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    Anticipated book releases of 2021

    Rebecca Alasdair / 25 January 2021 / 5 Comments

    One of my favourite things to do at the start of each year is to sit down and take a look at the books being released over the next 12 months. Today, I share the new books coming out in 2021 that I am super excited to read! What books are YOU looking forward to this year? →

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    The year ahead: My goals for 2021

    Rebecca Alasdair / 19 January 2021 / 5 Comments

    The new year might not always bring a fresh start, but it can bring a fresh perspective. My fresh perspective is that, while I have big plans for 2021, I also want to be more flexible and find a better work-life balance. Come and learn how I intend to achieve this and what you can expect from me this year!…

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    2020 in review

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 December 2020 / 5 Comments

    Well people, we’ve done it! We’ve made it to the end of 2020! In this final blog post for the year, I look back on everything that’s happened in the last 12 months and assess which of my goals I achieved. Come check out all the details and join me in my reflection!! →

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    That’s a wrap! December 2020

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 December 2020 / 5 Comments

    December 2020 has been a month of recovery and reflection, and while my writerly pursuits have taken a back foot, I still read a stack of good books and made the most of the festive season. Come check out all the details and tell me what you’ve been up to!! →

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    My top reads of 2020

    Rebecca Alasdair / 22 December 2020 / 3 Comments

    Somehow, it is once again time to announce my TOP TEN favourite books of the year. I’ve read more than 50 books in 2020 and really enjoyed them, but in the end a select few stand out. So come and check out my list of top reads and join in the bookish discussion!! →

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    THE LAYERS BENEATH US: NaNoWriMo + snippets + next steps!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 7 December 2020 / 10 Comments

    One week on, I am still super excited to announce that I WON NANOWRIMO 2020! To learn more about how November unfolded for me, read a few juicy snippets from my book, and find out where I’m going from here, come and check out this post! →

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    That’s a wrap! November 2020

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 November 2020 / 12 Comments

    November 2020 has been out-of-control busy: I’ve read a book, worked two jobs, come out of lockdown, and also won NaNoWriMo. I’m ready for a nice, long rest, but before that happens, come check out what I’ve been up to and let me know how you are!! →

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    Books that represent my crazy year

    Rebecca Alasdair / 19 November 2020 / 3 Comments

    As this crazy year stumbles towards its end, I thought it was time to have a little fun by aligning my experiences over the last 10.5 months with books I’ve read in the past. It’s amazing how closely some compare! Please come along and have some fun with this post, and share your own bookish representations!! →

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    Choosing a title for your book

    Rebecca Alasdair / 10 November 2020 / 5 Comments

    The choice of the perfect book title is one of the most important and challenging parts of the writing process. In this post, I share a few key methods for selecting a title, align these to some better-known books, and also take a deeper dive into the titles of my own WIPs!! →

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    That’s a wrap! October 2020

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 October 2020 / 11 Comments

    October 2020 has been a long, hard slog, but things are starting to look up! This month I began a new role at work, announced my brand new writing project, and read 7 amazing books. Come check out the details and share your own updates with me!! →

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MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!! 🔥 𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭 MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER!! 🔥

𝘉𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘖𝘭𝘥 is the first book in the 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 series, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams. It will be published on 01 December 2026 and is available in both paperback and ebook formats.

Head to the link in my bio for some options of where you can preorder the book today. There are a few other places it should appear over the next few weeks. Fellow Aussies who would like to buy a paperback are best to order from me directly. 😊

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

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I have enough of these bad boys now to make a stac I have enough of these bad boys now to make a stack. Author goals 😏

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Right now I'm dragging myself out of a hole after Right now I'm dragging myself out of a hole after being sick, but I've got some exciting news on the way! Stay tuned, everyone 😁

🎨 Character art by @sophielouisedraws

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Do you use StoryGraph? How do you find it? I fina Do you use StoryGraph? How do you find it?

I finally got around to making an account but haven't had a chance to explore much yet. But I did make sure my upcoming epic fantasy book "Blood of Old" is on there so you can add it to your TBR if you like!

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ARCs for my upcoming epic fantasy novel have start ARCs for my upcoming epic fantasy novel have started going out, but there is still time to apply for a copy! Just head to the link in my bio and complete the form! 😀

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

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How do the KDP and IngramSpark versions of my pape How do the KDP and IngramSpark versions of my paperback compare?

𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: Both have a matte cover, and the artwork and colours look awesome. The cover on the KDP version does curl quite a bit at the moment, but hopefully it will settle over time?

𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽. Ugh. The KDP version has been coming out 3mm thinner than their specs say...which is still within their enormous "acceptable" error margin of 3.2mm. This throws out the cover wrap so some of the spine ends up on the cover. The IngramSpark version is PERFECT.

𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝘆𝗽𝗲. The IngramSpark version uses groundwood paper, which makes the book lighter and is closer to trad pub paper. The KDP version has nice smooth cream paper, which is denser. This makes the book heavier, but I don't find it TOO heavy.

𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿. The KDP version has very crisp text on the cream paper. Because the groundwood paper is more textured, the ink in the IngramSpark version sinks in a bit more and makes the text a bit softer. Still looks good though.

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁. I like the IngramSpark version better. It is better quality and feels more professional; this is the version that will be available everywhere except Amazon. The KDP version is still pretty damn good though, and will probably be cheaper (even though I'll set the same price) for those who want to buy through Amazon.

"Blood of Old" will be out on 01 December 2026, and I hope to have preorders up next month!!

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What do you like to see in a mentor character? Th What do you like to see in a mentor character?

Three of the key secondary characters in "Blood of Old" act as mentors for the MCs, and I just LOVED writing their relationships. We have...

Myrrine, the former princess who knows a lot about governing a nation (or so she thinks) and has her own plans for MC Asa.

Tora, the snarky warrior who doesn't approve of Myrrine's interference and gets lumped with Asa's "unteachable" brother, Kael.

Endrid, the struggling Weaver who just wants everyone to get along and could do with a nice long nap.

Can't wait for you to meet them all at the start of December!

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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Who is the traitor sowing dissent in the ancient c Who is the traitor sowing dissent in the ancient city-state of Asphodel?

I love a good betrayal arc, so of course I had to include one in my fantasy series! It's a bit of a slow-burn subplot, and I hope to keep people guessing who is pulling the strings behind the scenes.

What is the best betrayal arc you've come across in a fantasy series before?

🗺 Map by @cartographybird 

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