O.S. Marrow
@osmarrow.com
Author of litRPG series THE HERO SLAYERS and LOOPKEEPER.
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O.S. Marrow
@osmarrow.com
· Nov 18
The Hero Slayers [LitRPG, Portal Magic]
When a [Hero] goes bad, it's up to a [Thief] to stop him.
Styk used to look up to heroes. He used to think they were honourable without question. And then one killed him.
After a stolen artifact gives...
www.royalroad.com
Hey everyone! Time for me to introduce myself. I'm Marrow - I'm a litRPG / progression fantasy author currently serialising The Hero Slayers over at Royal Road: www.royalroad.com/fiction/7024...
Huge news: The Hero Slayers book 1 is OUT TODAY. IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING.
It's been a lot of fun writing this series (and its dysfunctional main cast) and I really hope that comes across. If a found family #litRPG sounds like your cup of tea, check it out here:
amazon.com/dp/B0FCHGKPCP
#BookSky
It's been a lot of fun writing this series (and its dysfunctional main cast) and I really hope that comes across. If a found family #litRPG sounds like your cup of tea, check it out here:
amazon.com/dp/B0FCHGKPCP
#BookSky
July 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Huge news: The Hero Slayers book 1 is OUT TODAY. IT'S FINALLY HAPPENING.
It's been a lot of fun writing this series (and its dysfunctional main cast) and I really hope that comes across. If a found family #litRPG sounds like your cup of tea, check it out here:
amazon.com/dp/B0FCHGKPCP
#BookSky
It's been a lot of fun writing this series (and its dysfunctional main cast) and I really hope that comes across. If a found family #litRPG sounds like your cup of tea, check it out here:
amazon.com/dp/B0FCHGKPCP
#BookSky
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ART and creation are not objective, they are subjective. i AM the worlds greatest author and guess what bud, SO ARE YOU. the hurdle we must all overcome as creators is not talent, it is the hurdle of UNDERSTANDING. we already are all the worlds greatest authors, everything else is a distraction
April 11, 2025 at 2:56 AM
ART and creation are not objective, they are subjective. i AM the worlds greatest author and guess what bud, SO ARE YOU. the hurdle we must all overcome as creators is not talent, it is the hurdle of UNDERSTANDING. we already are all the worlds greatest authors, everything else is a distraction
I just finished the 1st draft for the final Hero Slayers book - putting the series at just over 500,000 words.
It's been a long journey, and I didn't know I could feel so sad about leaving characters behind, having been in their heads for the past 2 years.
On to the next!
#amwriting
#writers
It's been a long journey, and I didn't know I could feel so sad about leaving characters behind, having been in their heads for the past 2 years.
On to the next!
#amwriting
#writers
February 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
I just finished the 1st draft for the final Hero Slayers book - putting the series at just over 500,000 words.
It's been a long journey, and I didn't know I could feel so sad about leaving characters behind, having been in their heads for the past 2 years.
On to the next!
#amwriting
#writers
It's been a long journey, and I didn't know I could feel so sad about leaving characters behind, having been in their heads for the past 2 years.
On to the next!
#amwriting
#writers
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VERY good news from @bookshop-org.bsky.social!!
Indie Bookstores Will Soon Be Able to Sell E-Books (Gift Article)
Bookshop, a site that lets independent, bricks-and-mortar bookshops sell their books online, is launching an app that will allow the sales of e-books, too.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:35 PM
VERY good news from @bookshop-org.bsky.social!!
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I know this sentiment is well shared, but every once in a while I think about how beautifully powerful and inspiring these paintings are.
January 22, 2025 at 5:01 AM
I know this sentiment is well shared, but every once in a while I think about how beautifully powerful and inspiring these paintings are.
Sometimes the words don't come, and you have to get some air to refresh your brain. I'm lucky to have a nice green space near where I live, so close to the city centre. Lots of plot ideas started here!
January 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Sometimes the words don't come, and you have to get some air to refresh your brain. I'm lucky to have a nice green space near where I live, so close to the city centre. Lots of plot ideas started here!
Me, making a plot note: That's pretty clear, I'll know what that means
Me, two days later: WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS MEAN
#authors #amwriting
Me, two days later: WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS MEAN
#authors #amwriting
January 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Me, making a plot note: That's pretty clear, I'll know what that means
Me, two days later: WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS MEAN
#authors #amwriting
Me, two days later: WHAT THE HELL DOES THIS MEAN
#authors #amwriting
In Hero Slayers, I decided to call my Alteration magic skill tree 'Worldbending'. Now I have to force myself not to write 'worldbuilding' every time it comes up. We live, we learn.
