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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

For part of Summer of Dark Arts, I hated writing Gideon's POV. He starts off as a spoiled rich brat of a teen who desperately needed a wakeup call about the life he was idolizing.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

There's plenty of Ace Spec characters in my books. Out of the Grimoire Archive MCs we have... Skabor (Asexual Demiromantic) Harlyn (Demisexual Demiromantic) Marek (Asexual) Adolfus (Asexual) Sykes (AroAce) & important SCs... Xavier (Asexual Demiromantic) Teya (Demisexual Demiromantic)

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

In the Grimoire Archive there's a civil war going on in the Welleshire region between the Caladrius Order (the guild that controls the region) & the Garmr Reapers (an insurgent group that wants to become an official guild & take control of the region). The war has shifted from 'hot' to 'cold' before

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

*Cracks knuckles* Okay, lets go through all the MCs for the Grimoire Archive series instead of picking just one. -Hayden is the right-hand (second-in-command) to the Guild Master of the Guardian's Guild (though this fact isn't largely known). His job basically involves doing whatever the Guardian

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

I should probably announce this here as well. The Snatcher has, by luck of the draw, made it to phase 1 of #SPFBO 11. I'm both anxious and cautiously excited to see how it's received by whoever reads it.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Hi #BluePitHype I'm a self-published urban fantasy author who's inspired by a variety of different things (ie: movies, tv shows, books, video games, etc). I became a writer through being an avid reader (both of books and fanfiction) who wasn't always happy with the canon endings of their favorites.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

#FantasyIndiesJanuary D7: First Lines SoDA: Tonight’s mission was supposed to be simple. Takedown whoever the Caladrius Order sent to steal some important artifact from the Welleshire Council building archives.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

There are several scary places in the Grimoire Archive (mostly associated with different characters' individual traumas). One place that is objectively scary is the Nightmare Dimension. Some subjectively scary places include: Castellani Estate (especially for Harlyn), Old Warehouse Row on the

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In the Shrouded Curses arc of the Grimoire Archive series, there's actually a trading card game based around cryptids that one of the MCs plays (in book 1, at least)

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

For the Grimoire Archive time period, there was a bunch of different inspirations that kind of all came together (my idea/inspiration process is very weird) & the list continues to expand. Some of the biggest ones were: Shadow and Bone, Yu-Gi-Oh, The Owl House, Arcane, Pokemon, & others I can't list

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

One of the most helpful aspects of the Grimoire Archive is that there is a branch of learnable magic that anyone can dabble in (whether they have broad-scale inborn magic, limited-scale inborn magic, or no inborn magic). However, the learnable magic is complex and some people have difficulty with it

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In the Grimoire Archive series, it honestly depends on which character specifically is being referenced. The problems can range from corrupt Guild Masters, the opposite side in a war, sentient Curses, poverty-stricken cities that might as well be twisted social experiments, prejudice, etc.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

There are at least two named werewolves in the Grimoire Archive series (Freki Malone and Warren Ramsey). They...don't exactly get along (there's some major bad blood there). Freki makes his debut as a major character in book 1 of the Bounty Hunter arc (he also makes appearances in the

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

There's no shortage of dogs in the Grimoire Archive series (yes, I'm a dog person irl). Some of the dog breeds mentioned in the series are Nar-Outba Shepherds (basically Australian Shepherds) and Askain Tollers (basically Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers). Several main/major characters have dogs.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

In the Grimoire Archive series, the creatures known as pyrovargs hold an important symbolic role. Pyrovargs are "a mystical canines that, according to legend, served as a symbol of protection and camaraderie for lost and broken souls" and are said to have lived during the "before times".

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

There's plenty of grand and majestic structures in the Grimoire Archive series overall. However, the first that comes to mind (as far as grand and imposing goes) is the Nightmare Dimension. Basically, it's a hellscape dimension where sentient Curses are thought to originate from. In appearance the

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

In the Grimoire Archive series there are 12 official guilds (and 1 insurgent group looking to attain guildship and take over a guild-controlled region) and a private magic school with 4 different factions within it.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

I actually just finished a reference to a feline type creature in book 1 of the Dark Arts arc of the Grimoire Archive series. The creature is called a stineleon. Stineleons are basically winged mountain lions with generally proud and aloof dispositions.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

It's not so much a world related thing (more character specific) but the specifics behind how Marek ended up with the Curse will most likely remain a mystery from the reader (they will know that the Curse was with him since birth, but that's about it).

