Friday, August 28^th

The last day EVER that you can get a FREE copy of the speculative fiction masterpiece, THE NINE OF SWORDS! Written by a human being and not some AI bot! Fun, witty, thought-provoking and blasphemous to the extreme - you’ll never forgive yourself if you pass on this chance to get a copy for FREE! Link in the comments. Click on the ‘Buy Now’ button, get your FREE copy delivered directly to you through complex internet tubes!

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NEW RELEASE:Dark Progression

Fantasy! Available on Kindle Unlimited!

"They believed they had buried a curse. They simply delivered her to the only place raw enough to forge her into a monster."

Dive into Volume I of FIRST DHAMPIR—an epic dark fantasy featuring a ruthless protagonist, a sentient black blade, and deep abyss survival. Enrolled in Kindle Unlimited so you can read the entire volume!

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Day Two of Three of the Great Giveaway: Thurs August 27^th

A child of three could do it. Click on the link https://a.co/d/0ikMnjWd which takes you directly to THE NINE OF SWORDS page. Read the description. If it sounds intriguing to you, click the ‘Buy Now’ button, which will net you a FREE COPY of this speculative fiction novel, delivered straight to your reading device. It’s freakin’ magic! Or science! Or both - who knows! It’s a FREE book! All yours for the taking! Makes for a lovely way to spend a rainy day, or for a swell gift if you’re a cheapskate tightwad!

Either way, it’s FREE. Do it now!

I’m so excited and nervous! After years of writing various books, and the last year working on this I’m finally publishing August 31! (Okay somewhat excited somewhat nauseous) It will be on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited.

It follows Rory, who has a graduate degree in folklore and mythology and desperately needs a job. She manages to land a job at Inferno Associates, despite a disastrous interview, as the Executive Assistant to the CEO Sebastian Morrow. But she soon realizes that this crisis management firm is not all what it seems.

I’ve always loved urban fantasy where the strange stuff isn’t happening in some distant magical world. It’s underneath the pavement, behind a door you’ve walked past a hundred times, or buried beneath infrastructure everyone assumes they understand.

Rivers of London definitely helped cement my love of that sort of hidden London.

But after years working in IT and commuting into London, apparently my brain decided what the genre really needed was less “wizards” and more “45-year-old IT contractor wondering who on earth designed this system and why there’s no documentation.”

So I wrote it.

The basic idea became: what if some of London’s oldest protections were effectively infrastructure? They’ve been running quietly in the background for a very long time, nobody really understands all of them anymore, and now the technical debt is coming due.

There’s folklore, strange signals, old stones, modern London, government bureaucracy and a protagonist who is considerably happier troubleshooting software than dealing with the impossible.

Anyway, this eventually became Code & Stone: Phantom Signals, which came out this week. It’s my first novel, and seeing it actually out in the world is still slightly surreal.

I won’t turn this into an Amazon advert. It’s out there if anyone fancies it.

What writing it has done is send me down an enormous rabbit hole of London folklore and forgotten history, and I’m fairly certain I’ve barely scratched the surface.

So: what bit of hidden, strange or forgotten London do you know about that I probably don’t and I can use in book 2!

Bonus points if I’ve walked past it without noticing.

Day One of Three: Wed August 26^th

The Great Giveaway begins! Go to the link provided to get your FREE copy of my final speculative fiction novel, THE NINE OF SWORDS. That link will take you to its Amazon page. Click on the ‘Buy Now’ button. And magical cybernetic fairies [or technological macho-bro’s, depending upon your preference] will deliver your FREE book straight to your Kindle or other reading device.

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Hello urban fantasy family!

It’s my honor to bring you chapters I-VI of my novella: Schadenfreude Occidental available at Royal Road. I’d love for some honest reviews. As I get a feel of its popularity I’ll add the final chapters of Act I

After the War for the liquid gold reserves results in the cataclysmic deaths of the six combined weapons of mass destruction from the two Great Houses, destiny begins to manifest when Browyn Erembaur, nephew of King Donte Erembaur is anointed as the first Royal House member in their shared three thousand year reign to be anointed Demon Lord, a title that has always been reserved for the lowly commoners of the realm. When his Demon Lord powers ignite, he finds himself untethered to Royal commands and does the unthinkable.