January 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In Hero Slayers, I decided to call my Alteration magic skill tree 'Worldbending'. Now I have to force myself not to write 'worldbuilding' every time it comes up. We live, we learn.
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I know this isn't going to make processing the better sourced article on Neil Gaiman any easier, but folks.
Death of the Author is a framing device for analyzing works and doing critique.
It is NOT pretending the author doesn't exist, especially when that's not how art works.
Death of the Author is a framing device for analyzing works and doing critique.
It is NOT pretending the author doesn't exist, especially when that's not how art works.
January 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
I know this isn't going to make processing the better sourced article on Neil Gaiman any easier, but folks.
Death of the Author is a framing device for analyzing works and doing critique.
It is NOT pretending the author doesn't exist, especially when that's not how art works.
Death of the Author is a framing device for analyzing works and doing critique.
It is NOT pretending the author doesn't exist, especially when that's not how art works.
A gentle reminder that "death of the author" refers to the idea that a text's meaning stems from the reader's interpretation of it, rather than the author's original intent.
Separating the art from the artist is something else!
Separating the art from the artist is something else!
January 13, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A gentle reminder that "death of the author" refers to the idea that a text's meaning stems from the reader's interpretation of it, rather than the author's original intent.
Separating the art from the artist is something else!
Separating the art from the artist is something else!
I've been thinking about burnout recently, particularly how it relates to productivity.
I'm guilty of thinking I'm only productive when I'm sat in front of my computer, but that's not true at all. In fact, it's striving for productivity that is often actually the cause of my burnout.
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I'm guilty of thinking I'm only productive when I'm sat in front of my computer, but that's not true at all. In fact, it's striving for productivity that is often actually the cause of my burnout.
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January 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I've been thinking about burnout recently, particularly how it relates to productivity.
I'm guilty of thinking I'm only productive when I'm sat in front of my computer, but that's not true at all. In fact, it's striving for productivity that is often actually the cause of my burnout.
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I'm guilty of thinking I'm only productive when I'm sat in front of my computer, but that's not true at all. In fact, it's striving for productivity that is often actually the cause of my burnout.
🧵 (1/2)
I spent a few days thinking about my 2025 goals. Here's what I'm aiming for:
1. Wrap up The Hero Slayers #4 🗡️
2. Write my cozy litRPG standalone ☕
3. Write the 1st book in my new cultivation series ✨
4. Be kind to myself, even above achieving the other goals ✅
1. Wrap up The Hero Slayers #4 🗡️
2. Write my cozy litRPG standalone ☕
3. Write the 1st book in my new cultivation series ✨
4. Be kind to myself, even above achieving the other goals ✅
January 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I spent a few days thinking about my 2025 goals. Here's what I'm aiming for:
1. Wrap up The Hero Slayers #4 🗡️
2. Write my cozy litRPG standalone ☕
3. Write the 1st book in my new cultivation series ✨
4. Be kind to myself, even above achieving the other goals ✅
1. Wrap up The Hero Slayers #4 🗡️
2. Write my cozy litRPG standalone ☕
3. Write the 1st book in my new cultivation series ✨
4. Be kind to myself, even above achieving the other goals ✅
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On December 26th & 27th, over 300 authors and nearly 600 books are participating in this free & $0.99 Holiday Fantasy MegaSale!
Stock up on amazing reads and support a great cause.
For every 50 books downloaded, $1 will be donated to the Mary Cariola Children's Center.
Find the 🔗 in my bio!
Stock up on amazing reads and support a great cause.
For every 50 books downloaded, $1 will be donated to the Mary Cariola Children's Center.
Find the 🔗 in my bio!
December 26, 2024 at 6:12 PM
On December 26th & 27th, over 300 authors and nearly 600 books are participating in this free & $0.99 Holiday Fantasy MegaSale!
Stock up on amazing reads and support a great cause.
For every 50 books downloaded, $1 will be donated to the Mary Cariola Children's Center.
Find the 🔗 in my bio!
Stock up on amazing reads and support a great cause.
