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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Here's a quick heads-up for orders in my shop! If you want something soon, order it in the next two weeks!

Temporary Shop Closure

My personal shop on my website (crescentzephyr.com) will be temporarily moving from regular orders to pre-orders only from October 16 to November 15. I will be out of state during that time and will be unable to ship orders right away. All orders on other storefronts (Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc) will continue to work as normal. All orders placed during this one month period will ship after I have returned in mid-November. I will ship orders before then if I receive them in the next two weeks. Thank you for understanding!

Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

The day has arrived! The next volume release, this time including five chapters of the "Trail to Treasure" arc, is here! Pick up your copy here! www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYXJXMN Happy reading, everyone!

A Road Never Walked Alone:
The Trail to Treasure

Volume I

Chapters Nine to Thirteen

Written by Crescent Zephyr

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! Chapters nine through thirteen are coming out in a batch release on September 24! Preorder your eBook now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYXJXMN

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The countdown is on! Two days left until you can read "A Road Never Walked Alone: The Trail to Treasure (Volume I)" in eBook form! www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYXJXMN

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The countdown is on! Pick up your eBook copy of "The Trail to Treasure (Volume I)" here! www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYXJXMN

A Road Never Walked Alone: The Trail to Treasure (Volume I)

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

"The Trail to Treasure (Volume I)" is going live in eBook form in just a few days! To get this package of five chapters on release day, pre-order here on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYXJXMN

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Chapters nine through thirteen of "A Road Never Walked Alone" will be coming in a batch release in just a week and a half! Pre-order the eBook here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHYXJXMN

“The Trail to Treasure” Pre-Order

The first volume of “The Trail to Treasure” is now available for pre-order over on Amazon! This volume collection includes chapters nine, ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen of “A Road Never Walked Alone” and will be released on September 24!

If you are interested in the full volume release for the second half of “The Trail to Treasure,” keep an eye out in January!

Happy pre-ordering!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

If you weren't able to get a copy of my book via Amazon, I have fantastic news for you!

IngramSpark Release!

“A Road Never Walked Alone: The Journey for Joy” has been launched via IngramSpark distribution!

It may take some time for the book to appear on various storefronts. Over the next few weeks, it should become widely available in both paperback and hardback formats globally. Some stores will take longer than others to get the story up and ready, but the process has officially begun!

I hope you all enjoy!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The hardback proof copy has arrived! It's time for the IngramSpark release to go live!

A comparison of the IngramSpark (left) vs Amazon (right) hardback prints of "The Journey for Joy."

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Chapter fifteen is now live! Explore Dawncrest with the travelers here in the solo chapter release eBook! www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHPYSRK8

A Road Never Walked Alone: The Trail to Treasure

Chapter Fifteen:
Brazen and Boastful

Lenore Argyros | Part Two

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

In just a few days, chapter fifteen will be here! It is available for purchase now over on Amazon to anyone who wants to check it out! www.amazon.com/dp/B0HHPYSRK8

The purchase page for "Chapter Fifteen: Brazen and Boastful" on Amazon.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Chapter fifteen is almost upon us! On September 8th, Lenore's story will continue in the coastal town of Dawncrest!

CHAPTER FIFTEEN - THE TALE OF LENORE ARGYROS: PART TWO

"Brazen and Boastful"

With no memories of the last ten years, Lenore sets out on a journey to recover what she has lost. Her only clue as to the truth behind the strange, eerie happenings in Stonepass Valley is a single word: Moonlight. A wizard by the name of Astarios is searching for it, and so, Lenore goes to his current residence in Dawncrest to investigate. She hopes he will be the key to the lock placed on her mind to block out the past.

Astarios is not the man Lenore had hoped for though, quickly proving himself to be brutal and cruel. Lenore cannot stand the injustice of his mistreatment of others and decides to strike back at him. She prays she will be able to learn something about her missing past in the process, and the weight of the word “Moonlight” only grows heavier and heavier as the battle approaches…

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I have added something new to my website: a news page with all of my previous announcements for my work! You can find it here: www.crescentzephyr.com/news

News Page Live Now!

