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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 5: Run a Fundraiser with “Wisconsin Werewolf”
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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Today, I have another way that Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf can benefit you, beyond the story alone.
Run a Fundraiser with Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf!
Ever ran a fundraiser for a school group or community organization? Sure, selling chocolate and stuff like that is cool, but what if you could raise money selling something you’re really excited about?
You can run a fundraiser with Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf! All of the marketing and sales material will be provided for you. You just have to talk to your friends, family, and neighbors, and take down their orders on a sales sheet. When the fundraiser is all done, send in the completed sales sheet and I’ll send you the books to distribute. For every book sold at $15.00, your group will earn $5.00 of that sale.
If this is something that you or a friend would be interested in, stay tuned! I’ll have all the information on wisconsinwerewolf.com shortly.
Just 5 days left!
Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 8: Make Money Sharing Books
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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Already, a great community is starting. Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf fans are rallying, and the book hasn’t even come out yet. Now, I have a way to support the most loyal fans. It’s an incentive to do what you probably would anyway—tell others about a book you enjoy.
Make Money Sharing Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf
That’s right; I’ll be having an affiliate program for Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf. Now, I am a huge fan of affiliate systems. The very concept revolves around sharing a product you love with others who might also enjoy it. And just for spreading the word, you make money. It’s one of those beautiful things where everyone wins—your friends get a book they will love, you get to look good & make money, and word continues to spread about Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf.
How does it work?
Affiliate programs are really easy! After December 15th, I’ll have a place on wisconsinwerewolf.com to register your affiliate account. You will get a special link, pre-made social media posts, and all sorts of things to show your support and spread the word. If someone clicks on one of your special “affiliate links” and winds up buying a book, I’ll know that you sent them there. It will keep track of all the sales that came directly from you, and you will make a certain percent of the profit!
That’s it.
Now, you might not get rich off of this, but that’s not really the point. The reason I’m doing this is to reward you for doing what you already do—share your excitement for Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf, and the many books to come! And who knows? There’s no limit to how many books you could actually sell. If you’re passionate about it, you could end up making good money.
Whether you refer 1 or 100 books, you might as well be rewarded!
8 days remaining!
Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 10: Inspiration of Mason McCree
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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What’s a story without great antagonists? Let’s face it—the villain can make or break a good book.
Obviously, the main threat in Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf is the Beast of Bray Road. But Will has much more normal problems as well; such as his high school rival, Mason McCree.
Inspiration of Mason McCree
We’ve all met someone like Mason—he’s rich. Popular. And believes he owns the world around him. But Mason is more complex than your run-of-the-mill bully. His muscles aren’t his biggest weapon, but his brains.
Like your stereotypical sleazy lawyer, Mason is fiercely clever and underhanded. He isn’t afraid to use dirty tactics to get what he wants, and even nastier tricks to keep it.
Will and Mason’s rivalry starts out small, but as the book progresses the stakes get increasingly dire. But how far would Mason go to keep the edge?
10 days left before Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf is yours!
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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 16: Library Surprises
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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Throughout Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf, the group makes frequent visits to the Mathesone Memorial Library in search of Werewolf lore. Although most of the books they find aren’t real, there was at least one very real book mentioned.
Easter Egg in the Library
At one point, there’s a passing reference to The New Encyclopedia of the Occult. Although that title fits in perfectly with the fictional books they sort through, this one is actually real—and full of surprises!
John Michael Greer’s encyclopedia was one of the key inspiration for Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf, particularly his other book, Monsters: An Investigator’s Guide to Magical Beings. That book gave me a new way of looking at the supernatural. He made them seem both terrifying… And surprisingly believable. Because of him, I was able to craft a werewolf story that you could almost believe is possible.
That’s truly the scariest part. The more unbelievable a story is, the more we know it can’t be true. But if part of your mind whispers “You know, that could be possible…” Then you are in for some real sleepless nights.
Down to the Last 16 Days!
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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 17: “The Hideout”
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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Every kid needs their own space. And if you happen to be Travis Scott, that place is probably somewhere you shouldn’t be.
The Wiswell Center, better known as “The Hideout”
Behind Elkhorn Area High School is an entrance to the fairgrounds. And just beyond that is a very cool, octagonal building called the Wiswell Center.
With bleachers along the inside wall, it is probably used for auctions or shows. But when the fair is out of season, this building becomes Travis’ personal hiding place.
Throughout Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf, Will and Travis use the Hideout as their own “special place.” It’s not home, and it’s not school—and they have the place to themselves.
Although in real life, you’d never make the jump from rooftop to rooftop, the Hideout adds a certain charm to the story.
And, really… Wouldn’t you have loved a place like that when you were a kid?
Only 17 days left until Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf goes on sale!
Are you ready?
Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 18: The Folklore Behind the Fiction
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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One of the reasons I wrote Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf is because of my fascination with the supernatural. But not just the modern version of them; I like to take a look back at the folklore behind the fiction.
