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N.A. Betts

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N.A. (Nick) Betts is a Canadian author of epic fantasy with a love for timeless storytelling. A Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, he crafts sweeping tales of good versus evil, drawing inspiration from Tolkien and other classic works of the genre. His stories are filled with tropes such as coming of age, self-discovery, and found family, while exploring themes of physical perseverance and mental resilience.

When he's not busy creating new worlds, Nick can be found enjoying professional wrestling, diving into stories of the unexplained, or relaxing with some good jazz. He lives just outside Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife and three cats, Bandit, Carter, and Addley.
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N.A. Betts One question I've always wanted the answer to, and you'll see it in my first series, is what lies at the beginning of everything? It's not God as we p…moreOne question I've always wanted the answer to, and you'll see it in my first series, is what lies at the beginning of everything? It's not God as we perceive them to be, but something had to create God, something had to set the conditions to initiate the big bang to happen. Something has not been created from nothing, and ultimately, life's biggest mystery lies at Point Zero (let's call it that). (less)
N.A. Betts I'm a very slow reader, so I've only committed to one. It's also outside my traditional reading genre (fantasy), so I'm also broadening my horizons. T…moreI'm a very slow reader, so I've only committed to one. It's also outside my traditional reading genre (fantasy), so I'm also broadening my horizons. The book is 'A Realm of Masks and Sorrow' by fellow, Edmonton Indie author, Payton Rose :) (less)
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FRIDAY NIGHT POETRY (March 7th, 2025)

I wrote this one for my life's battle with depression, the need to escape it, and find a place I belong.

I hope you enjoy it! (yes, I'm okay). It's about my dream of finding myself in the wild, and retiring into the Pacific Northwest

MY LASTING PEACE by N.A. Betts

Someday I will find,
The place that is kind,
for so long have I wanted to run.
Where I can break free,
Of the pain within me,
In a new day und Read more of this blog post »
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N.A. Betts and 2 other people liked Melanie's review of Don't Let It Out:
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This book punches straight into your psyche and leaves you reeling.

From the very first page, something feels off. The story is filled with unsettling moments and interactions that raise more questions than answers, creating a constant sense" Read more of this review »
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" Mel - thanks very much for the time you dedicated to reading my story, and for leaving a thoughtful review! "
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“My journey has only begun and if, in the end, I should fail then I have failed admirably. For even in my failure I had the courage to do what other's did not.”
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“You found yourself looking to the future. As the Duke, it's your responsibility to keep this city's best interests at heart. Zahra followed another path, a militaristic one, and ensures the safety of our present. Alira hasn't yet found her place, and - I think - somewhere in the old records of the past, she's searching for herself.”
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“It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
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“Stories are light. Light is precious in a world so dark. Begin at the beginning. Tell Gregory a story. Make some light.”
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