MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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Here's a little repost of my Meet the Author with the updated graphics for my rebrand!

Below the Heavens is a high fantasy webnovel series featuring a quick witted protagonist and a world and magic system crafted from scratch, incorporating east Asian culture and influences.

It is available for free via web browser or the app on Royal Road, as well as on Scribblehub! You can find those links along with my Discord, Patreon, and other social media in my bio.

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A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. The graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Meet the Author." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the body text, which reads: "Hey! I'm CKMo (he/him), a Taiwanese writer living in the bay area of California. One of my goals in writing is to help bring more themes and ideas from East Asian culture into Western media. Some of the other reasons I decided to write include my characters. They've lived with me for some time, and wanted their story to be told. I've also been a fan of the written word since I was young, which started to draw me towards crafting my own prose. Between these and the fact that I have a penchant for writing cool lines, I needed to create a world for all these things to come together. Some of the other hobbies I have outside of writing include Magic the Gathering, various genres of video games, and anime of course. Due to my full time job, I'm assisted in running my accounts by a social media manager. Most posts and comments will be handled by them, but any DMs, emails, or other personal communications will be responded to by myself personally."
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    • skaeth , to scifi group
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    Looking for more stories? These 53 books are all EPICS—in fact, my husband said that By the Pact by @AuthorJMac reminded him of the epicness of Dune, so take that as you will! (My book Between Starfalls is in this collection, too, kicking off a Stone Age fantasy series).

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostepicfanslmay/9x5535yqe5

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    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    As promised, here's the reveal for the new rebrand for my indie series, Below the Heavens!

    The amazing art was done by the wonderful Kiguri over on X, @/nomaismar!

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    A square reveal graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a darkened photo of a worn, wooden shelf with haphazardly stacked books filling it to the brim. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. In the middle of this square frame is another black outline frame which is rectangular and has rounded corners. This frame contains a book cover, which features a graphic art landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Over the top of this art work, in bold gray text outlined with black, is the series name, "Below the Heavens." Below that in the same text but slightly larger is the book title, "Sins of a Dying Empire". Underneath the title in bold red text with a black outline is the author's name, "CKMo".
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    • skaeth , to fantasy group
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    Maybe you're looking for adventure instead? These 97 books are all FREE books! I have two novellas and an epic fantasy book in this group, alongside authors like SG Prince and Paul Bennett.

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/fantasy-adventure/hc201hppx7

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    skaeth , to Romancelandia group
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    Looking for some ? These 27 books are all books with various levels of spice. (My book is part of this set, with low-spice and lots of adventure.)

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/romantasyreads-may/3589787155

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


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    Joking is serious business 😂

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    Tumblr post writing interpretation. Death of the author: Treating the author’s stated interpretation of their own work as merely one opinion among many, rather than the authoritative Word of God. Disappearance of the author: Treating the context and circumstances of the work’s authorship as entirely irrelevant with respect to its interpretation, as though the work had popped into existence fully formed just moments ago. Taxidermy of the author: Working backwards from a particular interpretation of the work to draw conclusions about what the context and circumstances of its authorship must have been. Undeath of the author: Holding the author personally responsible for every possible reading of their work, even ones they could not reasonably have anticipated at the time of its authorship. Frankenstein's Monster of the author: Drawing conclusions about authorial intent based on elements that are present only in subsequent adaptations by other authors. Weekend at Bernie’s of the author: Insisting that the author would personally endorse your interpretation of the work if they happened to be present. Comment by bugbastard | thought this was going to be a joke, but these are all very real things you see people do. Answer by prokopetz I'm never more serious than when I'm joking.
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    • MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    I'm very excited to finally be able to make this announcement!

    Coming May 5th, I'll be doing a cover and title reveal for the rebrand for my indie novel series, Below the Heavens. I can't wait to show you all this amazing art!

