I never thought Iβd be this close to getting within top 1000, let alone _before_ itβs actually out there!
But now itβs so close I can almost taste it!
Who will help me get there?
@mattfalcon.bsky.social
Dutch fantasy writer, writing in English. Debut novel releases December 1st! Presale is live now! Pre-order Tethered to Darkness: https://mattfalcon.com/books/
I never thought Iβd be this close to getting within top 1000, let alone _before_ itβs actually out there!
But now itβs so close I can almost taste it!
Who will help me get there?
An epic fantasy set in a world on the brink of death. Dragons, magic (including magic drugs!), cool creatures, fighting, emotions and actual character growth.
Darkness is here.
Be the first to read it on December 1.
π in bye oh!
This is all from that place named after a South American river, because everything else gives me _no data at all_ on preorders π€£
But⦠I expected it to be much more US than it is?? Is the US slacking?
Donβt you just hate it when you buy a hard copy because you LOVE to have books and the cover and book are awesome, but thenβ¦
The ebook isnβt included?? You have to pay another X dollars/euros to get the ebook, which you NEED for in the bathtub?
Me too. I wonβt do that to you.
People whoβve already read my book have nice things to say about it!
And this isnβt even all!
You want to see more right?
π in bi-yo!
Again, this is not a dig at anyone who chooses any of the avenues I avoid. I completely understand why people choose them. They are just not for me.
Oh and since Tethered to Darkness is available, I have to say this: π in bi-yo!
I want control of this stuff. Control of the quality of the products I sell people.
Iβve done that for my book by hiring experts (illustrators and editors), so Iβm not about to let it be ruined by (the chance of) subpar or mediocre quality.
Mind you, I get why people do it. I might even change my mind. But for now? Itβs available all the places.
That is also the reason Iβm not printing my hard copies through Zon. Well that, and I have heard less than positive sounds about their printing and shipping.
Iβve chosen to make my book available anywhere that sells ebooks.
Iβve done that because Iβm Dutch and most of my family and friends do not own a Kindle.
Iβve also done it because I think giving exclusivity to anyone on _my_ work feels wrong to me.
Amazon geo targeted: mybook.to/IRrC1
Amazon US: amzn.com/d/B0FP5CYNKD
This is an epic fantasy with magic, magic drugs (yes, really), dragons and other creatures. And it also has feelings. Those are important. Truly.
Want to know more?
Just click on my face and click on my url for more info and a delivery of Tethered to Darkness on December 1. Or you know πποΏΌ
Today is exactly a dogβs year until the release of my debut fantasy novel!
If not for you, maybe itβs something to chew on for your canine friend?
You know where to look by now right??
Iβve added a preview of my book on my website, since not all shops show one!
04.10.2025 18:45 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Yeah Joe is truly an artist. So happy with this!
10.09.2025 20:25 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0π’π¨COVER REVEAL!π₯βοΈ
On behalf of the @sffinsiders.com, super stoked to present the cover for TETHERED TO DARKNESS (The Veil of Sands Book 1) by @mattfalcon.bsky.social!
WHAT A STUNNING COVER! I love me a desert setting, and this looks insane. WOW.
All info + details on the SFFI blog π π
Graphic with orange text top and bottom: cover reveal. Book in middle of graphic is titled Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon. The cover features a man holding a blue glowing sword standing in front of a desert city. The graphic background features a dragon flying away from the city.
I have the honour of sharing the incredible cover for @mattfalcon.bsky.social epic fantasy debut!
Tethered to Darkness is the first book in the Veil of Sands series and is a story about betrayals and the fight for the truth in a land where even hope casts a shadow.
Out December 1st!
Pre-order anywhere: mattfalcon.com/books/
If you buy the ebook now, you will get its price as a discount on your physical copies once I've launched those!
It is time!
Finally I can show you all my cover and title for the debut novel I've been working on for almost 2 years now!
It's been a long road with a lot of learnings, but I am incredibly proud of what I've created. Coming December 1st!
Want it? Get it now! ππ
Iβm releasing my debut fantasy novel this year. Iβm proof it can be done.
No coffee.
No cats.
Just sheer willpower and determination.
βWhy is that part of the painting covered?β
βI never look at that part of a painting!β
This is you, skipping prologues. Youβre free to do it. You just also look like a fool.
Donβt have a vinyl. Was at the office in a city π€£
16.04.2025 14:30 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Oh good shout! Will try! π€£
16.04.2025 13:50 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Noooo! I just want spotify to work π€£
16.04.2025 13:14 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0No π€£
16.04.2025 13:00 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0Spotify is down. And I'm writing. Great...
What do I do now? Vocalise celestial sounds? Hum?
Whatβs the best price for your book?
10.04.2025 10:33 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Definitely, integrated into my eyes even π€£
31.03.2025 10:31 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0A group of pandas are called _what_??
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