Evolution of the Werewolf
Stories of werewolves and similar shapeshifters have been around for centuries (or longer!) Over time, these stories change, piece by piece. Ever since they became a Hollywood icon, that evolution has only sped up. Now we all know a creature that is very different from what people thought of as a “werewolf” in the past.
It’s fun to watch that progression, and see how things changed over time. But just as much fun is to go back to the earliest folklore, and re-imagine the tales. Throw away all modern ideas of a werewolf, and go back to the legend at its root.
That’s what I did in Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf. And because of that, you will see some surprising things in this story. I have brought back a werewolf legend so old… It’s new again.
18 Days left!
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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 19: Will and Barbason’s Awkward Relationship
05 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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One of the great dynamics in Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf is between Will and his great-uncle, Barbason.
Like Great-Uncle, Like, uh…
There’s hardly a moment between Will and Barbason that isn’t awkward. Whether it’s long pauses at the dinner table or a long, blank stare, it’s clear that Barbason has no idea how to talk with kids.
A lot of the inspiration of that uncomfortable dynamic came from the movie Secondhand Lions. That also featured a teenaged boy stranded with his reclusive and bizarre great-uncles. Although the stories are very different, that movie really brought character to Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf.
19 Days to Go!
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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 20: Papi’s; the Best Fries in Elkhorn
06 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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On my many Bray Road Beast “monster hunting” expeditions, my dad and I had to check out the local scene. We visited the library, the school, downtown Elkhorn. But one place will always be a special memory for us.
Papi’s Famous French Fries
Just off the school grounds sat Papi’s, a tiny shack of a place. It was an open-air burger joint, with battered picnic tables and short lines. We ordered some french fries, which came in a grease-stained brown bag. We reached inside, we came up with the most black and greasy fries we had ever seen. They tasted just as bizarre.
Papi’s had its charm, however. Really, it felt like the kind of place you’d see along the beach, not next to a school. It was a great addition to the adventure.
Unfortunately, Papi’s is no longer open. I’ve seen other businesses in the same old building, but it’s not the same. So, Papi’s and those greasy fries will forever be immortalized in Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf.
Only 20 more days!
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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 22: Why It’s Not in Bookstores
06 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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As the countdown continues, the biggest question being asked is; can I buy it in bookstores?
The answer, with a few exceptions is no. But there’s a very good reason for that.
Why Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf isn’t in most bookstores
What most people don’t know is, I had the choice to make Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf available at any bookstore across the country. And I said no. The reason? In order to get in with the big bookstores, wholesalers, and distributors, you have to play by their rules.
And that’s a business model I don’t believe in.
Everyone is trying to make a buck off of you. This is even more true for larger companies. But this is a different age. Now, more than ever, is an era of free information. And that scares the publishing world, especially with the rise of ebooks. They are afraid of piracy, of people reading books without paying for them. So they focus on digital rights, and limiting the ways you can use the content you purchase. I know something is wrong when I have less rights to an ebook I purchase than a paper copy of the same book. Think about it—you can never resell it at a garage sale, it can be hard to lend to friends, and sometimes you are only allowed access to it from a limited number of devices.
That seems wrong to me.
What makes Enygma Enterprises Different
That’s why I founded Enygma Enterprises. I want to create a new kind of publishing model. One that is focused on the reader’s rights. One that treats the fans as a vital part of the community, not just customers.
In order to do that, I had to say “no” to a lot of things. Including deals with distributors, that would allow major bookstores to easily stock Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf.
It was a sacrifice, and it will make this an uphill battle. But with your help, you can be my storefront. You can spread the word, and help create a reader-focused, 21st-century publishing company. This started as my vision, but each and every reader is just as big a part of it as I am.
Let’s change the world of telling and sharing stories. Together.
So no, you can’t buy Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf in most bookstores yet. And I don’t feel at all bad admitting that, knowing the reason why.
Only 22 more days!
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Countdown to Wisconsin Werewolf Day 23: Inspiration of Travis Scott
06 months ago
by Edison T. Crux
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Of all the characters in Tale of the Wisconsin Werewolf, Travis Scott has got to be one of my favorites.
Travis Scott’s Inspiration
In many ways, Travis is the polar opposite of Will; he is carefree, reckless, and has absolutely no regard for the rules.
And just like Will was originally inspired by me, the concept of Travis was born of my polar opposite.
Growing up, I had a friend like Travis. He was never as extreme in real life, but they shared a certain recklessness and unorthodox way of thinking. We became close, inseparable friends, just like Will and Travis. In fact, if the humorous chemistry between the two comes across very real, it’s because I had a lot of inspiration—conversations with my best friend were very similar.
Over time, Travis became less a caricature of my real friend and more an embodiment of my wild side. But whenever I see the dialogue between Will and Travis, I always think of the good times and crazy conversations with my best friend.
Only 23 more days!
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