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BTtNR - Book 3 - Chapter 001 -

“Don’t give in, keep pushing!”

Avitue and Osvif were both shaking, sweat pouring down their bodies as they attempted to keep the position he had learned a year ago.

Neither as always wanted to be the first one to give in, yet his eye detected that it would be less than a minute before someone crumbled to the ground.

The Vikings, who were training in the area, cheered. Having heard their pack leaders shout, they stopped their own duels and came to surround the pair.

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Weekly update

Fun week all around!

Ultimate Level 1 Book 5 Finishes this week! (last chapter on the 11th)

So after the book 5 finishes, I'll take a week pause and start book 6 on the 21st!

I know... a whole week with UL1 - its hard but I hope you don't stone me...

Viking Book 3 Starts today!

Thank you for waiting a week, I hope you enjoy this next book just as much. Things get harder and bigger and oh the fun Einar and the rest are in ...

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 023 -

We’re seriously heading to the same tent that Ginge trained me in… how can he hope to help me level my skills faster when the enchantment doesn’t work like that.

Resisting the urge to say anything, Francis simply followed the one-armed man.

When they entered the tent, he was already familiar with and saw Ginge training, topless as the first time, covered in the same sheen of sweat as before.

“General,” the knight said, stopping his training of different sw...

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 022 -

Francis had made sure to remember all the names and details he could. Weaving a lie and making sure it was the same each time would be the only way he didn’t get tripped up over the telling of it.

At least he isn’t on his throne.

They had moved to a different section of the tent, past some curtains, which led to an area with cushioned couches and tables covered in food and drink.

“I’m good, thank you your highness. General Stenson already fed me.”

No...

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Ultimate Level 1 - Early Sketches

Some of you may or may not know that I have been privately funding a Webtoon for my ultimate level one story

I’m working with a publisher and we secured a art company to do the work for season one and this is the first sketches they sent of chapter 1


I actually have 70+ panels for chapter 1, but I can’t share them all right right now


Super excited though!

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 021 -

Standing in Stenson’s tent, Francis wondered why the man lived like this, as there was nothing special or gaudy.

He’s the fucking general and doesn’t have anything cool. How does someone in his position have so little?

Even the armor on different stands was functional, not looking that special. The table was covered in maps, and the two bookshelves were stuffed to the gills with leather-bound journals, rolled-up parchments, and books. A small, neatly made bed sat of...

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 020 -

Running on auto mode, Francis repeated everything to the same perfection as the time before, earning some extra silver, punching a bully he hated and managing to secure a chain helm after learning what not to say to the same armorsmith.

None of it seemed important anymore as he considered all the things he had learned and knew what would come next.

“You seem totally not interested in that meat.  You sure you’re not sick?”

Nodding, Francis smiled at Michael and con...

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Battle Through the Nine Realms is live!

So 4 things - had a great day yesterday on the grind side!

Book 3 starts Monday next week! Ready to hear your thoughts as Einar and the rest travel to another realm ;)

Book 1 is live on Amazon!

Stay tuned for some signed books to be given away again (After they arrive!)

Also my publisher said - hey share those links from social and see if your patrons will inter...

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Monday Updates

Grateful to all of the prayers for last week. Our friends could still use a few more but they are doing better. Was unexpected and this weekend filled with a lot of work but I think we got all that we could done and them on the right path.

Viking story -

So book 3 I've got a few chapters done. I need to edit. I'll try to get them edited and then uploaded. If I don't start them this week it will be Monday of next week.

Book 1 also goes ...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 061 - Ending Stats Book 2

*****

[ V.A.L.H.A.L.L.A ]


Magnus / Einar Sibbison

Age: 32/18


Strength - 27+23

Endurance - 26+17

Agility - 25+3

Perception - 21+8

Wisdom - 20+3

Mysticism - 24+10


Runes:

Gungnir’s Strength (Chest) Legendary (Hidden) 

Max Training Stat for Strength, Endurance and Agility is racial limit plus 50. 2.5 x Growth Rate

25% Bonus to Perception - No Stat Limit

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 019 -

A wave of energy shot forth from Stenson's blade as he swiped it twenty yards from the incoming beasts.

