This is THE Syndicate for all things snarky and/or Dark Fantasy. If you like your vampire teeth mixed with a little tongue-in-cheek, you've come to the right place! Curated by C. Brennecke
Genres:
humor, dark fantasy, urban fantasy, and horror
Hey guys! This will be the last selection for Snarky DarkSy. I plan on closing the syndicate after this month’s pick. So with that in mind, let’s make it a good one.
There are two projects that have caught my eye so far:
I want to apologize for completely missing the cutoff this month. I’ve had a lot of life going on the past few weeks and I didn’t even realize that I missed this until right now. I just sent an email to Inkshares to see if we can get the selection in late, but I wanted to say I’m sorry right away in case that doesn’t work out.
Hm...Why not both? They both have just a hair over a month to go, so I’m going to go with Fury from Hell this month and lock in My Boss is the Devil for next month. Congratulations to both!
I am right there with @Kevin O’Coffey . Worlds Call looks good, and Ricardo is pretty talented. That said, if everyone wants to go back in with some "Soulripping," I am fine with that. I’m still not entirely sure what happened with @Sara Polk ’s situation with the List and all. @C. Brennecke@Issa Puppi@Rodney V. Smith
Worlds Walkerlooks promising, but is at the beginning of its campaign. That said, I’ve already pre-ordered a copy of The Delicate Art of Soulripping, so I’m a fan of that work as well. Same goes for Devil’s Call, but that one is on the verge of hitting Quill with about 21 days to go. Those are my thoughts, thanks!
Plus, if anyone’s game to re-fund a book we’ve already backed, The Delicate Art of Soulripping has a new campaign and we could show our support for that again.
I’ve already ordered Kingdom of Dreams, and I do believe that is really a worthy title. I’ll stay there. I do like the "A Day in the Lies..." and "Devil’s Call" as well, but KoD has my vote.
I’m glad you asked! There are a TON of really good dark fantasy projects on the site right now, so I was a bit picky when creating my short list. That said, if you have your eye on something I didn’t mention, please feel free to add it to the mix :)
Please express my extreme gratitude and appreciation to The Snarky Dark Fantasy Syndicate for choosing A Tale of Ghosts and Guardians as the November pick. Obviously, today is the final day of my campaign and I will not be reaching my goal, so it means even more to me that it was chosen in spite of that. I will be retooling and restarting my campaign early in 2017. The recognition you have given A Tale of Ghosts and Guardians will be a helpful part of that relaunch. Thank you all again, and I will be watching for your future picks with great excitement.
Hi all! You know, I think Ghosts and Guardians does fit the Snark theme best, so I’ll go with that. And thank you! Really psyched--definitely want to work with this designer again! :)
Hmmm... A Tale of Ghosts and Guardians seems more snarky. I think it fits the theme of this syndicate more. However, time is dwindling and not many sales. Our backing might go further with Catching Stars. (sorry my answer is kind of a non-answer)
I’ve been busy finishing up Seven Shards and forgot all about getting the discussion going here earlier in the month, so apologies for that! Since we only have a few days to decide, here’s a super short list to choose from:
Thank you thank you thank you! I truly appreciate the backing, all. Just marvelous. A quick note--if anyone would like to read the full manuscript, please feel free to DM me your e-mail address, and I’ll pop it on over.
Alrighty, I’ve looked over all the feedback and mulled things over, and I’m going to go ahead and call it for Overture! Congratulations to @Issa Puppi !
If my math is correct, Overture, Bad Medicine, and Bored as Hell are all tied with two votes. Feel free to debate the pros and cons (politely, of course) and I’ll see if I can wrangle up some votes from former members/friends of the syndicate too.
Hi all! Thanks for the vote of confidence on Overture, G.A.! And thank you for adding it to the mix, C. Agree with the comment on Seventh Age as well--may be good to pick something still working to get to Quill. That said, Bad Medicine looks pretty intriguing from a snark perspective, so I’ll go with that.