A new page has been added to my website: the news tab!

All major updates regarding my stories and their publication will be going there along with full social media posts. You can find the history of “A Road Never Walked Alone” and its major announcements there too, going all the way back to November of 2024 when the project was first mentioned online.

More updates will be coming soon, including details about the rest of “The Trail to Treasure” and the eBook release of the first volume! Keep your eyes peeled for something special!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Over the last few weeks, I've been working to get "The Journey for Joy" available via IngramSpark. The paperback proof copy came in today, and I am happy to announce it will be going live very soon!

Two copies of "A Road Never Walked Alone: The Journey for Joy" side by side. The one on the left is made by IngramSpark while the one on the right is made by Amazon's printing division.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

In just under a month, we will have something very special: the first volume of "The Trail to Treasure" containing chapters nine through thirteen! Pre-orders coming soon!

Book Two Volume I Launch Date

The time has come to prepare for the eBook release of volume one of “The Trail to Treasure”! The physical release may be waiting until 2027, but the digital release is coming up very soon! It will be available for purchase on September 24, 2026!

Pre-orders will go live before the release date, and I will keep you all posted on that over the course of the next month! Volume one will cost $9.99 USD and will contain chapters nine, ten, eleven, twelve, and thirteen. The next era is upon us, and I hope you’re as excited as I am!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today, I have an important announcement regarding the planned physical release for "The Trail to Treasure."

Book Two Physical Copy Update

Ever since I first started work on this series, I knew exactly who I wanted the cover artist to be: a childhood friend of mine named Ashley. We grew up together hoping to one day be an artist and an author, and with the release of “The Journey for Joy,” that dream finally came true. I am looking forward to the same being true of “The Trail to Treasure,” but it will have to wait a little bit longer. Due to scheduling conflicts, the physical releases of volumes one and two of “The Trail to Treasure” will be coming later than anticipated during 2027 rather than
beginning later this year in 2026.

Book Two Physical Copy Update

Ashley has decided she needs more time to work on the cover of “The Trail to Treasure,” and rather than find a different cover artist, I have decided that her art is more than worth the wait. I will be giving her all the time she needs to finish the cover art, and when it is done, we will welcome “The Trail to Treasure” into the shop. I initially planned to release volume one’s physical edition later in 2026 and volume two in early 2027, but they will both be waiting until 2027 instead to give her more time to make something incredible for the launch.

Book Two Physical Copy Update

What does this mean now? The chaptered eBook releases will continue on as they have up to this point with monthly installments. Nothing has changed on that front. I initially planned to launch the larger volume style eBooks with the physical releases, but due to this delay in scheduling, I will be releasing the full volume eBooks sooner under a different cover. They will be updated with the final cover after it has been completed, likely around the time of the physical launches. The first volume’s eBook will be coming soon while the second
will go live during January of 2027.

Book Two Physical Copy Update

Within the next few weeks, I will share updates about the volume one eBook launch, and I hope anyone waiting for the larger releases is looking forward to it! For those wanting to pick up a physical copy of “The Trail to Treasure” instead, I hope you will be willing to wait a little bit longer. The cover will be something incredible when it comes, and I have nothing but complete faith in Ashley’s skills. Good things come to those who wait, and I know this cover art will be more than worth our patience. Thank you for your understanding.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Today, I have an important announcement regarding the planned physical release for "The Trail to Treasure."

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

It's that time of the month again! Chapter fourteen is live for pre-order over on Amazon! You can find it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2BCNJ2L

The Amazon eBook purchase page for "Chapter Fourteen: Sweet Abandonment."

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

With the arrival of a new month comes the arrival of a new chapter! Chapter fourteen, "Sweet Abandonment," will be coming out on August eighth to mark the continuation of Evyn's journey to save their lover!

