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Another Look at Some Exclusive Art!
I'm excited to share another exclusive piece of art from the System Apocalypse Deluxe Edition! Thanks to your amazing support, we’re able to bring this world to life.Here's John falling straight into the mouth of a monster. There’s still time to join the campaign and get your hands on th...
Aeres Academy - Chapter 8 preview
Floor three looked exactly the same as the other two floors. Unlike the main dungeon, the Aeres academy fault rarely changed in layout for the first three floors. The monsters that lived in those floors were not the kind to alter the geography of their home, no matter how often adventurers tramped t...
We've Unlocked the First Stretch Goal!
With the first stretch goal unlocked, we’re excited to announce that we’ll be adding Map Endpapers to the book!But we’re not stopping there—the second stretch goal is now unlocked: A Bookmark Ribbon!Thank you again for helping us reach these incredible milestones. If you haven’t pledged ye...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 46 preview
Chapter 46 - Yang MuShe should have anticipated the problem.Staring at the small army - soldiers and cultivators alike - gathered before her, Yang Mu berated herself for her lack of foresight. It was clear, now with the benefit of the perfect understanding of the present, that past her should have f...
Writing Update Brief
Not much other than getting words down and doing some edits. Climbing the Ranks book 4 is at 42k wordsImmortal Connections, book 1 of Celestial Cataclysms is at 147k wordsAeres Academy, book 1 of Dungeon Brawler just got back from the editor so I'll be going through those over the next week or s...
Cover Reveal: Climbing the Ranks 3
Hey everyone!I'm thrilled to finally unveil the cover for Climbing the Ranks 3!Arthur's journey has been anything but easy. From battling poverty and navigating the complexities of the Malaysian Beginner Tower to unintentionally becoming a Clan Head, his path has been fraught with danger and...
Quest Completed: We’ve Hit Our Kickstarter Funding Goal 🎉
We’re officially 100% funded on the System Apocalypse Deluxe Edition Kickstarter!A huge thank you to everyone who's supported the campaign. Your backing makes this dream a reality, and I can’t wait to bring you this incredible collector's edition.New Quest Received: Annotated Map on the ...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 45 preview
Chapter 45 - Wu Ying"Do you not get tired?" Ze Mu cried out, later that day. He was leaning against the tree, huffing a little as he tried to get his breath back. They had been walking for most of the day, Wu Ying occasionally asking pointed questions about previous plants he had come across...
See It First: System Apocalypse Deluxe Edition Art Reveal
We’re 3 days into the System Apocalypse Deluxe EditionKickstarter, and I'm thrilled with how far we’ve come, thanks to your amazing support!To show our gratitude, here’s an exclusive reveal of some internal art from the book. We can’t wait for you to see it in its full glory when your co...
Aeres Academy - Chapter 7 preview
Back then, the entire process of reincarnation had been blocked by my patron. There was no way for me to recall why I had managed to keep my memories and not drink from the soup of forgetfulness. All that I recalled was a vague sense of choosing a singular, powerful skill rather than a series of sma...
The System Apocalypse Deluxe Edition is here! 🎉
To celebrate the 3-year milestone since the final book’s release, we’re launching a deluxe collector’s edition! This signed, illustrated hardcover omnibus includes Life in the North, Redeemer of the Dead, and The Cost of Survivalin a premium edition.Here’s your chance to own The System Apoca...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 44 preview
Chapter 44 - Wu Ying“Your aura control is impressive,” Wu Ying said, stopping as he came across his target. He bent low, brushing his hand above the pair of mushrooms growing in a sheltered nook between the roots of the towering tree. His fingers danced across the air, taking in the aura emanati...
System Apocalypse: Books 1-3 Deluxe Edition Reveal
The System Apocalypse: Books 1-3Deluxe Edition Kickstarter launches this Friday, and as our amazing Patrons, you get the first look at the incredible features!Deluxe Features:📖 Acid-free paper & smyth-sewn binding for durability📖 Gold gilded page edges for a premium finish📖 Embossed & foile...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 43 preview
Chapter 43 - Tou HeReturning to camp with the smell of slow-roasting meat filling the air was a wonderful surprise. The soldiers, beaten and battered after hours of training - including late into the night as the colonel took advantage of the presence of two cultivators as the antagonists - picked u...