@G. A. Finocchiaro Re: Backing Strategy - Since this is a smaller syndicate, we don’t have the numbers to really push a campaign into Quill, although it’d be great to do that if the opportunity presents itself!
Because of this, the value we bring to a selected project is usually as a bragging right that helps bring more attention over the longterm. Personally, I don’t see why those bragging rights can’t go both to funding and funded books alike. However, I completely understand if you want to focus your votes on funding books only.
In any case, I would recommend voting for the book that you think is the best and/or the most SnarkyDarkSy-esque.
Wow...that’s a good list. I wish we could back all of these.
@C. Brennecke with The Seventh Age, do we want to go in on something that is already funded to full publishing? Also, should our goals be to help give that last bit of push to help one get closer to Quill? Or merely to pick whichever is our favorite, without concern of whether or not the books make it to Quill?
I really like Overture. Both Hell books look great too!
Also, we should definitely back Wine Bottles and Broomsticks if given a chance to. It still has 70 days left. Bad Medicine looks great too!
Lol looks like another one of my novels has been thrown into ring so I’m going to be biased and vote for The Second Coming of Hell.
Though I will put it out there that I have the full manuscript uploaded just to stand out from the pack in the contest, but it hasn’t translated to many orders. If anyone does back The Second Coming of Hell, i will gift you an ebook copy of In a World of Darkness. Even that novel would meet the snarky darky guidelines. I’m not trying to sway votes for my novel, just reminding everyone that you get two books for your support.
There’s no shortage in great picks for this month!
Lol looks like another one of my novels has been thrown into ring so I’m going to be biased and vote for The Second Coming of Hell.
Though I will put it out there that I have the full manuscript uploaded just to stand out from the pack in the contest, but it hasn’t translated to many orders. If anyone does back The Second Coming of Hell, i will gift you an ebook copy of In a World of Darkness. Even that novel would meet the snarky darky guidelines. I’m not trying to sway votes for my novel, just reminding everyone that you get two books for your support.
There’s no shortage in great picks for this month!
Fair enough - there is quite a surplus to sort through right now!
Without further ado, here are the nominations for August:
The Seventh Age: Dawn This is a great book that comes out in November, and I think it would be cool if we could back it sometime between now and then so that we can read and review it as a group.
@C. Brennecke it’s probably less dark, and more straight fantasy. Admittedly, I haven’t been as active recently as I have been, and I’m not too familiar with the hundreds of entries into all these contests that are running right now.
I’m putting together a list of nominations now. Can someone (@G. A. Finocchiaro or @Sara ) tell me if The Great Hand has any dark fantasy or paranormal elements? It definitely looks interesting and funny, but I’m not sure if it fits the Snarky DarkSy vibe. It might be that I’m just overlooking something though, so let me know!
Hey all, I’ve decided to post some guidelines since I’ve been receiving questions via DM on a fairly regular basis lately. Note that I’m not calling these "rules," since I’d rather have a more laid back approach in this group.
Guidelines & How this works:
- Between the 1st and 15th of every month I will post nominations for the group to discuss. Votes will be taken to poll the group for their opinion. Generally I will go with the most popular choice, but I may opt to go with the runner up at my own discretion.
- If there are not enough votes, I will either choose the book myself or poll former members and/or other authors until a consensus is reached.
- Self-nominations are allowed via DM only.
- Anyone can put forth a nomination, but if the book doesn’t fit into one of the genres listed at the top, it will be overlooked.
- You CAN vote for your own book IF you are the only syndicate member with a nominated book that month.
I think that covers it, but any questions, let me know!
After much deliberation, and a few chuckles at the idea of a dog ripper, I’ve decided to select The Delicate Art of Soulripping as our August pick! Congratulations to @Sara Polk and welcome to the best bookshelf in all the land!
Great list! So, the top two on here are both already established Inkshares authors. I love both of their works, and Rick is a pretty good guy I’ve already chatted with several times.
However, with our number shrinking (where did they all go!?) and with the "little guy" in more need of our contributions, I’m leaning towards The Delicate Art of Soulripping and Overture. Those are my #1 and 2 votes (if I’m ranking them). Bored as Hell is my 3rd pick.