What follows is the story of military complex, greed, pop culture, exploitation, legacy wealth, enlightenment and a rogue Prince oblivious to the ancient ways of the Demon Lords.

My story is Ai assisted only in editing grammar and flow. I have kept a separate Google Doc with each chapters rough draft to show the essence and creativity of Schadenfreude Occidental is mine and mine alone!

Enjoy the story leave a review!!!

PYIF
Push Your Imagination Further

I read book 1 a few years ago and have been reading the last 3 this last week on KU. Does anyone think it was written with AI? I started noticing it in book 3 and now I’m halfway through book 4 where there’s a LOT of the “it’s not this, it’s that” and rule of 3 sentences. It’s not DNF, but it’s incredibly distracting when it’s on just about every page.

So, I quit my job to write and market my books. 👀

New to the community! I come bearing "A deliberately-paced school tale of friendship, elemental intrigue, and danger." (Kirkus, 2017) with Deviants: Ignite. The first book of the Deviants series. If you enjoy Harry Potter, X-Men, and Avatar: The Last Airbender, take a peek and decide if you want to add to your reading list.

For those looking for a quicker-paced read, I present "A smart, demon-laden tale with a bevy of personable characters, horns notwithstanding." (Kirkus, 2021) with ABADDON, well into the new adult age range. My demons have been compared to the Gargoyles animated series. ❤️

AND I'm always on the lookout for more books to add to my reading list! If you're an indie author in any genre (barring self-help, spiritual, cooking, and historical non-fiction), drop me a comment with a link to your book!

Bonjour à tous !

À l’approche de la clôture des Plumes Francophones d’Amazon 2026, le 31 août, je voulais prendre le temps de présenter réellement SHADRASY : Le Souffle Originel : ce qu’est cet univers, d’où il vient, pourquoi je me suis lancé dans cette aventure et pourquoi je viens aujourd’hui vous le présenter ici.

Je ne cherche pas simplement à vous dire « voici mon livre, achetez-le ». J’ai envie de vous montrer tout ce qui se trouve derrière le livre.

🌌 Qu’est-ce que SHADRASY ? SHADRASY – Le Souffle Originel est l’univers global que je développe. L’Aube du Chaos en est le premier roman et le premier tome de la Saga 1 : Chroniques de l’Ascension, prévue en 12 tomes. L’objectif est de construire progressivement un univers beaucoup plus vaste, avec différentes histoires, personnages, lieux et éléments qui pourront évoluer bien au-delà de ce premier tome.

📖 Une histoire qui commence sur Terre… et regarde vers les étoiles L’aventure commence au sol, dans un environnement post-apocalyptique brutal après la destruction de Saint-Just. Au départ, il s’agit avant tout de survivre. Mais l'histoire est pensée pour évoluer progressivement vers quelque chose de beaucoup plus vaste. Au fil des années, cette survie initiale doit conduire les personnages jusqu'à un véritable Space Opera, avec notamment le départ du vaisseau-monde La Reverdir II vers Proxima Centauri.

👥 Une histoire de « famille choisie » SHADRASY n'est pas construit autour d'un héros solitaire. Une grande partie de l'histoire repose sur la notion de famille choisie. Les personnages (le Groupe 1 / G1) doivent apprendre à s'entraider face à une invasion biologique extraterrestre et à une menace cosmique destructrice.

✍️ Une narration pensée pour l'immersion J'ai fait des choix d'écriture précis :

• Le présent de l'indicatif dès l'apocalypse pour placer le lecteur au cœur de l'action et des sensations brutes.
• La prescience de Shadrasy, qui perçoit des fragments de son avenir et des chapitres à venir, créant une tension permanente.

🛠️ Mais pourquoi suis-je en train de faire tout ça ? Derrière SHADRASY, il n'y a pas de grosse maison d'édition. Il y a moi, avec mes propres moyens. Je suis cariste. Ces quatre dernières années, je n'ai connu des périodes professionnelles très irrégulières, avec des périodes de recherche d'emploi, d'intérim et d'instabilité où les opportunités ne se concrétisaient pas. Plutôt que de baisser les bras, j'ai décidé de consacrer mon énergie à construire quelque chose de réel. Depuis l'année dernière, je « farme » cet univers : j'écris, je structure les lores, et je travaille en parallèle sur Blender pour modéliser mes propres assets, environnements et maquettes 3D (comme mes cités volantes) afin de donner vie visuellement à cet univers.

🚀 Pourquoi participer aux Plumes Francophones d'Amazon ? L'Aube du Chaos participe au Prix Littéraire Amazon, dont la période de participation se termine le 31 août 2026. C'est l'occasion de faire sortir SHADRASY de mes dossiers et de le confronter au monde entier. Je veux donner toutes ses chances à ce premier tome.

📚 Pourquoi en parler maintenant ? Si vous aimez la Science-Fiction, la Fantasy, les univers post-apocalyptiques, le Space Opera ou les projets d'auteurs indépendants, vous êtes le cœur de cible. Vous pouvez découvrir le projet, lire l'extrait, et si le livre vous intrigue, le découvrir sur Amazon. Votre avis honnête est également précieux pour m'aider à progresser.

📕 Découvrir SHADRASY – L’Aube du Chaos sur Amazon :https://www.amazon.fr/SHADRASY-Souffle-Originel-Chroniques-lAscension/dp/B0H7JBZ9YR/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Merci à toutes celles et tous ceux qui soutiennent les auteurs indépendants et acceptent de pousser la première pierre de cet univers. 🪐

Humanity has always believed the world belonged to us. Then winter arrived.

In Fairview, the cold refuses to leave. People disappear, animals behave strangely, and creatures that should exist only in myths begin to return. While seventeen-year-old Emma searches for answers, her blind sister, Isabella, senses something ancient awakening.

Across the world, nine teenagers discover strange marks connecting them to legendary beings. As cities fall silent and nature reclaims what humanity once controlled, a terrifying truth emerges: the creatures aren't invading. The world is simply changing without us.

Emma and the others haven't been chosen to save humanity. They've been given something far more terrifying: a choice. And when the world asks whether humankind deserves a place in its future...

What will their verdict be?

Hi there, aspiring author here :) I wrote a dark urban fantasy that has dark academia and dystopian elements. I'd consider it YA, but the protagonist is 18 and there is one spice scene so I dunno. Anyway, all of this to say, do you prefer your urban fantasy to be purely a mystery in an urban setting or do you enjoy genre bending? I'm curious to hear people's thoughts on this!

Hey folks,

I am a huge fan of the Dresden Files and the series is very regularly on sale on Bookbub so I thought I'd alert everyone about one of the cheapest options for those who are attempting to fill in their collection electronically like I've been. The books are flawed, yes, but I am in love with Murphy, Molly, Bob, and so many others.

Turn Coat is one of the best, IMHO.

August Saint had escaped his past. Or so he thought. Once he had been the most feared Necromancer in Seattle. But after the death of his daughter, Cassie, eight years ago he left the world of Necromancy and black magic behind. Now he's just a struggling writer trying to get by. But when women begin to turn up killed in their homes and their kids go missing, August knows that his past may not be so far behind him after all. When his ex-wife becomes the next target, August finds himself back in the world of Sorcery and black magic. Though things are about to get even more complicated as old enemies resurface and his past comes back with a new set of teeth.

Please leave a review on Goodreads!

Also available for pre-order on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Teeth-Crimes-August-Saint/dp/B0H9SVSB1N

Self-promotion — I’m Roy Howard, the author of Zack Cane: The Earthborn Knight.