Aeres Academy - Chapter 6 preview
There is a reason I fought unarmed and it had a lot to do with familiarity. While I had trained with weapons a little, I rarely pressure tested myself with them. I certainly never pressure tested any of my skills against monsters. Having watched some of the other Ternioth fighters train their katas ...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 42 preview
Chapter 42 - Tou HeThere were only a few more hours before sunlight ended, and though they could have pushed further, the small army that joined Tou He had come to a stop. The various army personnel had set up their encampment with practised efficiency, only the occasional perfunctory shouts and rec...
Writing Update: March 2025
Going to try to keep this update short, so not going over things that have been discussed that haven't seen much movement. Just a few things to discuss.A Thousand LiA Thousand Li: the Fourth Fall (Book 11 )is released and been out for a few months. We've got 796 ratings with a 4.6 average. H...
Business Post - Writing in Turbulent Times
Let me be upfront. I live in Canada, so while things are somewhat more uneasy (like, having to seriously discuss the possibility that maybe, our formerly closest ally might decide to invade us was noton the cards even a few months ago) than I'd like, it's not as though we're seeing the i...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 41 preview
Author Note: Preview chapters are rough/first drafts. These chapters have not been edited, expect that there may be errors - however, feel free to point out consistency issues!Chapter 41 - Wu YingLanding on the mountaintop near a clear and flat cliffface, Wu Ying channeled the winds to sweep the are...
🎉 System Apocalypse Anniversary Sale! 🎉
It's been 3 years since the epic conclusion of the System Apocalypseseries with System Finale! To celebrate, we're offering freeaccess to the final book for a limited time! 🎉Thank you for your incredible support throughout the journey. Don't miss this chance to relive the finale!Downl...
Business Post: Selling Direct - Some Data
So this is our... third (?) year selling wide. Well, third year with our current e-commerce platform, though we used Payhip and Woocommerce before, so I guess we're roughly 4 years in. I figured it might be worthwhile to discuss what we have found worked well to drive sales, what hasn't, and...
Aeres Academy - Chapter 5 preview
Author Note: Preview chapters are rough/first drafts. These chapters have not been edited, expect that there may be errors - however, feel free to point out consistency issues!Let me be clear. I do not understand - even now - how the geography and physics of Tionerth work. Not in any deep sense. I h...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 40 preview
Chapter 40 - Wu Ying“Who are you?” the leader of the heavenly realm entrants cried out. “Are you truly an Investigator in hiding?”"Just because you're weak doesn't mean you need to praise me that much." Wu Ying said as he eyed the group. Many were injured, the poison master h...
📢 Epic Fantasy Giveaway Alert! 📢
Want to win a leather-bound collector’s editionof The Way of Kings? Now’s your chance! 📅 Giveaway Dates:2/15/25 - 3/8/25🏆 Winner Announced:3/10/25🎁 How to Enter:Sign up for the giveaway—it’s that easy!Don’t miss out on this edition of Brandon Sanderson’s epic fantasy masterpiece...
Magic Kingdom at War Volume 11 now available for Patrons!
Magic Kingdom at War Volume 11 is now available for Patreons to download via BookFunnel. Audible codes will be sent out at the beginning of next month near the dual release of the e-book and audio on March 7th.When You First Don't Succeed, Try and Try Again...With multiple enemy lords on each fr...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 39 preview
Chapter 39 - Wu YingReappearing in a new heavenly realm multiple dimensions and li from his origin starting point was disorientating to the extreme for Wu Ying. If not for his friendship and alliance with the wind who bore him upright as he staggered, he might have collapsed and fallen immediately. ...
Aeres Academy - Chapter 4 preview
Every major academy – and quite a few smaller ones – have access to a fault, a crack in the earth that leads into the dungeon. These faults formed for a variety of reasons, everything from a titan monster choosing to dig its way to the surface in a direct manner to breaks caused by Mana overpres...
Business Post: Why not Traditional Publishing for LitRPG?
I just saw this question pop-up, realised I never actually talked about this in the business posts and figured, why not? There's a lot of basic ignorance around the why - which is not surprising, since a lot of information I'll be talking about took hours of research to acquire, and sometime...
Immortal Connections - Chapter 38 preview
Chapter 38 - Wu YingVice Minister Yu walked with Wu Ying to the gates, a small smile on her lips. The day had dawned bright and cheerful, and he found himself matching the weather, as word of his judgment had filtered in late last night. It had only taken a few days of deliberation before they had c...
Quick Writing Update
Aeres Academy (book 1 of the Dungeon Brawler series) is at 171k words. Gotten through about 150 pages for edits currently at 388/432 pgs. I'm wanting to be done by the end of this month so it can be sent off for editing.Immortal Connections (book 1 of Celestial Cataclysms) sitting at 106k words,...
