Hey peeps!
I FINALLY got a poster made that I like, that represents the series, has all the god creatures, and generally looks like a Marvel/Pokemon style world.
It's BUSY, I know, but so is the Marvel version of this (which is what I gave the artist as like a reference). HOWEVER, it's super high res, and I think (blown up large) will look cool.
I'm debating on the size of the posters (I don't want them to be TOO big) but they will be free to any Patreons who want them.
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2025-02-13 00:55:25 +0000 UTC
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So, there was a problem with Ognjen, the OG artist. He was great, but the workload became too much.
Boney is the artist now, and she's AMAZING. The style is different, but I think it might fit the mood better? Additionally, have any of you been to Scholastic Book Fairs? Because there's a slight possibly the comic could be picked up for them! >.<
2025-02-07 10:20:32 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
I wanted to show you the collection of baby artworks for the creatures, LOL
This includes a baby sovereign dragon, rizzel, twilight dragon, AND all 4 of the fan-created creatures! They all get super cute artworks for the book, and I'm so stoked to show you all.
What do you all think? This is artwork done by Ognjen (I think he's super talented, lol).
Is there a creature you'd like to see alternate artwork of?
Shami
2025-01-29 07:47:49 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
We took Gigi to the vet today.
When we first got her, she was the runt, very small, had a hernia, and her leg was misshapen because it hadn't formed properly. The vet actually suggested we put her down because she would have lots of medical problems.
But I didn't want to give up Gigi, and we kept her, and spoke to multiple vets about what to do about her leg and all the little problems she might have. Thankfully, Gigi wanted to live a full and beautiful life as we...
2025-01-25 00:08:21 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Chain-ritters are creatures I was secretly putting in the second Bestiary (think of them like a corrupted-magic version of knightmares) but I liked them so much I decided to make a random short story about them being spooky.
Brian Wiggins reads.
It's a darker fantasy, but I also like the setup. Let me know if you'd want to see it continue.
Shami
Chain-Ritters
&n...
2025-01-21 23:57:13 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
I love the Pillar in these. So awesome to see!
Can't wait for the rest.
Shami
2025-01-18 08:44:24 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
This is the story from last mo
2025-01-16 07:04:42 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
So, as a thank you for being Patreons, I want YOU all to name Twain's twin! The first chapter of Elder Arcanist is Gray speaking with his classmates about this issue, and they all vote in the chapter. Whatever you pick here is what it'll be in the book.
I'm sorry, we can't have things like "Catty McCatFace" because Gray wouldn't allow that ultimately.
Normally, mimics have names that start with "T" and mean "two" or "split" or "double" - but since Twain got his (S...
2025-01-10 08:39:23 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Labyrinth Arcanist is now LIVE! I you enjoyed here on Patreon, please consider leaving a review! Every little bit helps.
Link: https://www.amazon.com/Labyrinth-Arcanist-Astra-Academy-Book-ebook/dp/B0DGFTCYBT/
Chapter 1 of Elder Arcanist will go up this weekend, and then continue to be posted throughout the weeks until comp...
2025-01-09 05:15:47 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
So, it's not quite done (changes are being made) BUT it looks so cool already, I wanted to share, LOL
What do you all think?
Shami
2025-01-09 00:42:58 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Above is the cover for the sixth and final book of the Astra Academy series! Elder Arcanist - hopefully I can get this out this summer.
And without further ado, here is the blooper scene! I hope you all enjoy, haha
Shami
BLOOPER SCENE
What if Astra Academy Was Written with Gen-Z Slang?
I stepped off the wooden gangplanks, which we...
2025-01-08 07:17:07 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
So, I've been making things like this to practice my drawing, lol
I followed a template for the responses, but I thought they fit all the characters, haha
What do you all think? Should I post more of these?
Shami
2025-01-07 21:28:59 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Kansas was hit by a snow storm yesterday. John and I are okay, because our town wasn't one of the major ones hit. We still got plenty of snow! And Wichita apparently has a snow plow program, where you can watch the plows work in real time.
I included picture of the plows, because apparently they get to name their own plows, and they do some hilarious things, lol
The last of Labyrinth Arcanist ill be up tonight! The soft covers and hard covers should be to me soon ...
2025-01-07 02:02:27 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Brian Wiggins (the narrator for the Frith Chronicles) was nice enough to return for the December short story.
You can listen to his glorious voice now!
If you want to read along with him, here is the text!
Enjoy!
Shami
Three Coins
Finn halfheartedly skateboarded around the cold city park, eyeing the only other two kids playing out on the...
2024-12-30 23:57:27 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Here is another story about a
2024-12-26 09:51:16 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
This is a fantasy Christmas story. Brian Wiggins will be voicing this, so you'll have audio of it soon! (He's prepping for a fight, and will have it done by the 1st.
Tomorrow ( or the next day) I'll put up the kirin short story.