CHAPTER FOURTEEN - THE TALE OF EVYN THRINN: PART TWO

“Sweet Abandonment”

Evyn searches for a cure to the strange necrotic sickness that has befall their lover, Aether, and the journey takes them to the strangely named town of Evyn’s Point. According to Errapel, an apothecary who specializes in illnesses fueled by dark magic lives there. Evyn hopes for a simple trip where they can recruit the apothecary, travel back to their ship, and return to the way their life was before Aether began deteriorating.

However, Evyn’s past is chasing after them, and the town’s name is no coincidence. Instead, it is an indication of everything they did to honor their home after setting out on their voyages with Aether. As Evyn discomfort rises, they hope to leave Evyn’s Point as soon as possible, but someone refuses to let them go so easily. Forced to face someone they never thought they would see again, Evyn is left wondering if they were truly right to begin traveling with Aether…

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

I forgot to say this a few days ago, but my shop is up and running again! All purchases will ship out within a few days of ordering something!

The home page of my shop showing the hard copy of my book and a custom bookplate set.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Chapter thirteen, "Embittered Blade," went live today! Check out the midpoint of "The Trail to Treasure" in Anguis' second chapter in the town of Reef's Rock!

A Road Never Walked Alone: The Trail to Treasure

Chapter Thirteen:
Embittered Blade

Anguis Tushar | Part Two

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Chapter thirteen is now available for preorder! It goes live in four days, so if you want it, check it out here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6VK7DR7

The Amazon eBook page for chapter thirteen of "A Road Never Walked Alone."

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Another month, another new chapter! This time, Anguis takes center stage for the second part of her storyline. "Embittered Blade" will be out on July 8th, and it's already available for preorder on Amazon!

CHAPTER THIRTEEN - THE TALE OF ANGUIS TUSHAR: PART TWO

"Embittered Blade"

Upon slaying the first of the hunters who destroyed her home, Anguis leaves her mercenary company behind in search of his comrades. Lelantos Graves’ dying words lead her to Reef’s Rock in search of a former dragon hunter by the name of Rundas Buluzi. Anguis’ thirst for vengeance never stills for even a moment, and she refuses to leave Reef’s Rock until she has cut his head from his shoulders.

When she reaches Reef’s Rock, Anguis finds a truly rare sight: a town where humans and dragons live in harmony. However, not all is as good as it seems, and dragons have begun disappearing without a trace. Suspicious of Rundas, Anguis investigates the disappearances out of fear he is involved. Refusing to let him lay a hand on another dragon, she charges off to yet another major battle to slay one of her family’s killers.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Important notice regarding my website shop for the next month or so!

Crescent Zephyr Shop Notice

I will be going out of town from June 16 to July 15. My shop on my website will still be open, but all orders on it will temporarily change to pre-orders that will be shipped when I get back. If you would like to get a copy sooner than July 15, order by June 15, and I’ll get it to you as soon as possible! Amazon listings will remain up during this time as well. Thank you for your patience!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Important notice regarding my website shop for the next month or so!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We have arrived in the town of Meadowcourt for the twelfth chapter of the series! "Idealistic Healers" is out now over on Amazon! www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3MRVWMV

A Road Never Walked Alone: The Trail to Treasure

Chapter Twelve:
Idealistic Healers

Raphal Hodoshima | Part Two

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Pre-orders are live for chapter twelve of ARNWA! Check out the eBook on Amazon any time before June 8th to order a copy in advance!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Another month, another chapter! This time, we're pressing on through Raphal's story with chapter twelve, "Idealistic Healers"! The chapter will be going live on June 8th and will be available for preorders as an eBook within the next few days!

CHAPTER TWELVE - THE TALE OF RAPHAL HODOSHIMA: PART TWO

“Idealistic Healers”

After the daughter of his town’s lord falls sick, Raphal plans to find the cure for the terrifying Miasma Blight. All of the ingredients have been gathered save for one: Oaeson’s Vine. In search of the Vine, Raphal travels to Meadowcourt to visit its famous medical school, the Oaeson Academy of Medicine. There, he hopes to learn of the places where Oaeson’s Vine grows so that he might track a strand down and return it to Sandsage.

