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Zayne was prowling my office yesterday, and paused for a while to contemplate the *other* dragon on my bookshelf. He ultimately decided that dragon was too busy reading to steal his crickets, and went about his journey. 😂🦎

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George Dunn @georgesreads.bsky.social · 11h

Something Followed Us Home edited by @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social Some of these stories are absolute riots, strange and sardonic, some of them should be taught, picked apart and put together again in classrooms, but no matter how disparate, each will haunt you.

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Review: Something Followed Us Home edited by Cynthia Pelayo | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: Something followed us home. It crawled in with our prayers, slipped into our beds, watched from mirrors, waited in water, and learned our names.Ga ...

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 12h

This VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads is perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! All by incredible indie authors! itch.io/b/3904/chill... [ #booksky ]

Chills, Thrills & Kills October Itchio Sale. 93 books for $69. A VERY BIG AND SPOOKY BUNDLE of creepy and cosy reads perfect for this year’s Hallowe’en Season! Hosted by Indie Book Spotlight.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 13h

It's October - and there's a great lineup of new releases coming this month! You can view the full post here: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au... (There are a lot of amazing titles! I'll tag the authors in the comments.) #booksky #newreleases #indiebooks #comingsoon

The Indie Author Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: October 2026
Promo image features:
Her Bloody Vengeance by NC Scrimgeour
Children of Wrath by Cheyenne Brammah
The Ruin of Rage and Reckonings by Steven Pannett
Forest of Stone by Emma L Adams

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 14h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 1 Intro I'm AJ, author of The Caein Legacy and The Relics of War series, & Wraith and the Revolution. I'll be discussing Rites of Departure this month (it releases in March.) It's about a team of ghost hunters, set in a modern-style fantasy world. And the MC is a ghost! 👻

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober
1 Intro
2 Free Friday or spooky book/show/movie recs
3 Saturday snippet
4 How do you/your MC define bravery?
5 What would your MC wear to a Halloween party?
6 WIP villains
7 POV and tense preferences
8 MC phobias
9 Free Friday or books you hope to read before the end of the year
10 Saturday snippet
11 What would your MCs tombstone say?
12 Danger in WIP
13 MC's favorite treats
14 Favorite paranormal creatures
15 Tricks in WIP
16 Free Friday or share a meme that sums up your MC's personality
17 Saturday snippet
18 Monsters
19 Poem/flash fiction featuring fear
20 Would your MC prefer going to a fall festival or a haunted house?
21 How well would the villain of your current movie/tv show work with your WIP villain?
22 Do you have any spooky settings in your WIP?
23 Free Friday or your bookish hot takes
24 Saturday snippet
25 Costumes in WIP
26 How would your characters react to becoming a monster?
27 MC's moral compass
28 Underrated tropes
29 MC's worst nightmare
30 Free Friday or post your pumpkins
31 Monthly wrap-up

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 15h

This year we will be introducing the teams and what they will be reading in our blog! Once all the posts have been released we will update our round one page! #booksky #authors #writing #SFINCS www.sfincscompetition.com/post/sfincs4...

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SFINCS4 Meet the Team: TBR Strikes Back

Meet the SFINCS 4 Team TBR Strikes Back and what they will be reading in round 1!

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New review is up on FanFiAddict for the magical series opener The Iron Crown by L.L. MacRae! fanfiaddict.com/review-the-i...

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https://fanfiaddict.com/review-the-iron-crown-by-l-l-macrae-dragon-spirits-1/

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚨Book review!🚨 With high stakes, excellent worldbuilding, great characters, and found family, Anamnesis by Lyndsie Clark was a fantastic book (and the sort of dystopian sci-fi that I really enjoy.) My full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-anamn... #booksky #bookreview

Book Review: Anamnesis by Lyndsie Clark
checkmark True Humans vs Mechs vs Savants
checkmark Dystopian & cyberpunk
checkmark High stakes & action-packed
checkmark Found family

Read the full review at fanfiaddict.com

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

The #WIPSnips word for September 30th is "guard" While this snippet doesn't have the word "guard," it's definitely implied. Andrew was named his brother's protector as Alex embarked on his journey to become a mage. ajcalvin.net/books/the-ca... #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

A man wearing armor stands next to a black dragon. A city with a white tower at its center is in the background.