As I said, the other two entries are awesome, and I’ll be buying a copy from each, but I think we can make a better impact with the smaller guy, and maybe we can also recruit more to this syndicate as well by doing that.
Okay...the list is ready for narrowing. I decided to look at contest entrants only this time. Next month I’ll add in a few others, but we’ll focus on the contest right now since it’s so shiny and new.
Morose: A Comedy by Jim McDoniel The end of the world is near. Just enough time for a newly laid off Death to get a life. Hopefully.
Seventh Age: Dystopia by Rick Heinz Magic returns. Companies brand it. New abilities can be yours for one small payment ...just sign on the dotted line.
Bored as Hell: The Second War by Christopher Johnson Lucifer starts a Second War with Heaven because he’s bored. Besides, what’s God going to do - send him to Hell?
Overture by Issa Puppi Elma’s life, predictable as a sheet of music, is rewritten as she evolves from risk-adverse pianist to supernatural powerhouse. In a symphony of vampires, werewolves, evil and magic, Elma sings a pivotal song. Watch as she learns the tune.
The Delicate Art of Soulripping by Sara Polk When you die your soul doesn’t just leave your body. There’s a process: ripping, reaping, replacing.
Our February pick, The Vampire and the Dragon by @Michael Welch , is campaigning once again, so be sure to check that out and re-pre-order if you can!
Also, there are a LOT of new projects that fit our Snarky DarkSy vibe thanks to the new contest, so be sure to check out some of the options and start forming opinions. I’m going to post a nomination list in the next few days, and I’ll need your help to whittle it down. :)
Thanks, guys! I published my reader update this morning and walked away from my computer. When I got back, I hit refresh and nearly fell out of my chair. I appreciate the support!!
As a cross-promotion effort, I put together a list of recommended Drafts (with the artistic help of @Rebekka S. Leber ). If you’re participating in the event, be sure to check them out!
Thanks @Tal M. Klein ! I am pretty sure I did see your post! Unfortunately I have nearly exhausted my entire list of friends and family with very poor results. However, I am going to follow up with many of them. I was just curious about other avenues. Promotion is a full time job, and I am in position to start putting even more of an effort behind my project.
Hey there @G. A. Finocchiaro! I wrote a (possibly too) verbose post on the forums about this very topic: https://www.inkshares.com/forum_threads/how-i-got-to-250-orders-in-10-days
I have done a lot of promo work on Facebook, Goodreads, Twitter, and conducted an untold number of interviews on various sites and blogs. All together these generated in the neighborhood of 25-30% of my pre-orders. Ultimately the thing that will move the needle is direct, personal content with prospects. It’s uncomfortable. It makes one feel like a door to door salesman, but that’s the stuff that really works. I’ll do a more comprehensive analysis after the G&S contest is over tomorrow, but I think Facebook is probably the most influential non-direct channel, followed closely by Reddit. There are no shortcuts, unfortunately, so for every community whose readership you want to recruit to your cause, you’ll have to invest several hours of interactions. You should expect something like 10% or less engagement, which is not bad, but honestly:
NOTHING is as good as your personal network. You friends on Facebook, your peers on LinkedIn, your redditors on... well, you get the drift. Hope this helps.
@Jeremy Thomas yep and if others you refer and order my book, then you can more chances during the rest of my campaign but they have to tell me who it was that sent them my way. :)
I’m going to add everyone’s name to my $25 Amazon gift card raffle which my levels of entries are as follows:
Zombies (E-book) = 1 entry!
Brain-Eaters (Paperback) = 2 entries!
Super Horde (Super Reader) = 5 entries!.
