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May Update + Fiyu's Blueprints

Two parts to this post, which you'll see is a good thing.

Skyvenom Update

We are getting closer! I now feel like I can promise this book, though I don't know about the exact dates. More on that later, abstract thoughts first.

After two lengthy books, I wa...

Deathseed: Theo's Blueprints

For this week, we have Theo's blueprints. Updates on his overall designs throughout Deathseed, of course, but also a new diagram of his new blueprint plans for the second cube. If my description wasn't clear enough or you had trouble visualizing the "douel pyramid" pattern, this should help!

Deathseed Cover Reveal

Hello, everyone! I am buckling down to try to get through this bottleneck and do as much work as possible, so it seems like this is a good time to reveal the cover for Deathseed.

Figuring out new cover artists has been a source of ongoing delays (though not a primary one). Some artists work...

Fanart + Community Post

First, we have a truly massive work of fanart commissioned by Argo the Ratfolk! This is one of the craziest pieces of fanart I've ever received as an author, so I hope people enjoy. It has given us Flower Girl Krikree, which is a blessed image. Non-dream Krikree would eat the flowers to determine...

April Update on Book Nine

I know people are here primarily for the books, so whenever there's a break, I try to take time to give updates on my progress. No serious spoilers this post, but don't read if you'd prefer to avoid having any information on the ninth book.

Making too much progress on the book is being impe...

Deathseed: Nauda's Blueprints

I am spread very thin trying to be productive, so I don't have a lot for you this week. Everyone thank Lamsey for providing this blueprint! This is Nauda as of the end of the eighth book, with her finalized remodel. Other blueprints coming in time.

Next week I should have something more sub...

Worldbuilding for Fantasy Fans and Authors

Something a little different for this week, everyone. My work obviously has a strong emphasis on fantastical worlds, and I know there are a fair number of writers or writing-curious people reading along, so it's not rare for me to get questions about worldbuilding, or if I have any sort of guide ...

Bondsfungi Audiobook Live!

If you've been waiting, it's here! Check it out if you're following the story in audio:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CZY9L58G?qid=1712365494

Normally I try to do a round of promotion, b...

Deathseed: Epilogue

It was always a bad day when Shalanaitir ai Mercury needed to go directly to the empire's throne room. On average days he remained with the intelligence service and did his work, on good days he was invited by the Mercury Court itself, and on excellent days someone came to him. Walking to the thr...

Deathseed: Chapter 43

Just one chapter this week, because it's the last in this book. Epilogue next week, of course, which is still in the same Patreon month. More info at that time.

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Chapter 43

Nothing could scratch Nauda's sense of satisfaction, not even the Landguard. They bustle...

Deathseed: Chapters 41-42

More climactic chapters; hope everyone enjoys. ^-^

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Chapter 41

Against two or three mediocre Authorities, Theo would still have bet on himself. But he'd never fought a Landguard before and Esaire was devilishly opportunistic. It would just take one mistake, a m...

Deathseed: Chapters 39-40

Lots of new patrons lately even though I haven't been doing anything... any of you want to speak up? Are you new to my work, or jumping in because the book is nearing its conclusion? There are lots of strange movements on Patreon that I never know how to interpret.

Anyway, more climactic ch...

Deathseed: Chapters 37-38

I want to say that it's warmed my heart to see everyone's positive responses to the last two weeks of chapters. Things have been discouraging lately, so this was a much-needed bright spot. I've always wanted to write series where decisions and consequences keep weaving and layering, so it's very ...

Deathseed: Chapters 35-36

More payoff this week. The big one is Theo's solution, which is the culmination of the "soulcrafting mystery" I set up this book. I know I'm going to get blasted in reviews for spending so much time on technical details, so I hope that everyone has enjoyed it - no point playing to the middle when...

Deathseed: Chapters 33-34

First up, please take a look at the above cover, which is for Wakespire. I think the previous cover is great, and I'm grateful to Robot Cat for their work, but after many missed deadlines they have now ignored me for the past four months. As much as I would have liked to redo the entire series in...

Deathseed: Chapters 31-32

Hello, everyone! I'm participating in a new bundle that might interest you:

https://www.subscribepage.com/progressionfantasygwy 

Click through the link if you want to know more, but basica...

Deathseed: Chapters 29-30

At first I thought the formatting on the post was screwed up, but apparently Patreon changed the editor so it's even further from WYSIWYG. =/ Why do you do this, Patreon.

Anyway, the Krikree exchanges in these chapters read differently without the fully context. Krikree fans and Slest-enjoy...

Deathseed: Chapters 27-28

Some fun stuff this month, including more information on weirkey mechanics and the first steps of the next part of the plot. As I said before, this book is all about consequence and follow-up.

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Chapter 27

Despite all Fiyu's training, weirkey travel didn't come ...

Deathseed: Chapters 25-26

After a longish break we have action scenes again. I was going to say with these long double chapters you don't have cliffhangers, but...

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Chapter 25

Even though she had investigated it not long ago, Fiyu examined the city of Myufuru again as thoroughly as she ...

Deathseed: Chapters 23-24

I have some good news combined with thanks! You remember those Indie Ink Awards I asked everyone to vote for? This week I was informed that I made finalist in both the categories I was  nominated for, which is entirely thanks to your votes. The actual winners are determined by guest blogger ...

Deathseed: Chapters 21-22

After my chipper yearly post, I have become so very tired. -_- Future Deathseed chapters are not at risk, but please be patient if I lag after that. Anyway, this chapter includes developments on multiple fronts and highlights a sublime material suggested by a patron!

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