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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 two 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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"An Inkling of Flame, at its core, is a grounded, well-paced fantasy novella that very briefly tells the story of a found family facing imminent danger as they are recruited and sent to war.

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A promising start to an all-time series!

I really enjoyed my reading through Of Blood And Fire. It had everything I wanted in a classic fantasy feeling book. I don't believe there's much I can add here that hasn't been said already, so I'm going to le
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"This is a novella from The Envoys of Chaos series. And if this is a good glimpse into what I can expect from the Novel, then I am stoked!

Novellas, by nature, really rely on character work and the ability to set the stage efficiently. I felt like Laws" Read more of this review »
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"I received an advanced copy of this book.

An oppressive government, brutal magic fights, and a game show to the death, yes please! Death Show Colossus is an amalgamation of The Hunger Games and 90's action flicks.

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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.”
Alira Verbrandt (N.A. Betts)

“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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J.R.R. Tolkien
“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.”
J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Kate DiCamillo
“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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