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

While there's no explicit mention of vampires in Grimoire Archive, there are a few references in later books to my debut trilogy Hybrid Empire, which is highly vampire and vampire hybrid centric.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Hi, I write mostly urban fantasy and my current WIP is a 4 arc urban fantasy series called Grimoire Archive. There's no shortage of fascinating creatures in Grimoire Archive: living creatures (or ethereal versions of living creatures made of pure magic), creatures of legend, and even as symbols.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

I know this is a long-shot but, The Snatcher fits the qualifications. So, if anyone wants to nominate it...

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 01/07/2025

PINNED POST Info about me, links to my books, Discords, Patreon, etc. Please like and repost if you see this🫶💕

Meet the writer
About me: My name is Erika McCorkle, but I also go by Kira of the Wind online. Feel free to call me by either name. I’m open to cute nicknames, too
I am a millennial, internetting since 2003.
I have been writing/worldbuilding since the 90s
I am genderfluid and fictosexual, but she/her pronouns work just fine

Things I know and do:
I have a Bachelor of Science in Biology
Work the night shift at a blood bank as a lab tech
Taught myself Japanese, but I’ve forgotten much of what I once knew
Big fan of fantasy (games, books, anime, etc.)
I spend free time writing, reading, watching anime, or playing video games

Favorites:
flower: lotus
drink: coca cola
food: taco
animal: seal
hobbies: video games and writing

My books and writing
I write fantasy that takes place in a queernormative world (meaning a world where being queer is normal and accepted).
My books are Dark Fantasy with Adult content, extremely in-depth worldbuilding, and themes of revenge and found families
I have two novels out currently and a few short stories and serials on my Patreon.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

The overall world in the Grimoire Archive series is simply "the world". However, the series takes place in the country of Uskait (a post apocalypse and rebuilding version of North & Central America). It's also established (& accepted in certain circles) that there are other dimensions.

A black and white map of the country of Uskait (which resembles North and Central America). Uskait is divided into 23 regions: the Blackbriar Isle region, the Askain region, the Grimscar region, the Ochax region, the Welleshire region, the Clogro region, the Abrus region, the Ethana region, the Bliera region, the Kopradal region, the Filiunia region, the Skoit Kras region, the Reskia region, the Traov region, the Kablana region, the Puerto Afrua region, the Sunmesa region, the Honhavor region, the Iucrait region, the Great North region, the Skaeye region, the Wiochatope region, and the Mojavsol region.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Today starts off 5 free days for the Shrouded Guard ebook. Even if you've previously purchased/downloaded it, this is for you too (I had to republish it due to Amazon not pushing updated interior files to those who already bought the book). Major changes include some character names & 1 plot point.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

Recently, I made some changes to Shrouded Guard, including a new cover & some major character name changes, & republished the ebook on amazon due to updated files not being pushed to those who already bought or downloaded the book. Shrouded Guard will be free from Oct 29 to Nov 2 to give those who

Recently I made some changes to Shrouded Guard. These changes included a new cover. But the biggest, and most important change, is some major character name changes.

I also ended up republishing the ebook version because the zon doesn't push updated interior ebook files to those who've previously purchased it or downloaded it (barring special circumstances that don't apply here). So, I ended up republishing the ebook version.

But I want to be fair to my readers who've already gotten the book (no matter in what form).

So I'm doing a free ebook sale for Shrouded Guard from October 29th until November 2nd. All you have to do is go over to amazon during the sale and redeem it. (Also, if the sale isn't available for you for ANY reason, please let me know and I'll be happy to send you an updated ebook copy).
Also, if you want a direct link, I'm happy to provide that as well.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

It's title reveal day for Grimoire Archive: Bounty Hunter book 1. And the title is... The Snatcher

A forest background with the words Grimoire Archive: Bounty Hunter book 1 title revealed overlayed over it along with a digital mockup of a paperback book with the cover mostly obscured by black paper. The bottom of the black paper is torn away to reveal the book title as The Snatcher, along with the series title and book number

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

#WIPSnips (Unedited) Excerpt from Grimoire Archive: Shrouded Curses book 3 (and one of the only times I've ever used the word sparkle across 3 WIPS)

