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A Complete Hardcover Set!

In celebration of Warlord Arcanist's release, I'm handing out a complete hardcover set of the Frith Chronicles! 🥳🎊

The details of the event are in my Facebook group (Capital Station Books). But you should all know, as patrons, you already have a chance at the set! If you want more, you just need to reply to the post in the group (and answer the question: what's the best underrated mythical creature?)

I'm looking forward to the release! (One week from today!) 


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Warlord Arcanist (Chapter 11)

I'm back from DragonCon and here's the chapter for the Journeyman Level! I hope you guys enjoy!

CHAPTER ELEVEN

ISLANDS IN THE DISTANCE

I dashed across the field, lamenting the fact I could no longer step into the shadows for faster movement. Zaxis, Forsythe, and Atty were right behind me, but I slowed my pace the moment I got a better look at the situation.

The rats had leapt onto Zelfree and Ryker, and although they were biting bo...

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Warlord Arcanist (Chapter 10)

I'm at DragonCon, but here is chapter 10 of Warlord! I hope you enjoy!

CHAPTER TEN

KNIGHTMARE MAGIC

It had taken me a long while to learn my knightmare magic. Knightmares were so rare, that most people knew little to nothing about them. It had made learning my evocation, manipulation, and augmentation difficult.

“I improved upon my terrors,” Evianna said as she held out her hand. “Do you want to see how powerful my evocation ...

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Artwork of Nicholin!

Everyone's favorite rizzel!

The first one is a sketch, but when I told corvus_hound the stripes should be across, not long, she switched it up! So, at Patreons, you guys get to see the cool before and after images. The main image will go on my Facebook group for others to see the amazing artwork.

Hope you all enjoy!

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Karna Short Story

Hello Everyone!

Here is the first ever short story. I'm sure as time goes on, I'll make more elaborate ones, and if you have an idea of what you'd like to see, don't hesitate to reach out. I want to make these more fun in the future! Or at least things that people really enjoy seeing. I've even toyed with upping the maturity rating (since these won't be in books, and it's only for Patreon peeps) but I'm not as certain on that one.

These stories are meant to be fun, show some sort ...

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August Short Story!!

Hey peeps!

August's short story is from Karna's point of view! It'll be up shortly (within a few hours, technically before September, lol) and now that I've done this one month, I know how long these stories will take (sorry about the lateness). I hope you guys will enjoy!

As for the next story, please vote on what character you'd like to see next as the point of view character. It'll help speed up the process, since most of this month was spent trying to figure o...

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Warlord Arcanist (Chapters 8 + 9)

More chapters! I hope you're all excited for the release! <3

CHAPTER EIGHT

ALTERNATE EVOCATION

“You evoke fire?” Adelgis asked, both eyebrows shooting to his hairline. “But… the world serpent doesn’t breathe flame. He has venom strong enough to pollute water for decades. Wouldn’t you evoke that?”

I turned to him, my chest aching with even the slightest of movements. “How do you know about Terrakona’s venom?”<...

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Wraith Artwork!! <3

Hey peeps!

Here is artwork of Wraith (both with his antlers and without) as well as early stage work from the artist (corvus_hound on Instagram). I hope you all enjoy!! <3

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Author Secrets #1 (Agent + Query Letter)

Hey everyone!

When I first stared my writing career, I went the traditional route. I got an agent, sold my books to multiple publishers, and went through the long editing and publishing process.

Getting an agent is typically an irritating process for most authors who go this route. You have to write agents a super specific email called a "query letter" and then you have to wait 5-12 weeks for them to get back to you about whether they even want to read your book.

That query ...

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Warlord Arcanist (Chapter 7)

Here is an early chapter for the Journeyman Tier! I hope you all enjoy!


CHAPTER SEVEN

HELPFUL ALLIES

Zelfree’s chimera disappeared from Terrakona’s grip. When the beast vanished, there was nothing to hold on to. Terrakona crashed into the ocean, his serpent eyes wide.

I was about to make a joke about another victory under my belt, but I didn’t get the chance. Terrakona straightened himself, and then lifted his head...

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Steps of the PIllar (Steps 1-15)

So, someone in my Facebook group mentioned that they'd like to see all the Steps of the Pillar. Then another person said they'd like a chance to add their own virtues to the steps. 

I've decided I'll post a set of steps, and that I'll do a thing to have someone add a step to the pillar (they can pick their own virtue and I'll put it in the book). Need to think up the details, though... >.>

Here are the first 15 steps! Hopefully you enjoy!


STEPS...

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Warlord Arcanist (Chp 6)

This chapter is being posted for the journeyman level and higher! Please enjoy!

CHAPTER SIX

A CLASH OF TITANS

Tidal waves dominated our tiny corner of the ocean. Not only did we have a hurricane aura, but the gargantuan creatures battling for survival added to the fury of nature.

Swimming on the surface was nearly impossible. Instead, I dove underwater and swam forward with as much strength as I could, breathing easy the entire way...

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Warlord Arcanist (Chapter 5)

This chapter is being posted early as an apology for the wrong rewards being listed on the $10 tier (honorary journeyman). Apparently, it had the rewards of the higher tiers (including signed books, both soft and hardcover) which never should have been there. 

I've fixed the issue, and here is more story early! (If you were on the $10 tier, see previous post for a more thorough apology and a way I want to make it right).

Otherwise, enjoy the chapter!


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HARDCOVER SET!!

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Thank you so much to everyone who participated! <3

The lucky person of the hardcover set of the Frith Chronicles (as well signed copies of my other novels) is...

Bailey Hopkins !! 🎊‼

Congratulations! 

Thank you again, everyone! And stay tuned for more of this nature. I'll be doing the same thing right before Warlord Arcanist hits the shelves (with the intent on having Warlord in the pile!)

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Warlord Arcanist (Chapter 4)

As an apology for the $10 tier having difficulties seeing the first 3 chapters, I've decided to post the 4th chapter earlier than scheduled! <3

I hope everyone enjoys reading the story early. Please look forward to more chapters soon!


CHAPTER FOUR

A NEW STYLE OF COMBAT

I hit the water and plunged a good ten feet deep. The fall from the atlas turtle shell was more than I had expected—perhaps a good twenty feet—and ...

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Early Chapters!

Hello everyone!

So here is the question: would people like to see early chapters of upcoming books? Such as Warlord Arcanist and other novels I write (Star Marque, Ethereal Squadron, etc.)? These chapters will be edited by me and my writer's group, but they won't have gone to a professional editor and proofreader (so there might be some minor errors).

Any opinions? >.>

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Short Story For August

Hey there, peeps!

So, this is the first time I've ever run a Patreon, and as one of the tiers, I said I'd write short stories. I figured I'd do it from the Frith Chronicles, but I was wondering what you all would want to see? Obviously I don't want to spoil the main series, but would you guys like to see short stories that involve the current cast? And if yes, who and what kind of stories would you want to see?

Funny stories? Adventure stories? Romance stories? Interesting stories...

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