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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author
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Hey, I’m Simon Shugar—author of bold, emotional, action-heavy fantasy told through raw, first-person journeys. If you like coming-of-age arcs, epic stakes, and human struggles in unreal worlds then check out my books!
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I’m excited to share something a little different. WagonLife, my new cozy fantasy, is now out in the world.

Leaving behind his family’s cooperage, Daniil begins to learn what freedom really looks like. Mile by mile, village by village.

The cover art is by local artist Katie Hostetler.

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WagonLife cover. A cozy village, blue wagon and a white mule.
November 18, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Spirit Storm is out now!

The storm has broken. In the final chapter of the Path of Ethos trilogy, Queen Sanne gathers allies and rivals to Riverhalv as rebellion stirs and old spirits rise in fury.

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Book cover for Spirit Storm
September 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Hunter's Quest now on Audiobook!

Available on audible, apple books, spotify, kobo books, barnes and noble + more.

Narrated beautifully by Jonathan Johns, emotional and immersive.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks to
@tantoraudio.bsky.social

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Hunter's Quest by Simon Shugar. Narrated by Jonathan Johns. Brought to your by RB Media.
September 9, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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OUT NOW! Spirit Guide: Book Two of the Path of Ethos Trilogy (The Path Of Pathos 5)

The earth trembles. Bond breaks. And Tomi must walk the path alone.

On Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.

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Spirit Guide by Simon Shugar book cover.
August 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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OUT NOW! – @rjbayley.bsky.social is the voice of Karn in Rageborn (The Witch Queen Saga: Book One).

Darkness comes, revenge follows. Long road or short? Either way, heads roll.

Available on audible, apple books, spotify, kobo books, barnes and noble + more.

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Rageborn audiobook cover.
July 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Get ready – RJ Bayley is the voice of Karn in Rageborn (The Witch Queen Saga: Book One), and it’s releasing very soon!

Audiobook Announcement – Release Date
Rageborn – The Witch Queen Saga – July 29, 2025

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July 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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Hunter's Apprentice now on Audiobook!

Available on audible, apple books, spotify, kobo books, barnes and noble + more.

Narrated beautifully by Jonathan Johns—emotional and immersive.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks to @tantoraudio.bsky.social

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Audiobook cover for Hunter's Apprentice
July 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Hunter's Apprentice - Audiobook releasing 8th of July.

Narrated by Jonathan Johns. Known for his warm, authentic delivery and character-driven storytelling.

Brought to you by @tantoraudio.bsky.social

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July 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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When The Gates Close is 0.99 for the next few days. Read it today!

A story about rebellion against a tyrannical king, a city on the edge and a young man with memories not his own that might just hold the key to saving them all

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June 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Hunter's Apprentice (Free Copies)

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June 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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Hunter's Apprentice is 0.99 for the next few days in partnership with @bookbubpartners.bsky.social !

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June 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Your One Job is to SURVIVE

This isn't one of my popular books. Its a stand alone, emotional survival fantasy but its something that I needed to write.

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Medieval man in a forest crying with his brindled dog comforting him
June 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Happy Father's day!

Make as many stories as you can.

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June 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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The End of Garrick Grimshaw (Short Story) - FREE until Friday

Follow Me to My End

I carry an exhaustion no sleep can cure.

The tale is short. But walk with me, and hear it told.

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Man walking towards a broken castle dragging a sword on the ground with shadows around him. Title: The End of Garrick Grimshaw
June 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Get Rageborn, the first book in the best selling Witch Queen Saga today for just 0.99 thanks to Bookbub

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May 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Today I introduced a new character, Squibbles, The Mule.
Enjoy the abstract below. It'll give you a hint to which book I am currently writing.

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The sun had begun its slow descent, dragging the light with it, when Anni gave up walking and hauled herself into Halder’s saddle. She slumped forward, arms draped over the gelding’s neck, groaning like she’d been mortally wounded. “My feet are destroyed,” she said. “Utterly betrayed by my own legs.” Mirva barely looked up from where she was nudging the mule along. “I told you so. And no, you’re not riding Squibbles .” “But Squibbles loves me.” “Squibbles tolerates you.” “Fine, I concede,” Anni muttered. “You were right.” Mirva gave her a pleased smile, the kind that came with ribbons and old victories. “I usually am.” I glanced over. “Wait—he’s called Squibbles?” Anni grinned, eyes half-lidded from the saddle. “It’s to remind my mother of my father during her travels.” That got a laugh out of me, full and sudden. “That’s cruel.” “And accurate,” Mirva said, entirely unfazed.
May 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Beyond ecstatic to announce RJ Bayley will narrate Rageborn – Book 1 of The Witch Queen Saga! Releases July 29, 2025 with @tantoraudio.bsky.social @rjbayley.bsky.social

RJ’s rich, cinematic voice brings fantasy to life with immersive depth and power.

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Promotional image with RJ Bayley saying Audiobook Announcement – Release Date Rageborn – The Witch Queen Saga – July 29, 2025 RJ Bayley is a British voice actor and audiobook narrator known for his rich, versatile baritone and immersive, actorly performances that bring fantasy to life with haunting depth and cinematic intensity.
May 5, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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🎧 Audiobook Announcement!
Thrilled to share that Jonathan Johns will narrate Hunter's Apprentice and the full Path of Pathos Trilogy!