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I clenched my jaw, frustrated she'd even suggest I'd place Alexander's safety behind that of anyone else. She clearly didn't know me, nor did she understand the enormity of what we'd already endured - or the lengths I'd go to for my brother.

GUARDIAN
The Caein Legacy: Book Two
Available wide: https://ajcalvin.net/books/the-caein-legacy/guardian/

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 30 Monthly Wrap Up September was busy! I finished the massive revision project on the existing Mage War Chronicles books (7 total) and figured out how to write the last one. I started drafting book 8. I had a table at 2 fantasy festivals too (those were lots of fun!)

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The #WIPSnips word for September 29th is "well" This one's from Rites of Departure, which will be available March 23! (Sometimes the MC just can't leave things alone...) ajcalvin.net/books/the-fo... #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

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I haven't pieced together precisely what happened, but I have a theory involving Sylvanus' disappearance during the night and Ana's subsequent and well-founded rage come daylight. I mean to pry the details from one of them before the day is out. Inquiring minds - namely mine - need to know.

RITES OF DEPARTURE
The Fontayne Company: Book One
Coming March 2027
Learn more: https://ajcalvin.net/books/the-fontayne-company/rites-of-departure/

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Michael Patrick Hicks | Horror Author and Book Reviewer @michaelpatrickhicks.com · 28/09/2026

The first question that struck me as I was reading @discobooks.bsky.social's THIS IS HOW THE WORLD ENDS was, “How in the hell is this their debut?” See what else I thought of this novella at the link below, then grab a copy from @nefariousbatpress.bsky.social ASAFP. fanfiaddict.com/review-this-...

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Review: This Is How The World Ends by Disco Barrington | FanFiAddict

Synopsis "Through apocalypse, dystopia, and renewal, the throughline of empathy, love, and human determination in Barrington's THIS IS HOW THE WOR ...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'll be at Wyoming Pop Culture Con this coming weekend (October 3 & 4) in Casper, WY! This will be my third time there, and it's always a great time. www.wyomingpopculturecon.com

Wyoming Pop Culture Con 2026
Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd & 4th, 2026
Author AJ Calvin
www.wyomingpopculturecon.com
Eastridge Mall: 601 SE Wyoming Blvd, Casper, WY 82609

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 28 Thoughts on DNFing books If a book isn't working for you, it's okay to stop reading it. Reading should be enjoyable/fun, and forcing a read when it's not for you will turn it into a chore.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 27 What research do you do for your writing? It depends on the project, but my favorite research topics involve biology. For Wraith and the Revolution, it was plant biology. For Serpentus, anacondas. The Caein Legacy was praying mantis and army ants.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Getting ready this morning for weekend 2 of 3 events in a row. The Front Range Fantasy Festival at Grimm Brothers/The Forge in Loveland should be a great time!

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 26/09/2026

I absolutely loved T.R. Napper's latest novel, THE ESCHER MAN. It's a bloody cyberpunk thriller, but it's also quite introspective. The deadliest weapon isn't a crazy flamethrower mod or a high-tech gun: it's memory. Full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-e...

Book recommendation: THE ESCHER MAN by TR Napper: "A violent story, though beneath that bloody exterior is a thoughtful narrative that is deeply concerned with technology's impact on memory." Full review on FanFiAddict.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 26 Saturday Snippet Here's one from Rites of Depature, book 1 in The Fontayne Company duology. Coming March 23! This ghost elf and necromancer duo was so much fun to write 😂

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"Okay. Just let me talk to him first. He might ask you to...demonstrate that you're here because Tagrin does nothing without solid proof to guide his decisions. When he does, do what you do best."
"I don't have my daggers."
"What? No!"
His eyes widen dramatically until he realized it's a joke and I'm struggling to contain my laughter. His panic morphs into irritation, making me laugh in earnest.
"Gods, you're terrible when you want to be," he gripes. "Just...do something. Whatever strikes your fancy, so long as it doesn't involve stabbing anyone. Please."
"Killjoy."
"Bloody rogue."
"Sometimes literally." I flash him my widest grin and receive a grudging half-smile in return.

