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    That’s a wrap! July-August 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 August 2019 / No Comments

    July and August have been an interesting time for me, as I’m soon to commence the next chapter of my life. Progress on the writing and reading fronts has been slow, but by no means non-existent, so read on for all the exciting details! →

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    BLOGIVERSARY: 2 years of blogging + 2 new excerpts from my WIPs!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 14 August 2019 / No Comments

    Today marks TWO WHOLE YEARS since I officially launched this website, and thus Rebecca Alasdair was born. I have a couple of things in store for my 2nd blogiversary, including 2 brand-new excerpts from my WIPs. Please come and join the celebration! →

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    That’s a wrap! June 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 June 2019 / No Comments

    I can’t believe we’re now halfway through the year! While my June has been woefully unproductive, it also marked a key milestone in my life, so I’ve taken some time to enjoy it. Read on for all the exciting details! →

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    That’s a wrap! May 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 May 2019 / No Comments

    May has been a bit of a month-from-hell as I slogged my way towards the end of the uni semester. Nevertheless, I managed some degree of success on the reading, writing and social media-ing fronts, so read on for all the exciting details! →

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    That’s a wrap! April 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 April 2019 / No Comments

    My April was a fairly quiet month as far as these things go. I made some decent writing progress, read 6 wonderful books, and am now counting down the days until I finish my university degree. Read on for all the details! →

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    That’s a wrap! March 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 March 2019 / No Comments

    Can you believe we’re already a quarter of the way through the year?! I had a moderately productive month this March, despite how busy I was. Read on for the details on my writing progress and all the books I read! →

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    That’s a wrap! February 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 28 February 2019 / No Comments

    February has been one of those months for me. In addition to juggling work, uni preparation, and my reading and writing goals, I had to say goodbye to a beloved friend. Read on for all the details…and some pictures of the most beautiful dog in the world. →

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    A call for beta readers!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 25 February 2019 / No Comments

    **NOW CLOSED** I am OFFICIALLY looking for beta readers! Set in Melbourne, Australia, “Holding Up the Sky” is an 84,000 word contemporary YA novel about love, loss and the dangers of not being true to yourself. Keep reading for details on how to apply! →

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    That’s a wrap! January 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 January 2019 / No Comments

    One month down, eleven to go! January has blown past, but I managed to make some decent writing progress as well as read 8 books. Read on for all the juicy details in my first wrap-up post for 2019! →

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    2018 in review

    Rebecca Alasdair / 28 December 2018 / No Comments

    In a few short days we will bid farewell to 2018! This will be my last blog post for the year, and I'd like to take the opportunity to reflect on my key accomplishments. Come and share what you've achieved in 2018!! >>

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She will keep your secrets, but will you keep your She will keep your secrets, but will you keep your life?

Tora Kolmarden is one of the key characters in my upcoming epic fantasy novel "Blood of Old". Deadly in combat and with her words, her fearsome reputation is a useful tool as the Graceborn's enforcer. But what will happen when she's sent to protect the man whose heart she once shattered? All bets are off...

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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ONE MONTH TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS HERE!! "Blood of ONE MONTH TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS HERE!!

"Blood of Old" is the first book in the #GracebornSeries, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams.

🔥 Cinnamon roll + impulsive idiot MCs
🔥 Saviour or destroyer?
🔥 Magical school
🔥 Politics and war
🔥 Large and diverse cast
🔥 Traitors pulling strings
🔥 A dying sun

Preorder now! Check the link in my bio for current and upcoming retailers.

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The man who hates violence but may have just destr The man who hates violence but may have just destroyed the whole world...

Asa O'Dair is one of the MCs of my upcoming epic fantasy novel "Blood of Old". A gentle healer who is painfully shy, he's finds himself thrust into the spotlight following a collosal mistake. Will he carry the weight he's now been entrusted with...or let it crush him?

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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What did beta readers think of my book? Judging b What did beta readers think of my book?

Judging by some of the comments I got throughout the manuscript, I think I dragged everyone through the wringer haha. Mission accomplished. 😈

"Blood of Old" is out on 01 December!

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Is an ebook or paperback better for reading an epi Is an ebook or paperback better for reading an epic fantasy novel?

Pros of an ebook? Easier to hold and transport, and can read under the covers at night.

Pros of a paperback? Easier to flip back and forth between section, and looks great on a shelf.

The good news? "Blood of Old" will be available in both paperback and ebook formats. Preorder now! 😀

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Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but publishing Writing can be a solitary pursuit, but publishing a book is not! With less than two months until "Blood of Old" is out in the world, I have to give a massive shoutout to the people who have helped bring this book to life...

My alpha readers @lorraineambers, Tomas, @ed_r_white, and @oahowdyn

My beta reading team @coffeebooksandmagic, @readreviewcoffee, @vixxstarlight91, Ben, @ajmurphywrites, @katkimpton, and @rocket_reader1

My editor @athorntonedits and my proofreader Claudia (my lovely cousin)

And the brilliant artists I've worked with: @estheticah.artes (cover), @cartographybird (maps), and @sophielouisedraws (character art that keeps me inspired)

Thanks so much for your input, guys! 01 December will be here before we know it!! 😃

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The man without a past whose choices have ruined e The man without a past whose choices have ruined everyone's future...

Kael O'Dair is one of the MCs of my upcoming epic fantasy novel "Blood of Old". A hot-tempered troublemaker who wants to get close to people but doesn't know how, he makes a MASSIVE mistake that will shape the course of the series. Will he clean it up, or will he run away?

🎨 Art by @sophielouisedraws

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TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS OUT IN THE WORLD TWO MONTHS TO GO UNTIL MY BOOK IS OUT IN THE WORLD!!

"Blood of Old" is the first book in the #GracebornSeries, a gripping new fantasy epic where the bonds of brotherhood will unite a world in chaos...or see it unravel at the seams.

🔥 Shy healer + troublemaker MCs
🔥 Blood ties vs found family
🔥 Epic battles
🔥 Magic songs and weapons
🔥 Mental health journeys
🔥 Sky-high stakes
🔥 Enemy scheming in the shadows

Preorder now! Check the link in my bio for current and upcoming retailers.

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