I almost thought this milestone won't happen. Since I started to send out previews and updates for the book, I started to lose subscribers. It makes perfect sense though, some people forgot they even signed up, some lost interest along the way.
Don't get me wrong. As soul-crushing as it is for any maker, It's a good thing. I was increasing the chance that people staying on the list actually care about the product. There was only one problem. I am getting to an actual release, and I hoped to get 500 interested people for prime time.
With people leaving the mailing list, I thought it won't happen. I thought I will always get close to 500 only to get another drop :). On this day it did! Nice and rounded 500!