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Diamondsong - Escape: Unique Fantasy Series

Created by Atthis Arts, LLC

Diamondsong is an epic fantasy tale about power and identity, released as a series of ten novellas.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

Diamondsong Final Campaign: Last Few Days
over 4 years ago – Mon, Aug 19, 2019 at 12:00:39 PM

Hi! You are receiving this because you pre-ordered Diamondsong Part 01: Escape - and now the entire serial is available for pre-order. These pre-orders are critical to our small press in order to pay the up-front costs, especially to hire editors. The campaign link (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atthisarts/diamondsong) describes why the funds are critical to us, and why the books are not yet paying for themselves. (Yeah, apparently "exploring emotional non-violence in fiction" is not the path to paying your family's bills but I think it's really important and I will not stop with it.)

This will be the last update (the last email) to this original campaign - but if you enjoyed Escape (or plan to get to it...or even want to support what it represents, including compassionate fiction, exploring non-violence including emotional non-violence, supporting indie fiction, supporting a small press editor, etc.) - the campaign to complete the serial is on until Thursday 6 PM, Detroit Time. Here's the link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atthisarts/diamondsong

There is lots of new content over at the campaign that I hope you'll check out: reviews, an audio reading, character art, photos, fun limited-edition content (like a hardcover addendum and custom in-world interludes written to a theme and setting you pick!) — I really hope you'll give it a look. ♥

If you have the first book and are not sure how to pledge to get the rest, you can:

  • Buy the whole serial ["Send me the whole serial" pledge level] and give the extra copy of Escape to a friend.
  • Subscribe to 06-10 ["Let's finish this" pledge level] and get 02-05 separately.
  • Message me what you want and I'll tell you the way to pledge. (Or see the last update to this campaign, where I put out some #s.)

Or if you aren't sure about getting to the books right away, but would like to support, you could do something fun like purchase a custom in-world fiction piece. (This also does include the digital books.)

Thanks again for your support! - Emily. ♥ ♥ ♥

Parts 01-05 in Detroit last weekend

Back a final time!
over 4 years ago – Sun, Jul 28, 2019 at 04:56:19 PM

Hello, backers of my fantasy novella, Diamondsong: Escape.

In case you haven't heard, Parts 01-05 are all out now, with a small but very positive following! It's hard to describe the journey this has been (like, really), but I'm very proud of the serial and the team that has helped me create it. Also you can hear me talking about Diamondsong on Pondo's Playground Presents.

If you'd like to see some reviews of the first part, check out my new video, or see character art-prints as they are revealed — or you'd like to pick up the rest of the serial — I hope you'll give the new campaign a look (you can also follow the project or click the Remind Me button for updates).

If you are caught up with the serial, subscribing is easy - just select a "Let's finish this" pledge level.

If you already have Part 01, and would like to add Parts 02-10, please pledge at the "Let's finish this" level but then make your total pledge, before the automatic shipping is added:

  • $27 for e-books
  • $95 for paperbacks (US)
  • $110 for paperbacks (Canada)
  • $120 for paperbacks (World)

(If you don't want to figure it out, just message me and I'll tell you exactly how it works.)

Or if you don't want the hassle, just select a "Send me the whole serial" level and then you'll have an extra copy of Part 01 to give a friend.

Thanks! I hope that you'll give it a look - Emily. ♥

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atthisarts/diamondsong

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Capture updates - and a new way to support
over 5 years ago – Tue, Oct 02, 2018 at 11:44:17 PM

Hi, everyone!

I wanted to update you on Diamondsong and related items.

Part 02: Capture

If you backed Parts 02-05 via our catalog Kickstarter, you should have received the Capture e-book. The print copies will be in the mail in the next few weeks. I hope you enjoy it - if you do, please let me know! That helps keep me motivated. And of course reviews, ratings, and recommendations are always appreciated.

If you did not back Parts 02-05, then Part 02: Capture is now available for pre-order. We'll maintain all the buy links at edebell.com/diamondsong. (Note we've had some issues with the website lately, so if it's down, please check back. We can't afford a dedicated server, so we're doing our best.)

New Patreon Account - a new type of writing for you

I had some interest expressed in an E.D.E. Bell Patreon (meaning people subscribe to read my writing) - I set it up, and so far I have received a dollar. That's fine; I will give it my all and see if it picks up. My plan is to post at least twice a month - non-fiction (heartfelt stories or opinions) on the 1st of each month, and weird fiction on the 15th. So, to summarize: you pledge $1 a month (or more if you choose) and I will write for you! My first entry is perhaps the most personal thing I've ever written, titled An Elephant in my Room. If you'd like to check it out, I'm at Patreon.com/edebell - the extra support would really help me out. Thank you. And if you aren't able to support, I do understand - sharing the link out with a recommendation would be super!

Thanks for all your love and support. Despite the slow reception thus far, I'm really inspired to keep pushing with Diamondsong. I'm giving you my best. I promise.

Cheers and hope everyone is having a great week - E.

Last few hours for Diamondsong subscription!
over 5 years ago – Wed, Aug 22, 2018 at 08:31:57 PM

Sorry to bug you again, but just in case you were meaning to subscribe to Diamondsong 02-05 (fun fantasy in your mailbox every three months - hooray), just a reminder tonight (or today if you live on the other side) is the last night to subscribe.

Also, we have cool other books including a stand-alone paranormal and books for upper elementary and middle school readers.

Thanks for your time!  - E

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atthisarts/atthis-arts-catalog-2018

Diamondsong: One week left to subscribe to signed copies.
over 5 years ago – Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 10:52:17 AM

Hello, this is E.D.E. Bell, magical sorcerer of words (rolls eyes at self), and I wanted to remind you that there's just one week left to pre-order the next four volumes of Diamondsong. All print copies will be signed (by me) and will arrive prior to release, like fun surprises. I mean, I think they are fun. And you deserve surprises.

I'm really happy with how the series is turning out. Part 02: Capture follows Dime's defiant journey to the fairy lands, to confront their leader, High Seat Ferala. And on the way she runs into several unexpected pyrsi, including an ex, who was trying to find her.

We aren't putting up limited editions as a specific pledge level, but if you look at the campaign FAQ, we do offer a way to make your copies extra special. If you're into that.

Already backed? Thank you! I see it and appreciate it. And I'd love for you to share the link:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atthisarts/atthis-arts-catalog-2018/

Thank you for supporting my little serial - Dime has a lot of adventures ahead, and speaking for her, she'd love for you to join along.

Thanks so much - E ♥

P.S. There are other great titles too. The Anna's Nightmare paranormal suspense trilogy concludes with this campaign. We have a new, very fresh, and I promise you very awesome novel about two ghosts and a mime walking across America: The Traveling Triple-C Incorporeal Circus. (I mean, back me, but don't miss this one in Backerkit!) And if you're buying for youth, we have a 6-8th grade fantasy trilogy written by an author who is determined to provide appropriate and modern representation of girls in fantasy, and a 4-5th grade fantasy adventure full of big, bold characters and imagery. I won't get into it, but both of these middle-grade authors have been through difficulties, and have put their strength and determination into their art, so I hope you'll give their wonderful stories a look as well. Hey, knock out that holiday gift list. Signed books!

Thanks as always for your time - and also for your support.