Wil Chan
@wilchanwrites.bsky.social
Hoping to leave a footprint in the sand. Neophyte turned award-winning author. I’m (not) Elysia Dayne!
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 4:
I’m inspired by authors who never gained fame while they were still alive. Franz Kafka. Edgar Allan Poe. Herman Melville.
Also, I have a soft spot for Mary Ann Evans aka George Eliot. It was a time when women writers couldn’t be taken seriously 😠
I’m inspired by authors who never gained fame while they were still alive. Franz Kafka. Edgar Allan Poe. Herman Melville.
Also, I have a soft spot for Mary Ann Evans aka George Eliot. It was a time when women writers couldn’t be taken seriously 😠
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 4:
I’m inspired by authors who never gained fame while they were still alive. Franz Kafka. Edgar Allan Poe. Herman Melville.
Also, I have a soft spot for Mary Ann Evans aka George Eliot. It was a time when women writers couldn’t be taken seriously 😠
I’m inspired by authors who never gained fame while they were still alive. Franz Kafka. Edgar Allan Poe. Herman Melville.
Also, I have a soft spot for Mary Ann Evans aka George Eliot. It was a time when women writers couldn’t be taken seriously 😠
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 3:
I don’t usually listen to music when I’m writing. It doesn’t really help or hinder me. For this WIP, I could default to classical and Morricone movie soundtracks.🤷🏻♂️
I don’t usually listen to music when I’m writing. It doesn’t really help or hinder me. For this WIP, I could default to classical and Morricone movie soundtracks.🤷🏻♂️
November 3, 2025 at 4:26 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 3:
I don’t usually listen to music when I’m writing. It doesn’t really help or hinder me. For this WIP, I could default to classical and Morricone movie soundtracks.🤷🏻♂️
I don’t usually listen to music when I’m writing. It doesn’t really help or hinder me. For this WIP, I could default to classical and Morricone movie soundtracks.🤷🏻♂️
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 2:
I’d love to lie and say I’ve been writing forever. The true date was January 2020 during the height of the pandemic. It was a sudden birthday wish. I somehow saw it through to fruition. I think it’s a beautiful love/hate relationship!
I’d love to lie and say I’ve been writing forever. The true date was January 2020 during the height of the pandemic. It was a sudden birthday wish. I somehow saw it through to fruition. I think it’s a beautiful love/hate relationship!
November 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 2:
I’d love to lie and say I’ve been writing forever. The true date was January 2020 during the height of the pandemic. It was a sudden birthday wish. I somehow saw it through to fruition. I think it’s a beautiful love/hate relationship!
I’d love to lie and say I’ve been writing forever. The true date was January 2020 during the height of the pandemic. It was a sudden birthday wish. I somehow saw it through to fruition. I think it’s a beautiful love/hate relationship!
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 1:
To anyone new, I’m Wil. Although the main Elysia Dayne series already has 3 published books, it is still a WIP because I always intended it to be 1 big book with a million+ words. It’s meant to be a tapestry that’s being woven piece by piece.🥹
To anyone new, I’m Wil. Although the main Elysia Dayne series already has 3 published books, it is still a WIP because I always intended it to be 1 big book with a million+ words. It’s meant to be a tapestry that’s being woven piece by piece.🥹
November 1, 2025 at 6:51 PM
#FantasyIndiesNovember Day 1:
To anyone new, I’m Wil. Although the main Elysia Dayne series already has 3 published books, it is still a WIP because I always intended it to be 1 big book with a million+ words. It’s meant to be a tapestry that’s being woven piece by piece.🥹
To anyone new, I’m Wil. Although the main Elysia Dayne series already has 3 published books, it is still a WIP because I always intended it to be 1 big book with a million+ words. It’s meant to be a tapestry that’s being woven piece by piece.🥹
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 31:
My books are cheap for another few hours (depending on your location)!
Monthly Wrap-Up:
I have only written something like 15k words in the last 3 months (more off than on). I really need to find some energy from somewhere & pick up the pace!
My books are cheap for another few hours (depending on your location)!
Monthly Wrap-Up:
I have only written something like 15k words in the last 3 months (more off than on). I really need to find some energy from somewhere & pick up the pace!
October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 31:
My books are cheap for another few hours (depending on your location)!
Monthly Wrap-Up:
I have only written something like 15k words in the last 3 months (more off than on). I really need to find some energy from somewhere & pick up the pace!
My books are cheap for another few hours (depending on your location)!
Monthly Wrap-Up:
I have only written something like 15k words in the last 3 months (more off than on). I really need to find some energy from somewhere & pick up the pace!
