What is The Final Experiment? [Spoiler Version]

Those who follow The TECH Project on Facebook may have noticed something a little strange going on: several mentions of something called “The Final Experiment” and links to a new Facebook page showing two characters from the cover of TTP: Ian Drake and Vera Icharus.

The Final Experiment is the next book in the Contramulyde Project series, following the lives of Ian Drake, Tria Aguinaldo, and Zoe Lee after the events of The TECH Project.  The Final Experiment will hopefully be published in Fall 2012 by Glass Tower Press – but that will require some support from my friends and fans.

[Warning: Everything below the break will include spoilers for The TECH Project.  If you want to support The Final Experiment but haven't read the book, please refer to this post instead.]

What is The Final Experiment? [Non-Spoiler Version]

Those who follow The TECH Project on Facebook may have noticed something a little strange going on: several mentions of something called “The Final Experiment” and links to a new Facebook page showing two characters from the cover of TTP: Ian Drake and Vera Icharus.

The Final Experiment is the next book in the Contramulyde Project series, following the lives of Ian Drake, Tria Aguinaldo, and Zoe Lee after the events of The TECH Project.  This novel was completed in 2009, but was never edited – primarily because of The TECH Project‘s January 2010 release date.

I hope to finish editing by April of 2012, and the next challenge will be publishing the book.  The Final Experiment will hopefully be published in Fall 2012 by Glass Tower Press – but that will require some support from my friends and fans.

Here is where I need your support.  If you haven’t purchased a copy of The TECH Project, please do so! You can either contact me personally or via the Facebook page to find out how.  If you live in the Toledo area, I’ll even deliver a copy of the book straight to your door.  Hardcover copies cost $16 each, which includes sales tax.  You can also support Glass Tower Press and The TECH Project by purchasing an eBook when it becomes available.

You don’t have to buy the book to lend your support.  If you’ve already got a copy – or just want to show some support – feel free to drop an e-mail to thetechproject [at] gmail [dot] com.  I’d love to hear your thoughts and stories.

Any and all of your contributions will help me obtain the means and motivation to publish this book.  Post your comments on The TECH Project/The Final Experiment Facebook pages; follow both this blog and my personal blog.  Leave comments on posts.  Anything you do gives me a reason to keep going.

Without your comments and purchases, The Final Experiment may not get published at all – or there won’t be a hard copy available.  I love print books, and I know many of you love print as well.  Please help me get this project off the ground.

Every copy of the book bought with a mention of this blog will include a handwritten note expressing my appreciation.  Thank you all for the support you’ve given me over the years.

- Feliza

Upcoming Birthday!

It’s January once more, meaning that TTP will soon celebrate its first birthday!  That means one thing: presents!

Each week, something new and fun will be announced.  This week, it’s the TECH Project birthday contest.  The winner will get one hardcover copy of the book – signed and delivered.

How do you win such a delightful prize?  It’s easy!  Just leave a Wall post on  the Facebook page about one of these three topics – and don’t worry: if you already have a copy, you’re still eligible to win one for yourself or a library/other charity of your choice!

The Topics:

1. Who is your favorite Team Erie Canal member and why?
2. If you could have any superpower, what would you want to have and why?
3. What was your favorite book of 2010?

Submissions will be judged on many points, including grammar and spelling!  (I work as a copy editor, so I’m picky.)  Also, I won’t be the only judge…. so make sure your submission is the best one you have!

You may enter ONE submission for each topic.

Coming Soon…?

It’s 2011, and there are some surprises in store for this year, including a new website in the works, a new blog for your enjoyment, and much more…

New Website?

While we’ll still be at TheTECHProject.net, soon the blog will be moving back to its original domain – TheTECHProject.WordPress.com – and a new site will be there for the rest of your TTP wants, needs, and information.

The blog is going to stay up – and will be home to all updates! – but information about the author, the book, and how to buy the book will move to the new site.

The new site will also be home to more content, which remains a surprise…

Another Blog

Even though it’s not directly related to The TECH Project, my new blog Project Contramulyde will cover some closely related subjects: the upcoming novellas about Ian Drake, Gordy Johnson, and other characters from The TECH Project.

You can check out Project Contramulyde at ProjectContramulyde.Blogspot.com and learn more about the upcoming series.  Keep checking back, though, because a huge announcement is coming soon!

Anticipaaaation…

At this time of the year, I usually post a very excited blog.

Why, might you ask?  Because this month is October, which means next month – November – is National Novel Writing Month.

National Novel Writing Month, abbreviated NaNoWriMo, is an international event held once a year by the staff of the Office of Letters and Light.  (Check out the official website, by the way.)  During NaNoWriMo, participants attempt to write a 50,000-word novel during the 30 days of November.

I participated in NaNoWriMo during the 2008 and 2009 sessions, but unfortunately I’ve never “won”.  (If you complete the 50,000 words in that time, you “win.”)  I came very close in 2008 – I wrote approximately 48,000 words – but ultimately didn’t make it in time.

For me, NaNoWriMo is a source of bitter pride: I do it every year, but never manage to actually win.

This year, though, I hope to change that!  If you’d like to join me in my NaNo quest, please comment with your NaNo username.  I’ll add you and we can keep each other on track!