RITES OF DEPARTURE
The Fontayne Company: Book One
Coming March 2027
Learn more at https://ajcalvin.net/books/the-fontayne-company/rites-of-departure/

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Sean Eric Fagan @kithrup.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cached US #KindleBookGiveaway: 10 copies of Serpentus (The Relics of War) by @ajcalvin.bsky.social, which I *have* but *have not yet read* (my TBR is at least 1800 books right now), so if you read it, please let me know what you think. I have given it out before.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 25 Free Friday I will be at the Front Range Fantasy Festival in Loveland, CO tomorrow! Last weekend's event in Cheyenne (hosted by the same people) was a ton of fun, so I'm looking forward to round 2!

Front range fantasy festival
Fantasy Market & Stars Align Ball
Two enchanted cities, one magical festival

CHEYENNE, WY
September 19, 2026
Kiwanis Community House & Lion's Park
4603 Lions Park Drive
Fantasy Market 10am - 4pm
$10 admission
Ages 5 and under free

LOVELAND, CO
September 26, 2026
Grimm Brothers Taproom + Kitchen & Forge Event Center
815 14th St SW, Ste 8100
Fantasy Market 10am - 4pm
$10 admission
Ages 5 and under free

Fantasy is for everyone

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Coming to Comic Con Africa this weekend? You can find my SFF books at stall G513, along with lots of other genres and merch.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

A theme that pops up in a few of my books is waiting, and how it can be difficult. Or "the worst," as Zel says in Rites of Departure. I've been doing a lot of waiting this month. This week's #blog goes into that. Some of it's writing-related, some isn't. ajcalvin.net/the-theme-fo...

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The theme for September was "waiting" - A.J. Calvin

The theme for September was “waiting” With September has come a lot of waiting. Waiting isn’t something I’m particularly good at (for those who have read my books, you might have noticed a lot of my c...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 24 Interesting facts from your WIP's world history In Rites of Departure: About a century ago, dragons learned to harness magic and imbue it into objects. The result was a world filled with "dragon tech" devices, like cars and handheld communicators.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Odyllic stone is a terrific adventure story that you need to pick up now. #FanFiAddict fanfiaddict.com/review-the-o...

The Odyllic Stone by Alex Scheuermann: Adventure on the high seas, unique mythical creatures, secrets, exploration

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 23 What grammar rules do you struggle with? Commas are confounding on the best of days 😅

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Alex Scheuermann @theodyllicstone.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Take a look at my latest review for @LordTBR_FFA's children's book And Then There Is The Bard. Perfect for D&D loving parents. Releases Sept 29th.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

There's still a bit of time to submit your October new releases! 🎃

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Tom Bookbeard @tombookbeard.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"this straddling of brutal battles and cozy camaraderie is an eclectic yet charming combination." My review for The Swamp by @palmerpickering.bsky.social is now live on FanFiAddict. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s...

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Review: The Swamp (Tales of Temerity #2) by Palmer Pickering

In this review I take a look at The Swamp, Palmer Pickering's second book in her Tales of Temerity series. This LitRPG is a great read, find out why!

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 22 Your autumn TBR I don't have much reading planned in advance this time around. I'm currently reading Anamnesis by Lyndsie Clark (it's great so far!) I'm also hoping to read Don't Let It Out by NA Betts soon too. I'll figure the rest out as I go!

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Less than twenty left now 👀👀👀👀👀

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 21 Power-hungry character in Rites of Departure The Viscount of Tehrrash and his son/heir, Michael, are definitely concerned with maintaining their social status and will go to some great lengths to keep it. Even sabotaging paranormal investigations 😯

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The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship @thesfincs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

The Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship is a yearly competition to recognize, honor, and celebrate the talent and creativity present in the indie community. If you are an indie author with a novella, our free competition is open now! #booksky💙📚🪐#writing docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 19 Saturday snippet This one's from The Talisman of Delucha, book 2 in The Relics of War series. ajcalvin.net/books/relics...

Three people walk through a dark area filled with the statuary of fantastical beasts.

