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Word of warning, the AI scammers are getting better. No longer utilizing gmail accounts entirely, but actually buying actual domains but with very small alterations (adding an extra a or removing an s or the like). I almost got caught out and replied to one.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 9h

A new sweepstakes from Ace Books and Berkley starts today. Enter for a chance to win 8 books from Berkley (including The First War)!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

So, poked at some sales because of talk of a terrible Sep. It's harder for us, because we had two releases this month, but if we excluded those (and ignored the general boost from actually having releases this month); we're down 25% from Aug. Now, Sep normally does see a drop but... Ooof. 25%.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Preorder The First War, the final book in the first arc of the A Thousand Li series!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Morning meeting over. Overcast day and I've taken three different drinks, making me feel a little buzzed. Better or worst for productivity? We shall see... I'm human enough at least I can think of writing. :)

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Christian and Miles Cameron @phokion.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

My new #writingfighting video is on crossbows, because they feature prominently in #soulstealer which is just 10 days away!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Monday blues... weird. I guess because I worked the weekend, it's just more general blues? Man, 'm feeling lazy and just doing admin rather than words on the page.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I'm excited to reveal the cover for Haeros Dungeon, book 2 in the Dungeon Brawler Series! You can preorder it now on Starlit Publishing's website. Let me know what you think in the comments.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I just paid my son for beating up some kids. He got a bronze medal for it too.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

In case you missed it, The Blade That Remains is coming April 2027. The adventurer retired. His friends moved on. The sword was put away. Then a demon lord kidnapped his son. More details coming soon.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Word on the Street tomorrow. I'd go and actually see it today, but I'm still running a mild fever. *sighs* Tried going out yesterday and was wiped after transiting for 45 minutes. So yeah, not back to normal just yet. At least my brain is clear enough to write.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Here's the cover for Magical Mains! Business is booming at the Nameless Restaurant, and Mo Meng is not pleased. More diners. More magic. And now a mysterious magical guest is asking questions and poking his nose where it doesn’t belong. It’s enough to make a chef throw in the towel. Almost.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The A Thousand Li: The First Step hardcover is currently a limited-time Prime deal on Amazon. No idea how long it’s going to last, so if you’ve been eyeing the hardcover… this is your sign to grab 👀

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

New Patreon chapter schedule! You can find Demonic Tribulations chapters every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and Haeros Dungeon chapters will be going up every Tuesday and Thursday. Check out Patreon and start reading the new books early!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

He conquered the Tower’s monsters. Now he faces humanity’s. Climbing the Ranks 4 is now available on KU! As the leader of the Benevolent Durians, Arthur has plenty of people waiting to get a piece of his clan. If he wants to protect his people and future, there’s only one thing that matters: Power

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

I'll be at Word on the Street Toronto this weekend! On September 27, I'll be joining Suyi Davies Okungbowa and Coltrane Seesequasis for Myths, Magic & New Worlds: Fantasy, a conversation about drawing on different histories, cultures, and visions of magic to expand what fantasy can be. Come by, sa

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good news for audiobook listeners! 🎧 These audiobooks are now part of Audible’s All You Can Listen plan, which means eligible Audible members can listen to them as part of their subscription without spending a monthly credit.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Always nice to see The First Step getting some love! Movies We Texted About gave the first book in A Thousand Li a 9/10, calling Wu Ying “a very compelling character.” If you’ve been curious about where Wu Ying’s journey begins, you can check out the full review. Thanks to Luna for the thoughtfu

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Just a reminder, I’ll be at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival today for a conversation about going from self-published to signed author! If you’ve ever wondered what self-publishing is actually like, how traditional publishing works, or just want to come hang out, I'd love to see you there!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Done! *Flops* I am freed from the editing mines. I haven't had to push so hard to edit so many words in ages. Over 750k words edited in 6 weeks. Everything came together at the same time. Now I can go back to writing. Woot!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A few upcoming events on my calendar! I’ll be at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival this weekend, then Word On The Street in Toronto later this month. And looking a little further ahead, there are a couple of launch events coming up in November and December.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

I’ll be at the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival on Sept. 19th for a conversation about going from self-published to signed author! If you’ve ever wondered what self-publishing is actually like, how traditional publishing works, or just want to come hang out and talk books, I’d love to see you there!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

System Apocalypse: Liberty: Dropout is now available as an audiobook exclusively on Audible! Caleb and the children have escaped the Humanist, leaving Earth behind aboard a stolen Voloid spaceship. Unfortunately, getting off the planet doesn’t mean getting away from the fighting. Listen now!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I am highly amused and quite approving of all the hip hop / rap songs being turned into musicals. They're actually quite good...