@Jeremy Thomas@Rodney V. Smith@Tal M. Klein@C. Brennecke@Michael Welch@G. A. Finocchiaro Since this was a syndicate backed preorder, I’m giving each of you the Super Horde tier, which will be 5 entries each! @Jeremy Thomas you already ordered a copy before this happened so know that you will have 6 entries total! :) This is my way of showing that I appreciate this and want to give something back. My raffle will happen when I hit the 25 preorder mark so help me get the word out and get more orders and you can get your name added from the referrals as long as your friends and followers tell me it was you who referred them my way. :)
I’m grateful and truly appreciative for this nomination, it means a lot to me that you each believe that it’s worthy of the "Snark" branding. I wasn’t expecting a landslide that’s for sure. it’s a badge of honor that Rob the Zombie and I will proudly wear! :)
Not sure I see so much "snark" in The Northern Divide, even though it is a great book and I’ve supported it. Therefore, I think Decaying Destiny of Rob the Zombie would be a better fit thematically for the Syndicate.
Well I’m keeping my word and voting for Decaying Destiny of Rob the Zombie. I was happy to see God in the shed get our nomination but now I selfishly vote for my story ;)
Alright, it’s time to talk about our next selection! There are two projects that I’m really excited about, and I’m hoping that we can back both of them during the next few months. They are:
Alright, it’s time to make our April selection! I’ve narrowed my list down to three, and I’d like your help narrowing it down to one. (attn: @Rodney V. Smith@Jeremy Thomas@Michael Welch )
A God in the Shed - a horror-fantasy novel that’s pushing for full funding with only 11 days left
The Northern Divide - an epic dark fantasy novel that has gone woefully unnoticed thus far
The Decaying Destiny of Rob the Zombie - a zombie humor novel by none other than our former (and future) member, Joshua Griffith
P.S. @Joshua Griffithfeel free to weight in too, I don’t mind if you vote for yourself. Also, @Richard Heinzif you feel like meandering over, now would be a great time - even just to place a vote :)
Apparently it’s March. I’m not sure how or why, but days go by without my consent, I guess.
Anyways, the arrival of March means it’s time to discuss our March picks! Here’s my shortlist. Feel free to add to it - - we have a couple weeks to chat it all out. I’m certain we will pick the very best one, just as we always do! ;)
I’d also like to get everyone’s thoughts on the idea of adding funded books to our selections in the future. A lot of the projects I’ve had my eye on are starting to turn back into drafts, so I’m just thinking ahead to scenarios where we might have a difficult time finding books that fit our niche. On the pro side, we’d be able to actually receive books - and on the con side, they might be books that we’ve already purchased individually. Let me know what you think.
I’m more than just whelmed.....I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the collective which my book seems to have been created strictly for! Thanks guys, I really appreciate it! To show you guys just how much, I’ve joined the syndicate. Long live the snark!
Right now I’m waffling between The Vampire and the Dragon and Witches Undercover. I think both fit the snarky-dark theme well and they’ve both received votes. Witches Undercover received several of votes from outside the syndicate, and The Vampire and the Dragon received 1 1/2 votes (the half being from my split vote) from inside the syndicate. I’ll give it another day or two to see if @Rodney V. Smith has a preference, and then I’ll call it. Either way, I’m going to buy a copy of each :)
It’s time to chat about our February candidates. I’ve put a list together below. Feel free to add more and share your various thoughts. On to the picks:
Ahh people are awake! Thanks for the welcome fellow Syndicate members. Now I understand there was a plan afoot to take over the world? (or at least one tiny corner of Inkshares)
Hey I’m up late doing anything BUT writing and that includes poking around Inkshares, so I saw this and just HAD to join. Definitely a niche group, the snarky-darky fantasy humour, so not surprised there are less of us. More glad that we do exist.
It sounds like we're all leaning in the same direction :) Thank you both for your input! I think this will make the selection process much easier going forward. Being on the same page, and knowing you're on the same page, is nice.
I can see that it would be difficult to make a real impact with our low numbers but no matter who we choose, the authors do get that much needed recognition. there are too many good stories getting lost because they may not have the glitter and splash that others can afford to do. I'm for help the lesser known authors, ones that have a longer funding period, have their special moment in the spotlight because getting endorsed by any one the many Syndicates will get the attention of others. I maybe missing the point of the whole Syndicate thing, but this sounds like the way for us to go and hopefully our numbers will grow. I feel this way because our group seems like one of the lesser known and puts us in an underdog position but that's okay because we will make an impact and our voices will be heard by our picks. okay, rant over. :)
Suggestions for the February selection are welcome! (I'll post a few next week, but I'd like to hear from others first)
Also - I'd like to get some opinions on what approach this Syndicate should take when selecting a book.