For every 50 books downloaded, $1 will be donated to the Mary Cariola Children's Center.
Find the 🔗 in my bio!
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Several of the System Apocalypse books are part of the 2024 Holiday Megasale (26th-27th) for .99 each. This includes my book Head of the Class. The sale supports the Mary Cariola Children's Center, a leader in education and life skills solutions for youth with disabilities.
#litrpg #LitRpg #Booksky
#litrpg #LitRpg #Booksky
December 26, 2024 at 10:20 AM
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Hey a bunch of independent fantasy authors are doing an annual sale for charity, a ton of books (mostly progression fantasy) free or .99
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
From the Fantasy community on Reddit: Over 600 books FREE or $/£0.99! More than 300 participating authors! The 2024 Holiday MegaSale to benefit the Mary Cariola Children's Center has begun! - (posted ...
Explore this post and more from the Fantasy community
www.reddit.com
December 26, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Hey a bunch of independent fantasy authors are doing an annual sale for charity, a ton of books (mostly progression fantasy) free or .99
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
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There are lots of amazing books in this years r/fantasy holiday mega sale, including four of mine.
Check it out here: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
Check it out here: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
December 26, 2024 at 3:55 PM
There are lots of amazing books in this years r/fantasy holiday mega sale, including four of mine.
Check it out here: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
Check it out here: www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/co...
For the #authors out there - as well as writing, I also have some helpful (free) tools for authors!
My most popular tool is a Writing Tracker, which helps authors stay organised and keep track of their work.
You can find them here: www.patreon.com/posts/index-...
#amwriting #writesky
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My most popular tool is a Writing Tracker, which helps authors stay organised and keep track of their work.
You can find them here: www.patreon.com/posts/index-...
#amwriting #writesky
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December 18, 2024 at 10:03 AM
For the #authors out there - as well as writing, I also have some helpful (free) tools for authors!
My most popular tool is a Writing Tracker, which helps authors stay organised and keep track of their work.
You can find them here: www.patreon.com/posts/index-...
#amwriting #writesky
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My most popular tool is a Writing Tracker, which helps authors stay organised and keep track of their work.
You can find them here: www.patreon.com/posts/index-...
#amwriting #writesky
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I'm 4 books short on the reading challenge for this year, so I'm cracking out the Mr Men books
December 18, 2024 at 9:41 AM
I'm 4 books short on the reading challenge for this year, so I'm cracking out the Mr Men books
When I was a kid, I loved proper hero characters. As I grew older, I became more and more fond of anti-heroes. But now I find myself drawn back to the traditional hero, who strives to be good even when faced with total and utter evil.
Is this a wider trend or just me?
#BookSky
Is this a wider trend or just me?
#BookSky
December 5, 2024 at 4:51 PM
When I was a kid, I loved proper hero characters. As I grew older, I became more and more fond of anti-heroes. But now I find myself drawn back to the traditional hero, who strives to be good even when faced with total and utter evil.
Is this a wider trend or just me?
#BookSky
Is this a wider trend or just me?
#BookSky
One skill that has translated over from advertising is writing blurbs.
I think, as authors, it's easy to forget that blurbs are a marketing tool - not just a description of the book but an advert for why a prospective reader should check it out.
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I think, as authors, it's easy to forget that blurbs are a marketing tool - not just a description of the book but an advert for why a prospective reader should check it out.
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December 4, 2024 at 11:07 AM
One skill that has translated over from advertising is writing blurbs.
I think, as authors, it's easy to forget that blurbs are a marketing tool - not just a description of the book but an advert for why a prospective reader should check it out.
🧵 (1/3)
I think, as authors, it's easy to forget that blurbs are a marketing tool - not just a description of the book but an advert for why a prospective reader should check it out.
🧵 (1/3)
When I started writing, I had an all-or-nothing mentality; I just needed one series to take off.
But what's really happened is I've learned more with each book, growing my writing ability & my understanding of the market. With each book, I'm more successful; the hard work does pay off.
#BookSky
But what's really happened is I've learned more with each book, growing my writing ability & my understanding of the market. With each book, I'm more successful; the hard work does pay off.
#BookSky
December 2, 2024 at 8:42 PM
When I started writing, I had an all-or-nothing mentality; I just needed one series to take off.
But what's really happened is I've learned more with each book, growing my writing ability & my understanding of the market. With each book, I'm more successful; the hard work does pay off.
