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Ian Barr is an author, developmental editor, indie book enthusiast, dungeon master, and pretty cool guy from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Writing fantasy, science fiction, mythology, and LitRPG, he currently has one novel published (Synthetic Magic) in addition to being featured in multiple short story anthologies, with big plans for more to come.

You can find further free works on his Substack: The Word Dump (LINK ABOVE!), or connect on Instagram (@dumpbearington)

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CARNAGE!

Looking for something to read that satisfies both a need for speed, an appetite for destruction, and a secret desire for tender moments? Look no further!

I am proud to present *CARNAGE! LOVE & LUST IN THE WASTELAND*

This free online novella centers around two star-crossed competitors from two very different walks of life who find one another amidst the lethal spectacle of Carnage; televised games of Read more of this blog post »
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I once heard Frank Kidd say something along the lines of "Everything can be a Western if you try hard enough" and damned if that isn't the truth about the paramilitary adventure. Though the story may revolve around modern day mercenaries conducting b ...more
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Received an ARC copy of this book but had to wait until Mr. Schecter uploaded Holiest of Cities onto Goodreads for you all to hear about. (Unless you read my in-depth post celebrating the world of Shieldbreaker over on Substack).

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