We are too few in number to make a big impact, so I'm not sure if we should take the "push it up to/over the edge" approach that the bigger Syndicates are using. But maybe we should. I don't know, which is why I'm asking. :)
Perhaps instead could use our vote to give visibility and bragging rights to a project that has a longer funding period ahead of it?
Or choose books that are already publishing, so that we know we'll get a copy?
Or simply choose the best book based on merit alone, all other factors be damned? (and will we be able to reach a consensus on that?)
It's early-mid January, and that means it's time to choose our next book! Please stop in over on Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/17972302-january-2016-selection) and share your thoughts!
You may have heard about tomorrow's Review-a-Thon! (If not, read up by clicking here)
To help you choose a great Dark Fantasy (or simply snarky) read, we've put together a Top Ten list of currently funding projects here on Inkshares. Whether you're reviewing tomorrow or not, I encourage you to check them all out!
A little bit about Syndicates, straight from the Inkshares FAQ:
What is a "Syndicate"?
A syndicate is a group of people who pool their money together to support a different Inkshares book each month. The advantage of a syndicate is that it allows readers to more passively support Inkshares writers. Syndicate leads do most of the work.
It is inspired by the syndicate structure on AngelList. Members can come in at the "electron" level for $10 per month, or the "atom" level for $20 per month. The syndicate lead then works with members to choose a book to support on the 15th of each month*. Orders are then placed on behalf of each member. Electrons receive an ebook. Atoms receive a print-book. This can result in big savings for syndicate members, as often ebooks and print-books are more expensive than $10 and $20, respectively.
Books are delivered when the project funds or publishes, or immediately if the project is already published.
* January, 2016 will be the first month
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Here’s the two I’m looking at for our June book. Please share your thoughts or toss another suggestion into the ring :)
https://www.inkshares.com/books/the-rise-and-fall-of-gods-and-housewives
I’m not sure if this story becomes dark further into its plot or not, but it certainly captures the sense of humor this group likes.
https://www.inkshares.com/books/spiker-s-spiral
A bit more gore-horror than our usual fare, but it’s definitely quirky and fun.
And good news - Inkshares was able to fix my mistake - Congrats to @JDL Rosell !
In the Shadow of the Rook
Midnight’s Daughter
It’s time to cast your votes!
Best,
Rochelle
Fury from Hell
Yes - Here’s a few I’ve had my eye on:
Shades of Evil
Worlds Walker
Thoughts and/or other suggestions?
Here’s my picks:
A Day in the Lies of Inaru Meiwaku
Please express my extreme gratitude and appreciation to The Snarky Dark Fantasy Syndicate for choosing A Tale of Ghosts and Guardians as the November pick. Obviously, today is the final day of my campaign and I will not be reaching my goal, so it means even more to me that it was chosen in spite of that. I will be retooling and restarting my campaign early in 2017. The recognition you have given A Tale of Ghosts and Guardians will be a helpful part of that relaunch. Thank you all again, and I will be watching for your future picks with great excitement.
https://www.inkshares.com/books/catching-stars?recommended=true
Please stop in to place your votes :)
It’s sounds like Bad Medicine takes the vote - I’ll make it official shortly :)
https://www.inkshares.com/books/seismic-girls
https://www.inkshares.com/books/dreamland-book-one-in-the-faithful-series
https://www.inkshares.com/books/moon
https://www.inkshares.com/books/bad-medicine-slay-it-queen-
https://www.inkshares.com/books/bored-as-hell-the-second-war
https://www.inkshares.com/books/wine-bottles-and-broomsticks
With that said, Bad Medicine does sound like a riot. The whole drag-queen aspect sounds insanely fun.
