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KR Lockhaven

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Parent, spouse, firefighter, goofball, writer of fantasy including: The Conjuring of Zoth-Avarex, The Azure Archipelago, and Mrs. Covington’s krrlockhaven.com FOOL releasing on 9/14/26!

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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 6h
It was so great chatting with Hannah and Laura! I’m beyond grateful that they read Fool and had me on their awesome podcast! 😊
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Greg Mendell 📖🖊️✨🔭🖖🙂 @mendellgreg.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
My #scifi books! 🎉📖🎉 🎉 Two graduate students meet at a demo meant to defy Einstein! First contact & finding love! 📡🌌❤️ 🎉 Kidnapping, quantum teleportation & time travel! More aliens, family drama & love! 🕰️🌌✨ 🎉 Weird stories! Science stretched to fantastic limits! ☀️🌌🛸 #reading #books #booksky
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Fiction Fans Podcast @fictionfanspod.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
And for this week’s regularly scheduled episode, we’ve got a full discussion of FOOL! Listen here: linktr.ee/fictionfanspod
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A podcast where we read books and other words too.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Okay, I’ll do one of these. In my defense, I’m very new to anime so don’t judge too harshly.
A collage of top 9 anime picks. JJK, Bocchi, AoT, Takopi, Erased, Chainsaw Man, Kaguya, Apothecary Diaries, Demon Slayer
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W&S_BOOKCLUB @wsbookclub.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Happy release day to Bright and Broken Things by Ryan Graudin. Come see what I thought of this unique fantasy! #booksky #bookblogger #fantasybook
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Book Review: Bright and Broken Things by Ryan Graudin
A young scholar learns he may be the key to uncovering an ancient Egyptian artifact coveted by a powerful cabal of magicians in this enchanting novel set among the glittering parties and Egyptology…
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Favorite Steel Type Pokémon (wrong answers only) The Metaloid Maniac!
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I Think You Should Leave Metaloid Maniac
Alt: I Think You Should Leave Metaloid Maniac
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Probably the stupidest sale ad ever made, but still a million times better than anything made with AI!
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theanipod.bsky.social @theanipod.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Top 30 Anime of All Time??? | Anipod!- The Anime Podcast
We go through a Buzzfeed article that lists their top 30 anime. It's safe to say we have some disagreements and controversial opinions on this one.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🤯🤯🤯
Fool is incredibly, astonishingly different. And it’s utter genius. The tone and atmosphere of this book highlight a truly nuanced story. Ostensibly about a married couple rushing to find their kidnapped son, there is so much more to the story.

