Just then, in the minute her attention had wavered, Editor Redbird sent another message—
Editor Redbird: Dear, your book is doing great! Remember to ask your readers for monthly tickets and make a push for the Hot List. I really want to see a true original author win the grand prize for originality on the literary stage. If you don't do anything, those 'greats' who get to the top by padding their stats are going to win again.
Claire Sinclair read the message twice, not quite understanding what she meant, so she replied with a "?".
Editor Redbird: You don't actually think Noelle Yariel is the only plagiarist at CloudScript Books, do you? I know of so many more. Sigh… It's a shame we're furious but can't say a word. The boss sets the rules, and none of us can break them. We're counting on you.
Claire Sinclair couldn't resist asking, "Are the monthly tickets good for anything?"
