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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Coming October 27—just in time for Halloween! VALLEY OF THE DAMNED My new folk horror novel set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. When a hurricane isolates a small mountain community in the Carolinas, something ancient breaks free. Roads are destroyed, power is gone, and help cannot reach the valley.

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Querying update for VALLEY OF THE DAMNED: ~80–90 queries 20+ rejections Also tried QuestPit—interesting snapshot of what’s trending vs. what I write. At this point, it’s simple: give it a little more time, then decide the path forward.

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I’ve started querying my latest novel, Valley of the Damned. A storm hits the mountains. The roads wash out. Then the voices start. We’ll see where it lands. #AmQuerying #AmWriting #FolkHorror

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Join the CraveBooks fantasy giveaway. It's free! #epicfatasy #CraveBooks cravebooks.com/giveaway/fan...

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Got teens who love fantasy? Or love it yourself? "Do You Believe in Magic?" (Book 1) is FREE today on Kindle! www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5LBJV6F #FantasyReads #YAfiction #FreeEbook

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Halfway through my weeklong free promotion of volume 1 of The Death Wizard Chronicles, I have already had more than 3,500 downloads. Don't miss out on this great chance to get the first book of this epic dark fantasy series for free. #writingcommunity www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Hot off the press! From October 6–10, the ebook edition of The Death Wizard Chronicles: Volume 1 is FREE. There’s never been a better time to enter this award-winning dark fantasy world packed with magic, monsters, and mayhem. www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD For mature audiences 18+

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The saga is now complete. Volume 3 of The Death Wizard Chronicles debuts today. www.amazon.com/Death-Wizard...

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Beautiful Lake Jocassee in Upstate South Carolina, only a 20-minute drive from where I do most of my writing.

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Thrilled to announce The Death Wizard Chronicles: Vol. 1 has won Best Literary Merit and 1st Place in Dark Fantasy at the 2025 International Firebird Book Awards! A tribute to storytelling craft and genre-defying fantasy. #FirebirdAwards #WritingCommunity www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

📚 The Adventures of a Florida Boy is now the #1 memoir on Amazon! 🌴☀️ Grab this heartwarming, nostalgic ride FREE July 10–11. 👉 www.amazon.com/dp/B0DV3RCKVB #FreeBook #Memoir #FloridaBoy #KindleFreebie #BeachReads #WritingCommunity

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

📚 FREE on Amazon — July 9-10! The Adventures of a Florida Boy by Jim Melvin is a heartwarming, nostalgic journey through a sun-soaked childhood filled with laughter, mischief, and seaside magic. Download now and relive the joy: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DV3RCKVB #FreeBook #Memoir #FloridaBoy

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I’m proud to announce that The Death Wizard Chronicles: Volume 1 is the overall winner in the American Fiction Awards in Epic Fantasy—one of the more prestigious honors in independent publishing. The book also took home a Gold Award from Literary Titan. www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Check out my "Realms of Fantasy" newsletter on Substack featuring my latest series: "Join me on my road to publication." It's perma-free! #WritingCommunity jimmelvin.substack.com/p/join-me-on...

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Volume 2 of "The Death Wizard Chronicles" is now available for preorder! ⚔️ Magic rises. War looms. Death is only the beginning. Includes Books 3 & 4: "Shadowed by Demons" and "Torn by War" 👉 Preorder now www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD8WWRP7 #WritingCommunity

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Just had a great chat with Literary Titan about The Death Wizard Chronicles—from worldbuilding and dark magic to the power of death and rebirth. If you love epic fantasy, mythic battles, or a good author deep dive, don’t miss this: 👉 literarytitan.com/2025/06/15/a... #WritingCommunity

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Subscribe to my free newsletter to follow my "Journey to Publication." My experiences cover more than five decades. #WritingCommunity jimmelvin.substack.com

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

"For the seasoned fantasy fan craving something fierce and different, this hits like thunder." - Literary Titan #writingcommunity #darkfantasy #magic #dragons www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The ebook version of Book 1 of my newly released dark fantasy series "The Death Wizard Chronicles" is on a Bookbub promotion today for 99 cents. Contains graphic violence and sexual content. 18+ Check it out! #writingcommunity www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Dark Fantasy at its finest. Now available on Amazon, B/N, etc. #writingcommunity www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3MVZWWD

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

"Dark Circles" is a fun fantasy trilogy for ages 13 and older. "Do You Believe in Magic?" is book 1. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C5LBJV6F

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

After four years with an iPhone 12, I finally upgraded to an iPhone 16 Pro. Thus far I love the new phone and especially love the camera functionality. The zoom feature is amazing! While standing on my back deck a couple of days ago, I took this closeup of the moon. Came out sharper than I expected.

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Table Rock in Upstate South Carolina on a lovely winter day.

View of Table Rock in Upstate South Carolina.

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

'Do You Believe in Magic?' has been awarded the silver medal in the Young Adult Epic Fantasy category by the 2024 Global Book Awards. Book 1 of 'Dark Circles' placed 2nd among several dozen entries in its category. All told, the International contest received thousands of entries. #GlobalBookAwards

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Gloomy, dreary day in my home in the mountains. But still beautiful. And my cat walks along with me.

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Dark Circles, teen fantasy adventure for 13-plus. Get book 3 today for only 99 cents. Books 1 and 2 are also on sale. kindlenationdaily.com/2024/12/in-w...

Cover of teen fantasy adventure Do You Believe in Miracles?

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Death Wizard @deathwizard.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

“Dark Circles,” my teen fantasy adventure series for 13 and older, is on special promotion today through Dec. 3. The Kindle version of Book 1 (“Do You Believe in Magic?”) is free. Book 2: 99 cents. Book 3: $1.99. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJL67QP...

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