A review from WS Bookclub about Fool.
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Nick Borrelli @nickborrelli.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Please check out my #BookReview of RED SANDS by @cw-snyder.com A really original horror book that I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of. Release date is coming up soon on September 19th, so be sure to grab a copy! outofthisworldrev.blogspot.com/2026/09/book...
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“I absolutely loved this book! Fool is a must-read for anyone who enjoys adventure, intrigue, and deeply flawed yet incredibly compelling characters.” What an absolute honor! Coming from a reviewer like Jodie, this means so much to me 😊
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dont even get me started on chapters!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Even Sukuna’s a fan! krrlockhaven.com
Sukuna saying FoolThe cover of the book Fool
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Amazon- a.co/d/04vNMfKs Goodreads- www.goodreads.com/book/show/25... Website- krrlockhaven.com Thank you to everyone who considers checking this book out! 😃 And thank you to everyone who shares, reposts, etc!!
A cover of the book Fool by KR Lockhaven and text that reads Release Day!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Change your book by adding or removing a letter.
The cover of a book titled Fool, but the L has been removed and the caption “someone has to fight it” added.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This reviewer did a better job of summarizing the plot and themes of Fool than I ever could! This review brought this writer joy today 😃
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I got in to take the JLPT N4 in Vancouver BC in December. がんばります!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It was so great to chat with H.C.! He’s an absolutely prolific reader and reviewer, and one of the most supportive, kind, and knowledgeable people in the book community!
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Laika L. Gagarin @laikalgagarin.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
RT if you've never had a tab of ChatGPT open, period.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
#WIPSnips
Kyrien scooped the parchment from the ground and read it again. The ink ran in black streams, but the words were still legible enough. When he finished, he crushed the parchment in his fist.
How could the blame fall anywhere other than on himself? They had targeted him based on his closeness to the king. Whoever they were knew he would be an effective tool to serve their purpose, a purpose that seemed so meaningless. Who the fuck cared where the king got his powers? And what made them think he wasn’t a damned demi-god, anyway? Kyrien had been close to him for years and had no reason to doubt it. 
With a roar of frustration, he spiked the crumpled note to the ground. It didn’t even make a sound as it stuck in the mud. The act was a pathetic metaphor for just how impotent and worthless he was.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
@nathanhallwrites.bsky.social made this book so much better!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
#WIPSnips "garden"
On the other side of the bridge, she was flanked by the city’s two imposing towers. To her right, the Tower of Wrath, built with harsh lines that evoked the jagged teeth of a demon and topped with a statue of Wrath holding the fallen moon over his head like he was going to hurl it down on the sinners of the city again. To her left was the Tower of Mercy, built with flowing curved lines and set in the middle of serene, expansive gardens. The statue of Mercy on its top held her arms aloft as if guiding the sun on its path through the sky.
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Tru Skies @trudieskies.readindiefantasy.com · 01/09/2026
After a few years of hard work, The Chosen One Con is out now on ebook with paperbacks to follow soon! Available on Kindle, Kobo, Itch and more to come. books2read.com/thechosenone... But of course, I couldn't publish this book without help, and I have a lot of people to thank! 👇
A promo image for The Chosen One Con, out now on Kindle, Kobo, and Itch. It shows the book cover to the Chosen One Con (a young white man in a trench coat holding a glowing blue potion bottle as though trying to steal it) and the following text: Magic spoke to me, whispering promises of fortune and fame. It spoke when I switched on the old MV and the screen came alive with the blue glow of magic, the faint spark and pop of aether flowing through the cables.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Anyone have an Indie fantasy audiobook rec??
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Still in a haze, he made his way to their room. 
Acali lay on her side in the bed, turned away from everything but the far wall. She didn’t move as Kyrien came in.
Without even removing his damp clothes or shoes, Kyrien collapsed into bed.
As he lay face up, he knew Acali was pretending to be asleep. Her breathing was quiet rather than deep and rhythmic.
Kyrien longed to scoot across the bed and fold himself into her like two spoons secure in a drawer. He wanted to feel her warmth, to touch her skin. When they lay together like that, they fit like two pieces of a puzzle. Words were unnecessary in those moments.
Instead, he stayed put on his side of the bed, staring at the ceiling and pretending to sleep, as well. There was only an arm’s length between them, but Kyrien had never felt so far away from her.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Fool UNBOXING! #unboxing #books
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On Wednesdays We Read Pod @owwrpod.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
We're hosting a special #IndieMission X! Join us next week on our Bonus Wednesday Ep. as we host a knockout round of these twelve contenders and choose which of these completed series we will be reading in October! #Booksky #Reading #SFF #Fantasy owwrpod.com/2026/08/19/i...
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IndieMission X
Laura and Hannah have been hosting IndieMission since the end of our first season! It was actually born of our first supporters, indie authors! Indie authors were our first followers, the first peo…
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
#WIPSnips "anymore" or in this case "any more"
“I fear you may have missed the bit about compensation in my proposal.”
“I have everything I could ever want, Lady Bontial. I’m afraid compensation is lost on me.”
“For wealth, sure. But what about information?”
A charge shot through Kyrien’s chest. 
“My feeble mind is already bursting at the seams with useless information,” Kyrien said nonchalantly. “I’m not sure I could stand any more.” 
Lady Bontial took another bite of her toast while shrugging. 
Kyrien struggled with what to say next. He couldn’t give away that he was dying for any information she could give him.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
👀👀👀
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
#WIPSnips headed for a "heartbreak"
She knocked on the door in the traditional Shanty rhythm—two slow knocks, then three quick.
The door swung open.
“Yes?” The Vaerai woman in the doorway was roughly Acali’s age, but much shorter. Although relatively young, lines had already begun to crease her forehead. A touch of gray tinged the hair at her temples. The hope in her exhausted eyes was heartbreaking.
“I…” Acali wished she’d thought about how to start before she’d knocked. “I don’t have any information about your daughter, but my son is missing, too.”
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#WIPSnips "admit" From FOOL, releasing on 9/14!
“What do you make of that?” She pointed to the Tower of Mercy, where members of the City Watch had finally gained access and were cutting the strips of canvas down from the top.
“It’s pretty scathing satire,” Kyrien replied. “Someone with deep pockets and expansive influence must have financed it.”
“Do you find the spirit of the satire displeasing, though?”
“I’ve been displeased with the spirit of my own satire in the past, but I must admit, this is brilliant.” He paused, possibly too long. “And treasonous, of course.”
“Of course. People who are as loyal to the king as you and I would never condone such things, even if we appreciate a little rebellious spirit in our art from time to time.” She studied his eyes closely as she spoke.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
I just got mine! Let's get this over the top!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
The old guy's voice on this podcast is like the dulcet tones of an American David Attenborough in his prime 😜
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
I’m bonding with my son through anime. We’re slowly but surely getting better at this whole podcasting thing. We’d love a follow 😃
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Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
I'm so close to reaching 100!! Only 27 away!! If you like epic fantasy novellas, maybe check it out! 💞 [ #booksky ]
73 sales
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DD Ward ..."Interim Pirate Queen" @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
@thebookwyrmshoard2.bsky.social interviewed me! Have you read it? You should! thebookwyrmshoard8.wordpress.com/2026/06/26/j...
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Jewels of the Hoard with DD Ward
One thing I have found that I enjoy immensely about the Indie book scene is that the forms in which you can find a new read seem to be never-ending. While you certainly can get physical copies of b…
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
I just entered the Six Word Wonder Contest. Six words. Five chances. Free worldwide entry. Think you can beat me? #SixWordWonder www.dougweller.net/contest/ It’s free and kinda fun 🤷‍♂️
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Enter the Incredible Six Word Wonder Contest - Doug Weller - Storyteller
Enter the Six Word Wonder contest. Get Creative. Get Published. Win $100. ENTER NOW
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Another great year at burn camp in the books. Another generation of kids I’ve known since they were little has graduated. I feel old but grateful 🥹 (also got my makeup done)
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a... As a way to bond with my 16 year old, I’m doing an anime podcast with him. I’m not going to claim we came right out the gate with captivating content, but a few follows/downloads/maybe even a nice review would really make him smile 😃
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An Anipod! Introduction
Podcast Episode · Anipod!- The Anime Podcast · May 31 · 26m
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DD Ward ..."Interim Pirate Queen" @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
A reminder that all my stuff is free. It's on the blog: ddwardiswriting.blogspot.com. It's on my Patreon: www.patreon.com/ddwardiswrit.... And it's on my webpage: ddwardiswriting.com. No pay wall. No sign up required. Like my stuff? Read my stuff.
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D.D. Ward is Writing
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Oooh, can’t wait to check this one out!
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
ARCs anyone? I will send a hardcover copy (with a beautiful Felix Ortiz cover) to any interested reviewer. Ebook formats also available.
Kyrien’s ascendancy from a prisoner of war to the trusted “Fool and Advisor to the God-King” has been the stuff of storybooks. He owes his dramatic reversal of fortune to Vaerain, the God-King himself. Kyrien’s life in the capital city is blessed with fame, riches, and a beautiful young family. 

