S.A. Klopfenstein
@saklopfenstein.bsky.social
Husband. Dad of two boys. And I write fantasy books, including the Shadow Watch Saga and the Realms of Pantheon. https://linktr.ee/saklopfenstein
In other news, I sent off all these signed Title Pages to the printer the other day.
The Rage of Saints Deluxe Editions are printing in the next week!
The Rage of Saints Deluxe Editions are printing in the next week!
April 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
In other news, I sent off all these signed Title Pages to the printer the other day.
The Rage of Saints Deluxe Editions are printing in the next week!
The Rage of Saints Deluxe Editions are printing in the next week!
🔥 The Campaign is Live! We FUNDED in 30 minutes!
I hit LAUNCH and then went about getting my kids ready for school and doing drop off, came back and we already unlocked the first Stretch Goal!
Ya'll are incredible!
I hit LAUNCH and then went about getting my kids ready for school and doing drop off, came back and we already unlocked the first Stretch Goal!
Ya'll are incredible!
March 25, 2025 at 10:20 PM
🔥 The Campaign is Live! We FUNDED in 30 minutes!
I hit LAUNCH and then went about getting my kids ready for school and doing drop off, came back and we already unlocked the first Stretch Goal!
Ya'll are incredible!
I hit LAUNCH and then went about getting my kids ready for school and doing drop off, came back and we already unlocked the first Stretch Goal!
Ya'll are incredible!
BEHOLD! The hand-drawn map of the Isle of Faltara, the central location of the Children of the Gods!
Designed by Moreno Paissan and Angela Gubert (also known as Ink Compass Maps).
They absolutely captured the wild vibe of this far north setting.
Designed by Moreno Paissan and Angela Gubert (also known as Ink Compass Maps).
They absolutely captured the wild vibe of this far north setting.
March 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
BEHOLD! The hand-drawn map of the Isle of Faltara, the central location of the Children of the Gods!
Designed by Moreno Paissan and Angela Gubert (also known as Ink Compass Maps).
They absolutely captured the wild vibe of this far north setting.
Designed by Moreno Paissan and Angela Gubert (also known as Ink Compass Maps).
They absolutely captured the wild vibe of this far north setting.
The dragons are loose! Feast your eyes! The Children of the Gods COVER REVEAL is here!!
Illustration by Joe Requeza
Cover Design by Rachel St. Clair
Illustration by Joe Requeza
Cover Design by Rachel St. Clair
February 5, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The dragons are loose! Feast your eyes! The Children of the Gods COVER REVEAL is here!!
Illustration by Joe Requeza
Cover Design by Rachel St. Clair
Illustration by Joe Requeza
Cover Design by Rachel St. Clair
Children of the Gods is off to the Editor! 🔥🔥🔥
Man, this book has been an adventure, thrill, undertaking. I am super proud of where it's at, and excited for it to get even better.
Relieved for a short break before the final polishes.
Release news soon!
Man, this book has been an adventure, thrill, undertaking. I am super proud of where it's at, and excited for it to get even better.
Relieved for a short break before the final polishes.
Release news soon!
January 31, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Children of the Gods is off to the Editor! 🔥🔥🔥
Man, this book has been an adventure, thrill, undertaking. I am super proud of where it's at, and excited for it to get even better.
Relieved for a short break before the final polishes.
Release news soon!
Man, this book has been an adventure, thrill, undertaking. I am super proud of where it's at, and excited for it to get even better.
Relieved for a short break before the final polishes.
Release news soon!
Halfway into January, halfway through my edits on Children of the Gods. Actually on schedule for like the first time with this book!
Also ya'll aren't ready for the book cover reveal, which should be coming very soon!
Also ya'll aren't ready for the book cover reveal, which should be coming very soon!
January 15, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Halfway into January, halfway through my edits on Children of the Gods. Actually on schedule for like the first time with this book!
Also ya'll aren't ready for the book cover reveal, which should be coming very soon!
Also ya'll aren't ready for the book cover reveal, which should be coming very soon!
Time for my Writing Year in Review and Transparency breakdown...
TLDR:
- Finished New Book and short story
- Shipped TSW Deluxe #1
- Funded Deluxe #2
- Ads made for consistent sales with no new releases
And Surprise Cover Illustration Reveal!
authorsaklopfenstein.com/the-s-a-repo...
