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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    • 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!

    @bookstodon

    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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    • 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!

    @bookstodon

    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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    • SusannaShore , to bookstodon group
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    From yesterday, my review of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun vol. 5 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. The romance is finally progressing--sort of.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-husky-and-his-white-cat-shizun-vol.html

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    I review The Husky and His White Cat Shizun vol. 5 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. The most satisfying volume yet!
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/04/the-husky-and-his-white-cat-shizun-vol.html

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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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

    liztai , to Random stuff
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    Was halfway watching which I enjoyed, surprisingly. (I think of the first arc as Meet Yourself, version 🤭.) I love our main couple's idyllic countryside life, the cooking scenes. It was a respite from their duties as bigwigs in the heavenly realm.
    Most of all, I am liking the fact that we have a mature couple, acted by older actors in a genre dominated by mostly young actors.

    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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    • 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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    • SusannaShore , to bookstodon group
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    I review Thousand Autumns vol. 4 by Meng Xi Shi. The story is almost at the end, but the romance is only picking up.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/03/thousand-autumns-vol-4-by-meng-xi-shi.html

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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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    • SusannaShore , to bookstodon group
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    From yesterday, my review of Remnants of Filth vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. Only heartbreak here.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/03/remnants-of-filth-vol-3-by-rou-bao-bu.html

    @bookstodon

    SusannaShore , to bookstodon group
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    I review Remnants of Filth vol. 3 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. Heartbreak after heartbreak, but we finally get some answers too.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/03/remnants-of-filth-vol-3-by-rou-bao-bu.html

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    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    🌟 📚 New Drop! 📚 🌟

    I just released Chapter 50 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 50: Titled One". 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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    Check out this new review of my novel!

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

    This indie novel is available for free on Royal Road via the web browser (link in my bio) or their app! Also available on Scribblehub, and I have a Patreon as well where you can read ahead on a sizeable portion of content!

    @bookstodon

    A review graphic created using a medium purple-gray color with a golden, ornate criss-cross pattern layered over it. The title on the graphic reads "A Refreshing Story of a High Fantasy", credited to Monodraken on Royal Road. Below it is a star design depicting 4.5 out of 5 stars. The body text of the graphic reads: "...one that's not plagued with the typical overpowered main character shenanigans. It's enjoyable to experience the story through the lens of a character without powers as he tries to undergo this adventure he has been levied. The writing style is poetic. There are several moments of mystery that entails one to continue enjoying the story, with minor interludes that flesh out the world that we the readers have found ourselves in. The writing is descriptive and flavorful which helps to keep one in with the way the written story helps keep everyone grounded and in the world itself."
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    • MarthaCrimson , to Random stuff
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    •Spitting blood ✅️
    •Someone's poisoned ✅️✅️

    Now I'm only waiting for

    •Falling off a cliff yet not die

    MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    Dropped a new excerpt from my free webnovel, Below the Heavens - JiangXi!

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

    This indie novel is available for free on Royal Road via the web browser (link in my bio) or their app! Also available on Scribblehub, and I have a Patreon as well where you can read ahead on a sizeable portion of content!

    #indiewriter @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 vast circular halo made of glowing flame and light. The title of the graphic reads "An Excerpt from the First Chapter of Below the Heavens - JiangXi" in gray text, and the excerpt is in smaller golden text below it. The body text reads: "Molam threw himself to the side as a whistle pierced the air and the projectile buried itself into a nearby tree with a thud. With no time to prepare, he was forced to lock his arms around his pack to protect its contents from being crushed as he hit the ground, doing his best to break his fall with a roll that sent him tumbling through the Forest's floor until stopped by a thorny bush. He sucked in air through clenched teeth before pulling himself back to his feet and continued running, tugging his cloak from the bush's thorny grasp. The exertion from sprinting through the Slumbering Forest manifested as a dull ache in his chest and he felt the burning pain of his muscles crying out for rest. There could be no rest now; being auraless, to stay here was to die."
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    • MonadicBlurbs , to Asia
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    I decided to do a mood board just for fun!

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

    This indie novel is available for free on Royal Road via the web browser (link in my bio) or their app!
    @bookstodon

    The graphic is a mood board, featuring multiple layered design details. The background is purple-gray, with oriental details on top. The top three quarters is a quilt-like golden angled line grid with smaller ornate designs where the squares meet. The bottom quarter is a partition style wall of vertical golden lines with dark purple-gray oriental style clouds on top. Over the top of this background is a white transparent square in the center, giving the appearance of a frosted window. Inside this square is a capitalized, gray, bold title "Below the Heavens". Just below that is a gold text with gray outline that reads "mood", and in the bottom left corner of the window is more gold text that reads "board". In the center of the window are four layered and outlined photos. The photo in the top right of the grouping is the book cover, featuring a dark castle and landscape with a burning halo in the sky encircling the castle's tallest spire. On the top middle of the grouping is a photo of an oriental style teacup with steaming tea being poured into it from a black teapot. On the bottom middle of the grouping is a photo of a hanging round, ornately carved incense holder with smoke coming out of it. On the bottom right of the grouping is a photo of a jeweled wrapped pendant in the detailed shape of a phoenix.
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    • SusannaShore , to bookstodon group
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    My first book review of the year is Thousand Autumns vol. 3 by Meng Xi Shi. Another great volume, with interesting developments, but still no romance.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2024/01/thousand-autumns-vol-3-by-meng-xi-shi.html

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    I review vol 4 of The Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou. Such exquisite torment of two people in love who can't communicate. Best volume so far.
    https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2023/12/the-husky-and-his-white-cat-shizun-vol.html

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    I review Heaven Official's Blessing vol. 8 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù. The story of Xie Lian and Hua Cheng has come to a rather uneventful end. https://susannashore.blogspot.com/2023/12/heaven-officials-blessing-vol-8-by-mo.html

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