Amr Saleh

YouTube video by Ancient Egypt History Pharaoh Tutankhamun Celestial Dagger #ancientcivilization #ancientegypt #pharaoh #tutankhamun

For those who don’t know I’m currently working as an editor for Dominic Perry of The History of Egypt Podcast. We have just released a Short about King Tut‘s Celestial Dagger.

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I’m now on ADHD meds. When my mind went silent for the 1st time in my life I almost 😭. I was able to suddenly notice the beauty in my environment. I spent the entire day talking to my family & asking about their lives like I’m reconnecting with them. I can’t describe how life changing this have been

How Did Cinderella Conquer the World? Picture a family gathered around a winter stove in Bavaria.

I discovered that the tale of Cinderella is truly universal. So, of course, I had to investigate.

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YouTube video by Duat Games What Happens When an Accountant Wakes Up In Dark Souls 1 — Dark Souls 1 Playthrough: Part 1

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I launched a #gaming channel called Duat Games to share my love for gaming with y‘all. It still has a storytelling twist so you’ll still get the „author flavor“ 😉

First playthrough is up right now (Dark Souls 1)

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YouTube video by Duat Tales How FromSoftware Tells Stories Without Words

I‘m back and I have a video to share 🥳

This essay is from the FromSoftware fans out there 😉🎮

How FromSoftware Tells Stories Without Words
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My new writing and gaming station ❤️🎮🖋️

Meet Tuya, my writing accountability cat 🐱 🖊️ 📚

New story day! This shiny new anthology just erupted into the world, featuring stories by many great authors--and me!

Remember "For Lack of a Bed"? Well I have a sequel story here, "An Asexual Succubus," about Lili, our ace succubus having a bit of a midlife crisis at the monster pet store.

I‘m sick and tired of people defending men like Elon and Kanye by saying they are either bipolar or autistic. I’m both of these things plus I have ADHD and I still am not a Nazi 😤

New setup! 🥳

I’ve been taking a break from social media for a while because I wanted to focus on finishing my next book. But now that I’m back, expect new writing aid Shorts and YouTube essays 😊💪🏾

Thank you 😊

It feels diabolical to be doing self-promo in the midst of *all this* BUT!

Consider this an official FYC post, as Sargassa is not only eligible for the Hugos and Nebulas this year, but long-listed for Best First Novel in the Locus Awards--and you, yes YOU, can vote right now in the first round. ☀️😎

Thank you ☺️

Will do ☺️

Her mewesty Queen Tuya has decided to endorse my YA fantasy debut Treasures of Egypt: The Spear & the Scythe 🐱 🇪🇬 📚

Ops, just finished a book. My cozy fantasy story the Jinn Next Door. 1st draft completed at 89661 words 🥳

2025 was supposed to be my Neil Gaiman year.

But fuck him.

Now 2025 is going to my Joe Abercrombie year. Don’t let me down, Joe 🤞🏾

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‼️New Essay‼️

📝How to Build a Fantasy World

Do you need some tips and tricks to build your own fantasy world? I got you covered. In this week‘s essay I’ll use Avatar: the Last Airbender, One Piece, and Lord of the Rings to share with you some advice that will help you with your writing 😊

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Weird Al Yankovic and Markiplier if any of you turns to be secretly a monster I swear… 😭

The Wise Old Master: Uncle Iroh, Gandalf, Moiraine Ancient myths and modern fantasy epics alike are often enriched by the presence of a benevolent guide—someone whose profound wisdom, unwavering kindness, and steady hand steer the hero toward victory.

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‼️New Essay‼️

In today’s essay, we’ll examine the wise old master archetype in an attempt to understand why it resonates with us so much. & just to spice things up a bit, we’ll be using Iroh, Gandalf, & Moiraine as examples to better understand the different ways this archetype can manifest itself
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In today’s essay, I explore how FromSoftware crafts immersive narratives without words by delving deep into their powerful environmental design, cryptic NPC interactions, and hidden lore to discover the rich, layered stories behind their iconic games.

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Meet Tuya. The newest member of our family ❤️ 🐱

Scope the new blurb. Many thanks to USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson. Buy her book The Art of Catching Feelings.

Sneak Peek: I'm Still Alive My next novel

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I decided to end the year by giving you a sneak peek of my upcoming novel, I’m Still Alive. I’ve already finished the first draft earlier this month, so please excuse any mistakes or if the quality isn’t close to what you expect a finished manuscript to look like.

Still can’t fully believe that this happened in 2024 😍