TLDR:
- Finished New Book and short story
- Shipped TSW Deluxe #1
- Funded Deluxe #2
- Ads made for consistent sales with no new releases
And Surprise Cover Illustration Reveal!
authorsaklopfenstein.com/the-s-a-repo...
December 30, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Time for my Writing Year in Review and Transparency breakdown...
TLDR:
- Finished New Book and short story
- Shipped TSW Deluxe #1
- Funded Deluxe #2
- Ads made for consistent sales with no new releases
And Surprise Cover Illustration Reveal!
authorsaklopfenstein.com/the-s-a-repo...
TLDR:
- Finished New Book and short story
- Shipped TSW Deluxe #1
- Funded Deluxe #2
- Ads made for consistent sales with no new releases
And Surprise Cover Illustration Reveal!
authorsaklopfenstein.com/the-s-a-repo...
Hey #booksky 📚
I released an omnibus of my LitRPG trilogy! Only $0.99 for the first week!
amazon.com/dp/B0DMV7X3YL
I released an omnibus of my LitRPG trilogy! Only $0.99 for the first week!
amazon.com/dp/B0DMV7X3YL
December 27, 2024 at 6:38 PM
Hey #booksky 📚
I released an omnibus of my LitRPG trilogy! Only $0.99 for the first week!
amazon.com/dp/B0DMV7X3YL
I released an omnibus of my LitRPG trilogy! Only $0.99 for the first week!
amazon.com/dp/B0DMV7X3YL
My Top 5 Reads of 2024
It was a good year. I didn't have as much time to read, and surprisingly didn't read as much fantasy. But read some brilliant books!
Was planning to read RoW, but Shogun swept in for my one chonker of the year.
Runner ups: Shadow of the Gods (Gwynne) and Demon (Rob Hayes)
It was a good year. I didn't have as much time to read, and surprisingly didn't read as much fantasy. But read some brilliant books!
Was planning to read RoW, but Shogun swept in for my one chonker of the year.
Runner ups: Shadow of the Gods (Gwynne) and Demon (Rob Hayes)
December 23, 2024 at 6:32 PM
My Top 5 Reads of 2024
It was a good year. I didn't have as much time to read, and surprisingly didn't read as much fantasy. But read some brilliant books!
Was planning to read RoW, but Shogun swept in for my one chonker of the year.
Runner ups: Shadow of the Gods (Gwynne) and Demon (Rob Hayes)
It was a good year. I didn't have as much time to read, and surprisingly didn't read as much fantasy. But read some brilliant books!
Was planning to read RoW, but Shogun swept in for my one chonker of the year.
Runner ups: Shadow of the Gods (Gwynne) and Demon (Rob Hayes)
Longest book I've written to date, and I expect it'll get a bit longer. Also the hardest book I've written.
I'm tired, but pumped to shift to editing mode over the next several weeks.
It's got dragons ;)
Can't say much else just yet, but lots of news coming soon!
I'm tired, but pumped to shift to editing mode over the next several weeks.
It's got dragons ;)
Can't say much else just yet, but lots of news coming soon!
December 6, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Longest book I've written to date, and I expect it'll get a bit longer. Also the hardest book I've written.
I'm tired, but pumped to shift to editing mode over the next several weeks.
It's got dragons ;)
Can't say much else just yet, but lots of news coming soon!
I'm tired, but pumped to shift to editing mode over the next several weeks.
It's got dragons ;)
Can't say much else just yet, but lots of news coming soon!
Typically, a good writing day for me is a little over 1k words. Yesterday, 4500 words. And 9k in the past three days.
Looking like a record week for me, and fingers crossed, I'll finish Children of the Gods today! Wish me luck!
Looking like a record week for me, and fingers crossed, I'll finish Children of the Gods today! Wish me luck!
December 5, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Typically, a good writing day for me is a little over 1k words. Yesterday, 4500 words. And 9k in the past three days.
Looking like a record week for me, and fingers crossed, I'll finish Children of the Gods today! Wish me luck!
Looking like a record week for me, and fingers crossed, I'll finish Children of the Gods today! Wish me luck!
Missed the Shadow Watch KS campaigns? Never fear! The Late Backer store is open!
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The Rage of Saints - A Deluxe Illustrated Epic Fantasy Novel
Faux-leather collector's edition of Book 2 in the bestselling Shadow Watch Saga. Book 1 is also available.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Missed the Shadow Watch KS campaigns? Never fear! The Late Backer store is open!
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I've decided: I'm giving away a Gunmetal Gods Ultimate Edition here on BlueSky!
