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The Third Cut - Chapter 39 preview

The wind saved Wu Ying. It threw him up high, high above the trees and into the realm of birds and dragons. Not that there were either – thankfully – for the mortal avian companions had fled in...

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Writing Update: May 2023

I think I missed the update for April. Ooops.... Sorry about that. Things have been hectic a little, so a few things to discuss.

A Thousand Li

I finished up the edits o...

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The Nameless Restaurant e-book!

Happy May!!
Got the e-book for The Nameless Restaurant all ready for you. 

Enjoy!
Download here: https://BookHip.c...

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New Short Story e-book & audiobook!

Got a lovely novelette from the Powers, Masks and Capes Universe!

The Cultist

The Mysterious Power of the Cultist

In this exclusive interview, ou...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 38 preview

No backlash, no condemnation of the Heavens. Wu Ying could have sworn that the Heavens themselves had aided him, pressing enlightenment and understanding on him as he faced their enemy. Had pushed ...

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Business Post: Advice for New Authors

Just been having some 'help, I'm a new author' conversations so thought I'd consolidate some of the advice I have given here. 


  • Don't use grammar checking software (Gramm...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 37 preview

Wu Ying had twenty one flags in hand, the majority stored in a storage ring on one hand and the other three already planted. The rest he held in one hand easily, as he ran along the ground from poi...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 36 preview

It was a battered and weary group that managed to make it to their destination two days later. Rather than stop in the evening and be beset by demonic beasts not drawn into the major conflict in th...

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Business Post: Analysing the ALLI Indie Author Survey

Alright, let's talk about the ALLI Indie Author Survey (2023-04-19 18:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post

Writing Question... Cavalry Plants!

Alright. I am working on the side on my wood elemental / city building series. I have hit a big stopping point and figured I'd see if anyone has any ideas.

Here's the problem.

Unit requ...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 35 preview

“Time!” Bich Trang’s voice echoed through the clearing. “To me!”

No reason to concern themselves over the demonic beasts understanding what they had to say. Instead, clarity at this...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 34 preview

Wu Ying moved as quickly as he could, sweat gathering on his brow that even the cooling flow of the winds that constantly surrounded him could do little to relieve. He capped the clay bottle, pushi...

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Business Post: Multiple mountains, multiple goals and strategies

Alright, you're getting a bunch of more musings in the work rather than direct post that are going to be helpful like data. I might get around to writing those, but for now, this is more philosophi...

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Giveaway: The System Apocalypse Graphic Novel (Issues 1-7)

I'm giving away a hardcover copy of The System Apocalypse Graphic Novel: Issues 1-7!

Since Patreon doesn't allow chance-based giveaways, you can enter the contest by commenti...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 33 preview

The group was up early the next morning, stress and anticipation drawing each member from slumber early. Wu Ying eyed the others, many dressed and ready with their full araments for the first time....

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The Third Cut - Chapter 32 preview

Days later, the team had finally left behind the Ma Than Vong, the abandoned city and the angry demons within but a memory. Even so, the danger to the group had only increased as the number of crea...

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Business Post: Lay of the Land

One of the most interesting things whilst having a conversation online (or heck, in-person!) is the fact that, sometimes, we have no idea who we're speaking to. In many ways, we live in silos and o...

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A Thousand Li timeline draft

Looking for feedback on this draft timeline for A Thousand Li, trying to make sure all the books line up with the appropriate age timeline and also that the shorts are in the correct order or so. A...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 31 preview

By the time Tou He returned, Wu Ying had managed to extract himself from the roots holding him down. He had just begun to walk towards the clearing when his friend returned, looking exhausted and s...

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Cover Reveal: The Sundering Blade


A blade cuts both ways 

Newly minted an Elder of the Verdant Gre...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 30 preview

The formation failed, fire roaring outwards, fed by the wind that had picked up around Wu Ying. The air had never stopped moving, from the cyclone in the south, from the column of fire that rose ab...

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Update: 300 Patrons Goal

We've hit the goal for 300 patrons (again), but due to the drop that usually happens after the first of the month, I'll be waiting till after that to plan for the live stream.   

I...

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Business Post (and Craft): On Quality

I'm sure I have other things to write about and I will, but the current discussion is all about quality in self-pub (and quality in writing in general, see discussion about whether Brandon Sanderso...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 29 preview

Tou He was on his feet and moving under his own volition. While he might have been injured, the injuries were mostly superficial – at least for a cultivator at their rank. A few long cuts down on...

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ICYMI: The Nameless Restaurant Kickstarter

In case you missed it, I'm running a Kickstarter for The Nameless Restaurant and it hit stretch goal three last night!

As patrons, you'll already get copies of the book, but there ar...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 28 preview

“’Ware, above!” Wu Ying roared, the flicker of a descending shadow catching his attention as the demonic beasts dropped from the tall chimney above. They descended without warning, dropping t...

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Business Post: Stepping Back and Conserving Energy

Over the last year (give or take), I've been slowly stepping back from speaking with and/or aiding authors in certain groups or other forums. Not that I was the most prolific of posters, but I stil...

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Who wants to do a Q&A?

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The Third Cut - Chapter 27 preview

They caught up with Phuong Vy as she reached the massive doors of the temple, the way closed and barred. A deep hand imprint in the center of the doors indicated an attempt to enter once already, a...

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The Third Cut - Chapter 26 preview

Minh Trac immediately started extracting formation flags from his ring, casting his gaze around the square and muttering to himself. The ground in the square had been crushed down, few weeds growin...

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