Big News: Runeforged Launch, Ranking Incentives, and What's Next (Patreon)

Hey all. Got some big news that affects everything I'm writing, including Rivera's Repairs, so bear with me.

My debut novel, Runeforged Book 1, is launching August 4 with the audiobook. Pre-orders are open right now.

Runeforged: Path of the Paladin: A LitRPG Adventure eBook : Davidson, M.S.: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store

Check out the new cover while you're at it.

"Why should I care? I'm already paying you."

And I appreciate that more than you know. But here's the thing. This is my first real commercial launch, and how it does directly affects how much time I can spend writing. Which means it affects how fast Rivera's Repairs and Runeforged Book 3 get to you. A rising tide lifts all boats. Or at least that's what they tell me.

"So what do you actually need from me?"

If you're on KU, just borrowing the book helps immensely. That's it. You don't even have to read it. I'd really appreciate it. And if you've already got a copy coming through here, telling a friend or sharing the pre-order link goes a long way too.

"And if we actually push it up the charts?"

Glad you asked. Ranking incentives (applies to both Patreon and Royal Road):

Top 2500: Runeforged Book 3 starts immediately on Royal Road, Patreon gets bonus chapters. Rivera's Repairs Book 3 starts up on Royal Road immediately, I pivot to get more chapters out here on Patreon.

Top 1000: 15 free one-year Top-Brass Patreon subs with full access to all books, all chapters, all art, and secret Discord channels. (Draw opt-in.) Yes, that includes you. If you're already subscribed, a free year is a free year.

Top 500: Discord fireside chat to discuss Book 3 and Issue #4/5 and plan a PoV interlude or side story together. More ART.

Top 100: 100 free one-year Supporter Patreon sub draw and a real chance I can do this full time, producing books faster for everyone. This includes Runeforged, Rivera's Repairs, and a secret project I'll release prelim chapters for if we get to this point. (It's a year or more out!) Again, you're eligible for the draw.

"So what's the deal with Rivera's Repairs right now?"

Issue 3 is already posted here. I wanted to get Issue 4 fully posted to Patreon before launching on Royal Road. If we hit the ranking charts, I throw that out the window since there's a solid chance I'll have more time to write, so that's on the table too.

Either way, Issue 4 will still post exclusive to Patreon until complete. You're getting it first regardless.

"Okay wiseguy, how you gonna handle the draws?"

Jeez, good question but you could be nicer about it.

Draws will be opt-in using something like Wheel of Names or a randomizer, recorded in case of pushback. Opt-in will be a Google Form where I'll likely need an email address to send the link to. It doesn't have to be a permanent one if you'd like to remain anonymous. Patreon links will be re-drawn if no one claims them within two weeks. Or fucking something like that. I'm still figuring it out.

"Anything else?"

Yeah. Thank you all.

You're already here. You're already supporting. That means the world to me. But this launch is the thing that could turn this from a grind into something I do full time, and if we get there, every single one of you benefits. More chapters, faster releases, more Rivera's, more Runeforged, and whatever comes next.

It's been a wild ride since I started this journey in 2024. Almost two years and a million words later, I won't be stopping, nor will I abandon any of my stories. They will go until they're done, and then we do something new. This has been my dream since I was a kid, and I have a real opportunity to do it all because of Royal Road and because of you. I never expected to have the kind of audience I do. When I started posting I was hoping for a couple of people to read my stories. Now? Now I have a chance to bring all of you along with me as I pour myself into great stories that have been rattling around in my head for decades. Runeforged was just the beginning, Rivera's was a total fluke, and there's plenty more where that came from when we finish them. I know I'm a slower writer, but I'm getting faster and hope to make this a full-time job someday.

Thank you all!