I set my cellphone back on my nightstand and dragged myself out of bed. Fatigue weighed my body down, a sure sign that I hadn’t slept well. At least I wasn’t waking up with splitting migraines or bruises and pains I didn’t remember getting, both courtesy of the Curse taking over. I could handle tiredness on its own, or even in conjunction with the aches brought on by competition riding. I’d already dealt with both when I first got back into riding.
Bright morning sunlight streamed through the window once I pulled back the curtains. This time of year, most of the trees had taken to resembling the ones from my nightmare, except for the towering pines. A quick glance out the window gave me a nice view of both mixed together across the street. Frost sparkled on the grass and porch roof below, a bit of beauty that served as a reminder that it was a new day. Even if I couldn’t change the past, I had the opportunity to look ahead. At the very least, it helped chase the last remnants of the Curse’s face out of my mind.
It’s okay. He’s banished to the Nightmare Dimension. He can’t hurt anyone there.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

#WIPSnips The main setting for Grimoire Archive: Underground Alchemist book 1 is definitely bleak and messed up.

I stared at the branch for a few moments before shifting my attention to the faded numbers bolted to the front of the house, 1030, and committed them to memory. If nothing else, knowing this could be invaluable in finding out more about the girls’ past, if it became necessary. Clearly, no one else had moved into this place. Surprising, considering how deep the social problems ran in this city.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Am I actually crazy enough to do a triple title reveal for Grimoire Archive? Yes (though not intentionally, time just got away from me). When? Bounty Hunter book 1: July 13 Underground Alchemist book 1: August 13 Shrouded Curses book 3: September 13 Which are you most excited for?

A graphic announcing upcoming title reveals for Grimoire Archive: Bounty Hunter book 1, Grimoire Archive: Underground Alchemist book 1, and Grimoire Archive: Shrouded Curses book 3.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

#WIPSnips Excerpt from Grimoire Archive: Shrouded Curses book 3 A moment when an enemy finally tries to understand what someone's been trying to tell them for months.

“It’s hard to explain, but it has something to do with my power.” I was sure I’d already talked to him about this, when he’d argued with me about splitting up. “If I use my power on someone but don’t actively control them, I can mentally communicate with them. It’s…weird.”
“Yeah… Weird can describe a lot of things lately.” He squirmed uncomfortably. “Uh…about that guy yesterday…the Curse…”
I tilted my head slightly to one side, unsure what to say.
“Can we talk about it?”
I gave a shallow nod. “I’m not sure what else there is to say. But, if you have questions, I’ll do my best to answer them.”

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

#WIPSnips An excerpt from Grimoire Archive: Bounty Hunter book 1 Harlyn (my FMC) has been through some shit prior to the start of the book.

Images of that fight flashed through my mind, and I could almost feel the pain of one of their spells again. Not the carnificina spell—the dark arts torture spell. The one that left me with the spell damage scars on my side—the one I still hadn’t found any reference to. I wanted to be brave, wanted to face these men without hesitation, wanted to best them in a magic fight just to prove that someone from a nilmana family could beat them. But the memories wouldn’t let me go. I couldn’t even think of the best spell to use, let alone focus enough to cast it or speak an incantation. All it would take was for the Reaper who hit me that night to be here now, for him to use the same spell, for me to end up in the same position—knocked unconscious on the floor and waking up in the hospital, if they didn’t do worse to us.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

#JuneWorldBuilders 1: In the Grimoire Archive time period, there are sentient Curses (not widely known, essentially "spirit" entities from the Nightmare Dimension) that are mostly associated with evil because they can/do possess people and use them/their magic to create chaos.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

4 Villains I've written (Grimoire Archive edition) 1. Guild Master hellbent on catalyzing another war against magic 2. Guild Master who would do anything for the "greater good" 3. Insurgent group leader who thinks only inborn magic is valid 4. Sentient Curses that possess people

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Xavier Roscoe is definitely one of my favorite side characters in the Shrouded Curses arc of the Grimoire Archive series. He's a member of the Curse Breakers Guild and a "ride-or-die" best friend to one of the MCs. Also, he *may* get a bit more of a moment to shine in a companion book.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Currently trying to settle on an alias for an alchemist MC. Choices are: The Specter of Zyaburn The Ghost of Zyaburn The Phantom of Zyaburn Cast your vote in the comments!

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Currently trying to settle on an alias for an alchemist MC. Choices are: The Specter of Zyaburn The Ghost of Zyaburn The Phantom of Zyaburn Cast your vote in the comments!