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"What can our small group hope to accomplish against the entirety of the Murkor army?" he asked, his frustration bubbling to the surface. "We are seven against thousands."

The Relics of War
The Moon's Eye, The Talsiman of Delucha, and War of the Nameless
Available wide
https://ajcalvin.net/books/relics-of-war/the-moons-eye/

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 18/09/2026

Looking for some new sci-fi or fantasy to read? There's a ton available for free on Kobo Plus! Here's just a few examples on @kobobooks.bsky.social: featuring @caradelaney.bsky.social, @delilahwaan.bsky.social, @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com, @akairondragon.ca, @ajcalvin.bsky.social, and myself!

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New book review! The Siren's Cursed Kiss by Kat Kinney is a cozy fantasy mystery, set in a fictional Colorado mountain town featuring a green witch with uncontrollable magic and a merman. It has found family, friendships, and a bit of romance too! fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s... #booksky

Book review: The Siren's Cursed Kiss by Kat Kinney
A magical town in the mountains
Cozy fantasy mystery
A green witch and a merman
Found family
Read the full review at FanFiAddict.com

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Alex S. Garcia @asgwriter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

My collection "Shadows in the Light" has a few dragons in it, so I joined a dragon-themed bundle. It's a great opportunity to get a bunch of cool stories for dirt cheap. $15 for 20 books... that's only 75c a piece! Don't miss it if you love dragons! itch.io/b/3897/the-b... 4 days left! #booksky

The Beauty of Dragons Bundle -- 20 dragon books for only $15!

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 18 Free Friday/Share pet photos I'll be at the Front Range Fantasy Festival in Cheyenne, WY tomorrow (and the Loveland one next weekend!) And here's the latest photo of Zayne, who was determined not to let me write the other day. 😅

A bearded dragon laying across a laptop keyboard

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

This week's #blog is an update on the state of my writing. There's a bit about Rites of Departure and Agent of Chaos (the Fontayne Company duology), along with some info on the forthcoming Mage War Chronicles series. You can read it all here: ajcalvin.net/a-general-wr... #amwriting #writesky

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A General Writing Update (September 2026) - A.J. Calvin

A General Writing Update (September 2026) I haven’t provided an update since about May, so I figure it’s about time to do that again. 😊 Rites of Departure (The Fontayne Company, Book 1) Rites of Depar...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 17 What kind of book would your MC write? This made me think of a specific scene in Rites of Departure, where Zel is trying to convince his new necromancer friend that learning to pickpocket is worth his time. Zel would write a how-to book, just for him😅

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Like dragons? This sale is still going for another few days!

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

New review is up on FanFiAddict for the fantastic Echoes of the Imperium by Nicholas & Olivia Atwater! fanfiaddict.com/review-echoe...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Any indies have SF/F/Horror books coming out in October? I'm building next month's new release post, and there's room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form here: forms.gle/ELdwrQXn4erS... #writingcommunity #writesky #indiebooks #booksky

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Calling Indie Authors with new releases comin in October 2026 for Science Fiction, Fantasy, or Horror. My new release list has space for plenty of new titles!
*Please do not submit books created using genAI. Thank you.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 16 Flash fiction featuring "autumn" I wrote this yesterday (it's a line from the last book in The Mage War Chronicles): “I’m aware of the mages’ feud, Drake. I also know who marched through this damned city last autumn—and that you followed her.”

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I started drafting the last book in the Mage War Chronicles over the weekend. It's going well so far. It only took me 2 years to figure out how I was going to end this series... 😅 (2 years ago was when I finished the draft of book 7, and I was stalling until I sorted out the ending.)

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

If you like dragons, get on this incredible book bundle! We've only had two sales for it thus far, so please do check it out! Just 15 dollars for 20 great dragon-centric reads!!! itch.io/b/3897/the-b... [ #booksky ]

A picture of a dragon flying in foggy, spark-filled air. Text reads, 'The Beauty of Dragons Bundle: Grab these 20 Dragon Books for 15 dollars!'

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

#FantasyIndiesSeptember 14 Lessons learned in Rites of Departure Zel learns there are *always* consequences to his actions, particularly if those actions involve swindling a god. 😬😂

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