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    New year, new goals: Targets for 2020

    Rebecca Alasdair / 4 February 2020 / No Comments

    A belated Happy New Year to you all! Circumstances have forced me to delay my first blog post of 2020, but now I’m back and I’m finally ready to share my goals for this year. Come and tell me about what you want to achieve in the next eleven months! →

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    2019 in review

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 December 2019 / No Comments

    2019 has been a year of change for me. Not only did I graduate uni and receive my first Real Job offer, but I reached some very significant milestones when it comes to my writing. Come and check out what I accomplished this year, and whether I achieved my ten key goals!! →

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    That’s a wrap! December 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 December 2019 / No Comments

    Can you believe that 2019 is just about over? I had a wonderful December, celebrating Christmas with my family, reaching some significant writing milestones and reading 6 amazing books. Read on for all the details!! →

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    A call for beta readers!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 12 December 2019 / No Comments

    *NOW CLOSED* I am OFFICIALLY looking for beta readers for the first book in my WIP fantasy series! Blood of Old (Graceborn #1) is a 195,000-word novel about two brothers, one a healer and the other a troublemaker, thrown into an ancient conflict where they both have a role to play. Keep reading for more information and details on how…

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    GRACEBORN: NaNoWriMo + next steps + book 2 reveal!

    Rebecca Alasdair / 3 December 2019 / No Comments

    Did you participate in NaNoWriMo 2019? I did, and I finally finished the draft of the first book in my fantasy series Graceborn! Woohoo! Come and check out the details, featuring some exciting SNIPPETS from the book, what I plan to do next, and the reveal of the title and mock cover for book two!! →

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    That’s a wrap! November 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 November 2019 / No Comments

    My November has both raced by and dragged by, and I’ve spent most of it lost in a writing trance-slash-frenzy. Aside from participating in NaNoWriMo, I also read 7 fantastic books and am hosting my first online giveaway! Read on for all the details!! →

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    That’s a wrap! October 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 31 October 2019 / No Comments

    Is it just me, or has October completely flown by? I’ve celebrated some exciting life milestones this month, read 8 amazing books, and worked hard on both my WIPs to get them where they need to be. Read on for all the details!! →

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    Plans & preparation for NaNoWriMo 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 24 October 2019 / No Comments

    NaNoWriMo 2019 is just around the corner! I plan to use this challenge to work on the final part of Blood of Old, the first book in my WIP fantasy series Graceborn. Come and learn the details of my goals and preparations, and tell me about your own NaNo project!! →

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    That’s a wrap! September 2019

    Rebecca Alasdair / 30 September 2019 / No Comments

    Can you believe we’re now three-quarters of the way through 2019? My September has been a flurry of activity, consisting of one finished WIP, significant progress in the other, ten books read, and a runaway Nanna. Read on for all the exciting details!! →

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    Playing God: Making history in your WIP’s world

    Rebecca Alasdair / 20 September 2019 / No Comments

    History is an often-underrated element of world-building, and one which can add incredible depth and detail to a fantasy novel. In today’s Playing God post, I explore the reasons you need to know your world’s history, some important considerations, and give a sneak peek at the world history in my own fantasy WIP! →

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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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When the hot-tempered troublemaker you're supposed When the hot-tempered troublemaker you're supposed to be mentoring asks you to dance, and you're not sure if he's just trying to get under your skin. Again. 🤭

I can't wait for readers to meet Kael and Tora in "Blood of Old", coming 01 December 2026.

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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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