’s honor. ;-)

I hope everyone is having a safe, fantastic summer. I’ll keep you posted!

Best Wishes,

Kevin

Like the Cylons, I have a plan. (Hopefully it works out better than theirs did.) 

Apologies for the lapse in updates. Lots going on of course, but not too much exciting to report--yet. I will start updating and going over some very cool developments sooner than later! 

1. KOD Latest Update
   
2. Started new book! 
3. Promotional Author Website/New Art Work
4. NEXT ISSUE

1.) KOD Latest Update

 Thanks again to my new readers and supporters. The narrative portion of the book has been given a pretty thorough once over and is complete in body. One more pass to go and it will be sent off to a professional editor. Things should rapidly speed up very soon... Well, at least on my end. 

2.) Started new book!

While I’ve been waiting on some things to complete KOD, I have started a new book in earnest. This process is already going light years ahead of KOD and has been a blast to write so far. I will keep you updated and maybe even eventually dare to put up a sample somewhere.

3.) Promotional Author Website/New Art Work

The marketing side has begun. I have some movie posters and pull up/retractable banners for shows being made. I have recast some of the images you’re familiar with, but I think they are vastly improved and certainly more malleable for how I intend to market them. 

I will also have an author website up soon. Once that happens, I’ll post about my next giveaway based on registering everyone through the website. 

4.) NEXT ISSUE

The long promised guest blog. A possible school visit or two.

Until then, stay well!

Kevin