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    What makes a book cover a GOOD book cover?

    Rebecca Alasdair / 14 September 2018 / No Comments

    I am an unapologetic cover snob. When it comes to books, one way to catch my eye is to dress them up in pretty clothes. But what, exactly, makes a book cover a GOOD book cover? This is my take on it all! >>

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    MONTHLY UPDATE: August 2018

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 August 2018 / No Comments

    August 2018 has been BUSY BUSY BUSY! I've celebrated not one but TWO birthdays, made some excellent writing progress, and read MANY more books than I intended. Find out all the details, as well as my favourite bookish quote, in this month's update post! >>

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    MONTHLY UPDATE: July 2018

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 July 2018 / No Comments

    July 2018 has been a blast! Not particularly productive on the writing front, but that was a price I was willing to pay. Find out what I have been up to, what I read, and what bookish quote I loved the most in this month's update post! >>

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    MONTHLY UPDATE: June 2018

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 June 2018 / No Comments

    June 2018 has been exam month, so a large proportion of the last few weeks has been focused on study...though I did console myself by reading eight books! Find out what I read, what progress I made with my writing, and much more in June's monthly update post! >>

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    Firsts & favourites: Books with LGBT+ themes

    Rebecca Alasdair / 13 June 2018 / No Comments

    To celebrate 🏳️‍🌈Pride Month, I share some of my favourite LGBT+ books and those that played an early role in my LGBT+ reading experience. What LGBT+ books are significant to you? >>

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    MONTHLY UPDATE: May 2018

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 May 2018 / No Comments

    May 2018 has passed in a blur of university reports, crises at work, and increasingly chilly weather. As a result, motivation levels have been low and fatigue levels high...but I've still managed to read and write and blog and do all sorts of other things. Find out more here! >>

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    Top Ten Tuesday: Best character names

    Rebecca Alasdair / 22 May 2018 / No Comments

    Today's Top Ten Tuesday theme (and my first attempt!) is Best character names, which gives me a chance to indulge my obsession with names! Here are ten of my favourite character names...and a kind of embarrassing realisation I had at the end of the list. >>

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    Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 2

    Rebecca Alasdair / 18 May 2018 / No Comments

    Magic-users. Those who have magical powers and/or practice the often deadly art of magic. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic-user found in popular fantasy novels, corresponding to the magic systems discussed in Magic & magic-users in high fantasy - Part 1. >>

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    Magic & magic-users in high fantasy – Part 1

    Rebecca Alasdair / 11 May 2018 / No Comments

    Magic. The power of apparently influencing events using mysterious or supernatural forces, and one of the key elements of modern fantasy fiction. Here, I explore 10 different types of magic found in popular fantasy novels. >>

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    MONTHLY UPDATE: April 2018

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 April 2018 / No Comments

    The third Update's a charm! Find out what I've been up to during the 30 days of April, where I'm at with my WIPs, what great books I've read, and which was my favourite quote of this month. >>

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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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