And we're off! Here are the standings after Day 1 of Voting!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

14(6)

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2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

5(5)

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3

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

2(1)

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4

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

1(1)

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Well I guess this is the new place to be.
Thanks for the support so far guys. If you haven't picked up your issue of COTV yet please do.
just click the link below.

Well, one quick change from yesterday... PTMITR has taken the #3 slot from Monkey Quest. So far, the promotion engine seems to be moving, but speed is building, so anything could happen still since we're early in the game. Be sure to help support your favorites and also check out the books available in the distro from other former contestants ~ http://www.dimestoredistro.com/new-1/ ... Some great stuff going on here and more coming!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

17(9)

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2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

9(8)

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3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

2(2)

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4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

2(1)

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Wow, some big shake-ups in the last twenty-four hours! Clown Town has taken the lead from Curse of the Vessel and Monkey Quest has climbed up a spot, dropping People that Melt in the Rain down to the bottom slot. We're just a few days in and there's already a war going on! The promotion machine has just started for these contestants, though, so who knows how things will end up. Be sure to pick up a copy of the zero issues from your favorite contestants and also pick up copies of books from former contestants whose projects you'd like to see given a second life... The WINNER of Small Press Idol 2010 will be one of the four projects below. They're fighting for a publishing deal, cash prize, a Shocker Toy based on their project, and, of course, bragging rights!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

31(15)

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2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

21(13)

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3

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

7(4)

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4

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

3(3)

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Well, no movement on the charts today, but the numbers are talking... Clown Town and Curse of the Vessel are vying for control of the competition, playing a game of cat and mouse, which will lead to a victor... Monkey Quest and People that Melt in the Rain can't be counted out yet, though! We're coming up to our first weekend of the competition, which could easily be a game changer.

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

42(20)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

31(19)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

8(5)

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4

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

5(5)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

So this is where you all went off to.

I've got to say that I AM PSYCHED to finally be able to order my copy of Vessel! Or Curse of the…etc.

Good luck guys! I'm ordering my copy today!  

Well things are changing up! Clown Town has managed to keep a pretty steady lead on Curse of the Vessel, but blink for a second and you might have missed People that Melt in the Rain passing by Monkey Quest! This weekend could prove to be a game changer, though, as those full time day jobbers out there hit the gas on weekend promotions, hitting up stores, conventions, etc... What's going to happen over the next two days?

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

52(26)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

43(24)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

8(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

8(5)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Here's the latest! There was a LOT of activity this weekend so far, but a lot of it was actually heading the direction of our SPI Flip Books... the competitors who didn't make it to round 4, but joined forces to make some flip books. Good job guys! As for the competition, Clown Town is still managing to keep the lead, but Curse of the Vessel is gaining on them, slowly but surely... How long can they keep it up? People that Melt in the Rain has a solid lead over Monkey Quest, but I don't think either competitor is content to trail in third and fourth... How long until they hit the gas?

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

57(28)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

54(25)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

11(10)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

9(6)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Well it looks like we are closing in on that top spot. That's good…but we have more work to do.

If you haven't picked up your copy of COTV yet, please do! That's what this whole thing was about.

Click the link…
http://www.dimestoredistro.com/curse-of-the-vessel-issue-0-2307.html

Here we are, starting week 2 of Small Press Idol 2010's fourth round... There are some obviously dominant players in the competition right now, but don't count anyone out since we still have 22 days to go until a winner can be clearly defined. If any of these projects seem like they might be interesting, support the guys, help them win, and make their year! Here's the latest!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

69(30)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

62(29)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

16(11)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

9(6)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Today the numbers haven't change drastically, likely due to a glitch shutting down the sites for a few hours... Sorry about that! Clown Town continues to maintain their lead over the other contestants, but as mentioned previously, things can turn on a dime, so the last thing to do now is get complacent. Time for all of the contestants to start knocking on doors, passing out fliers, doing bake sales, babysitting, walking dogs, or whatever it takes to get fans to pick up copies.

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

78(35)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

62(29)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

17(12)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

9(6)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

No standings changes today, but the numbers have a little bit. Curse of the Vessel is making a play for the #1 spot with a burst of purchases late in the day yesterday leading to a tie in copies... but not in buyers. Clown Town still has a marginal lead, which could be overtaken by a few well placed purchases. What will happen today and what's happening with the bottom two?

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

79(36)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

79(34)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

18(13)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

10(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Tonight's stats say that we have taken the lead and are now in the #1 spot! Thanks to everyone who has supported us and that have purchased our humble book. It's exciting!…but we have to maintain that spot for a couple more weeks. So keep telling people about us and please order your copies if you haven't already. Thanks!  
1. Curse of the Vessel ~ 90(41)
2. Clown Town ~ 79(36)
3. People that Melt in the Rain ~ 19(14)
4. Monkey Quest ~ 10(7)

Looks like there's a new sheriff in town! Curse of the Vessel has overtaken Clown Town for the top spot... and with a solid lead, too! Can Clown Town recover from this usurp? Well, we still have 19 days in this contest, so anything could happen. Of course... what's going on with retailers? So far none have contacted the Distro, so are they all sneaking in through Haven and someone will snag the top spot right at the end of the competition? Who knows? I'm not talkin'!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

95(43)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

79(36)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

19(14)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

10(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Well, the word seems to be getting out there a little bit! There has been some decent activity with curious onlookers not only picking up copies of the four books in the finals of Small Press Idol 2010, but also other books available in the Distro. Thanks and keep it up! No big changes to report today, though the numbers are steadily climbing from some.

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

98(45)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

81(38)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

21(16)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

10(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Well, the first contestant passed 100 copies sold yesterday, so congrats to COTV! The other contestants haven't had huge changes from the day before, but as with last weekend, this weekend could end up changing the game. Good luck to everyone this weekend getting people pointed towards the contest and picking up copies!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

102(47)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

89(40)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

21(16)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

10(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Not a huge change today, just some traction from Clown Town and People that Melt in the Rain. Not quite enough for a position change, but getting there! Keep it up everyone!

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

102(47)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

96(41)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

25(19)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

10(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Keep it up guys, keep selling those books!

WEGJ

Not a huge change from yesterday, but projects are still plunking away. We're at the mid-point of Round 4, so it's time to start making some power plays! With two full weeks to get your books marketed and readers pointed in the right direction, there's no reason any of the competitors still can't take this thing.

Contestants: Round 4

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Members of Team

Project Name (Click through to Project Page)

VOTES

Copies(Buyers)

Status (Click through to Forum)

1

Michael Leal
Danny Kelly
Nik Poliwko
Michael McElveen

TOP

Curse of The Vessel

109(51)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

2

Kevin LaPorte
Amanda Rachels
Caesar Garcia

TOP

Clown Town

97(42)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

3

Mike Dubisch
Carolyn Watson-Dubisch

TOP

The People that Melt in the Rain

26(20)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

4

DaFu Yu

TOP

Monkey Quest

10(7)

Pick up a copy of the ZERO ISSUE.

Thanks Wegj! We're trying!