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    A square announcement graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a darkened photo of a worn, wooden shelf with haphazardly stacked books filling it to the brim. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. At the top of this transparent frame is bold gray text with a black outline that reads "Below the Heavens". Under that and to the left is another rectangular black frame that contains book cover art, but is halfway hidden by an illustration of a red draped cloth covering it. To the right of this frame and directly beneath the graphic title is more text, glowing red, that reads "Rebranded". Below this text, and still beside the book cover, is bold red text outlined in black, which reads "Cover & Title Reveal". Underneath this is a date, in bold gray text outlined in black, that reads "5/5/2024". Below the date and the book cover as well, centered at the bottom of the transparent white square frame, is more bold gray text outlined in black, this time reading "Book One".
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    • NickEast , to writingcommunity group
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    I've often googled words for thingie things, the rest of the stuff I just make up when I physically manifest the void... 😜

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    Text post by CG Drews @PaperFury THINGS WRITERS GOOGLE « last name ideas « what's the real word for that thingie thing « how much blood can a person lose without dying « mURDER MURDER MURDER « where do commas go « types of croissants « am i sleep deprived or is it ok to see the void physically manifesting
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    • vcaudley , to Random stuff
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    The Sharpest Thorn, my debut gothic novel retelling the myth of Eros and Psyche, is out now in ebook and paperback!

    https://ko-fi.com/post/The-Sharpest-Thorn--Out-Now-P5P0X81RV

    a paperback copy of the sharpest thorn, which features on its cover a replica of the antonio canova statue of eros and psyche embracing. psyche is draped with purple fabric and eros holds a red rose in his hand. white cursive text reads: the sharpest thorn, victoria audley. the book sits on a background of dark red velvet, and is surrounded by a pale purple ribbon and dried dead red roses.
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    I'm in this post and I don't like it 😆

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    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    Hey there!

    Looking for something new to read?

    Below the Heavens is a high fantasy indie book series inspired by East Asian mythology and culture.

    Available for free in webnovel form on RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

    @bookstodon

    A book review graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a golden ornate pattern overlays it. Above that is a transparent white box with a black outline, centered in the middle, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and at the top is an oblong black frame featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large burning eclipse encircling the top of it. Underneath the frame, in gold text outlined in black, is a quote from the book. It reads "I know the Gods mock us. They created us to crave peace then gave us an endless capacity for violence. Or is the order different? We crave violence and vainly wish for peace? Perhaps I have lived so long I can no longer tell the difference. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor.". Below that is the title of the book series, "Below the Heavens", in bold gray text with a dark shadow. Underneath the title is more gold text with a black outline, reading "Free Webnovel".
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    • NickEast , to writingcommunity group
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    I think the worst thing about writing is that I don't enjoy reading the way I used to. You should never see how the sausage is made 😁

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    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    🌟 📚 New Drop! 📚 🌟

    I just released Chapter 55 of my East Asian inspired indie book series, Below the Heavens! This chapter is part of my second book, ZhiXia.

    Both works can be found for free in webnovel form on royalroad, via web browser or their app, in bio!

    @bookstodon

    The graphic is created using a background image of a library wall filled with an eclectic collection of books. The library is dimly lit by vintage wired lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground is a transparent white square in the center, creating a border on the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Below the Heavens Book 2: ZhiXia." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 56: An End to Festivities". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
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    • NickEast , to writingcommunity group
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    Writer questions: What interesting crimes could a character of yours be charged with if people knew what they are up to? 🤔

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    skaeth , to fantasy group
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    These might be nachos...

    ...but these amazing indie books can BE YOURS!

    Overwhelmed? Filter by genre (fantasy, sci-fi, or horror), store, price (Free to $1.99), & LGBTQ+ Representation!

    https://indiebook.sale

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi @horrorbooks

    A grid of 24 books with 8 columns and 3 rows, with a blue banner over top in the center saying Indie Sale fantasy, sci-fi, & horror April 13-15. 2024

    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    Hey there!

    Looking for something new to read?

    Below the Heavens is a high fantasy indie book series inspired by East Asian mythology and culture.

    Available for free in webnovel form on RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

    @bookstodon

    A graphic created using an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is dark, a sprawling castle with a kingdom surrounding it, misty clouds twisting between structures. In the sky framing the tallest center spire is a brightly glowing total eclipsed sun, greating the illusion of a large flaming halo. The title of the graphic reads "Below the Heavens" in bold gray text, and the excerpt is in smaller golden text below it. The body text reads: "I have found that the best lies are wrapped in nothing but the truth. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor."
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    • skaeth , to fantasy group
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    Looking for more books to read? This set of books is all fantasy romance books with various levels of spice. (My book is part of this set, with low-spice.)