Raphal hopes for an uneventful trip to Meadowcourt and his old school, but tragedy strikes when one of the young healers under his professor’s tutelage disappears. Given no other choice but to search for her, Raphal and the rest of the travelers seek the missing girl. When they find her, they are quickly hurled into a danger they never anticipated, and Raphal and his new companions are forced to fight for their lives against a massive beast…

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crescent / tempest @digitaldreams0801.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

mortis is with something! what's that?

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

I started doing this word tracker back in November for my unofficial version of NaNoWriMo, and I figured I'd go on and show it off! This is the last month I was working in depth on the first draft of "Trail to Treasure" with its final two chapters.

A daily word tracker for the month of November 2025.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

I finally joined the bandwagon and hopped on TikTok! For a while, I'll just be reposting older stuff to catch it up with my other socials, but if you want to follow, you can do so here: www.tiktok.com/@crescentzep...

My TikTok author page. Username is crescentzephyr.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

#ARNWAIsland The Tomodachi Life campaign has begun! This island will feature various characters from the ARNWA universe, and they will be dropped in as they are introduced in new chapters! To mute this thread, mute the above hashtag. Now, let's begin!

A text box from Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream that says "ARNWA Island... Whoa. Cool name!"

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Earlier this year, I made an update to all of the existing chapters of ARNWA by adding in this map! If you have ever wondered what the world of Freyoria looks like, here you are! The map is included in all copies of the book, digital or physical!

A map of the fictional continent of Freyoria. There are two primary landmasses: a western and eastern half. And archipelago sits between them. The western half has the three nations of Astrya, Ollefarnia, and Iscein. The eastern half has the four countries of Eclana, Retherin, Ygdraria, and Riasnica. A territory called the Darklands sits on the other side of a mountain range. The archipelago of Firendia sits at the center.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The eleventh chapter of "A Road Never Walked Alone" has arrived! If you want to read "The Eclipsed Cascade," you can find it here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZFGF1F8

A Road Never Walked Alone:
The Trail to Treasure

Chapter Eleven:

The Eclipsed Cascade

Ezra Petras | Part Two

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

It's time for a new round of announcements! Another newsletter has arrived!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

The third chapter of "The Trail to Treasure" is coming soon! We're picking up with Ezra's search for the Eclipse Diamond in chapter eleven releasing on May 8th!

CHAPTER ELEVEN - THE TALE OF EZRA PETRAS: PART TWO

“The Eclipsed Cascade”

Ezra vows to find Pinith’s Four Treasures of Joy, mystical items said to bring infinite happiness to the world. His goal is to return life to his father’s eyes and perhaps search for the mother he has spent the last three years missing and grieving. He follows the legend she once shared with him to the mountaintop town of Prosperity Peak. According to Vivian’s story, that is where Ezra will find the Eclipsed Diamond.

Upon arriving in the city, Ezra finds a rundown village that was once saved from ruin by a legendary merchant. He hears whispers of a woman from decades ago who changed the fate of Prosperity Peak forever, his uncertainty warring with his determination. Even so, Ezra decides to climb the mountain ever higher in search of what it hides. He arrives in town expecting to find an ancient gemstone, but he uncovers something else instead…

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

For the final Neurodiversity Celebration Month post, let's talk about Ezra! He has ADHD, and his primary symptoms are impulsivity and internal restlessness. That concludes our exploration into the cast's neurodivergence, and I hope you all enjoyed it!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

I hosted a raffle at my alma mater yesterday with two copies of my book on offer! It went incredibly well, and I want to give a massive thanks to everyone who was there to support the event! Said event was a drag show, and it was tons of fun.