As much as I like Bored as Hell, I think the above two might have a slight edge in worthiness, for my tastes.
Feel free to debate the pros and cons (politely, of course) and I’ll see if I can wrangle up some votes from former members/friends of the syndicate too.
Overture and Bored As Hell have both caught my eye. My vote is with either of them.
Since this is a smaller syndicate, we don’t have the numbers to really push a campaign into Quill, although it’d be great to do that if the opportunity presents itself!
@C. Brennecke with The Seventh Age, do we want to go in on something that is already funded to full publishing? Also, should our goals be to help give that last bit of push to help one get closer to Quill? Or merely to pick whichever is our favorite, without concern of whether or not the books make it to Quill?
I really like Overture. Both Hell books look great too!
Also, we should definitely back Wine Bottles and Broomsticks if given a chance to. It still has 70 days left. Bad Medicine looks great too!
Without further ado, here are the nominations for August:
The Seventh Age: Dawn
This is a great book that comes out in November, and I think it would be cool if we could back it sometime between now and then so that we can read and review it as a group.
Bored as Hell: The Second War
Guidelines & How this works:
However, with our number shrinking (where did they all go!?) and with the "little guy" in more need of our contributions, I’m leaning towards The Delicate Art of Soulripping and Overture. Those are my #1 and 2 votes (if I’m ranking them). Bored as Hell is my 3rd pick.
As I said, the other two entries are awesome, and I’ll be buying a copy from each, but I think we can make a better impact with the smaller guy, and maybe we can also recruit more to this syndicate as well by doing that.
Morose: A Comedy by Jim McDoniel
The end of the world is near. Just enough time for a newly laid off Death to get a life. Hopefully.
Seventh Age: Dystopia by Rick Heinz
Magic returns. Companies brand it. New abilities can be yours for one small payment ...just sign on the dotted line.
Bored as Hell: The Second War by Christopher Johnson
Lucifer starts a Second War with Heaven because he’s bored. Besides, what’s God going to do - send him to Hell?
Overture by Issa Puppi
Elma’s life, predictable as a sheet of music, is rewritten as she evolves from risk-adverse pianist to supernatural powerhouse. In a symphony of vampires, werewolves, evil and magic, Elma sings a pivotal song. Watch as she learns the tune.
The Delicate Art of Soulripping by Sara Polk
When you die your soul doesn’t just leave your body. There’s a process: ripping, reaping, replacing.
Our February pick, The Vampire and the Dragon by @Michael Welch , is campaigning once again, so be sure to check that out and re-pre-order if you can!
Also, there are a LOT of new projects that fit our Snarky DarkSy vibe thanks to the new contest, so be sure to check out some of the options and start forming opinions. I’m going to post a nomination list in the next few days, and I’ll need your help to whittle it down. :)
Thanks! You’re awesome! Peace Out! XD
What does everyone think? Shall we debate a couple others or go all in?
Hopefully by now you’ve all heard of Draftshares - a week long event highlighting projects in the Draft stage on Inkshares. (If not, check out the details on the forum: https://www.inkshares.com/forum_threads/dlc-and-inkshares-present-draftfest)
As a cross-promotion effort, I put together a list of recommended Drafts (with the artistic help of @Rebekka S. Leber ). If you’re participating in the event, be sure to check them out!
I was just looking at your book and was wondering - Are you from the Philadelphia area too?
Thanks to everyone for your input :)
A God in the Shed - a horror-fantasy novel that’s pushing for full funding with only 11 days left
The Northern Divide - an epic dark fantasy novel that has gone woefully unnoticed thus far
The Decaying Destiny of Rob the Zombie - a zombie humor novel by none other than our former (and future) member, Joshua Griffith
P.S. @Joshua Griffith feel free to weight in too, I don’t mind if you vote for yourself. Also, @Richard Heinz if you feel like meandering over, now would be a great time - even just to place a vote :)
:)
Anyways, the arrival of March means it’s time to discuss our March picks! Here’s my shortlist. Feel free to add to it - - we have a couple weeks to chat it all out. I’m certain we will pick the very best one, just as we always do! ;)
A God in the Shed by JF Dubeau
Lucifer and the Exorcism of Jamia Wilson by Taylor Dunn
God’s Evil by JS Carter Gilson
Witches Undercover by Rochelle Germano
I’d also like to get everyone’s thoughts on the idea of adding funded books to our selections in the future. A lot of the projects I’ve had my eye on are starting to turn back into drafts, so I’m just thinking ahead to scenarios where we might have a difficult time finding books that fit our niche. On the pro side, we’d be able to actually receive books - and on the con side, they might be books that we’ve already purchased individually. Let me know what you think.
