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Samantha Kroese is the author of ten published Dark Fantasy novels including the best-selling Fading Lights Trilogy. She has also written The Assassins of Dakaal Series (Regret, Ladykiller, Niyx, Sephyrn), Restless Dreams of Darkness, The Darkest Sword, and Cursed Song.

She loves to write dark tales about hope surviving against impossible odds and brings a refreshing perspective to the genre. From a young age, her goal has been to write stories that will shine the light of hope for those living in the abyss. She has been writing fiction for nearly thirty years, ran a fantasy writer’s critique circle for fifteen years, and has edited works for other authors. She has completed writing dozens of fantasy novels and created thousands of detailed
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Samantha Kroese I like to pick theme songs for projects/characters and I will play them on repeat until I can break through the block. If that doesn't work I take a b…moreI like to pick theme songs for projects/characters and I will play them on repeat until I can break through the block. If that doesn't work I take a break and come back to it later or write something else for a little while that isn't blocked. Sometimes even skipping ahead to write a special scene I'm looking forward to.(less)
Samantha Kroese For me the best thing about being a writer is being able to explore places I would never go in real life. I find it a fun challenge to write character…moreFor me the best thing about being a writer is being able to explore places I would never go in real life. I find it a fun challenge to write characters that are rarely like me and explore where they can go. It's fun to share them with others too!(less)
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Forbidden (Fading Lights #1)

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The Darkest Sword

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Unspoken

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Ladykiller

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Niyx

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Cursed Song

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Restless Dreams of Darkness

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Regret

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Taboo (Fading Lights #2)

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Sacred (Fading Lights #0.5)

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