#BookSky
But what's really happened is I've learned more with each book, growing my writing ability & my understanding of the market. With each book, I'm more successful; the hard work does pay off.
#BookSky
Posting one (non-progfan) book per day, as inspired by #BookSky.
Day 10: This Is How You Lose The Time War
I'm no bigolas dickolas wolfwood, but I wanted to add my voice to the choir of readers recommending this beautiful book. What better book to end my 10 days with?
Day 10: This Is How You Lose The Time War
I'm no bigolas dickolas wolfwood, but I wanted to add my voice to the choir of readers recommending this beautiful book. What better book to end my 10 days with?
November 30, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Posting one (non-progfan) book per day, as inspired by #BookSky.
Day 10: This Is How You Lose The Time War
I'm no bigolas dickolas wolfwood, but I wanted to add my voice to the choir of readers recommending this beautiful book. What better book to end my 10 days with?
Day 10: This Is How You Lose The Time War
I'm no bigolas dickolas wolfwood, but I wanted to add my voice to the choir of readers recommending this beautiful book. What better book to end my 10 days with?
Posting one (non-progfan) book per day, as inspired by #BookSky.
Day 9: 100 Years of Solitude
I don't know what I can say about this book that hasn't been said a million times before. So I won't say anything but: read it.
Day 9: 100 Years of Solitude
I don't know what I can say about this book that hasn't been said a million times before. So I won't say anything but: read it.
November 29, 2024 at 2:07 PM
Posting one (non-progfan) book per day, as inspired by #BookSky.
Day 9: 100 Years of Solitude
I don't know what I can say about this book that hasn't been said a million times before. So I won't say anything but: read it.
Day 9: 100 Years of Solitude
I don't know what I can say about this book that hasn't been said a million times before. So I won't say anything but: read it.
Posting one (non-progfan) book per day, as inspired by #BookSky.
Day 8: The Amber Spyglass
This book is the reason I became a writer. When I read this in my formative years, I'd never come across anything like it. It blew my mind, and sent me on a lifelong quest to recapture that joyful wonder.
Day 8: The Amber Spyglass
This book is the reason I became a writer. When I read this in my formative years, I'd never come across anything like it. It blew my mind, and sent me on a lifelong quest to recapture that joyful wonder.
November 28, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Posting one (non-progfan) book per day, as inspired by #BookSky.
Day 8: The Amber Spyglass
This book is the reason I became a writer. When I read this in my formative years, I'd never come across anything like it. It blew my mind, and sent me on a lifelong quest to recapture that joyful wonder.
Day 8: The Amber Spyglass
This book is the reason I became a writer. When I read this in my formative years, I'd never come across anything like it. It blew my mind, and sent me on a lifelong quest to recapture that joyful wonder.
The interests post I never got around to:
🐱 Cats (any)
☕ Tea (all & often)
📚 Reading (all sorts)
🖋️ Writing (obvs)
🎲 Board Games
⚽ Football (Spurs)
🥬 Plant-based foods
🐸 Graphic design (my passion)
📊 Overengineered spreadsheets
🧮 Progressive gov't policy
🍁 The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot
🥧 Pie
🐱 Cats (any)
☕ Tea (all & often)
📚 Reading (all sorts)
🖋️ Writing (obvs)
🎲 Board Games
⚽ Football (Spurs)
🥬 Plant-based foods
🐸 Graphic design (my passion)
📊 Overengineered spreadsheets
🧮 Progressive gov't policy
🍁 The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot
🥧 Pie
November 28, 2024 at 3:12 PM
The interests post I never got around to:
🐱 Cats (any)
☕ Tea (all & often)
📚 Reading (all sorts)
🖋️ Writing (obvs)
🎲 Board Games
⚽ Football (Spurs)
🥬 Plant-based foods
🐸 Graphic design (my passion)
📊 Overengineered spreadsheets
🧮 Progressive gov't policy
🍁 The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot
🥧 Pie
🐱 Cats (any)
☕ Tea (all & often)
📚 Reading (all sorts)
🖋️ Writing (obvs)
🎲 Board Games
⚽ Football (Spurs)
🥬 Plant-based foods
🐸 Graphic design (my passion)
📊 Overengineered spreadsheets
🧮 Progressive gov't policy
🍁 The crunch of autumn leaves underfoot
🥧 Pie