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    The indie publishing journey: All things “legal”

    Rebecca Alasdair / 14 November 2023 / 2 Comments

    It can be a bit scary to think about the legal aspect of publishing a book. What kind of registrations do I need? How about copyright? Are there specific requirements for libraries? But all these questions can be answered. For an overview of some key publishing legalities, check out today’s post about all things “legal” when it comes to indie…

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    Quarterly wrap: July – October 2023

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 October 2023 / 6 Comments

    This “quarter” was INCREDIBLE to say the least! Between an overseas adventure, finishing a WIP and starting more beta reading, and getting through a stack of great books, there was a lot going on. All the details can be found within my third quarterly update of 2023!! →

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    The indie publishing journey: Choosing a platform

    Rebecca Alasdair / 15 August 2023 / 7 Comments

    To indie publish your book, you need to use a publishing platform that will get the book into readers’ hands. There are many such platforms out there these days, but how do you choose one? How do they differ from each other? Today’s post explores the most popular publishing platforms and what you should consider when deciding which one to…

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    Another call for beta readers!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 July 2023 / 2 Comments

    I have finished writing the third draft of Blood of Old (Graceborn #1) and am on the hunt for beta readers! If you like chunky books with multiple POVs, complex world-building and high stakes, and would like to read this epic fantasy story of brothers and blood, submit an EOI today! →

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    Quarterly wrap: April – June 2023

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 June 2023 / 6 Comments

    And just like that, half the year has gone! I’ve been a busy bee over the last three months, writing a massive 103k words, reading some great books, and planning an overseas trip. Come take a closer look at what I’ve been up to in my second quarterly wrap of 2023!! →

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    The indie publishing journey: Editors and editing

    Rebecca Alasdair / 20 June 2023 / 8 Comments

    Editing is a crucial part of bringing a novel to life, especially if you’re indie publishing and can’t rely on an in-house editor. But do you REALLY need an editor? If so, where can you find one? And what do you need to know about working with an editor? All these questions are answered in today’s post about the editing…

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    The indie publishing journey: Business mechanics

    Rebecca Alasdair / 16 May 2023 / 2 Comments

    If you’ve decided to indie publish your book, something you should look into early is setting up a “business” for it. But do you actually need one? How do you set one up if you do? What other business considerations should a new indie publisher make? Find the answers to these questions in today’s post about the business mechanics of…

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    The indie publishing journey: What, why and how

    Rebecca Alasdair / 18 April 2023 / 12 Comments

    Hello and welcome to this brand new series of blog posts where I talk about what I’ve learned so far from my indie publishing journey. I’ll take you through the process from start to finish and share some resources about how to turn your manuscript into a published book. There’ll be something for all budding indie authors, especially my fellow…

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    Quarterly wrap: January – March 2023

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 March 2023 / 7 Comments

    Isn’t the year just racing by? My last three months have been pretty busy establishing some healthier habits, planning a holiday, working on my author newsletter, and turning all my writing attention to my epic fantasy series. Check out the details in my first quarterly wrap of 2023!! →

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    A new chapter begins: Plans for 2023

    Rebecca Alasdair / 26 January 2023 / 11 Comments

    Happy New Year everyone!! 2023 marks the beginning of a new chapter as I start the year as a published author for the first time. Come and see what I have planned over the next 12 months and where I’ll be focusing my efforts for this next phase of my writing journey. →

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Asa is the calm. Kael is the storm. They are broth Asa is the calm. Kael is the storm. They are brothers in all but blood, but when they find themselves at the centre of a prophecy that will shape the course of their world, will they stand together...or will fate tear them apart?

The #GracebornSeries is a six-book fantasy epic featuring multiple POVs, a hard magic system, complex worldbuilding, ancient enemies, and sky-high stakes. Book 1, "Blood of Old", will be out on 01 December 2026.

📚 Add to your TBR on Goodreads now (link in bio)

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

🗺 Map by @cartographybird
𝘔𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯...

The Hallowed Land, they called it. A bastion of light that stood throughout the Age of Discord, where none went hungry and peace was a promise to all. But when the Hallowed Land fell, that 
promise was shattered. The earth itself became tainted. No one has set foot within its borders in over a thousand years. Until now.