But when a group of unknown conspirators kidnaps his son, his charmed world collapses. The people holding his son have one demand, which they believe Kyrien is in a unique position to grant—they want to know where the king, the only person in the world who wields god-like magic, derives his powers. 

As Kyrien and his wife, Acali, begin to unravel this mystery under the watchful eyes of the king and his religious zealots, they learn that their blessed life has always come at a steep cost and that a revolution is brewing among the city’s poor and trampled. 

The deeper they dig, the more Kyrien questions his reverence for the man he once saw as a savior. 

Kyrien and Acali will stop at nothing to find answers and get their son back, even if it means tearing the kingdom apart
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DD Ward ..."Interim Pirate Queen" @ddwardiswriting.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
@houmiart.bsky.social has finished the artwork and I have the cover for Captive of the Crimson Countess now! Have a look! How awesome is that? www.patreon.com/posts/155548...
Captive of the Crimson Countess

A vampire clutches a warrior while a woman cries in the background
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Am I…?
A confused looking dude in front of I’m donut?
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Fujisan!
Rollercoasters in foreground. Mt. Fuji in background. An artistic shot of Mt. Fuji A dork holding a beer with Mt. Fuji in background
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
#WIPSnips "insect"
An overwhelming feeling of dread permeated Acali's body, like a thousand insects squirming beneath her skin.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
#WIPSnips "rebellion" is a cool word! May the Fourth be with you.
“People of the Nocai Region.” The booming voice came from everywhere and nowhere, rumbling in Kyrien’s head. If Wrath had ever spoken to mortals, this is what it must have sounded like. “I will offer you one chance to give up this misguided rebellion. Throw down your weapons and kneel to me, and you will be spared.”
Kyrien and Lucia met eyes again. Hers were wide in disbelief.
“How is he doing that?” someone shouted from the left.
“It’s just a trick!” a voice from the front said.
A cold fear gripped Kyrien’s chest. He was nearly overcome with the impulse to drop down and kneel in the dirt. The disembodied voice was not only unnerving but seemingly proof of the king’s divine power.
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I know I’m extremely late to the party, but I have an author Instagram now, so join me over there if you want to 🤷‍♂️ www.instagram.com/authorkrlock...
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
I just got the audiobook narration files for the female POV chapters of Fool and…😍🤯😍🤯😃
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KR Lockhaven @krlockhaven.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
"Some of the most fun I've ever had with a book," is the best praise I could possibly hope for on this one! 😃
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