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/romantasyreads-apr/25f05yzqcf

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


    krakencollectivebooks , to lgbtqbookstodon group
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    What happens when a PARTY OF FOOLS goes adventuring?

    You get a delicious fantasy adventure with older autistic queer protagonists and food puns!

    Join Cedar McCloud's party today with this queer fantasy novella ✨

    https://www.krakencollectivebooks.com/books/party-of-fools/

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    MonadicBlurbs , to bookstodon group
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    Hey there!

    I decided to make a short video with some useful info on where to find places to read indie novels for free!

    @bookstodon

    video/mp4

    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    🌟 📚 New Drop! 📚 🌟

    I just released Chapter 55 of my East Asian inspired indie book series, Below the Heavens! This chapter is part of my second book, ZhiXia.

    Both works can be found for free in webnovel form on RoyalRoad, via web browser or their app, in bio!

    @bookstodon

    The graphic is created using a background image of a library wall filled with an eclectic collection of books. The library is dimly lit by vintage wired lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground is a transparent white square in the center, creating a border on the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Below the Heavens Book 2: ZhiXia." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 55: Cripple". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
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    • MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    Hey there!

    Looking for something new to read?

    Below the Heavens is a high fantasy indie book series inspired by East Asian mythology and culture.

    Available for free in webnovel form on RoyalRoad, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

    @bookstodon

    A book review graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a golden ornate pattern overlays it. Above that is a transparent white box with a black outline centered in the middle, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and to the top left is a dark gray book graphic featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a burning halo encircling the top of it. To the right of the frame is a title in large, bold, shadowed, gray text that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that in gold text outline in black is the title of the novel, "Book One, JiangXi". Below the book graphic and the novel title is more outlined gold text in two paragraphs. The first paragraph reads “One of the most powerful things I think a fantasy novel can do is make you believe in the world that exists beyond what’s strictly on the page, and Below the Heavens absolutely nails that.”. The second paragraph reads “A sprawling tale set in a world heavily inspired by traditional east-Asian mythologies, strengthened by complex yet digestible worldbuilding...”.
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    • NickEast , to humour group
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    If it's any comfort I've heard all great art comes from suffering 😆

    @writers @writingcommunity @writing @humour


    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    Hey there!

    Looking for something new to read?

    Below the Heavens is a high fantasy indie book series inspired by East Asian mythology and culture.

    Available for free in webnovel form on Royal Road, via their webpage or mobile app, found in my bio!

    @bookstodon

    A graphic created using layered designs. The background is a medium purple-gray color, with a light tan, ornate overlay on top of it. In the middle of the graphic is a transparent white square with a thin, opaque black outline, creating a border out of the design underneath. Inside the transparent square, at the top, is a title that reads "Below the Heavens", with "Free Web Novel" below it in smaller text. Underneath that is a black asymmetrical and oblong frame with the illustration of a dark castle in it. Below that is a bullet list of attributes for the novel, and read in this order: Political struggles and intrigue. Easter dragons and ancient spirits. Unique Auramaster magic system. Detailed world crafted from scratch. Quick witted and likeable protagonist.
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    • MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    🌟 📚 New Drop! 📚 🌟

    I just released Chapter 52 of my East Asian inspired high fantasy indie book series, Below the Heavens! This chapter is part of my second book, ZhiXia.

    Both works can be found for free in webnovel form on royalroad, via web browser or their app, in bio!

    @bookstodon

    The graphic is created using a background image of a library wall filled with an eclectic collection of books. The library is dimly lit by vintage wired lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground is a transparent white square in the center, creating a border on the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Below the Heavens Book 2: ZhiXia." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 52: Outcast". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
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    • skaeth , to SFFBookClub group
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    Last set of fantasy romance books for those looking for more books to read! This set is all fantasy romance books with romance secondary to the fantasy plot. All low-spice or no-spice (think PG-13).

    https://books.bookfunnel.com/age_of_fantasy_romance_mar/1c46uklult

    @bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @romancelandia


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