Hopefully you guys enjoy both!
Shami
Three Coins
Finn halfheartedly skateboarded around the cold city park, eyeing t...
2024-12-24 21:42:01 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
So, Christmas is almost here, so please be prepared for gifts, LOL
Words of Power
Onto good news! Words of Power (which you can read on Patreon starting here) will be published June 24th by Aethon!
If you want to pre-order it, you can do so here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DQVFNDHD/
T...
2024-12-19 02:21:53 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Here is another fan creation for the second kickstarter bestiary. It's the paradise serpent!
(Keep in mind this needs to go through editing) but here is the power set!
Tier: 4
Reproduction: Progeny - Produce 1-3 eggs every 100 years on the next occurring blue moon. The eggs must be laid in a natural hot spring which will incubate and protect the eggs and the hatchings. After a while, the hatchlings set out to ...
2024-12-16 08:43:57 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
This is one of my favorite pages so far, LOL
That hair scene. o.o
Hopefully you all enjoy!
Shami
2024-12-14 09:44:58 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
I just wanted to show you all one of the fan designed creatures! This is the rougarou!! I think the art makes it look rather fearsome, so that's amazing!
Rougarou
Description: A pitch-black dog resembling a husky in shape and size, with shadowy wisps flowing off their fur. They have pale blue eyes and muscular frames. Their claws and teeth are rather noticeable, even when calm.
Trial of Worth:
2024-12-07 00:08:51 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Today is the day Chronos Warlock hits the shelves!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0DD378PGF
If you're at the audio tier or higher, please post here (or message me) and I can give you one of the audiobooks!
If you're in the physical tier, I'll be mailing out the soft cover and the hard cover soon!
ALSO - FUN NEWS
If you want to see the cover BEFORE Chris mad...
2024-11-26 08:34:34 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Just to keep you up to date on everything going on, I have 2 new fan creatures! The first is this Nyxalune (it's a glass orb with the fish inside) and it was made by Skyler as a fan-creature that will be part of the Frith Chronicles world!
Here is the creature's power set. (Hopefully you all enjoy!)
Nyxalune
Description: Nyxalune’s are a glass orb that floats through the air at walking speed. Its inside...
2024-11-23 21:08:58 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Here is the Frith Chronicles comic, pages 5-6, full color.
Hopefully you enjoy that last panel, lol
Shami
2024-11-20 08:41:15 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Today is my husband's birthday! (Hurray, John!)
This month has been super hectic, so I'm glad we're coming into the holiday season because John and I don't have to go anywhere, LOL
Christmas Gifts:
Good news! If you want Christmas gifts for people (or just gifts for yourself) I have full Frith Chronicles bundles on my website. You can find it all here: https://sastovallauthor.com/merch/...
2024-11-18 01:01:22 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
So, there were 4 people who decided to make their own creatures for the bestiary this time around! It has been amazing working with them, and I can't wait to show off all their creatures.
The first if the "gemstone effigy." It's a really unique creature, which is absolutely fun to see!
The official artwork of its base form is above.
Here are some of its powers (not all are decided yet) - what do you all think?
Gemstone Effigy<...
2024-11-07 06:22:22 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Happy Halloween!
If you want to start this story from the beginning, go [HERE].
This will probably be the end of book 1. I'll upload chapters of book 2 shortly, so if you enjoy the story so far, you get to keep enjoying, lol
Aethon signed me for 3 books in the series. Hopefully it does well!
Shami
Chapter Forty-Eight
“Don...
2024-11-01 03:42:37 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Above is artwork of Akiva the Assassin (for the Kickstarter book). I contacted an artist who I love their style, and they brought this, which I thought was very cool!
ALSO, I'm in the middle of ordering new posters. I'm going to get maps, and I want to get some creatures (like the dread form phoenix).
What kind of posters would you want to see?
I'm also going to get one with all the god creatures, hopefully in a clock format with the apoch dragon in the cent...
2024-10-23 03:23:46 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
The map is more complete now.
If you'd like to start this story from the beginning, please go [HERE].
Best,
Shami
Chapter Forty-Five
“Learn more than facts.
Learn how to seek out new knowledge.
If you do, you cannot be misled.”
- A quote from ‘The Teachings of Shoki’
2024-10-17 02:38:02 +0000 UTC
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Everyone!
I'm so excited. We did it!! We got the 60k! That means we've unlocked the plushies! Everyone who backed the kickstarter will now be able to get his cute little plushie face. I'm so excited.
This is a dream come true!
Thank you all who backed the Kickstarter! It's such an honor, and so humbling. You all are the best.
Thank you all so much,
Shami
2024-10-17 02:35:44 +0000 UTC
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Hey peeps!
Here are some more pages of the comic. Hopefully you're enjoying the colors and the characters?
As always, you'll get to see the whole process as we move forward!
Shami
2024-10-11 00:59:01 +0000 UTC
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