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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

A little bit of that drug called forgiveness. This is a running theme throughout Echoing and Eclipse. Winds of the world is only 4 weeks away from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #debutauthor #writinglife #echoingandeclipse #epicfantasy

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

💨 PRE ORDER ALERT 💨 We're excited to announce that WINDS OF THE WORLD, Kori Valley's (@korivalley.bsky.social) is now on pre-order. Check out the blurb below and follow the link for more info. Preorder here: a.co/d/3UGcuRP Check out Kori's profile here: shadowsparkpub.com/kori-valley

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

#fantasyindiesseptember Winds of the World is the first epic chapter of Echoing and Eclipse, a 9 book philosophical fantasy. Readers should expect this book to contain graphic depictions of death and violence, sexual content, and graphic language. #writinglife #epicfantasy #echoingandeclipse

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

#fantasyindiesseptember Just about 6 weeks until Winds of the World comes out from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social Echoing and Eclipse is and will always be an ambitious series, and I only hope readers will appreciate the story. #debutauthor #writinglife #indieauthorsofinstagram #echoingandeclipse

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

#FantasyIndiesSeptember When I think of an epic book for autumn, my mind immediately goes to Lord of the Rings. Something about the setting strikes me as a very seasonal story, one that I can get swept up in. #WritingLife #Debutauthor #AutumnVibes #readingcommunity

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

#fantasyindiesseptember Khollin is a student of history. Nothing is more exciting to him than studying the past so he can gain a better understanding of the world. If time allowed it, he would study in one of the three great cities of Aeshkar, where learning was given freely.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

#fantasyindiesseptember Some of these teasers are from the beginning of a chapter. They offer more to the story, particularly the character arc. Most people really like them and love how original they are. Who doesn't like different? #writinglife #debutauthor #epicfantasy #saturdaysnippet

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Khollin will leisurely read the thickest book just because, or play a game of Gambit (think of chess) Shyn's only real passion is ending the world of slavery. Once that is finsihed, long walks along the Redieum Gulf at sunrise. #WritingLife #echoingandeclipse #debutauthor

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Looking for a twist on traditional fantasy, or something completely separate? This is the book for you. It is a story packed with heartbreak, courage, romance, commitment, understanding, leadership, unity, loss, friendship, and a touch of philosophy and poetry. @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

#FantasyIndiesSeptember In Aeshkar, young men and women have many aspirations. History is front and center of 3 major cities (Lin, Lahni, Laryth) which loosely men learn. Women particularly find comfort in the arts, with some finding themselves in a medical field.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

#FantasyIndiesSeptember If I wasn't so damn busy with my own writing, I typically look at the books on my shelf and pick one I haven't read. I know, simple, right, but it is so much harder than that. I think my TBR list is now under 50 books!

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

#FantasyIndiesSeptember Good day, and welcome. If you are reading this, then you have arrived. I write fantasy, but not your traditional fantasy. I play @magic.wizards.com (I have 12 commander decks) I used to play drums (the rock band ones) Now, I'm 39 and living my best life!

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust Well, as I near 60 days until book one of Echoing and Eclipse, the final edits are 65% done. I am excited to see what the #readingcommunity has to say about Winds of the World. Also, 60 DAYS😁😁😁

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust Some philosophical poetry to get you through your Saturday. One aspect of Echoing and Eclipse that I love is how I found a way to ask you questions, or at least get you thinking. Winds of the World 11-2-2025 from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #writinglife #debutauthor

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust Who doesn’t like Samwise Gamgee? Lord of the Rings has a lot of amazing characters, but he embodies everything good in a person. Tyrion Lannister, because… duh Kvothe. I would love to sit down with him.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust Fantasy worlds have enthralled me for over half my life. My heart sings worldbuilding and constructing characters from thin air. Nothing gets to me like fantasy does. I have tried to write other genres, but it's not my thing. I've done screenplays, though.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust I have been told Winds of the World sits somewhere between A Song of Ice and Fire and The Wheel of Time. So, if you happen to enjoy those stories, there is a good chance you will enjoy mine👍 November 2, 2025 #writinglife #Debutauthor #epicfantasy

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust Well, the legend has a birthday today 👍 I guess there is a legend about him. This one time he went to Red Lobster. When the waitress found out he was both an author and having a birthday… well, here is the proof. Oh, you meant in the book. You’ll see.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust There are so many secrets within Echoing and Eclipse. Most of these tend to be so important to the story that I cannot say them hear. I swear I'm a really good secret keeper... #WritingLife #debutauthor #epicfantasy

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

So, I have a really awesome book coming out soon, the first of an epic series, with a lot of words and characters and world building. Winds of the World releases 11-2-2025 from @ShadowSparkPub You can find it on @goodreads Or visit korivalley.com (needs updates)

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust This is one of my favorite things about writing 💯💥 Jira means luck in Windgari and Windgari means Guardian of the Wind. Shyn means shy, but she is anything but. Arahn Akiem means Kingdom of All. #writinglife #debutauthor #epicfantasy #EchoingEclipse

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust Khollin is definitely a get up and go character. Sunrises and sunsets are among his favorite things. Jira does not have a preference. #WritingLife #debutauthor Winds of the World can be read anywhere, anytime on November 2, 2025

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust Not from an author, but “just write the story, your story. The rest will follow.” Best advice I ever got. Also, write for yourself. #WritingLife #debutauthor #writingtips