Thank you both for your input! I think this will make the selection process much easier going forward. Being on the same page, and knowing you're on the same page, is nice.
(I'll post a few next week, but I'd like to hear from others first)
Also - I'd like to get some opinions on what approach this Syndicate should take when selecting a book.
We are too few in number to make a big impact, so I'm not sure if we should take the "push it up to/over the edge" approach that the bigger Syndicates are using. But maybe we should. I don't know, which is why I'm asking. :)
Perhaps instead could use our vote to give visibility and bragging rights to a project that has a longer funding period ahead of it?
Or choose books that are already publishing, so that we know we'll get a copy?
Or simply choose the best book based on merit alone, all other factors be damned? (and will we be able to reach a consensus on that?)
All thoughts are welcome, member or not!
(If not, read up by clicking here)
To help you choose a great Dark Fantasy (or simply snarky) read, we've put together a Top Ten list of currently funding projects here on Inkshares. Whether you're reviewing tomorrow or not, I encourage you to check them all out!
The Devil You Know by Alan Tucker https://www.inkshares.com/projects/the-devil-you-know?recommended=true
So You Might Be a Vampire by Rodney V. Smith https://www.inkshares.com/projects/so-you-might-be-a-vampire
Toasted Fiction: A Collection of Very Short Stories (That Nobody Asked For) by Christopher Patrick https://www.inkshares.com/projects/toasted-fiction-a-collection-of-very-short-stories
Mortimer by Robert Hughes https://www.inkshares.com/projects/mortimer
Morning Star by Rowan Cruikshank https://www.inkshares.com/projects/morning-star
Everyone’s Gone to the Rapture by Robert Hughes https://www.inkshares.com/projects/everyone-s-gone-to-the-rapture
Getting Buried in Vegas by Stephanie Bryant https://www.inkshares.com/projects/getting-buried-in-vegas
Blood Trade by Austin Bouse https://www.inkshares.com/projects/blood-trade
Carnival by Anita Reyes https://www.inkshares.com/projects/carnival
Witches Undercover by Rochelle Germano https://www.inkshares.com/projects/witches-undercover?recommended=true
Thank you for asking such an excellent question!
The top three I have my eye on for December are:
So You Might Be a Vampire by Rodney V. Smith
https://www.inkshares.com/projects/so-you-might-be-a-vampire
An Unattractive Vampire by Jim McDoniel
https://www.inkshares.com/projects/an-unattractive-vampire-4284
The Devil You Know by Alan Tucker
https://www.inkshares.com/projects/the-devil-you-know
I'd like to invite you to weigh in or suggest others here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/17866420-december-2015-selection
(and that goes to any lurkers out there too!)
What is a "Syndicate"?
A syndicate is a group of people who pool their money together to support a different Inkshares book each month. The advantage of a syndicate is that it allows readers to more passively support Inkshares writers. Syndicate leads do most of the work.
It is inspired by the syndicate structure on AngelList. Members can come in at the "electron" level for $10 per month, or the "atom" level for $20 per month. The syndicate lead then works with members to choose a book to support on the 15th of each month*. Orders are then placed on behalf of each member. Electrons receive an ebook. Atoms receive a print-book. This can result in big savings for syndicate members, as often ebooks and print-books are more expensive than $10 and $20, respectively.
Books are delivered when the project funds or publishes, or immediately if the project is already published.
* January, 2016 will be the first month