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Authors of #booksky, explain your story badly: A bounty hunter on the dark side of a magical war was just trying to do his job when he finds a girl from the opposite side with a high-priority bounty on her head.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Authors of #booksky, explain your story badly: An alchemist gangster never expected to find his ex-best friend’s adoptive daughters on his doorstep at 4 in the morning with nowhere to go, but now he has to learn how to be a parental figure to two girls who want nothing to do with him.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

*Most* of my ideas that I'm hoping to write in the near-ish future. (All revealed covers are either published or on pre-order) (Drafted: SC 3, BH 1) (Drafting in-process: UA 1, SC 4, BH 2) ... Yes, I have problems

A haphazard graphic of all the books I (Amanda N. Newman) plan to write in the near-ish future. Series include: Hybrid Empire trilogy (3 books, all complete), Crossroads of Dystopian (4 books, 2 complete), Grimoire Archive: Shrouded Curses (8 books, 2 complete, 1 drafting in progress), Grimoire Archive: Bounty Hunter (4 books, 1 drafted, 1 drafting in progress), Grimoire Archive: Underground Alchemist (2 books (possibility of 1-2 more), 1 drafting in progress), Grimoire Archive: Dark Arts (5 books, 0 drafted), Legends of Uskait (3 books (possibility of more), 0 drafted), Athil Tacresh series (3 books, 0 drafted). Stand alones include: PokemonXThieves Guild book, Warrior Matchmaker book, Shifter/Demon Assassin book, Warrior Prince book (0 standalones drafted).

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

I have a few out there for different flavors of urban fantasy lovers. From those wanting a Guild Codex esq interconnected series with inborn & learnable magic to those who love mad max vibes with morally grey MCs & magic to the romantic fantasy lovers who love vampires werewolves & slow-burn.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Name a 90s cartoon you love Love me some Pokemon (Yes, I know mighteyena isn't from the 90s episodes, but it's one of my favorite pokemon)

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a black and white cartoon animal is standing on a dirt field .

ALT: a black and white cartoon animal is standing on a dirt field .

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

💥ARC Readers Wanted💥 Guild Codex X Yu-Gi-Oh X The Owl House Urban Fantasy 💥Mind Control Magic 💥Sentient Curses 💥Mythical Creature Racing 💥Secret Alter Identity 💥Enemy's Little Sister Forbidden Romance 💥Sharing a bed (not spicy) 💥Reluctant Friendships 💥Broody MC docs.google.com/forms/d/1Sk_...

No one ever talks about what happens after a curse is broken…

Moving back to the area surrounding Dekorth City is the last thing Marek Isamat wants. After all, his Curse used his mind control power to bring chaos and suffering to some of the city’s residents five years ago and people aren’t quick to forget something like that. But he doesn’t really have a choice, not when his older sister is offered her dream job there.

Being back in the city isn’t easy, though. Between trying to hide his identity from those who might seek revenge for what happened in the past and adjusting to college and work, Marek has his work cut out for him. Even without the Curse randomly taking control, even with his power blocked, trouble still lurks around every corner. And two Curse Breakers pay the Isamat family a visit to warn of a potential new threat.

If that wasn’t concerning enough, a series of seemingly random accidents start plaguing the same group of friends that Marek’s curse targeted all those years ago, he’s immediately blamed. And when two women go missing under suspicious circumstances, Marek can’t help but wonder if they’re connected to the Curse Breakers’ warning.

But what can he do about it? Marek’s power was never meant to help people, only to bring suffering. Is there even a way to use mind control to figure out what happened and clear his name when it brought suspicion in the first place?

Content Note: This book contains scenes depicting anxiety, minor (not causing severe injuries) physical assault/violence, possession, and aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, and off page references to suicide, possession, and abuse (mental/verbal and isolation/cult-like behavior).

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Kira of the Wind (Erika McCorkle) @kiraofthewind.com · 13/01/2025

BETTER THE DEVIL YOU KNOW TROPICAL DARK ACADEMIA Steffa has the ability to see the potential futures. However, Sidonay is immune and she cannot predict his movements. Steffa survives being nearly killed by him only to find out he's a teacher at her new school #BluePit 📖 #WIP #A #D #F #LGBT #Indie

Moodboard for "Better the Devil You Know". On the top are pictures of Steffa, a dark-skinned girl in a purple dress, surrounded by magic. Varesh, a purple-skinned/red-haired man hauling a box, whose picture is in chains. Sidonay, a handsome silver-haired man with a fancy hat, whose picture has a crack in it. Below is a picture of Five Saints Academy, a school on a giant turtle shell. And a picture of a fancy library. The background shows a tropical beach, books, peacock feathers, and shadowy hands.