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Climbing the Ranks 4 is officially available in the Starlit Publishing shop! Arthur Chua finished Kuala Lumpur’s Beginner Tower months ahead of schedule. Now, as the leader of the Benevolent Durians, he’s discovering that leaving the Tower doesn’t mean leaving the fight behind.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

689/749 pages left. And 961 words written today. Not a lot done, in some ways but had a bunch of admin and other projects happening. I'll try to get a few more words done today. We shall see.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Getting excited for the Eden Mill's Writer Festival this weekend. Looking through the event list is fascinating and I'll have to stay the night over on Sunday to listen to some talks.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Ugh. I wrote 7991 words last August, and only 796 words this month. I've just spent most of August and all of September editing. *sighs* I still have 80 or so pages left to edit too... but I'm going to try to get back to writing everyday.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I'm on BSky instead of writing or editing because it's Monday and I don't wanna.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We’ve shared the cover. We’ve shared the interior art. Now it’s time to take another look at the world of Immortal Connections. Because when you’re dealing with cultivation, ancient powers, and immortal connections, knowing where everything is probably helps. Probably. 📖: Immortal Connections

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Buy my books so I don't keep injuring myself making furniture. ;)

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Here’s a closer look at the cover art for Climbing the Ranks 4! The next chapter in the series is coming to the Starlit Publishing store on September 15th and Kindle Unlimited on September 22nd.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Ready to add some new worlds (and the world of A Thousand Li) to your TBR? Berkley is giving one lucky reader the chance to win 8 fantasy books! If you’re in the mood for magic, adventure, and some new favourites, this one is definitely worth entering. Good luck!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

One of the funnest things about social media is getting messages like this.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

System Apocalypse: Liberty 2: Dropout is coming to Audible on September 15th! Earth was dangerous. Turns out, the galaxy isn’t much better.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

It's been a little over a week since the first book in my Dungeon Brawler series released and here's what early readers are saying...

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Woot! Hit page 601 at last of the edit for Demonic Tribulations. Took until last night (working till 11pm) to get my brain back into work mode and to sort out all the admin after leaving for Dragoncon. Just 144 pages left.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Meet Lin. We commissioned some character art for Aeres Academy, and we’re excited to share a look at the man behind the fists. Aeres Academy is Book 1 of Dungeon Brawler, a new progression fantasy series about martial arts, dungeons, and reincarnation. Now available in ebook & audiobook!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

So there are grapes in the house we bought. As in, a grape plant. There's lot of grapes,but they aren't exactly umm... ripening fully. As in, they're still a little sour. And it's September. I am debating if we leave it alone and hope it keeps getting better or... ? I have no idea what to do.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

There's an exciting potential opportunity creeping up, that has so many 'ifs and buts' on it, I don't want to talk more about specifics. However, it will take up a potentially large chunk of my writing time next year. I just don't know if that's a good idea or not. I'll learn a lot, but... time!

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

From September 9-11, you can get 25% off preorders if you're a Barnes and Noble Member! Use code PREORDER25 at checkout and get books like The Blade That Remains and The First War on sale.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The cover for The Blade That Remains is here! I’m super excited to finally reveal this one. The cover is absolutely gorgeous and everything I could have wanted for this book. And honestly? I think the book itself might be my best writing yet. I can’t wait for you to read it.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We finally got Amazon to link up Climbing the Ranks 4 to the rest of the series and pre-orders are finally coming in. Just, you know, like months too late. *sighs* www.amazon.com/Climbing-Ran...

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Back from Dragoncon for the first day. Spent half the day (and a bit) doing admin, then was supposed to edit again but was so tired, I went to have a nap before being awoken to deal with more house issues. The HVAC has NOT been serviced for years and might have blown a coil...

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Flight back from Dragoncon is delayed. Be a good time to work but I have a headache due to lack of sleep. Yeah, Dragoncon was fun.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There’s a new writing update up on my Patreon, covering a little bit of everything I have going on right now. I talked about updates across all the current series, a new traditional publishing release, and some of the upcoming events and conventions I’ll be attending. Head over to Patreon to see.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Coming to Dragon Con this weekend? 👀 We have a special cover reveal planned for The Blade That Remains! The reveal will happen during my publisher’s panel, “What’s Up With Penguin?”, this Friday at 1 PM. Can’t make it to the con? No worries! I’ll be revealing the cover here on September 9th.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Some updates to the event schedule for the rest of 2026! I'll be at Word On The Street (WOTS) on September 26th and 27th! Come say hi, pick up some books, and get some signed.

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Tao Wong @taowong.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Aeres Academy is here! The first book in the brand-new Dungeon Brawler progression fantasy series is now available as an ebook through Kindle Unlimited and as an audiobook on Audible. If you like reincarnation, martial arts, dungeon delving, check out Aeres Academy!

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