To enter the giveaway, follow me, like this post, and repost it.
Shipping worldwide. Winner announced on Friday.
Check out the campaign for Book 2 here (Book 1 is also available): www.kickstarter.com/projects/zam...
To enter the giveaway, follow me, like this post, and repost it.
Shipping worldwide. Winner announced on Friday.
Check out the campaign for Book 2 here (Book 1 is also available): www.kickstarter.com/projects/zam...
November 19, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I've decided: I'm giving away a Gunmetal Gods Ultimate Edition here on BlueSky!
To enter the giveaway, follow me, like this post, and repost it.
Shipping worldwide. Winner announced on Friday.
Check out the campaign for Book 2 here (Book 1 is also available): www.kickstarter.com/projects/zam...
To enter the giveaway, follow me, like this post, and repost it.
Shipping worldwide. Winner announced on Friday.
Check out the campaign for Book 2 here (Book 1 is also available): www.kickstarter.com/projects/zam...
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Word of mouth remains the most powerful advertising tool we have access to.
So, let me take this opportunity to shout out 2 amazing Indie Reads that deserve WAY more attention than they get.
Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey
However Many Must Die by Phil Williams
Please consider checking them out.
So, let me take this opportunity to shout out 2 amazing Indie Reads that deserve WAY more attention than they get.
Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey
However Many Must Die by Phil Williams
Please consider checking them out.
November 20, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Word of mouth remains the most powerful advertising tool we have access to.
So, let me take this opportunity to shout out 2 amazing Indie Reads that deserve WAY more attention than they get.
Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey
However Many Must Die by Phil Williams
Please consider checking them out.
So, let me take this opportunity to shout out 2 amazing Indie Reads that deserve WAY more attention than they get.
Sistah Samurai by Tatiana Obey
However Many Must Die by Phil Williams
Please consider checking them out.
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My first COVER REVEAL time on this site! I'm thrilled to reveal the beautiful cover art of BLOOD OF THE KAMI by @baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social! So looking forward to reading this mythological/folklore Japanese-inspired fantasy novel! 😍
Cover art by Christian Benavides (Voyager)
Cover art by Christian Benavides (Voyager)
November 20, 2024 at 3:06 PM
My first COVER REVEAL time on this site! I'm thrilled to reveal the beautiful cover art of BLOOD OF THE KAMI by @baptistepinsonwu.bsky.social! So looking forward to reading this mythological/folklore Japanese-inspired fantasy novel! 😍
Cover art by Christian Benavides (Voyager)
Cover art by Christian Benavides (Voyager)
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We are beyond thrilled to be producing a special edition of Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang! 😍🔥
This release has been amazing to work on, and we’d like to give a special thank you to @petrikleo.bsky.social for his art direction
This release has been amazing to work on, and we’d like to give a special thank you to @petrikleo.bsky.social for his art direction
November 19, 2024 at 7:06 PM
We are beyond thrilled to be producing a special edition of Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang! 😍🔥
This release has been amazing to work on, and we’d like to give a special thank you to @petrikleo.bsky.social for his art direction
This release has been amazing to work on, and we’d like to give a special thank you to @petrikleo.bsky.social for his art direction
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Time for our first Bluesky giveaway! We ars giving away a T2 set of the Green Bone Saga by @fondalee.bsky.social
Follow us and repost this post in order to enter 🦋
Follow us and repost this post in order to enter 🦋
November 15, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Time for our first Bluesky giveaway! We ars giving away a T2 set of the Green Bone Saga by @fondalee.bsky.social
Follow us and repost this post in order to enter 🦋
Follow us and repost this post in order to enter 🦋
Bookish checkpoint:
✧ last book read: Salem's Lot by @stephenking.bsky.social
✧ current read: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
✧ last book added to tbr: Mushroom Blue by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
✧ next anticipated read: The Exile by @ryancahill.bsky.social
✧ last book read: Salem's Lot by @stephenking.bsky.social
✧ current read: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
✧ last book added to tbr: Mushroom Blue by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
✧ next anticipated read: The Exile by @ryancahill.bsky.social
Bookish checkpoint:
✧ last book read: Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
✧ current read: Half the World by @joeabercrombie.bsky.social
✧ last book added to tbr: Ancient as the Stars by @mayadarjani.bsky.social
✧ next anticipated read: Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by @barsukov.com
✧ last book read: Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
✧ current read: Half the World by @joeabercrombie.bsky.social
✧ last book added to tbr: Ancient as the Stars by @mayadarjani.bsky.social
✧ next anticipated read: Sleeping Worlds Have No Memory by @barsukov.com
Bookish checkpoint:
✧ last book you read: Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair
✧ your current read: I am between books at the time of writing
✧ last book added to tbr: The Curse of the Mistwraith by Janny Wurts
✧ next anticipated read: The Corn Bride/ The End of Gods by Mark Stay
✧ last book you read: Stellar Instinct by Jonathan Nevair
✧ your current read: I am between books at the time of writing
✧ last book added to tbr: The Curse of the Mistwraith by Janny Wurts
✧ next anticipated read: The Corn Bride/ The End of Gods by Mark Stay
November 17, 2024 at 5:39 PM
Bookish checkpoint:
✧ last book read: Salem's Lot by @stephenking.bsky.social
✧ current read: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
✧ last book added to tbr: Mushroom Blue by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
✧ next anticipated read: The Exile by @ryancahill.bsky.social
✧ last book read: Salem's Lot by @stephenking.bsky.social
✧ current read: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson
✧ last book added to tbr: Mushroom Blue by @adrianmgibson.bsky.social
✧ next anticipated read: The Exile by @ryancahill.bsky.social
Wear hats. Write books. Follow people who do the same!
