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Dale McGuire
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Honestly, I blame too much coffee, Tolkien and Kojima for my ideas. I hope to be as cool as them someday.

Serialized fantasy novel out now!

Visit: http://witchwicks.substack.com/
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Dale McGuire @witchwicks.bsky.social · Nov 6
My book is available in two places now!

If you choose to subscribe on Substack, you gain access to original chapter art and short stories!

Substack: witchwicks.substack.com

Why RR? It's a great place to read the story for free!

RR: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1387...

Thank you!
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Happy New Year!

New chapters for #ThePaleElf are ready!

Chapter Ten on Substack: substack.com/@storiesatwi...

Chapter Eight on Royal Road: royalroad.com/fiction/1387...

A new short story will go out this Thursday too :)
January 6, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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New chapters dropped! If you enjoy #swordandsorcery or #sliceoflife check out my novel The Pale Elf!

Chapter 10 on Substack:
substack.com/@storiesatwi...

Chapter 7 on Royal Road:
royalroad.com/fiction/1387...
December 30, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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So far: Tess and Ayla are working together to prepare the tavern for a full evening of business and are getting to know each other. This next chapter is a fun one!

If you read last week's short story about The Pangolin and are wondering what happens next, check back on Thursday to find out!
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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Some say that if you read this book you will be even more cool and even more awesome than you already are! ;)
witchwicks.bsky.social Dale McGuire @witchwicks.bsky.social · Nov 6
My book is available in two places now!

If you choose to subscribe on Substack, you gain access to original chapter art and short stories!

Substack: witchwicks.substack.com

Why RR? It's a great place to read the story for free!

RR: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1387...

Thank you!
December 7, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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This is a snippet from the short story that would have released last week, but instead will be coming out tomorrow! Please, enjoy!

#thepaleelf #fantasynovel #fantasybook #shortstory #witchwicks #indieauthor
December 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Another new character! Another new chapter! Meet Draven, a mysterious hunter who arrives on the mainland with nefarious intentions! Check out the latest of #ThePaleElf on Substack, or begin your journey for free on Royal Road!

#fantasynovel #witchwicks #indieauthor #elf #fantasybook
December 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Just a reminder! It drops tomorrow :)
witchwicks.bsky.social Dale McGuire @witchwicks.bsky.social · Nov 20
It's so crazy to think that we're almost a quarter way through the novel! Check it out my novel #ThePaleElf, on Substack! Interested in reading it for free? Check it out on Royal Road! Links pinned :) Thanks for your interest!

#witchwicks #fantasynovel #indieauthor #swordandsorcery #sliceoflife
November 24, 2025 at 7:40 PM
witchwicks.bsky.social
It's so crazy to think that we're almost a quarter way through the novel! Check it out my novel #ThePaleElf, on Substack! Interested in reading it for free? Check it out on Royal Road! Links pinned :) Thanks for your interest!

#witchwicks #fantasynovel #indieauthor #swordandsorcery #sliceoflife
November 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Sweet! Next week a new chapter arrives for #ThePaleElf! Ayla explores Witchwicks. Also, TOMORROW a new short story drops, taking place on the other side of the country in a desert called The Crushing!

#witchwicks #fantasynovel #shortstory #indieauthor
November 12, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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A new chapter awaits! Ayla is between her past and future. How to proceed? Check out #ThePaleElf on Substack!

witchwicks.substack.com/p/chapter-4-...

#witchwicks #fantasynovel #indieauthor #sliceoflife
Chapter Four: Scars and Their Stories
She’d be warm tonight - another reason to smile.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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Tomorrow! Plus, a new short story comes out this Thursday!
witchwicks.bsky.social Dale McGuire @witchwicks.bsky.social · Nov 6
It's been an arduous journey! Now it's time to settle down. Check out the new chapter next week for #ThePaleElf on Substack!

Link: witchwicks.substack.com

#indieauthor #fantasybook #sliceoflife #witchwicks #swordandsorcery
November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
witchwicks.bsky.social
My book is available in two places now!

If you choose to subscribe on Substack, you gain access to original chapter art and short stories!

Substack: witchwicks.substack.com

Why RR? It's a great place to read the story for free!

