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Kyle Belote
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Kyle Belote

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Twenty-year vet writer of novellas and tomes; the grittier, the darker, the more the characters must go through, the better. In the bleakest of worlds, characters shine all the more! I strive to make readers weep, not only because I just slaughtered their favorite character, but because the ending was sudden, unexpected, and impactful!

My genres are grimdark epic fantasy, military sci-fi fantasy, horror/thriller, and currently working on a western fantasy about monster-slaying bounty hunters working for the gods of their holy house.

I'm a wandering Texan who served Uncle Sam for four years, moved about—'here and there and back again,' and been to the far reaches around the world. Always looking for another great adventure, some new idea to ...more

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Kyle Belote I am currently working on volume II of my series.
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Kyle Belote I have a muse(s), and that is my primary source when I am running dry. Just being around them helps, not necessarily talking about writing. I also cha…moreI have a muse(s), and that is my primary source when I am running dry. Just being around them helps, not necessarily talking about writing. I also change things up, the times I write, or I go read a book. Most people say: read, read, read! Exercise (walking, running, and gym) and shower thoughts always help. Switching gears and editing something new is an excellent way to break up the monotony. Go outline an entirely different book. Get really, really drunk and write random thoughts that come to mind. Shut everyone and everything out and focus: no distractions in the form of human, animal, entertainment, or social media. In short: change things up, and that's when the creative spark comes back. Or just take a break. Or if you really want success, light some candles, strip down, sacrifice a gecko, and beseech the tiny gods.(less)
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Average rating: 4.23 · 227 ratings · 219 reviews · 11 distinct works • Similar authors
The Dark Portal
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Bloodbane | The Publishing Gauntlet

ATAR | TEPRESS GUILD HOUSE 
MARO TO HORACE AND DRALLUS
Body on the floor, blood pooling, coins on the counter, wanted poster in hand.
Just another day in the guild.

Bloodbane hasn’t had much time to cool since coming back from the editor, but I’ve already started digging into the notes. Yesterday was a comb-through—accepting the right changes, rejecting what didn’t sit well, and making sure nothing sl

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