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust A touch of classic rock, dark blend of grunge, some uplifting boy band tunes, and a heavy dose of hard rock. It is definitely a roller coaster. #debutauthor #WritingLife #EchoingEclipse

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

She comes with the sun, the rise, and the fall The wind blows for her. She comes with the moon, the rise, and the fall The storm forms for her. A portion of a much larger poem near the end of Winds of the World. #debutauthor #WritingLife #epicfantasy

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust That moment when the person you are traveling with tells everyone who he is... #debutauthor #writinglife

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust I prefer the physical copy of a book. Something about bound pages, the smell of the pages, and the feel of it in your hands. When I was young, when we would go to the bookstore, I found myself thumbing through the pages to get that new book smell.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust If I’m being honest… Beauty and the Beast. 🤔 Now tease me if needed. I’m prepared for the worst. 😂😂

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 10/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust It’s the cycle of all things. This line summarizes the entire series, not just book one. There are so many others… The world of Aeshkar is seen in two colors: black and white. There are no shades of gray. Winds of the World 11-2-2025 @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust Today's snippet comes from banter between Khollin and Imik. These two make a comedic pair as they share the road through all of part 2. Winds of the World releases 11-2-25 from @ShadowSparkPub #debutauthor #writinglife #FantasyBooks

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 08/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust Of course, the dream is to write books full time. My cover artist and I discussed how amazing it would be to have my world become a @magic.wizards.com Universes Beyond set. We are both avid commander players. #WritingLife #Debutauthor #FridayVibes

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust As it is in real life, the characters in Echoing and Eclipse are no different. One is an addict, yet smarter than most. One has seen and felt the hand of abuse. One has given up more times than she can count. #writinglife #debutauthor #epicfantasy

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust Khollin would take a deep dive into world history and philosophy. Those are two topics that have always intrigued him. He has a need to learn all he can about how the world works and in the process figure out who he is. #writinglife #IndieAuthor

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust Glad you asked. If I know I plan on writing for the day, I start right when I wake up. I have to tell myself this is what I need to do. I find writing in the morning easier than winding down for the day in the evening. Why not write the whole day?

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust From book 2 This scene still resonates with me in ways no one would understand. As simple as it is, the power of words are on full display here. Of course, Winds of the World comes first. November 2 2025 from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #debutauthor #WritingLife

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust 3 months until Winds of the World, Book One of Echoing and Eclipse, is released into the wild! @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #debutauthor #writinglife #epicfantasy

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Rosantha Tindall @rosanthatindall.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#FantasyIndiesAugust I'm Rosa, and I write Fantasy Crime/Mystery. My current project is the #Blackliners series, with the first book, The Whisper-Man, releasing on August 5th! #WriteSky #WritingCommunity

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

#fantasyindiesaugust So, I’m KoriValley, author of Winds of the World, book one of Echoing and Eclipse, coming November 2 2025 from @ShadowSparkPub My philosophical fantasy series is a 9 book journey spanning nearly 30 years, filled with more emotion than I ever expected. Plus, DRAGONS 🔥

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

Expansive philosophical interactions.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

In my mind, I envision the world of Echoing and Eclipse will gravitate to readers of Malazan, Wheel of Time, and Game of Thrones. Literally, my epic fantasy series is like the offspring of those tales. Winds of the World 11-2-25 @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #debutauthor #EpicFantasy

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Today's Monday affirmation: As I seize my moments, they are MINE forever. For more insight, check 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 From all of us at SSP, have a wonderful week, get some sleep and drink that water 🚰🚰 #booksky #writesky #writingcommunity #mindfulness #breathe #relax #mondays #indiepub #shadowsparkpub

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

Only 100 more days until Christmas... Alright, 100 more days until Book One of Echoing and Eclipse. Winds of the World is epic, massive, and page-turning. The one thing it isn't is 'like' any fantasy you have ever read. Start the journey on November 2, 2025, from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social

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Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Congrats on making it to Round 2, Ros! 🥳

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

So Khollin loses the one man he saw as a father. As hard as it was to face that, his mentor did teach him another important lesson. Of course I will give away no spoilers , besides this scene hasn’t been written yet. Somewhere in book 4.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Winds of the World releases in 103 days!!! You know what is even more exciting??? Book 2 has 4 chapters left, and my excitement for this book is REAL. Echoing and Eclipse will prove to be entirely different than your traditional fantasy. #IndieAuthor #writing #readingcommunity

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

A small request. Consider adding 'Winds of the World' to your Goodreads 'to-read' pile. Also, be kind and review. (when the book comes out) Echoing and Eclipse is unlike any fantasy story you have ever read before. That is my 100% author guarantee. Happy Monday www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Just another #snippet from the first book of Echoing and Eclipse. Winds of the World is more than just a story. It is more than merely words on a page. This is the meaning of philosophical fantasy ⬇️⬇️ Coming November 2, 2025 from @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social #indieauthor #WritingLife

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Which character do I chose? Khollin has a destiny he is just learning, and whether or not he wants it, he doesn’t have much of a choice. Jira needs to learn control, something she struggles with. Both these characters share a grand stage together. Both these characters will change history.

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Kori Valley @korivalley.bsky.social · 12/07/2025

A #snippetsaturday from Winds of the World. In the world of Echoing and Eclipse, scenes like this set the stage for what comes next. Book One releases November 2, 2025 from @shadowsparkpub #indieauthor #writinglife #echoingandeclipse

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