Amr Saleh
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Amr Saleh
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🇪🇬 🇩🇪 Fantasy author. History enthusiast and travel addict. Video Games ARE art. Author of the YA fantasy novel „Treasures of Egypt“ AVAILABLE NOW!!

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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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Pharaoh Tutankhamun Celestial Dagger #ancientcivilization #ancientegypt #pharaoh #tutankhamun
YouTube video by Ancient Egypt History
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July 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
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
June 25, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I discovered that the tale of Cinderella is truly universal. So, of course, I had to investigate.

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How Did Cinderella Conquer the World?
Picture a family gathered around a winter stove in Bavaria.
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May 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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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May 22, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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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How FromSoftware Tells Stories Without Words
YouTube video by Duat Tales
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May 12, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My new writing and gaming station ❤️🎮🖋️
April 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Meet Tuya, my writing accountability cat 🐱 🖊️ 📚
April 26, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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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.
At last: Of Shadows, Stars, and Sabers is now available for you to buy from your favorite bookseller! With 29 writers from around the world in #Fantasy, #Horror, and #ScienceFiction, this anthology is the groundbreaking first book of @starsandsabers.bsky.social! #newbooks #SFF
February 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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 😤
February 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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 😊💪🏾
February 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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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. ☀️😎
The Locus Recommended List is live!

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February 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Her mewesty Queen Tuya has decided to endorse my YA fantasy debut Treasures of Egypt: The Spear & the Scythe 🐱 🇪🇬 📚
January 30, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Ops, just finished a book. My cozy fantasy story the Jinn Next Door. 1st draft completed at 89661 words 🥳
January 24, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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 🤞🏾
January 22, 2025 at 6:52 PM
‼️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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January 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Weird Al Yankovic and Markiplier if any of you turns to be secretly a monster I swear… 😭
January 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
‼️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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January 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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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January 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Meet Tuya. The newest member of our family ❤️ 🐱
January 5, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Scope the new blurb. Many thanks to USA Today bestselling author Alicia Thompson. Buy her book The Art of Catching Feelings.
January 3, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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.
December 31, 2024 at 11:34 AM
Still can’t fully believe that this happened in 2024 😍
December 30, 2024 at 7:00 PM
In today‘s essay, I explore how watching Squid Game shattered my understanding of human nature and forced me to confront the limits of empathy, survival, and social inequality.

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December 29, 2024 at 9:27 PM
321,127 words written in 2024 and not a single book is even close to getting published 😭
December 28, 2024 at 1:50 PM
For the Persona 5 fans out there. The characters of my debut novel in the style of what is becoming one of my favorite games 😍

Btw. You can get your copy of Treasures of Egypt: The Spear & the Sycthe now 😉📚
December 27, 2024 at 12:57 PM