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 30:
Elysia usually weighs up the pros and cons before she thinks about acting, unless it’s somebody she cares for, then it’s a case of only fools rush in. She does have a deep sense of duty, and she’s more than likely to help the needy. 💖
Elysia usually weighs up the pros and cons before she thinks about acting, unless it’s somebody she cares for, then it’s a case of only fools rush in. She does have a deep sense of duty, and she’s more than likely to help the needy. 💖
October 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 30:
Elysia usually weighs up the pros and cons before she thinks about acting, unless it’s somebody she cares for, then it’s a case of only fools rush in. She does have a deep sense of duty, and she’s more than likely to help the needy. 💖
Elysia usually weighs up the pros and cons before she thinks about acting, unless it’s somebody she cares for, then it’s a case of only fools rush in. She does have a deep sense of duty, and she’s more than likely to help the needy. 💖
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 28/29:
Guilt and regret makes up a big portion of Elysia’s mindset, especially since she has returned to kill her benefactor, who is also the reason her family are dead. She’s torn, but her parents haunt her in her dreams. The debt has to be repaid.
Guilt and regret makes up a big portion of Elysia’s mindset, especially since she has returned to kill her benefactor, who is also the reason her family are dead. She’s torn, but her parents haunt her in her dreams. The debt has to be repaid.
October 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 28/29:
Guilt and regret makes up a big portion of Elysia’s mindset, especially since she has returned to kill her benefactor, who is also the reason her family are dead. She’s torn, but her parents haunt her in her dreams. The debt has to be repaid.
Guilt and regret makes up a big portion of Elysia’s mindset, especially since she has returned to kill her benefactor, who is also the reason her family are dead. She’s torn, but her parents haunt her in her dreams. The debt has to be repaid.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 26:
I think Elysia would be scared! She doesn’t make a big scene of it but she’s slightly claustrophobic, and she is not keen on creepy crawlies either. And she’s definitely spooked by the spirits she “thinks” she sees.
I think Elysia would be scared! She doesn’t make a big scene of it but she’s slightly claustrophobic, and she is not keen on creepy crawlies either. And she’s definitely spooked by the spirits she “thinks” she sees.
October 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 26:
I think Elysia would be scared! She doesn’t make a big scene of it but she’s slightly claustrophobic, and she is not keen on creepy crawlies either. And she’s definitely spooked by the spirits she “thinks” she sees.
I think Elysia would be scared! She doesn’t make a big scene of it but she’s slightly claustrophobic, and she is not keen on creepy crawlies either. And she’s definitely spooked by the spirits she “thinks” she sees.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 25:
I went fora long snippet from “A Song of Vengeance.”
It’s a sneak peek at a very minor (blink and you’ll miss him) character. He handed a pair of swords to Elysia before she left for the Borderlands. Frade has a bigger role here!
I went fora long snippet from “A Song of Vengeance.”
It’s a sneak peek at a very minor (blink and you’ll miss him) character. He handed a pair of swords to Elysia before she left for the Borderlands. Frade has a bigger role here!
October 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 25:
I went fora long snippet from “A Song of Vengeance.”
It’s a sneak peek at a very minor (blink and you’ll miss him) character. He handed a pair of swords to Elysia before she left for the Borderlands. Frade has a bigger role here!
I went fora long snippet from “A Song of Vengeance.”
It’s a sneak peek at a very minor (blink and you’ll miss him) character. He handed a pair of swords to Elysia before she left for the Borderlands. Frade has a bigger role here!
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 24:
My US BookBub featured deal is coming up this Sunday. I’m quietly excited and apprehensive because I have no idea what’s going to happen! I haven’t promo stacked it (because the other newsletter promo sites always come up short).
My US BookBub featured deal is coming up this Sunday. I’m quietly excited and apprehensive because I have no idea what’s going to happen! I haven’t promo stacked it (because the other newsletter promo sites always come up short).
October 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 24:
My US BookBub featured deal is coming up this Sunday. I’m quietly excited and apprehensive because I have no idea what’s going to happen! I haven’t promo stacked it (because the other newsletter promo sites always come up short).
My US BookBub featured deal is coming up this Sunday. I’m quietly excited and apprehensive because I have no idea what’s going to happen! I haven’t promo stacked it (because the other newsletter promo sites always come up short).
October 21, 2025 at 5:38 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 19/20:
Still playing catch up. I wouldn’t there’s anything scary in “A Song of Vengeance.” It’s human beings dealing with human issues.
I’d like to believe most of my characters are morally grey, even (or especially) Elysia.
Still playing catch up. I wouldn’t there’s anything scary in “A Song of Vengeance.” It’s human beings dealing with human issues.
I’d like to believe most of my characters are morally grey, even (or especially) Elysia.
October 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 19/20:
Still playing catch up. I wouldn’t there’s anything scary in “A Song of Vengeance.” It’s human beings dealing with human issues.