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

GUILD CODEX X YU-GI-OH X THE OWL HOUSE Moving back to the city where the sentient Curse that possessed him and used his mind control magic to cause chaos 5yrs ago is the last thing Marek wants. Coming March 8th, 2025 (Pre-orders open) #BluePit #UF

A trope map for the urban fantasy book Cursed Aftermath. The book cover (which depicts a young man with shoulder-length light blond hair in the center with a city skyline in the background and a figure in a black cloak in the midground) is at the center with multiple arrows with "tropes" connected to them pointing to it. The tropes include:
Magic College
Mythical Hound Racing/Rodeos
Sentient Curses
Fake Name
Mind Control Magic
Reluctant Friendships
Angst
She Falls First, He Falls Harder
The Owl House X Yu-Gi-Oh X Guild Codex
Spell Ciphers
Forbidden Slow Burn Romance
No one ever talks about what happens after a curse is broken...

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

GUILD CODEX X ARCANE X SIX OF CROWS After nearly being killed by his then-best friend, Sylko has had to rely on illegal alchemy & shady dealings to carve out a life in the slum city of Zyaburn. He never expected his ex-best friend's adopted daughters show up on his doorstep. #BluePit #UF #W

A moodboard for Grimoire Archive: Underground Alchemist book 1 that combines images and text to set reader expectations.

Top Left: Comp Titles (Guild Codex meets Arcane meets Six of Crows)
Top Middle: An image of a cyberpunk city skyline
Top Right: Song Vibes: Guns For Hire by Woodkid, Playground by Bea Miller, Burn by 2Wei, Hell's Comin' With Me by Poor Man's Poison
Middle Left: Two elixir bottles (symbolic of Sylko's profession)
Middle: The MC Sylko (a white man with short black hair in an undercut style and dark scars (magic injury related) around his right eye (which is blood red with a black sclera due to a magic related injury)
Middle Right: The adoptive daughters, two young teen girls (both white) (one with long hair dyed pink and pastel blue, the other with an asymmetrical shorter hair cut (longer on one side and buzzcut on the other) dyed in a gradient from bright red to golden blonde) in punkish clothes
Bottom Left: The book's genre (Urban Fantasy)
Bottom Middle: an image of a broken-down city
Bottom Right: The book's tagline (In the dark lit place where the smog gathers... Nothing Ever Stays Dead)

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

GUILD CODEX X THE MANDALORIAN X SHADOW & BONE A bounty hunter leading a crew hunting for enemies of an infamous insurgent group. A first generation in-born magic user hoping to prove her worth by joining a prestigious guild, even if it paints a target on her back. #BluePit #UF #W

A 3d mockup of Grimoire Archive: Bounty Hunter book 1 (with the cover mostly obscured) super imposed over an image of a cyberpunk style city. Multiple Ao3 tags are hovering around the book to act as descriptors. The Tags include:
forced proximity between enemies
hurt/comfort
I'm trying my best
angst and feels
past bullying
cuddling and snuggling
blood and injury
platonic cuddling for comfort
magic
werewolf lore kinda
the hunter and the hunted
forbidden love
eventual romance

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Amanda N. Newman @amandanewmanauthor.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

GUILD CODEX X ARCANE X SIX OF CROWS Sylko is an underground alchemist who's just trying to make a living in a dangerous city. But, when the adopted daughters of the ex-best friend who tried to kill him show up on his doorstep, he finds himself taking on a role he never expected. #BluePit #UF #W

Grimoire Archive: Underground Alchemist book 1 Moodboard (9 Panels)
Top Left: The MC Sylko (a white man with short black hair in an undercut style and dark scars (magic injury related) around his right eye (which is blood red with a black sclera due to a magic related injury)
Top Middle: a cyberpunk style city skyline
Top Right: a rundown city viewed from a high angle
Middle Left: an empty bar/pub
Middle: a city street with the words 'In the dark lit place where the smog gathers... Nothing Ever Stays Dead' superimposed over it
Middle Right: two potion bottles and a grimoire
Bottom Left: an alley looking out at another city street
Bottom Middle: the inside of an empty/abandoned warehouse
Bottom Right: two young teen girls (both white) (one with long hair dyed pink and pastel blue, the other with an asymmetrical shorter hair cut (longer on one side and buzzcut on the other) dyed in a gradient from bright red to golden blonde) in punkish clothes

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