📅 Release Dates:
• Hunter's Apprentice – Jul 8, 2025
• Hunter's Quest – Sep 9, 2025
• Royal Hunter – Oct 14, 2025

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Jonathan Johns picture and the description; Audiobook Announcement - I am thrilled to announce Jonathan Johns will be the narrator for Hunter's Apprentice and the Path of Pathos Trilogy! Release Dates Hunter's Apprentice - Jul 8, 2025 Hunter's Quest - Sep 9, 2025 Royal Hunter - Oct 14, 2025 Jonathan Johns is a British audiobook narrator and voice actor based in Cornwall, UK. Known for his warm, authentic delivery and character-driven storytelling, he brings a distinctive Cornish heritage to his performances. With @tantoraudio
May 1, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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The Wind Walker Trilogy

I am not a slave. I will not remain in the mines. I will be free. Nether take you for taking me!
April 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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When The Gates Close (Revenant Pact Book 1)|

I had a difficult choice between which of these covers to choose from, which would you choose?

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When The Gates Close - Blue Cover Robed figure with a dark reflection walking towards gates on a mostly blue with fire and frosty image When The Gates Close - White Cover Robed figure with a dark reflection walking towards gates on a mostly white and frosty image
April 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Hey, I’m Simon Shugar—author of bold, emotional, action-heavy fantasy told through raw, first-person journeys. If you like coming-of-age arcs, epic stakes, and human struggles in unreal worlds then check out my books below!

#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #ComingOfAge #AmReading
Path of Pathos Trilogy - Hunter's Apprentice, Hunter's Quest & Royal Hunter In a war-torn kingdom, a young boy's path to manhood is forged in violence, loss, and a mysterious power that may be his only hope. Tomi is a boy when his father, a hunter, leaves their village, entrusting him with their home’s protection. In a land ravaged by war, Tomi bears responsibilities far beyond his years. As the Three Prince War looms, he’s thrust into a world of brutal choices and deadly encounters, where his innocence is lost to bloodshed and treachery. From defending his family to surviving in the wild, Tomi learns life’s harshest realities. Amid the darkness, he discovers Pathos—a mysterious gift from his father that sharpens his connection to the world around him and may be his key to enduring the trials ahead. As the kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance, Tomi’s journey will shape him into the man he’s destined to become—if he can survive long enough. The Witch Queen Saga - Rageborn, Furybound, Vengewrought, Ashsworn, Warforged. Only One Who Cannot Be Bound by Magic Can Defeat the Witch Queen Karn was just a boy when dark forces tore his home apart, leaving him orphaned and burning for vengeance. Taken in by an unlikely mentor, he finds himself thrust into The Forge—a brutal training ground where the Witch Queen molds her deadliest warriors. Strength is survival, and every lesson is paid for in blood. But Karn is different. Magic cannot touch him. And in a world where power is everything, that makes him dangerous. As he battles through ruthless trials and shifting alliances, Karn unearths secrets buried deep in his past—truths that could shatter the Witch Queen’s reign… or doom him to her service. The path to revenge is treacherous, and every choice comes with a cost. To break free, Karn must decide: is he a weapon forged for war, or something far more deadly? The Wind Walker Trilogy (Children of the Sky) - The Wind Walker, The Winds Calling, The Winds Fury In Crater, freedom isn’t given—it’s stolen. Zephyr has spent his life shackled in the depths of the city’s brutal mines, where only the strongest endure. As a Breaker Boy, he's little more than a cog in Crater's corrupt machine, but he dreams of a life aboveground, where he can soar across the skies instead of choking on coal dust. Yet in Crater, dreaming is a dangerous game—and it’s about to get lethal. When a daring sky-pirate captain named Bacchus crashes into his path, hunting for a lost treasure that could upend the kingdom, Zephyr sees a chance to escape the mines once and for all. Desperate to break free, he joins forces with Crater’s ruthless thieves’ guild, wagering everything he has on a future in the skies. But as he’s drawn deeper into a web of cutthroat rivals and shifting allegiances, Zephyr must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice for freedom. With enemies lurking at every turn and betrayal as common as gold, one wrong move could cost him everything. The skies are calling—but the price for flying free might just be his life. Your One Job Is To SURVIVE - A stand alone survival fantasy. Ewan's life is a mess—his dreams shattered, bridges burnt, and everything he once knew, gone. So he flees into the wilderness, craving an escape from the torment, from the constant buzz of despair. But when he tries to end it all? He can't even do that right! Instead, he finds himself barely alive, scraping by in the wilds with just his will to keep him going. As he battles the elements and the beasts that roam the untamed lands, he discovers peace in the silent moments between life and death. Amidst the relentless struggle for survival, he learns to build shelters, master fire, and hunt for his supper, each new skill, a lifeline. In the vast expanse of nature, where every breath is a victory and every heartbeat a defiance, Ewan learns to cherish the newfound sense of purpose that comes with simply living. His only job now? To survive!
April 17, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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New fantasy book launch!

When The Gates Close is out now. Dark fantasy. Forbidden magic. A city on the brink. This will be my last new world for a while—sequels coming next.

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Man in white robe standing at the closed gates of a burning city with the title When the gates close by Simon Shugar
April 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM