Shami Stovall

The Crown Tournament 2 [Chapters 1-5]

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Here is the start to "The Crow

The Half-Life Empire 3 [Chapters 11-15]

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More of The Half-Life Empire 3 (about to the 1/3 mark, really). I figured I would put it here for peeps to enjoy (either because you read the sequel when it was here, or because the sequel is about to release, and now you can continue the story if you wish!)

Shami

Chapter 11

Quern drove the jeep for several hours.

The evening winds washed over us, never allowing me to get warm. I shivered the whole time, my teeth clattering. My stoma...

The Half-Life Empire 3 [Chapters 1-10]

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Here are the first 10 chapters

Lyvia Sketch [Kickstarter Update 2/5/24]

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I'm literally just waiting on the physical books of the Kickstarter campaign. I had problems getting the interior layout because of a bizarre set of restrictions. The book (because it's sewn shut) needs to be dividable by 8, 16, or 32 pages, but because I'm using higher quality paper for the Bestiary section, it has its own requirements.

ALSO, the pictures for the interior story section must be on certain pages, and one of them messed with the page count at one point......

Chronos Warlock [Chapters 1-10]

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I'm going to upload the first

Personal Update [1/27/2024]

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I went into the fertility clinic to get deep tests done of my insides. I had blood drawn, but also, they took an ultrasound of my hip region. There was a slightly funny exchange during the process.

Dr. Dave (who seriously looks like a old grandpa who loves his grandkids) came into the room with a female doctor (she wasn't as welcoming, but I think she was training, and trying really hard to focus).

It was mostly quiet as they set up the machine. It's the classic u...

Writing Update [1/24/2023]

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First off: the people at DragonCon contacted me and asked that I be a speaker again for 2024! (Hurray!) So I'll be attending the con as a pro.

It'll be Aug 29th - Sept 2nd in Atlanta, Georgia. If you're planning on attending, please let me know! I've met Patreons there every year, and I try my hardest to treat them to a meal or pizza or something. <3

BOOKS

Sorry for the slight delay in chapters - I was finalizing the Bestiary, helping J...

Game System [Character Creation]

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So, I put together a player handbook (it's rough, please forgive me) and included a character sheet and a the merits/flaws you can start with. (They're attachments to this post)

Normally, John and I are there to talk people through the game, so we never really wrote a bunch of stuff down. I'll try to explain how we introduce people to our game system, and if you want to make a character, you can, and I can even do some Choose Your Own Adventures to show you how the stat...

Six Words [January Short Story]

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This is a little more adult than my other works. Hopefully you enjoy!

Shami

Six Words

With my ankle chained to the bed, I knew this was going to be another unforgiving night.

I had been picked to entertain one of the Ring Warlocks, the most powerful and influential magic wielders in all the world. Some would have felt honored to share a bed with one of these “gods,” but anyone who thought that was just inanely innocent and naïve.

The Ring ...

Time-Marked Warlock [ARC release?]

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If you were a patreon a few months ago, you were privy to me posting the Time-Marked Warlock chapters! (If you weren't that's fine, because I'm releasing the ARC now!)

I'm putting together an ARC team for the release (people who will leave reviews when it hits shelves in March). If you'd like the digital copy of the book and don't mind leaving a review, please sign up!

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Happy New Year! [Update 1/1/2024]

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Welcome to 2024! I hope you all had a wonderful time and no one partied too hard, lol

First off, I want to say that my goal for 2024 is to step up my game and improve everything. My writing, my writing speed, the things I'm offering, new horizons--the sky is the limit.

Self-Improvement

I'm going to take a few story structure classes (I've taken some in the past, but you never know when people will come up with newer and cooler insights to cool character ...

Nini in the Abyssal Hells [December Short Story]

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Here is a short story based on Astra Academy! Merry Christmas!

Shami

Nini in the Abyssal Hells

C’mon, Nini! Pull yourself together.

“Do not fret, my arcanist,” Waste said, not aloud, but straight to my thoughts. “Focus. The enemy is near.”

Being merged with Waste always felt powerful and right, but now that the fragments of souls coursed through his fabric and chains, it was different. The ...

Christmas Short Story #2 [Gifts!!]

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Here is a sequel story to the

The Nexus Games [Hard Cover] Writing Update

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I was HOPING the hard cover of the Nexus Games would be ready BY Christmas (because of all the Christmas jokes in the Nexus Games) but it seems we might have to wait until the week after Christmas.

HOWEVER, all book tier patreons will receive a signed copy of this chonk book! It'll contain books 1 +2 and have a few extras. Hopefully you enjoy!

AND LOOK AT THE HARD COVER, uh, COVER! 

Isn't it cool? I love it. I'm sure Bitso and the Arbit...

December Personal Update [12/11/2023]

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I figured I should give you a mild update. I have lots of good news, but since I kept you all in the loop regarding Gigi and me (and our medical journey) I figured I would so that update first!

GOOD NEWS!

Gigi is actually in much better shape than the vet originally thought. Her kneecap is out of place, and her legs grew in weird, but apparently, John and I has given her so much good food and love and care that she got nutrients she didn't get a...

Time-Marked Warlock + Writing Update [12/4/2023]

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Over the weekend, I worked on the edits for the Besitary. I have great news! The last steps are finally happening. The final book is always here!!!

The final Besitary has 78 images (not counting the special chapter headers) and it's almost 260k words long. It's a big chonk of a book. Knightmare Arcanist and Dread Pirate Arcanist were changed a bit during editing, to add a few minor scenes, and also tweak things.

The Bestiary has 61 creatures (to make sure I got 60...

November Short Story [Christmas Story #1]

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The Astra Academy short story

Syrocko Drake [Bestiary]

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I thought some of you might like to see the syrocko drake bestiary entry. Here it is!