I’d like to believe most of my characters are morally grey, even (or especially) Elysia.
Still playing catch up. I wouldn’t there’s anything scary in “A Song of Vengeance.” It’s human beings dealing with human issues.
I’d like to believe most of my characters are morally grey, even (or especially) Elysia.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 17/18:
I didn’t know Autumn decorations was a thing! Also, I wasn’t free on Free Friday.
Love. Loss. Retribution.
A thirteen-year-old girl promised justice for her family. The time has finally come for Elysia Dayne to collect her debts. ⚔️🩸
I didn’t know Autumn decorations was a thing! Also, I wasn’t free on Free Friday.
Love. Loss. Retribution.
A thirteen-year-old girl promised justice for her family. The time has finally come for Elysia Dayne to collect her debts. ⚔️🩸
October 18, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 17/18:
I didn’t know Autumn decorations was a thing! Also, I wasn’t free on Free Friday.
Love. Loss. Retribution.
A thirteen-year-old girl promised justice for her family. The time has finally come for Elysia Dayne to collect her debts. ⚔️🩸
I didn’t know Autumn decorations was a thing! Also, I wasn’t free on Free Friday.
Love. Loss. Retribution.
A thirteen-year-old girl promised justice for her family. The time has finally come for Elysia Dayne to collect her debts. ⚔️🩸
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 16:
The trick that Elysia is able to perform (healing by way of fire… or heat) seems like overkill, but that was originally worked into lore because she throws her body into harm’s way a lot, so she needed a get out of jail free card.
The trick that Elysia is able to perform (healing by way of fire… or heat) seems like overkill, but that was originally worked into lore because she throws her body into harm’s way a lot, so she needed a get out of jail free card.
October 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 16:
The trick that Elysia is able to perform (healing by way of fire… or heat) seems like overkill, but that was originally worked into lore because she throws her body into harm’s way a lot, so she needed a get out of jail free card.
The trick that Elysia is able to perform (healing by way of fire… or heat) seems like overkill, but that was originally worked into lore because she throws her body into harm’s way a lot, so she needed a get out of jail free card.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 15:
I’m an introvert who wouldn’t be at a ball, but I’m sure Elysia could blend in with the Halloween crowd in her leather armour right next to Xena and Red Sonja.🤷🏻♂️
I’m an introvert who wouldn’t be at a ball, but I’m sure Elysia could blend in with the Halloween crowd in her leather armour right next to Xena and Red Sonja.🤷🏻♂️
October 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 15:
I’m an introvert who wouldn’t be at a ball, but I’m sure Elysia could blend in with the Halloween crowd in her leather armour right next to Xena and Red Sonja.🤷🏻♂️
I’m an introvert who wouldn’t be at a ball, but I’m sure Elysia could blend in with the Halloween crowd in her leather armour right next to Xena and Red Sonja.🤷🏻♂️
#FantasyIndiesSpooktoberDay 13/14:
Missed yesterday because I didn’t want to show you my dusty shelves.
In book 1, were Varya & her “sister” technically henchwomen? Were they following orders?
Chyler is a henchwoman too, but her role is too good to not be expanded…
Missed yesterday because I didn’t want to show you my dusty shelves.
In book 1, were Varya & her “sister” technically henchwomen? Were they following orders?
Chyler is a henchwoman too, but her role is too good to not be expanded…
October 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktoberDay 13/14:
Missed yesterday because I didn’t want to show you my dusty shelves.
In book 1, were Varya & her “sister” technically henchwomen? Were they following orders?
Chyler is a henchwoman too, but her role is too good to not be expanded…
Missed yesterday because I didn’t want to show you my dusty shelves.
In book 1, were Varya & her “sister” technically henchwomen? Were they following orders?
Chyler is a henchwoman too, but her role is too good to not be expanded…
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 12:
Yesterday’s video snippet was a bust!
I don’t know if anyone can be classified as a villain. They each have specific motives, and these motives may elude us because if Elysia doesn’t know, then we don’t know. And there’s a lot she doesn’t know.
Yesterday’s video snippet was a bust!
I don’t know if anyone can be classified as a villain. They each have specific motives, and these motives may elude us because if Elysia doesn’t know, then we don’t know. And there’s a lot she doesn’t know.
October 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 12:
Yesterday’s video snippet was a bust!
I don’t know if anyone can be classified as a villain. They each have specific motives, and these motives may elude us because if Elysia doesn’t know, then we don’t know. And there’s a lot she doesn’t know.
Yesterday’s video snippet was a bust!
I don’t know if anyone can be classified as a villain. They each have specific motives, and these motives may elude us because if Elysia doesn’t know, then we don’t know. And there’s a lot she doesn’t know.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 10/11:
I made a video preview (videobook?). It's a teaser, with the first completed draft of the "prelude" chapter to "A Song of Vengeance."
This is what happens after the cliffhanger in "Fallen Legacy."
I made a video preview (videobook?). It's a teaser, with the first completed draft of the "prelude" chapter to "A Song of Vengeance."
This is what happens after the cliffhanger in "Fallen Legacy."
October 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 10/11:
I made a video preview (videobook?). It's a teaser, with the first completed draft of the "prelude" chapter to "A Song of Vengeance."
This is what happens after the cliffhanger in "Fallen Legacy."
I made a video preview (videobook?). It's a teaser, with the first completed draft of the "prelude" chapter to "A Song of Vengeance."
This is what happens after the cliffhanger in "Fallen Legacy."
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 9:
I actually try to debunk what is considered paranormal in the Elysia Dayne books. Unicorns, dragons, griffins etc are just animals.
My least favourite creature turns up in “Shadows Under the Shade.” I have an innate fear. 😰
I actually try to debunk what is considered paranormal in the Elysia Dayne books. Unicorns, dragons, griffins etc are just animals.
My least favourite creature turns up in “Shadows Under the Shade.” I have an innate fear. 😰
October 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 9:
I actually try to debunk what is considered paranormal in the Elysia Dayne books. Unicorns, dragons, griffins etc are just animals.
My least favourite creature turns up in “Shadows Under the Shade.” I have an innate fear. 😰
I actually try to debunk what is considered paranormal in the Elysia Dayne books. Unicorns, dragons, griffins etc are just animals.
My least favourite creature turns up in “Shadows Under the Shade.” I have an innate fear. 😰
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 8:
Spooky book recs? Your guess is as good as mine. I got nothing. Just go with whatever pleases you!
Spooky book recs? Your guess is as good as mine. I got nothing. Just go with whatever pleases you!
October 8, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 8:
Spooky book recs? Your guess is as good as mine. I got nothing. Just go with whatever pleases you!
Spooky book recs? Your guess is as good as mine. I got nothing. Just go with whatever pleases you!
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 7:
The villains don’t really see themselves as villains. They certainly have their own agenda and they’re doing their utmost to meet their goals. When those goals oppose Elysia’s goals, they’re seen as villains… from her viewpoint.
The villains don’t really see themselves as villains. They certainly have their own agenda and they’re doing their utmost to meet their goals. When those goals oppose Elysia’s goals, they’re seen as villains… from her viewpoint.
October 7, 2025 at 6:09 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 7:
The villains don’t really see themselves as villains. They certainly have their own agenda and they’re doing their utmost to meet their goals. When those goals oppose Elysia’s goals, they’re seen as villains… from her viewpoint.
The villains don’t really see themselves as villains. They certainly have their own agenda and they’re doing their utmost to meet their goals. When those goals oppose Elysia’s goals, they’re seen as villains… from her viewpoint.
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 6:
Monsters are ever-present in all the published Elysia Dayne novels. In “A Song of Vengeance”… there are no monsters!
It’s a very human affair and the monsters are all too human. But is Elysia fighting monsters, or is she the monster?
Monsters are ever-present in all the published Elysia Dayne novels. In “A Song of Vengeance”… there are no monsters!
It’s a very human affair and the monsters are all too human. But is Elysia fighting monsters, or is she the monster?
October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 6:
Monsters are ever-present in all the published Elysia Dayne novels. In “A Song of Vengeance”… there are no monsters!
It’s a very human affair and the monsters are all too human. But is Elysia fighting monsters, or is she the monster?
Monsters are ever-present in all the published Elysia Dayne novels. In “A Song of Vengeance”… there are no monsters!
It’s a very human affair and the monsters are all too human. But is Elysia fighting monsters, or is she the monster?
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 5:
On a physical level, Elysia isn’t too enamoured with water unless it’s for drinking, washing or bathing. She isn’t mad keen on horses either. Tragically, her greatest fear is losing everyone around her that she ever cared for.
On a physical level, Elysia isn’t too enamoured with water unless it’s for drinking, washing or bathing. She isn’t mad keen on horses either. Tragically, her greatest fear is losing everyone around her that she ever cared for.
October 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#FantasyIndiesSpooktober Day 5:
On a physical level, Elysia isn’t too enamoured with water unless it’s for drinking, washing or bathing. She isn’t mad keen on horses either. Tragically, her greatest fear is losing everyone around her that she ever cared for.
On a physical level, Elysia isn’t too enamoured with water unless it’s for drinking, washing or bathing. She isn’t mad keen on horses either. Tragically, her greatest fear is losing everyone around her that she ever cared for.
October 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM