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Here's a quote from one of my favorite reviews (thanks @williamjadams3.bsky.social!)
I'm looking forward to the contest! 😊
This time we have book 2 in @srarrkewey.bsky.social The Kry Chronicles: The Silver Blade!!!
Check it out: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/07/c...
This time we have book 2 in @srarrkewey.bsky.social The Kry Chronicles: The Silver Blade!!!
Check it out: willowwraithpress.com/2026/01/07/c...
www.zackargyle.com/spfbo
www.zackargyle.com/spfbo
Wednesday Setting: Give a nature setting that is visually stimulating
This passage is from Guardian. The thought of a dragon flying beneath the branches of a massive tree makes me smile. It's also one of the few scenes in the series when Andrew is carefree.
Wednesday Setting: Give a nature setting that is visually stimulating
This passage is from Guardian. The thought of a dragon flying beneath the branches of a massive tree makes me smile. It's also one of the few scenes in the series when Andrew is carefree.
First line of your WIP
This is from my actual WIP, not something I'm finished with (although I should be done with this draft soon.) I don't have a title yet.
Some of you may be interested to learn that it's related to The Caein Legacy.
First line of your WIP
This is from my actual WIP, not something I'm finished with (although I should be done with this draft soon.) I don't have a title yet.
Some of you may be interested to learn that it's related to The Caein Legacy.
10. Don't
9. Shit
8. On
7. Books
6. Because
5. It's
4. Extremely
3. Rude
2. And
1. Unnecessary
#booksky
10. Don't
9. Shit
8. On
7. Books
6. Because
5. It's
4. Extremely
3. Rude
2. And
1. Unnecessary
#booksky
Here's a quote from one of my favorite reviews (thanks @williamjadams3.bsky.social!)
I'm looking forward to the contest! 😊
Here's a quote from one of my favorite reviews (thanks @williamjadams3.bsky.social!)
I'm looking forward to the contest! 😊
Fill in the gap: "You'll love my book because ___"
it has Scorpion Men (the Relics of War series)
the MC is half-dragon (the Caein Legacy series)
the MC uses war hammers and there's one heck of a twist (Serpentus)
cyborgs are awesome (Wraith & the Revolution)
Hi everyone and happy new year!
I'm AJ, I write fantasy & sci-fi (see pic for my books)
I'm currently writing what might be a novella (not sure yet), related to The Caein Legacy. The draft is almost done!
Resolution: to do some actual marketing in 2026 😅
Fill in the gap: "You'll love my book because ___"
it has Scorpion Men (the Relics of War series)
the MC is half-dragon (the Caein Legacy series)
the MC uses war hammers and there's one heck of a twist (Serpentus)
cyborgs are awesome (Wraith & the Revolution)
Tropes you'd like to see more of
I don't really get excited about tropes. I don't write tropes intentionally, and I'm fine with the majority of them as a reader.
There are a couple I thoroughly dislike, but that's a topic for a different day.
Hi, I'm AJ Calvin, author of 2 epic fantasy series (The Caein Legacy and The Relics of War), along with a standalone sci-fi (Wraith and the Revolution.)
I had to take a few months off these due to stress, but it's nice to be back at it. 😊Happy New Year!
Tropes you'd like to see more of
I don't really get excited about tropes. I don't write tropes intentionally, and I'm fine with the majority of them as a reader.
There are a couple I thoroughly dislike, but that's a topic for a different day.
Starting the year off w/ an indie book rec that slays! (which also happens to be WWP's January Indie Book Club book)
ShadowBane by Cal Logan
- Japanese-inspo demon slaying ✅
- Brutal, morally grey twins ✅
- Tiger ✅
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOH9...
Starting the year off w/ an indie book rec that slays! (which also happens to be WWP's January Indie Book Club book)
ShadowBane by Cal Logan
- Japanese-inspo demon slaying ✅
- Brutal, morally grey twins ✅
- Tiger ✅
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOH9...
Your MC is poisoned! Who do they run to for help?
At least 2 of my MCs are so stubborn that they wouldn't run to anyone, but instead fall unconscious and realize hours later that someone saved them. 🤦
This is Andrew from The Caein Legacy and Kye from Wraith & the Revolution
Hi everyone and happy new year!
I'm AJ, I write fantasy & sci-fi (see pic for my books)
I'm currently writing what might be a novella (not sure yet), related to The Caein Legacy. The draft is almost done!
Resolution: to do some actual marketing in 2026 😅
Your MC is poisoned! Who do they run to for help?
At least 2 of my MCs are so stubborn that they wouldn't run to anyone, but instead fall unconscious and realize hours later that someone saved them. 🤦
This is Andrew from The Caein Legacy and Kye from Wraith & the Revolution
Writing Habits
1. Make tea🫖 (the most important step)
2. Re-read whatever I wrote last while drinking tea
3. Start writing
4. Forget about the rest of the tea
5. Realize an hour later the tea is cold, but writing has been accomplished 😂
6. Make more tea
Hi, I'm AJ Calvin, author of 2 epic fantasy series (The Caein Legacy and The Relics of War), along with a standalone sci-fi (Wraith and the Revolution.)
I had to take a few months off these due to stress, but it's nice to be back at it. 😊Happy New Year!
Writing Habits
1. Make tea🫖 (the most important step)
2. Re-read whatever I wrote last while drinking tea
3. Start writing
4. Forget about the rest of the tea
5. Realize an hour later the tea is cold, but writing has been accomplished 😂
6. Make more tea
A cozy and fun LitRPG read with loveable characters, a unique take on a magic system set based on glyphs, wards, inscriptions, and mercantile trade.
fanfiaddict.com/review-ink-i...
A cozy and fun LitRPG read with loveable characters, a unique take on a magic system set based on glyphs, wards, inscriptions, and mercantile trade.
fanfiaddict.com/review-ink-i...
You can read my full review for #FanFiAddict here: fanfiaddict.com/review-shado...
@fanfiaddict.bsky.social
#booksky #bookreview
You can read my full review for #FanFiAddict here: fanfiaddict.com/review-shado...
@fanfiaddict.bsky.social
#booksky #bookreview
MC's goals
In Serpentus, Owen's initial goal is to hold the city of Stone Hill as long as he can after the invading army appears. He doesn't have much support beyond the city guard. The outlook isn't good.
After the battle, his focus shifts to survival.
Hi, I'm AJ Calvin, author of 2 epic fantasy series (The Caein Legacy and The Relics of War), along with a standalone sci-fi (Wraith and the Revolution.)
I had to take a few months off these due to stress, but it's nice to be back at it. 😊Happy New Year!
MC's goals
In Serpentus, Owen's initial goal is to hold the city of Stone Hill as long as he can after the invading army appears. He doesn't have much support beyond the city guard. The outlook isn't good.
After the battle, his focus shifts to survival.
Is your story driven by romance or platonic relationships?
My stories are rarely driven by romance. Some have a romantic sublot, but it's not the main focus for most of my books
Exceptions:
The Ballad of Alchemy & Steel (published novella)
Rites of Departure (forthcoming ~2027)
Hi everyone and happy new year!
I'm AJ, I write fantasy & sci-fi (see pic for my books)
I'm currently writing what might be a novella (not sure yet), related to The Caein Legacy. The draft is almost done!
Resolution: to do some actual marketing in 2026 😅
Is your story driven by romance or platonic relationships?
My stories are rarely driven by romance. Some have a romantic sublot, but it's not the main focus for most of my books
Exceptions:
The Ballad of Alchemy & Steel (published novella)
Rites of Departure (forthcoming ~2027)
It's a standalone. It's kinda dark. There's a twist midway through, and I've been told by multiple readers that they never saw it coming. Some even had to take a break because of it (this makes me happy 😈)
Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social
It's a standalone. It's kinda dark. There's a twist midway through, and I've been told by multiple readers that they never saw it coming. Some even had to take a break because of it (this makes me happy 😈)
Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social
Does your MC begin their journey prepared, or reluctantly?
It really depends on the MC
Andrew (the Caein Legacy) is prepared - for some things. He's not ready for others.
Vardak (the Relics of War) is ready for anything.
Kye (Wraith & the Revolution) is not ready. At all. 😅
Hi everyone and happy new year!
I'm AJ, I write fantasy & sci-fi (see pic for my books)
I'm currently writing what might be a novella (not sure yet), related to The Caein Legacy. The draft is almost done!
Resolution: to do some actual marketing in 2026 😅
Does your MC begin their journey prepared, or reluctantly?
It really depends on the MC
Andrew (the Caein Legacy) is prepared - for some things. He's not ready for others.
Vardak (the Relics of War) is ready for anything.
Kye (Wraith & the Revolution) is not ready. At all. 😅
Saturday snippet
This one's from Serpentus, because that's the book I just submitted to SPFBO this year (entry pending the lottery results.)
Saturday snippet
This one's from Serpentus, because that's the book I just submitted to SPFBO this year (entry pending the lottery results.)
@clashbooks.bsky.social JUNE ‘26
@clashbooks.bsky.social JUNE ‘26
(The list was a little shorter than usual, I think due to the holidays and people being busy, but there are a few great looking reads here!)
ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...
#booksky #indiebooks #newreleases
(The list was a little shorter than usual, I think due to the holidays and people being busy, but there are a few great looking reads here!)
ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...
#booksky #indiebooks #newreleases
Fashion Friday: Your MC's wardrobe and choice of weapon
Since Kye Verex recently won a "best dressed" award (thanks @cblansdell.bsky.social!) we'll talk about him.
He's a jeans & t-shirts guy, but has some cool armor he wears while on the job. Favorite weapon: plasma rifle
Fashion Friday: Your MC's wardrobe and choice of weapon
Since Kye Verex recently won a "best dressed" award (thanks @cblansdell.bsky.social!) we'll talk about him.
He's a jeans & t-shirts guy, but has some cool armor he wears while on the job. Favorite weapon: plasma rifle
Free Friday / What are you looking forward to this year?
I'm looking forward to having more time to write!
The work situation sucked the last few months, but now that it's over, I've been really productive with writing. Here's hoping it stays that way!
Hi, I'm AJ Calvin, author of 2 epic fantasy series (The Caein Legacy and The Relics of War), along with a standalone sci-fi (Wraith and the Revolution.)
I had to take a few months off these due to stress, but it's nice to be back at it. 😊Happy New Year!
Free Friday / What are you looking forward to this year?
I'm looking forward to having more time to write!
The work situation sucked the last few months, but now that it's over, I've been really productive with writing. Here's hoping it stays that way!
ShadowBane by Cal Logan
- Japanese inspired world ✅
- twins w/ magic ✅
- brutal and grey decisions ✅
- bestest tiger companion ✅
- loads of demon slaying ✅
- ending makes you want to curse author ✅