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Hey, today is my birthday! If you'd like to see more of my work, I'd appreciate if you'd pick up some of my books! bookshop.org/lists/my-boo...

23.05.2025 21:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 103    ๐Ÿ” 36    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐ŸŒฌ๏ธโ‚Šหš๏ฝกโ‹†โ†A NEW TALE IS COMINGโ†โ‹†๏ฝกหšโ‚Š๐Ÿฅถ

๐ŸงŠThe title of the direct sequel to โ€˜The Walls of Delusionโ€™ will be revealed on June 20th 2025!

๐ŸงŠMore will be revealed, but for now...
โ€œAs one nightmare ends, another takes hold. Winter is coming and the horror has just begun.โ€

๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ“š #booksky #booksequel #epicfantasy

18.04.2025 16:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

this is the trans battle flag btw dont get it mixed up with the peacetime flag or the naval flag

04.03.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 605    ๐Ÿ” 107    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 21    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Iโ€™ll have to check out your work

16.02.2025 23:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Lol I faced the same problem with my first book.
But I donโ€™t worry. Even if a publisher doesnโ€™t take it when 10k words are cut, then theyโ€™re just not the right home for it. And thatโ€™s alright!

16.02.2025 23:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First full draft of manuscript for Book 2 - COMPLETE

Before hacking and slashing in the editing process:

35 Chapters
Word Count: 191,511
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16.02.2025 17:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Listen to David. David knew what the fuck was up.

04.02.2025 01:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1563    ๐Ÿ” 348    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6
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Panel 1: two crows are walking in the snow as a heavy but gentle snow falls around them.
Panel 2: one says to the other while looking ahead "Heh, that lump of snow looks like..."
Panel 3: what they thought was a lump of snow opens its eyes, revealing itself to be a pure white snowy owl.
Panel 4: "Gasp" gasps the second crow. "... a spirit!" exclaims the first.

Panel 1: two crows are walking in the snow as a heavy but gentle snow falls around them. Panel 2: one says to the other while looking ahead "Heh, that lump of snow looks like..." Panel 3: what they thought was a lump of snow opens its eyes, revealing itself to be a pure white snowy owl. Panel 4: "Gasp" gasps the second crow. "... a spirit!" exclaims the first.

29.01.2025 01:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7427    ๐Ÿ” 1044    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 49    ๐Ÿ“Œ 15
Fierce winds drive off snow and ice from the peaks of Paine Grande in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. There is a whole world of drama and grandeur to be found far above in the peaks of mountains, and especially so for Patagonia!

Fierce winds drive off snow and ice from the peaks of Paine Grande in Patagonia's Torres del Paine National Park. There is a whole world of drama and grandeur to be found far above in the peaks of mountains, and especially so for Patagonia!

Although the wind was screaming in my ears, it was a scene of serenity & breathtaking majesty as the Cuernos del Paine lit up in magnificent light. Light I had never witnessed in my years of exploring Patagonia.

Although the wind was screaming in my ears, it was a scene of serenity & breathtaking majesty as the Cuernos del Paine lit up in magnificent light. Light I had never witnessed in my years of exploring Patagonia.

After several attempts over a period of 6 years, patience finally paid off. For an all too brief moment, Argentinian Patagonia's vast, breathtaking Perito Moreno glacier is dressed in the most beautiful light!

After several attempts over a period of 6 years, patience finally paid off. For an all too brief moment, Argentinian Patagonia's vast, breathtaking Perito Moreno glacier is dressed in the most beautiful light!

Deep in the mountains, there is a world of untold beauty. It changes in matters of seconds, never to be repeated. Capture it, preserve it for eternity, share with those who haven't witnessed. Patagonia, Chile.

Deep in the mountains, there is a world of untold beauty. It changes in matters of seconds, never to be repeated. Capture it, preserve it for eternity, share with those who haven't witnessed. Patagonia, Chile.

A few reasons why I love Patagonia!

#bluesky #photography #landscape #travel #nature #sunset #landscapephotography #naturephotography #sunrise #scape

29.01.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6191    ๐Ÿ” 416    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 147    ๐Ÿ“Œ 21
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Novaria is a nation of farms and industry. The Atmari who live there are diligent and cavalier with a Queendom Dynasty. Their emblem features a dragon catching a star while clutching a hammer and sword.

Read my novel โ€˜The Walls of Delusionโ€™ to learn more!
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28.01.2025 02:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dolornjaa is full of arid, yet colorful landscapes. The Sykari who live there are as expressive as they are protective. Their emblem features a joined fist and palm in front of a five point star.

Read my novel โ€˜The Walls of Delusionโ€™ to learn more!
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28.01.2025 02:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Kaldymens is a nation of frost and fog. The Valhari who live there are cunning and have incredible patience in their frozen lands. Their emblem features a flying snowy owl with a diamond shape between its wings.

Read my novel โ€˜The Walls of Delusionโ€™ to learn more!
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28.01.2025 02:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Nahmea is a nation of islands and bounty. The Eyjari who live there are very loving and fiercely protective of their own. Their emblem features a manta ray with its tail forming a spiral beneath two towers.

Read my novel โ€˜The Walls of Delusionโ€™ to learn more!
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28.01.2025 02:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Rommelen is a nation of mountains and wind. The Montari who live there are as hardy as they are brash. Their emblem features a roaring black bear and a lightning bolt.

Read my novel โ€˜The Walls of Delusionโ€™ to learn more!
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28.01.2025 02:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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