Shami

Syrocko Drake

Description: Syrocko drakes are large reptiles with red scales, and black spines that protrude across most of their bodies. They can grow to be the size of a house, and are often surrounded by heat or embers. Syrocko drakes have sharp fangs and long claws.

Trial of Worth: In order to bond with a ...

Happy Thanksgiving! + Gifts for You! [11/23/2023]

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In the United States, we're celebrating "Thanksgiving" and as part of that, we typically state what we're thankful for. I'm SUPER thankful to everyone who supports me on Patreon! It means the world.

And because of that, I have more gifts for you peeps! Posters! The Abyssal Hells map (with all the layers) along with the abyssal dragon (which is just cool artwork). 

If you want one, you need to let me know! I'll mail them out to you, no charge or anything. Patr...

Grandmaster Special Edition Cover

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I just wanted to show you all the cover for Grandmaster Arcanist (special edition). It's a full art of the night sky, with spoiler alert constellations (I hope you've read that part already, lol)

This will be coming out soon, once it's all formatted. All my Patreons in the book tier can get this for free (signed and all that!). Hopefully it can be a cool Christmas present, LOL

Anyone who isn't in the book tiers can message me to buy them before I put them up...

Special Patreon Video of Japan! [11/17/23]

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I’m home already! Just in time to celebrate John’s birthday. It was because of him that I got to go at all!

If anyone here is interested in going to Japan, and has questions about the specifics of traveling there and getting around, feel free to message me! I’ll happily give you whatever advice I can. 🇯🇵🍾🎊

Thank you all again. Please look forward to lots of chapters this weekend!

Shami

Typhoon Dragon [Bestiary Entry]

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Another fun Bestiary entry. I hope you enjoy!

Shami

Typhoon Dragon

Description: Typhoon dragons are known as regal guardians of the sea. Their body is elongated, through they have four legs, horns, and a muscular chest. Their scales are every color of blue, from the mildest, to the deepest of sapphire. Instead of wings, they have fins along their spine, arms, and tail.

Trial of Worth: In order to bon...

I’m in Tokyo! [13th to 17th]

Hey peeps! Good news: I’m in Japan! Better news: you peeps will keep getting updates while I’m away, haha🎊🇯🇵

I’m only visiting for 5 days, so it’s a super short trip.

Let me explain how it happened!!

So, John has always been a romantic. A few years ago, for his birthday, we had plans to meet friends at a restaurant to celebrate. Unbeknownst to me, John had contacted all our friends ahead of time for a surprise.

Once we got to the restaurant, everyone p...

Kappa [Bestiary Entry]

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Here is another fun Bestiary entry for everyone to see. (Also relevant because of the latest Death Lord chapter).

Shami

Kappa

Description: Kappas are strange creatures that stink of blood and rot. They are rarely seen, but when they are, people describe them as humanoid fish-people with dark green scales, webbed fingers and toes, gangly limbs, and eyes which glow yellow in the dark. Their teeth are so thin and pointed, they ...

Death Lord Arcanist [Chapter 16]

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More Death Lord Arcanist! I hope you all enjoy.

Shami

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

THE CULT OF DEIMOS

How long had I been sleeping?

I didn’t know. It was difficult to tell when my dream was nothing but a dark void. What had Zahn done? Where was Deimos? It felt like… Deimos wasn’t doing so well. Had he lost in the abyssal hells? Did he need help? I didn’t have time to sleep—not when there were so many things to d...

Star Tiger [Bestiary Entry]

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Here is another entry from the Bestiary, this time the star tiger. Hopefully you enjoy!

Shami

Star Tiger

Description: Star tigers are majestically mystical creatures that appear to be a white tiger with silver stripes and bright blue eyes. The tips of their tails are transparent, ghost-like, though the closer the tail is to the body, the more solid and opaque it becomes. Star tigers have extremely long tails, that grow in ...

Death Lord Arcanist [Chapter 15] - Also PINS!

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The Frith Chronicles PINS have dropped! If you'd like one, please let me know! I need to mail them out to everyone who is interested (also, posters!)

Shami

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

NOW ALLIES

I awoke with a sore shoulder, my thoughts fuzzy. After I blinked, I awkwardly sat up and glanced around, quite familiar with my location.

It was a dream. No—a nightmare. The landscape was an infinite expanse of black rocks, eac...

The Crown Tournament [Physical Copies Are In!] 11/5/2023

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The physical editions for The Crown Tournament are IN! If you're in the higher tiers that get signed books, please rejoice! I'll be mailing the books out tomorrow. Stay tuned for that!

The posters were mailed out for everyone who said they wanted one...

Abyssal Hell posters will be here soon, along with PINS! I want to mail those out together as a little bundle, LOL - I hope everyone is excited for that!

ALSO, the Bestiary is being edited as we speak. I'm go...

Death Lord Arcanist [Chapter 14]

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Here is another chapter of Death Lord. Hopefully you enjoy!

Shami

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

LORD OTO

The weightless feeling only lasted half a second. Then I emerged from within a pumpkin. Yes—a pumpkin.

The gourd exploded in white pulp, orange vegetation, dozens of seeds, and stringy goop. My shoulder ached as I hit some sort of hard surface during my emergence. With an unceremonious groan, I rolled over, my head p...

The Crown Tournament has RELEASED [11/1/2023]

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I just wanted to keep you all in the loop. First, the Crown Tournament has hit the shelves! If you read it here and feel like stopping by Amazon or Goodreads to leave a review, that would be appreciated!

PHYSICAL BOOKS!

The Half-Life Empire was mailed a few weeks ago! If you haven't received your book, please let me know! I'll track it down or send you another one.

The Crown Tournament hasn't been approved yet for the physical book... This is on Amazon. Th...