Two of them stumbled to the ground, their front two legs cut off as some spell or attack connected, sending them tumbling end over end.

Without hesitating at their fallen allies, the other two turned and angled toward Stenson.

One moment, the general was in his saddle. The next, the man was jumping off, rolling, and coming to stand on his feet.

The stallion moved to ...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 060 - The Enemy of My Enemy

“Word has reached me that we may have a common dislike for a certain Viking.  Tell me, Guat Hagisson, is this true?”

Spitting on the stone floor, the warrior nodded as he scowled.

“That bastard has stolen everything from me and I can’t stand it anymore!”

“Even though he helped you perform well in the trials?”

Snorting, the younger man picked up the silver goblet and drained it, banging it against the table once it was empty.

“I’m no fool. H...

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Real Life Emergency -

Hey all - had something come up with a family friend the last two days and it's going to impact me more than I thought. I'm only 4 chapters into book 3 as I'm not able to sit down and type (they need help - and prayers... not able to go into details but its pretty bad/rough).

I may end up pushing Viking book 3 back a week and I apologize at doing that. I could try and post the four chapters but I'm not sure if I'll be able to really sit down and write the rest of this week. View Post

Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 18

The shouting of the veteran line finally met its match when the enemy formed a defense quicker than I thought. 

It was almost as if they had materialized out of thin air, appearing in the battle rows right after they had detected the attack.

“There are a lot of them!”

“Did you expect them to not show up?” Stenson shouted back. “No army should delay a defense that long!”

The sound of horses moving along the ground created a cacophony of noise all around...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 059 - Controlling the Flow

“You cannot expect us to believe you accomplished all these things!” Koigrim exclaimed. “If that were so, you should have brought back many more trophies and reagents!”

Einar fixed his eyes on the brown eyes that seemed enraged at him for some reason.

“Unfortunately, our relations with the elves has not been the greatest.  The main honor I was given was meeting the King and Queen of the elves and this axe granted to me. They did inform me that if we continued to off...

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 017 -

“This plan has all of us left defenseless! Surely you cannot expect us to trust this.. this..”

“Sage?” Stenson said, finishing the sentence for Priscilla.

She huffed, her blue eyes displaying no favor for the boy she glared at.  Shaking her head, the red hair looked like fire almost, dancing as she moved.

“Tell me Francis. Do you believe this plan you and Stenson have come up with is our best chance for survival?”

King Baxter was sitting on his throne ...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 058 - King Erik

“I heard what he did and don’t like it or the plan. It’s foolish and dangerous.”

Nodding, all he could do was smile, feeling her finger trace his stomach, the warmth of her head against his chest.

So many emotions welled up inside, and yet, in this moment, there was just peace.

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Hopefully, those in King Erik’s court will believe it and try to use him. If that happens, we’ll have information we can’t get any other way.” View Post

Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 016 -

“So… how much do you trust me?”

“At this point, I have to believe that Egbus sent you to us because there is no other explanation for your presence,” Stenson declared. “We’re in a war that we have basically just lost after half a year, and now a Sage appears.  I’d almost run out on the battlefield naked with only a sword if I believed you spoke for Thonia.”

A chuckle came from Vella as she shook her head.

“I pray the gods do not request such a thing....

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 057 - A Viking Wedding

The longhouse echoed with laughter, the crackling of the hearth, and the clinking of ale-filled mugs as the people gathered to celebrate the marriage of Einar and Avitue. The scent of roasting meat filled the air, mingling with the scent of flowers. Enough had been ordered and placed everywhere to fill two carts. No one doubted that today would be remembered for generations.

Standing tall at the head of the hall, Einar watched as his bride approached. Avitue had changed, draped in her c...

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Names Needed - Viking Book 3

Ok - I'm in need of a few names for the 3rd Viking book.

Those of you who want - Give one for each one listed.

Will just have to wait and see if I chose one you gave.

Vikings:

Male - Pack Leader (different warband)

Male - Pack Leader (different warband)

Female - Shield Maiden

Female - Shield Maiden

Female - Shield Maiden

Dwarf - Male x 3

Dwarf - Female x 3

Good luck - may your names be good and written do...