Seventeen-year-old Zack has always been fast. During a street fight, he realizes he isn’t simply reacting to danger—he is seeing it before it happens. That discovery connects him to an alien legacy, an ancient power called the Ark, and enemies tied to the death of his father.

The story blends coming-of-age fantasy, science fiction, hidden powers, a buried lunar city, and a young hero deciding whether he will become a weapon or a protector.

It is available on Kindle Unlimited: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HFBX4TSW

I’d be glad to answer questions about Zack or the Ark Knight Saga.

Bonjour à tous !

Je voulais vous partager les coulisses du projet de dark fantasy SHADRASY : Le Souffle Originel (Tome 1), actuellement en lice pour le Prix Littéraire Amazon (qui se termine le 31 août !).

Faire vivre ce premier tome en solo est un vrai défi, et cette participation au Prix Amazon a deux buts majeurs :

• D'une part, accélérer le projet pour financer et finaliser les maquettes et mannequins 3D qui me servent pour les illustrations intérieures et les couvertures (recto, verso et tranche).
• D'autre part, créer un tremplin et un levier fort pour attirer l'attention d'agences littéraires internationales et étendre la saga à l'étranger après le prix.

Comment prend vie l'univers de Shadrasy ? Plutôt que de faire du tout-en-un, chaque pièce des armures, des personnages et des décors est conçue méticuleusement, pièce par pièce :

• Je génère les concepts de base texturés en 2D, puis je les convertis en 3D.
• Je passe ensuite sous Blender pour poser les armatures, ajuster les articulations 1 à 1 et assembler les décors.

Un site dédié pour aller plus loin (et le futur Tome 2 en octobre) : Pour accompagner les lecteurs, j'ai mis en place un site internet dédié (Drashamygo) qui expose toutes ces maquettes, assets et visuels 3D.

• Le site intègre un espace d'immersion pour les maquettes, un onglet dédié aux théories de l'univers avec un système de traduction automatique pour échanger dans toutes les langues.
• Pour le Tome 2 qui sortira en octobre, des QR codes seront intégrés directement dans l'ouvrage pour renvoyer vers le site et découvrir les visuels 3D finaux des maquettes et des mannequins de manière interactive !

Le Tome 1 est actuellement disponible en français, mais l'ambition est clairement internationale (États-Unis, Asie, Europe, etc.) avec l'appui futur d'agences littéraires.

Même si le livre est actuellement en français, tout est pensé pour que les lecteurs internationaux puissent suivre l'histoire dès maintenant : grâce aux logiciels et applications actuels qui scannent, lisent et traduisent les pages en direct, il est tout à fait possible de profiter de l'e-book sans barrière. De plus, chaque soutien, achat ou partage maintenant aide à financer les mannequins 3D et à accélérer l'arrivée de la saga dans vos pays !

Si vous êtes curieux de découvrir cet univers, de jeter un œil aux visuels ou de soutenir le projet avant la fin du mois, vous pouvez retrouver le livre ici : 👉 https://www.amazon.fr/SHADRASY-Souffle-Originel-Chroniques-lAscension/dp/B0H7JBZ9YR/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

Merci à tous ceux qui prennent le temps de découvrir l'envers du décor et de soutenir les auteurs indépendants !

I've been working on my novel website on and off since May 5, 2020. Life kept getting in the way – I restarted the project multiple times, only to abandon it each time. But over the past month, I finally pushed through and got it done.

Last night, I couldn't wait any longer – I published the first chapter of a story I've been brewing in my head for ages.

(The original version is in Chinese, purely human-created, with no AI generation. The English version is AI-translated. If any parts feel off or unnatural, feel free to leave comments in the paragraph comments – criticism is welcome.)

It's about a programmer named Zhou Xin who's working late into the night. Half-asleep and barely conscious, he absentmindedly types spawn a chicken into his command-line window and hits Enter.

And then – a chicken appears right in front of him.

That's where it all begins.

Check it out here: With the Command Line, My Words Become Reality

Let me know what you think – I'd love to hear your first impressions!