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#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 12 Danger In Rites of Departure, there are a couple of scenes where some characters are in danger, even though it's an overall cozier story. Probably the most danger the team faces is when they uncover a revenant.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 11 What would your MC's tombstone say? As it happens...Zel has a tombstone, since he's 600 years dead. And I think this calls for another new snippet. 😊 (Felsyn is the god of fate, and Zel was a conman who convinced Felsyn's followers he was their Chosen One)

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"'The False Chosen One's heritage has never been uncovered, despite my tireless research. However, I have located the burial plot outside of Crestfall,'" Sylvanus recites as he runs a slender finger along a line of text. "'The marker above the grave is faded, but the words are still legible. It reads: Z. Fontayne, Chosen of Felsyn, Bearer of Chains.'" Sylvanus straightens and beams triumphantly. "Fontayne is an old elven name. You weren't merely part of the war - you're the False Chosen One himself."

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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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The #WIPSnips word for October 10th is "fuzzy" I went with "blurred." After searching through several manuscripts, I can't find "fuzzy." In this snippet from Wraith and the Revolution, Kye's lamenting on his failing vision. ajcalvin.net/books/wraith... #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

His eyesight has always been better than mine. That's yet another thing I can't get fixed; it's even more nonessential than correcting my blood condition. I've learned to live with my world being blurred at a distance, and my shoddy vision is one reason I don't mind sitting on the dune with Pablo as three people prepare to row out to their deaths. I'll see the tentacles rise from the water, see the vague shape of the unfortunate souls as they're dragged from their vessel into the churning sea, but I won't see the gory details. The blood, the chunks of flesh, the severed limbs; those will be lost to my sight.
I will hear their screams, but not everyone cries out when the devils find them. I wonder which these fishermen will be.

Wraith and the Revolution is available wide.
https://ajcalvin.net/books/wraith-and-the-revolution/

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 10 Saturday Snippet Here's another one from Rites of Departure 😁

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It's well after midnight, and I've forgotten that my living counterpart requires sleep in order to function. "I'll look around the premises while you're asleep. I'll need something to keep myself occupied."
He grimaces. "Promise you won't upset any of the guests. It's a *nice* inn, Zel. I'd hate to lose my good standing with the proprietor due to your antics."
I feign outrage. "Antics? Do you truly think so little of me?"
In truth, I *have* been considering...something. What I did would have been dependent on what I uncovered during my exploration. Old habits don't always die with one's body, you know.

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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Joel Flanagan-Grannemann @servantand.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Friday is book day!

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I've read your first two picks and I think you'll enjoy them both! LL Stephens' series is one of my favorites from recent years.

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Author C B Lansdell @cblansdell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Presenting the cover for The Town that Banished Death by @fizzy1.bsky.social. See post (and full reveal) in the comments 👇 #FanFiAddict

Partial cover reveal with painting of two women seen from behind.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

I've been writing for fun since I was ~8 years old. I don't remember what started it, but I have sparks for individual stories that I can recall☺️ For Rites of Departure, it was my annoyance with ghost hunting shows. I thought: What if we *could* see those spirits on tv? And make it a fantasy world!

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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Get this amazing deal of October-themed reads that’ll last you until next year! 93 books by 78 authors for just $69! Less than a dollar a book! itch.io/b/3904/chill...

Graphic for the 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 · 09/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 9 Free Friday/Books you hope to read before the end of the year I have 4 ARCs I'm planning to read in the next 6 weeks or so: Backwoods Banshee by David R Slayton Immitant by Nathan KW Baker Mortality Gauntlet by JCM Berne and Man Eater by Ally Wilkes

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

It was a good one! Definitely check it out if it sounds like your kind of book ☺️

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Book review time! An eco-horror novella with definite X-Files vibes, Don't Let It Out by N.A. Betts was a great addition to my October reading line-up! Full review here: fanfiaddict.com/review-dont-... #booksky #bookreview

Book review: Don't Let It Out by NA Betts
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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

The #WIPSnips word for October 8th is "lizard" This snippet's from The Moon's Eye (book 1 in The Relics of War.) I may have taken a little inspiration for this lunchtime scene after watching an episode of Bizarre Foods... 🤭 ajcalvin.net/books/relics... #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

A warrior stands before two people as they walk slowly through ancient statuary.