RR: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1387...

Thank you!
November 6, 2025 at 5:52 PM
witchwicks.bsky.social
It's been an arduous journey! Now it's time to settle down. Check out the new chapter next week for #ThePaleElf on Substack!

Link: witchwicks.substack.com

#indieauthor #fantasybook #sliceoflife #witchwicks #swordandsorcery
November 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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A new chapter! Ayla's journey unfolds in #ThePaleElf on Substack!

witchwicks.substack.com/p/chapter-3-...

#indieauthor #witchwicks #fantasybook #swordandsorcery #sliceoflife
Chapter 3: A Glow in the Dark
While she couldn’t say how much time had passed, it felt like hours.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Oh snap! Tomorrow Ayla happens upon the infamous tavern called Witchwicks! Exciting adventures are brewing!

#thepaleelf #indieauthor #fantasybooks #witchwicks
November 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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The first short story will drop tomorrow! I'm really stoked for the short story section, as each one will contribute to expand the lore of the world and shed new light on character arcs!

#thepaleelf #witchwicks #shortstories #fantasybook #indieauthor
October 29, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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Whoa! Down dark paths indeed... check out Chapter Two of #ThePaleElf on Substack!

substack.com/@storiesatwi...

#witchwicks #indieauthor #fantasynovel
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Chapter Two! Whoa! Down dark paths indeed…
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October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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Chapter Two drops tomorrow! The woods are a tad creepy and I'm looking forward to exploring them more throughout the book!

#thepaleelf #witchwicks #fantasynovel #indieauthor
witchwicks.bsky.social Dale McGuire @witchwicks.bsky.social · Oct 23
Chapter Two comes out next week! If you've been reading along so far, I hope you've enjoyed the story!

#ThePaleElf #Witchwicks #FantasyBook #IndieAuthor
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Chapter Two comes out next week! If you've been reading along so far, I hope you've enjoyed the story!

#ThePaleElf #Witchwicks #FantasyBook #IndieAuthor
October 23, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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“Forget where you came from,” she whispered to herself. “Look forward to where you are going.”

Ayla is the MC of my book. She works at Witchwicks as a barmaid, hoping to start a new life for herself.

Check out witchwicks.substack.com to read her story!
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Chapter One: Brightboots is now live on my Substack: witchwicks.substack.com!

We get introduced to a new character threaded throughout the story of #ThePaleElf. Please enjoy!

#fantasybook #indieauthor #witchwicks
WITCHWICKS | Dale McGuire | Substack
Witchwicks is a tavern at the far end of the world where stories inspire heroes and villains alike. Grab your ale, sit by the fire and enjoy our current tale: The Pale Elf! Click to read WITCHWICKS, b...
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October 21, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Whoa! Just under a week ago I released my prologue and 20 people checked it out! A humble beginning, but I'm very grateful :)

Here is a snippet from Chapter One...

#thepaleelf #authordalemcguire #fantasynovel #fantasyart #witchwicks
October 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Boom! It's Friday. Need a new book to start? Check out my book #ThePaleElf on Substack! It has tavern shenanigans, sexy mages, ghosts (which is perfect for this season), unruly goblins and a mysterious bounty hunter!

#fantasybook #witchwicks #indieauthor
witchwicks.bsky.social Dale McGuire @witchwicks.bsky.social · Oct 15
The prologue has officially been published on my Substack! Check out the beginning of my new book #ThePaleElf! There's a wild adventure ahead! Visit: witchwicks.substack.com!

#fantasynovel #fantasyart #indieauthor #witchwicks
October 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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The prologue has officially been published on my Substack! Check out the beginning of my new book #ThePaleElf! There's a wild adventure ahead! Visit: witchwicks.substack.com!

#fantasynovel #fantasyart #indieauthor #witchwicks
October 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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It's hard to believe that the prologue to my book drops tomorrow! #ThePaleElf is slice-of-life with a hint of mystery surrounding the alleged thief, Ayla! Here she's chatting with Mirra, a wraith who could either be friend or foe!

#fantasynovel #indieauthor #witchwicks
October 14, 2025 at 5:20 PM