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Book 1 - Battle Through The Nine Realms - Takedown

And... I forgot to mention, today I have to take down the book 1 due to Amazon Kindle Unlimited rules... curse me... i know... :( I hope you don't hate me if you hadn't finished book 1.

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Monday Update

Hope you all had a great week last week!

This week I'm starting book 3 of my Viking series! Been plotting and creating a lot of elements for the story - Be ready - Going to have some opportunities to give names for the next story! Don't miss out!

Also Battle Through the Nine Realms Book 1 hits amazon in 8 days! The audio was a blast (finished it this morning). Hopefully you'll enjoy checking it out also!

2024-09-23 13:03:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 15

“I can but it isn’t as good as you might hope,” Stenson stated. “The problem is we have been using artifacts to accomplish anything of value.  Our mages aren’t as strong as we wish and the fact we only have two who are barely a master makes this all harder.”

“Barely a master he says,” mocked Vella. “The truth is we only have a collection of nobles children and those who answered the call.  None of them have had enough time to grow into the mages we need. ...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 056 - Making Future Plans

“Mother!”

Thora was tearing up as Einar embraced her, Valgard waiting his turn as he arrived at their new home.

“Son, you’ve grown!” exclaimed the man who he had won over through hard work, giving him a quick hug and slapping Einar’s arm a few times. “Do you eat everything in sight?”

“Usually. I must say, the house looks much different than I remember.”

Both of them grinned, nodding as they motioned to a well-lit room with a large table and furnishi...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 055 - A Quest Given

Einar took a breath, letting their lips part slowly. She felt her hands grabbing his braid as he held hers.

“It’s a good thing you didn’t forget how to kiss,” she moaned as he winked at her.

“I was afraid I might have also. For a moment, I thought I might need to practice on some elves and–”

He grunted as her hand came forward, punching him in the stomach.

“Yeah, I wouldn’t say those things,” she whispered as she leaned into his ear and bit on his l...

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 14 -

“How? How could you not see it?!”

Those who were in the king’s tent with Francis were standing on the edges of the carpeted area. Each one was as far away as possible as the ruler of their kingdom moved back and forth before the young man, waving both arms, still wearing his armor.

“It doesn’t work that way! I didn’t see that far!” Francis exclaimed, glad Baxter wasn’t on his throne.

“When will you get your next one? How can we win this fight? They knew wha...

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Undying Blood - Beta - Chapter 13 -

I know there are some spelling/grammar stuff - just haven't had a chance to sit down and fix as I've been playing go go go...

Few things:

I'm going to change how the skill works (which means I'll rewrite earlier chapters). No loss of # right now upon death. I have some stuff planned for the skill so there are other 'things' that will happen. I wont spoil too much.

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 054 - Fanning The Flames of the People

Hark! Hear the tale of Einar bold,
A warrior fierce with a heart of gold.
Ten brave Vikings stood by his side,
To Hel’s dark gates their foes would ride.

From the north winds cold, they sailed the seas,
Where the restless dead stirred in the breeze.
A thousand strong, undead arose,
But Einar’s fire would bring their close.

With steel in hand and hearts aflame,
They struck as one in Odin’s name.
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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 053 - Choices on How To Return

“How many were there?” Thorodd asked as he arrived last to the gathered Vikings.

“A full pack,” Hogni answered as he continued drawing the layout on the ground. “They have the bridge covered from both sides, five on each.”

“The king’s men,” muttered Hallad. “Why would he have them guarding a bridge that leads to Kopanes unless they intend to try and fight?”

Einar stood there silently, watching their scout finish up his sketch.  

“I gue...

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BTtNR - Book 2 - Chapter 052 - The Consequences of Being You

“You’re quiet.”

Einar watched as Geiravör simply nodded.

“I understand what I did wrong.”

“Do you?”

Her frown and crossed arms conveyed almost as much doubt as her tone.

“I do. I got distracted and let my guard down. Then again, how was I supposed to know that thing would be tracking me or even risk coming over the wall of the outpost?”

“Einar… that is just one of the many creatures in the realms that are going to seek you out.  ...

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