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Zaven Boswell
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A fantasy author who loves all things video games. Working with J.W. Rose on the Feigned Shadows brand: where writing and art come together as one.
Thanks!

Rykar is 1 of 5 villains who will be present in The Shadow Blood Tale book 2.

Phoenix, a teenager who has acquired the ability of blood magic in my first book, Fester, will cross paths with Rykar and other demons. They will all stand in her way, but she is not necessarily alone.
September 21, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Understandable lol, I've definitely been there too!

The only one I really liked and that has stuck with me is Brave New World. Kind of messed up, but it makes you think about where the world might be heading, especially in the context of the author from when he wrote it.
September 21, 2025 at 2:32 AM
But then again, it sounds like you've already tried a few, so maybe reading more wouldn't change anything. Still, never bad to branch out and see what you like/don't like!
September 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I've only heard of it, but I haven't read it, unfortunately. I get the action thing though, I'm sort of the same way.

But yeah, I guess this is why they have subgenres. Could always try another dystopian by a different author, and if that is just okay like this book, I guess that confirms it
September 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
I kind of like them, but it really depends on how much I like the book before appreciating the dystopian aspects. However, I will say some ideas really stuck with me, but if I don't like the story, I won't stick around.

But I get it, and maybe the book just wasn't quite your style?
September 21, 2025 at 1:42 AM
It all makes sense now! It's always playtime when I get around to writing 😅
September 21, 2025 at 1:33 AM
I'm sorry to hear about that. I was in a similar situation about a month ago, but writing definitely makes the unemployed time more bearable. But hey, now your book is going to be complete sooner 👀
August 29, 2025 at 2:37 PM