Two copies of my book, "A Road Never Walked Alone: The Journey for Joy," sitting on a table.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Getting ready to send out the next batch of orders from my shop! If you're interested in snagging one, I'll be sending these off to get shipped tomorrow, so you can jump on it now and get your copy as soon as possible!

A stack of four copies of "A Road Never Walked Alone: The Journey for Joy" by Crescent Zephyr.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

For our next Neurodiversity Celebration Month post, let's talk about Lenore! She has major depressive disorder brought on by her grief over her memory loss. She suffers from a consistent low mood and fatigue.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

For our first Neurodiversity Celebration Month post, let's talk about Rana! They have autism. Some symptoms they have are a monotone voice, literal thinking, misunderstanding social cues, limited interests, and adherence to routine.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Chapter ten has arrived and is now available on Amazon! Find out how Veon's confrontation with Uika ends in "Euphoria in Emptiness"! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FLF4QLTR

A Road Never Walked Alone:
The Trail to Treasure

Chapter Ten:

Euphoria in Emptiness

Veon Ogma | Part Two

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Crescent Zephyr

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

In honor of Neurodiversity Celebration Month, I've got a special mini-series of posts lined up! Over the course of the month, I'm going to be confirming a few characters in the ARNWA cast as canonically neurodivergent in some way or another.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Thank you so much for the support! I hope you enjoy the story!

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Chapter ten is approaching fast! This time, we'll be continuing Veon's adventure as he plans to speak with his cousin, Uika, about their inclination for bloodshed. Check it out when the chapter drops on April 8th!

After learning of one of his cousins’ whereabouts from his brother, Veon charts a path to Driftspire. There, he hopes to encounter Uika, the only member of the Castus Crusaders who has treated him with true kindness since the fall of their home. Once, Uika dreamed of exploring the world to learn more of her history and culture. Now, her ideal future has arrived thanks to the Crusaders scattering to the winds.

Veon will stop at nothing to convince her to stop the cycle of bloodshed that fuels their family. He believes she is the most likely of the group to listen to reason, and yet, she is no longer the same girl he grew up with. Determined to do all he can to save the Crusaders from themselves, Veon turns his gaze to the library of Driftspire. There, he must fight to save his family and to shatter the mask that binds Uika to the past.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Some of you may have noticed that new covers went live for the chapters of the first book. I wanted to give a quick spotlight to the new format I'll be using going forward! I really like the way they look, and I hope you all do as well!

The updated chapter cover for "A Road Never Walked Alone." The background is quilted with a diamond pattern, and a golden frame surrounds the text designating this as the cover for the first chapter's solo release.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

With the release of physical copies internationally, the bookplate set has arrived on my shop! Follow the instructions listed on the listing to get your own signed copy in countries outside of the US! www.crescentzephyr.com/shop/p/custo...

The listing page for a Custom Bookplate Set on my website.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Physical copies of "The Journey for Joy" are live on Amazon! If you want to get a copy there, now is the time! Copies are available in a variety of territories outside of the US, so if you live international, this is your chance! www.amazon.com/dp/B0GQN77LCH

The Amazon price page for "The Journey for Joy." The eBook is $9.99 USD, the paperback is $14.99 USD, and the hardcover is $22.99 USD.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

🛒 SHOP LIVE NOW! 🛒 Both the new version of my website AND my store are now live! If you wish to pre-order a signed physical copy of "A Road Never Walked Alone," this is the place to be! www.crescentzephyr.com/shop

An image of a product listing on my shop. It includes the cover of the first book of "A Road Never Walked Alone" and the description.

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Crescent Zephyr @crescentzephyr.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Since I am unable to ship my books internationally due to high costs, an alternate solution has arrived: a bookplate set! This set includes a sticker with my signature, a bookmark, and business card. You can order it from anywhere and pair it with a book bought through Amazon!

The contents of my bookplate set. Includes a business card, a signed sticker, and a bookmark matching the first book of "A Road Never Walked Alone."

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