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“Do you not like fruit, Maryn?” Janna asked after a time. She seemed at once fascinated and appalled by the Felene’s midday meal.
Maryn shook his head. “We are a carnivorous people. We do not subsist on plant matter of any sort. Your fruit would cause me physical illness. Thank you for the offer, but I must decline.”
“And you eat lizards?” she pressed.
“Lizards, insects, fish, birds…” He trailed off and took another bite.
“I didn’t know people ate lizards.” Janna frowned and shook her head.
“It’s not uncommon in the desert, either,” Vardak replied. “We take meat when and where we can acquire it, just as we do water.”

The Relics of War
The Moon's Eye - The Talisman of Delucha - War of the Nameless
Available Wide
https://ajcalvin.net/books/relics-of-war/

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 8 MC Phobias Zel doesn't fear much, since he's already dead, but he does not like dealing with the gods (they can still affect his afterlife.)

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The #WIPSnips word for October 7th is "comparison" This snippet has the word "compare" (and also features a bit of Colin's temper...) More about Legend here: ajcalvin.net/books/the-ca... #WriteSky #WritingCommunity #WritingPrompts

A man wearing armor stands next to a black dragon. Behind them, a city is burning and an army stands outside its walls.

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Alexander clenched his jaw, his eyes flashing in anger. "Magic doesn't work that way. An ignorant bastard like you would never understand."

Alexander had touched a nerve. Colin's face burned crimson and a dangerous light entered his eyes. "Do not compare me to that--" he flung one finger in my direction, "--for I will not tolerate it. You are both abominations! Why you weren't dealt with at birth, I'll never know. Mother must have been sympathetic, a traitor to this kingdom, to have let you both live!"

Legend
The Caein Legacy: Book Four
Available wide
https://ajcalvin.net/books/the-caein-legacy/legend/

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 7 POV/tense preferences As a reader? I like most book POVs/tenses (with the exception of 2nd person. I have a tough time with that one.) As a writer, I bounce between 1st/3rd person, but I enjoy 1st more (I love getting into the character's headspace.)

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Emma L. Adams @emmaladams12.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The Forest of Stone Kickstarter is live! This is my biggest epic fantasy launch yet, and the Kickstarter edition of the book is equipped with all kinds of extras that won’t be in the retail version. You can find the details on the campaign page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/emm...

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Coming soon: Forest of Stone: A Deluxe Epic Fantasy Hardcover

New release special edition for Book 1 in a dark epic fantasy trilogy with foil, sprayed edges, and exclusive interior artwork.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

A great pick! I love that series.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 6 Villains in Rites of Departure Rites is cozy, so there aren't any big, baddies like there are in many of my other books. If I had to choose villains, they'd be Viscount Crowe and his heir, Michael (Mel's father and brother.) They don't approve of Mel's necromancy.

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Nick Snape 💙🐉⚔️🪐📚 @nicksnapeauthor.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Please find my fantasy book review of Wrath of Olympus by @emkkoulla.bsky.social on FanFiAddict. If Roman Gods and mythology entice, yet you love stories with a human touch, definitely give this one a read. Loved it. fanfiaddict.com/review-wrath... #fantasybooks #fantasy #indieauthor

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We are back home from Wyoming. It was a good weekend! Talked to some great people, met some new friends, and sold some books too 😊

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 05/10/2026

The Copper & Ash kickstarter is LIVE! Whether you'd like to pick up both books currently available in the series, or if you've just been waiting for book 2, this is one of the best ways to reserve your copy. 🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 5 What would your MC wear to a Halloween party? Zel is a ghost, so he's kind of already in costume. But knowing him, he'd channel his ethereal energy enough to wear something physical, but make sure people could see no one's there (only 2 characters can see ghosts)

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

All set up for Wyoming Pop Culture Con!

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 3 Saturday snippet Here's the opening from Rites of Depature (coming March 23!) ajcalvin.net/books/the-fo...

Haunting the site of your death isn't all it's cracked up to be.
The worst part? No one knows I'm here. It's bloody boring. I've been without a decent conversation in centuries.
But the best part? No one knows I'm here. It makes pranks all the more thrilling when my visitors are completely unaware of my presence.
Unfortunately, unaware is the opposite descriptor of the mage currently staring me down from the stairwell. He sees me, which is going to make our first conversation a bit awkward.
I just trashed his expensive equipment, but in my defense, I didn't know he could see me. And most people - mages included - turn tail and run when faced with the prospect of a real paranormal encounter. It looks like he's an exception.
Shit.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Wyoming Pop Culture Con starts tomorrow!

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 2 Free Friday I'm leaving for Wyoming today, and will be up there all weekend for the pop culture con in Casper. It's my third year going to the event, and it has always been really good. I also have family there, and I'm looking forward to seeing them.

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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 · 01/10/2026

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 ]