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The post suggests book recommendations inspired by popular TV shows. For fans of "The White Lotus," it recommends Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None," a suspenseful murder mystery. For "Severance," Ray Bradbury's "The Illustrated Man" is highlighted for its unsettling sci-fi narratives. Lastly, "Trials of the Innermost" is suggested for "The Wheel of Time" fans, blending fantasy and sci-fi.

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Can’t wait for the sequel to Trials of the Innermost? Here’s a teaser from the first chapter of book two (code named ROTP) of the Etherea Cycle. It’s a behind the scenes of our process as this is the raw, unedited text. Final version may vary. Chapter 1 Waverling burned. The perpetual golden light from the sun on the horizon behind the Shrine of Laphrim sent rainbow beams from the crystalline towers. Normally brilliant, they were now muted by a forlorn gray as smoke rose and ash floated in paper-thin pieces from the sky. Like a volcano had erupted. In a way, Ansgar thought, it

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Hello, Seekers! I (Jonathan) have been enjoying a respite from work travel and have taken full advantage of it by delving into the latest installment in developer BioWare’s iconic fantasy role-playing video game series: Dragon Age: The Veilguard (or Veilguard for short). Known for its companion romances, rich lore, and making players face the consequences of their choices, the Dragon Age franchise has wielded enormous influence in contemporary gaming. Veilguard arrived a full decade after the last major installment, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and expectations were high. Read on for my full Dragon Age: The Veilguard game review. Genre: Action role-playing game (RPG) Overview: Rook must

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Brat summer has ended. A new season awaits its christening. What sounds will define the fall season? We can’t predict the future, but we can recommend some current and past jams that pair well with jack-o-lanterns, apple cider, and a brisk breeze. Behold our list of autumn anthems: songs for the fall. “Casual” by Chappell Roan We would be remiss to not include something from the artist who took the world by storm this year. “Casual” melds mid-tempo softness with biting lyrics that ask where the line is drawn between casual and serious. Knee-deep in the passenger seat, perhaps. Best listened to on a rainy

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Greetings, Seekers! Those of you who follow us on social media know that we’ve been hard at work on the sequel to Trials of the Innermost. TOTI is a multi-point-of-view (multi-POV) story related through the eyes of its main characters. If you’ve read to the end, then you know we lost one of those perspectives. And you may be wondering, with the death of [redacted], will we retain only five POVs? That would be too easy. It’s our delight to introduce a new main character to the Etherea Cycle: Ansgar Farheart! You can read his bio here, but today, we’re having Kilahym interview him to

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Welcome to another Author Highlight, a series where we feature authors like ourselves. You’ll find author interviews, tips, stories, poetry, and more. We aim to entertain, promote, and inspire. Other interviews can be found here. Michelle J Michelle J (she/her) is the author in upstate New York working in Human Resources. Her debut is the YA fantasy novel, The Divide that Binds Us, releasing April 18th, 2025 from Midnight Meadow. Her writing journey started when she received her first video game, Kingdom Hearts on her 8th birthday. As she learned about storytelling through video games, she explored gameplay and writing as ways to express herself and

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Welcome to another Author Highlight, a series where we feature authors like ourselves. You’ll find author interviews, tips, stories, poetry and more. We aim to entertain, promote, and inspire. Other interviews can be found here. Tyler Edwards Joining us in our post today is R.D. Pires, author of Design of Darkness releasing June 21st! R.D. is taking over our blog today with an exciting historian’s record of the enigmatic Emperor Kaori. About the sci-fi/fantasy book, Design of Darkness The shadow of the great usurper, King Fogosombre, has kept the East in darkness for twelve long years. Made paranoid by a foretelling of his downfall, the king’s

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Hello, Seekers! You may recall that Jonathan and Kristina are avid gamers. Jonathan, like many, got swept up by the juggernaut of a video game that is Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3). This role-playing game (RPG) set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Faerûn boasts an elaborate storyline, complex characters, and a plethora of romance options. If, like Jonathan, you have completed several playthroughs and find yourself pining for more content that gives you the same feeling as this beloved game, we are here to help. Check out this list of book recs based on your BG3 romance.  Astarion Silver-tongued, sly, and handsome, it’s little wonder the Internet exploded

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Bringing you book siblings! National Brothers and Sisters Day, observed on May 2, is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. This special day provides an opportunity to reflect on the memories shared and appreciate the relationships that only siblings can have. Fiction has captured some fantastic sibling interactions from wild antics to heartwarming moments. We have ten to share with you. Book Siblings Mr. Darcy and Georgiana In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy is the guardian of his younger sister Georgiana and protected her from an attempted seduction by George Wickham who was only after her money. Mr. Darcy encourages his sister’s her

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Do you have a favorite mythical creature? Today, J&K talk about the enduring fascination with mythical creatures and some of our favorites. From myths passed down orally, to stories written down as a blending of myth and facts like Homer’s Odyssey (hello Cyclops and sirens), to the purely fantastical books created by fantasy authors, magical creatures have fascinated humans from the dawn of time (probably). Why do we love dragons? Is it that they represent the struggle with chaos? Religions and cultures across our world are sprinkled with dragon lore. Jonathan shares his thoughts about why he loves dragons in our first section. Do we

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