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Author of Runeweaver Father of 2 ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ผโค๏ธ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Armchair historian

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Ideas for how to support an author on a budget...

Ideas for how to support an author on a budget...

Exactly...

25.05.2025 09:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 175    ๐Ÿ” 84    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

Good luck on your journey!

01.06.2025 20:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thanks

23.05.2025 18:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
title of my project
Runeweaver: Shadow of the Twin Sun War
an adult dark epic fantasy by M.C.C. Frans

title of my project Runeweaver: Shadow of the Twin Sun War an adult dark epic fantasy by M.C.C. Frans

Pitch
In a remote mountain village steeped in theocratic fear, twelve-year-old Roya ventures into the mist to rescue a strange, winged creature from a trapperโ€™s cage. 
The rescue ends in disaster. 
Dragged home and sentenced to servitude under the cruel shrinekeeper, she watches her motherโ€™s beloved books burn on a pyre. 
But Roya took something from the cage.
A shard. Blue, glowing. 
Whispering a question only she can hear: 
What is my name? 
When Mogh Aedam arrives with black-cloaked knights, Roya realizes theyโ€™re hunting it. 
As the Orderโ€™s grip tightens, she must choose: deny the truth and surviveโ€”or embrace the forbidden power awakening inside her, and risk everything.

Pitch In a remote mountain village steeped in theocratic fear, twelve-year-old Roya ventures into the mist to rescue a strange, winged creature from a trapperโ€™s cage. The rescue ends in disaster. Dragged home and sentenced to servitude under the cruel shrinekeeper, she watches her motherโ€™s beloved books burn on a pyre. But Roya took something from the cage. A shard. Blue, glowing. Whispering a question only she can hear: What is my name? When Mogh Aedam arrives with black-cloaked knights, Roya realizes theyโ€™re hunting it. As the Orderโ€™s grip tightens, she must choose: deny the truth and surviveโ€”or embrace the forbidden power awakening inside her, and risk everything.

Comparable titles to Runeweaver
Justice of Kings
The Gutter Prayer
A Master of Djinn
An image of Powder and Jinx (Arcane season 1)
these are similar because of: Theocratic conspiracy, sacrifice, grim coming-of-age, cult, Divine mysteries, moral ambiguity and fractured identity.

Comparable titles to Runeweaver Justice of Kings The Gutter Prayer A Master of Djinn An image of Powder and Jinx (Arcane season 1) these are similar because of: Theocratic conspiracy, sacrifice, grim coming-of-age, cult, Divine mysteries, moral ambiguity and fractured identity.

An image with two samples of writing. First part of the prologue: โ€œSacrifice, Brother.โ€ Aedam exhaled wearily. โ€œIt is a question that presents itself to all warlords. Did I give it my all? The Herald teaches us that the cost of victory is sacrifice. And we have sacrificed. All of us. But now that weโ€™ve achieved victory so utterly and completely, one wonders, who can stop us now?โ€ The Mogh ran a finger over the precious ruby-red stone embedded in the ring. โ€œAnd indeed, who can?โ€

12 Years after teh fall of the Dusk Throne.

... She landed heavily in the undergrowth, leaves and mud caking her cheek. The taste of loamy earth was in her mouth, musty and tangy. The village, she thought, catching sight of the faint twinkle of its distant lights. I have to warn them.
     With a grunt and whimper of pain, Roya pushed herself up onto thin arms. Her elbows shook, and saliva mixed with blood as it dripped from her lip. She could taste that too. She had cut herself somehow. Her hands were scratched as well, her knuckles bruised.
     I have to keep going.

An image with two samples of writing. First part of the prologue: โ€œSacrifice, Brother.โ€ Aedam exhaled wearily. โ€œIt is a question that presents itself to all warlords. Did I give it my all? The Herald teaches us that the cost of victory is sacrifice. And we have sacrificed. All of us. But now that weโ€™ve achieved victory so utterly and completely, one wonders, who can stop us now?โ€ The Mogh ran a finger over the precious ruby-red stone embedded in the ring. โ€œAnd indeed, who can?โ€ 12 Years after teh fall of the Dusk Throne. ... She landed heavily in the undergrowth, leaves and mud caking her cheek. The taste of loamy earth was in her mouth, musty and tangy. The village, she thought, catching sight of the faint twinkle of its distant lights. I have to warn them. With a grunt and whimper of pain, Roya pushed herself up onto thin arms. Her elbows shook, and saliva mixed with blood as it dripped from her lip. She could taste that too. She had cut herself somehow. Her hands were scratched as well, her knuckles bruised. I have to keep going.

Justice of Kings x Arcane (S1) x Blacktongue thief

โ“"What's my name?"

โœ”๏ธTo answer the mystical blue shard is to embrace the forbidden power awakening within and risk everything.

๐Ÿ“–Runeweaver: Shadow of the Twin Sun War

#WIPPIT #A #F #Agentsguide

23.05.2025 15:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 25    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

thank you so much!

23.05.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today is the day! Get to sharing those WIPs and have fun! Rules and hashtags are below. (I was asked for upmarket, so that is #UM). Remember to interact where you can, comment, like, repost. Remember, there is no AI allowed! Good luck, & happy sharing everyone! #WIPPIT #PitchDay

23.05.2025 04:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 45    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

๐Ÿฟ

23.05.2025 09:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

this looks amazing!

23.05.2025 08:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A vision board with pictures and pieces of paper with text. 
Temple of Roshan, a picture of the beams in a cathedral with the light streaming in.
Barfrood, a fantasy village in snow/winter.
Roya, a redhaired young girl wipping her hair around.
Mythical shard, a blue glass shard held up against the light
Tirahn, a black cloaked figure on a  black horse with a red sun in the sky.

A vision board with pictures and pieces of paper with text. Temple of Roshan, a picture of the beams in a cathedral with the light streaming in. Barfrood, a fantasy village in snow/winter. Roya, a redhaired young girl wipping her hair around. Mythical shard, a blue glass shard held up against the light Tirahn, a black cloaked figure on a black horse with a red sun in the sky.

RUNEWEAVER is inspired by Persian myth and medieval theocracy and the start of a trilogy. #WIPPIT #A #F #litagents
โœ๏ธCorrosion of faith & power
๐Ÿ’”Fractured loyalty & identity
๐ŸŒฑComing of age without choice.
๐Ÿ˜ˆVillain has a Point
โ›ช๏ธCorrupt Institutions
๐Ÿ“œDark Prophecy
๐ŸงฟArtifacts of Power
๐Ÿ”ŽMonster as Mirror

23.05.2025 07:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 30    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

this looks good!

23.05.2025 07:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much! I feel like it blends well with so many of these titles, but I'd love to get feedback once it is out there if I was right about it ๐Ÿ˜

23.05.2025 07:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A picture of a reading tracker with shelves filled with books and small items. 
"If these titles are on your tracker or TBR, keep an eye out for RUNEWEAVER by M.C.C. Frans."
Comparable titles mentioned: Blacktongue Thief, Justice of Kings, A Master of Djinn, Master of Sorrows, and Black Stone Heart.

A picture of a reading tracker with shelves filled with books and small items. "If these titles are on your tracker or TBR, keep an eye out for RUNEWEAVER by M.C.C. Frans." Comparable titles mentioned: Blacktongue Thief, Justice of Kings, A Master of Djinn, Master of Sorrows, and Black Stone Heart.

Runeweaver: When Roya finds a mythical blue shard that whispers into her mind, she becomes the last hopeโ€”and final weaponโ€”in a holy war disguised as salvation.

๐Ÿ’”complicated loyalty
๐Ÿ“–forbidden knowledge
โš”๏ธsacrifice and vengeance

#wippit #A #F #FBW

23.05.2025 07:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 40    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Ernie, thank you for this reminder. I'll defintely send my query for ๐Ÿ“Œ in to you. Justice of Kings x Blacktongue thief x Arcane.

22.05.2025 08:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Runeweaver: When the village outcast Roya finds a mythical shard that whispers into her mind, she becomes the last hopeโ€”and final weaponโ€”in a holy war disguised as salvation.

๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Theocracy vs truth
๐Ÿ”ฅ Morality under fire
๐Ÿ“– Forbidden knowledge

#agentsguide #litagents #Q #DF #amquerying

16.05.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow my query announcement put me over the 200 follower count! In honor of that milestone, Iโ€™ll do a #askmeanything re: agenting, querying, etc. tonight. Iโ€™m catching up on reading rn but Iโ€™ll check in throughout the evening. Ask away! #amagenting #amquerying

15.05.2025 00:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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