November 17, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Wear hats. Write books. Follow people who do the same!
People of Bluesky. Let’s get to know each other better. What is one of your favourite movies?
Quote share your answer in a gif!
#filmsky 🎥
Quote share your answer in a gif!
#filmsky 🎥
November 17, 2024 at 3:26 PM
People of Bluesky. Let’s get to know each other better. What is one of your favourite movies?
Quote share your answer in a gif!
#filmsky 🎥
Quote share your answer in a gif!
#filmsky 🎥
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I know there's been a lot of talk about not buying books from Amazon, but also how that would hurt so many indie authors who rely on Amazon and KU.
One thing you can do to counter that is request your favorite indie book at your local bookstore and library! Make noise about those books!
One thing you can do to counter that is request your favorite indie book at your local bookstore and library! Make noise about those books!
November 16, 2024 at 12:31 PM
I know there's been a lot of talk about not buying books from Amazon, but also how that would hurt so many indie authors who rely on Amazon and KU.
One thing you can do to counter that is request your favorite indie book at your local bookstore and library! Make noise about those books!
One thing you can do to counter that is request your favorite indie book at your local bookstore and library! Make noise about those books!
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1/3 🧵 The authors of the FanFiAddict book review blog teamed up for a big sale on our eBooks. Find the list of over 30 fantasy, sci-fi, and horror books on the blog for $1.99 or less. A few are even FREE!
Books go on sale next weekend. Peep the full list here: fanfiaddict.com/fanfiaddict-...
Books go on sale next weekend. Peep the full list here: fanfiaddict.com/fanfiaddict-...
FanFiAddict Indie Author Sale | FanFiAddict
A few of the reviewers here at FanFiAddict also happen to be authors, so we thought it would be fun to host a book sale featuring their work! Here you’ll fi ...
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November 16, 2024 at 3:29 PM
1/3 🧵 The authors of the FanFiAddict book review blog teamed up for a big sale on our eBooks. Find the list of over 30 fantasy, sci-fi, and horror books on the blog for $1.99 or less. A few are even FREE!
Books go on sale next weekend. Peep the full list here: fanfiaddict.com/fanfiaddict-...
Books go on sale next weekend. Peep the full list here: fanfiaddict.com/fanfiaddict-...
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I made and will try to keep this Starter Pack of SciFi and Fantasy Authors up to date ( keyword is "try" )
Feel free to include me in any starter packs. I'd love to connect with more authors, writers, and readers.
go.bsky.app/BJfdoFc
Feel free to include me in any starter packs. I'd love to connect with more authors, writers, and readers.
go.bsky.app/BJfdoFc
Fantasy and Scifi Authors of Bluesky
Join the conversation
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November 16, 2024 at 8:33 AM
I made and will try to keep this Starter Pack of SciFi and Fantasy Authors up to date ( keyword is "try" )
Feel free to include me in any starter packs. I'd love to connect with more authors, writers, and readers.
go.bsky.app/BJfdoFc
Feel free to include me in any starter packs. I'd love to connect with more authors, writers, and readers.
go.bsky.app/BJfdoFc
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November 16, 2024 at 2:32 PM