Healer’s apprentice Asa O’Dair would follow his adopted brother Kael anywhere. Even on a reckless jaunt into the Tainted Land. There, Asa spills blood on its once-hallowed soil, unleashing 
a cataclysmic force that corrupts the sun and awakens a terrifying power inside him. One others would kill to control. Or die to defend.

Whisked away from their quiet life by the Graceborn, who can wield the world’s latent energy, the brothers find themselves tangled in a plot to destabilise the Ten Dominions. Graceborn are going missing. Civil war brews in the north. And in the shadows, an enemy thought vanquished
watches, because Asa’s power—and Kael’s mysterious lineage—is the sign their time has come.

👉 "Blood of Old', book 1 in the #GracebornSeries, will be out on 01 December 2026

📚 Add to your TBR on Goodreads now (link in bio)

🎨 Cover by @estheticah.artes

🗺 Map by @cartographybird
Hi there, I'm Rebecca Alasdair! I'm an Australian Hi there, I'm Rebecca Alasdair!

I'm an Australian author who has dabbled in multiple genres but whose true love remains fantasy—the more epic, the better. Born, raised, and still living in Melbourne, I have been writing from the moment I learned to hold a pencil. I completed my first novel-length piece in high school after countless failed attempts, then kept at it until I published my first book in 2022.

I am now an environmental protection worker by day, teller of stories by night, and full-time pawrent to a cheeky Miniature Schnauzer called Violet. When I'm not carving out time for my authorly pursuits, I can be found reading until the dawn light peeks through the curtains, binge-watching the latest C-drama, or training for a long-distance running event.

👉 My publishing imprint is @southscriptpress

🎨 Author illustration by @andra.mdesigns

🗺 Map by @cartographybird
⚠️ OFFICIAL COVER REVEAL!! ⚠️ I'm stoked to final ⚠️ OFFICIAL COVER REVEAL!! ⚠️

I'm stoked to finally reveal the cover for my upcoming epic novel "Blood of Old", book 1 in the #GracebornSeries.

The cover has been designed and illustrated by @estheticah.artes, and I am absolutely in love with it. After so many years wondering what this cover might look like, it's turned out better than I could ever have dreamed.

What do you think?

"Blood of Old" will be out on 01 December 2026 and will be available in both paperback and ebook formats. ❤️

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Asa O'Dair is not your typical fantasy MMC... He Asa O'Dair is not your typical fantasy MMC...

He can't fight. He won't kill. He is the opposite of cold and arrogant. This idealistic healer's apprentice is painfully shy and struggles to deal with strangers.

But he is not a pushover. He isn't weak. And he will have to figure out how to wield his kindness in a world threatening to ruin everything he holds dear.

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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Y is for YF! 👇 We're nearing the end of my A to Z Y is for YF! 👇

We're nearing the end of my A to Z of worldbuilding elements in the #GracebornSeries! I also have to skip over the letter X to land on Y, and today I'm excited to talk about chronology and timelines.

When we think about the chronology or timeline of a calendar, we generally measure it with reference to a particular point in time called an "epoch". In the Gregorian calendar of our world, this is the BCE/CE conventions you're probably familiar with.

In the modern Ten Dominions, that reference epoch is the Fall of Corraidhin, which is denoted as "Year of the Fall" or YF in calendars. Years "Before the Fall" (BF) or "After the Fall" (AF) can then be marked or measured. When book 1 starts, the year is 1123 AF.

What other reference epochs have you come across in fantasy fiction? 🤔

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ONE WEEK TO GO until the cover reveal of "Blood of ONE WEEK TO GO until the cover reveal of "Blood of Old", the first book in my epic fantasy series!! 😱

Any guesses or theories as to what it's going to look like? I'd be fascinated to know what you think!!

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Want to add my book to your TBR? It's now on Goodr Want to add my book to your TBR? It's now on Goodreads!! 😀

If you're on the hunt for a new epic fantasy series with high stakes, a large cast, and complex worldbuilding, look no further. "Blood of Old", book 1 in the #GracebornSeries, is coming on 01 December, and you can now add it to your shelf on Goodreads. Link is in my bio!

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