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Ashley Capes
@ashcapes.bsky.social
Australian writer of fantasy fiction, free verse poetry, haiku and other stuff. See more at his website below:

www.ashleycapes.com
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Pinned posts are here! Here's a pic with most of my 'Never' books: epic fantasy, adventure and sarcasm :D

Start with the free prequel story linked below!

books2read.com/u/3RBg9Y
In a *completely* different universe I'd have the skills and time to make a 2D game based on my first Bone Mask book, 'City of Masks' :D

I can no longer locate the artist who created this and other sprites for me, which sucks
December 6, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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And here's the other covers from the series:

As with the images above - the art is by Lin Hsiang and text design by Shawn T King :)
December 27, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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Jaya! The Complete Series (Pre-order)

When even the ties of blood become shackles, the only way to break free may cost everything. Vasushena was marked for death from the moment he was born, for reasons he doesn't know. Being saved as a baby by a Suta couple who raised him as their own, he longed…
Jaya! The Complete Series (Pre-order)
When even the ties of blood become shackles, the only way to break free may cost everything. Vasushena was marked for death from the moment he was born, for reasons he doesn't know. Being saved as a baby by a Suta couple who raised him as their own, he longed to be a warrior instead of a charioteer. But in the rigidly casteist society of Aryavarta, a Suta seeking to rise above his station was a challenge to orthodoxy that could never be tolerated.
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December 6, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The nothing-ness of Netflix and what the latest acquisition will likely do to film and tv has one silver lining for me - it will make it easier for me to catch up on the history of cinema from so many different countries/languages :)
December 6, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Too tired to keep editing - but I must! Especially while the weather is tolerable :D
December 6, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Often, when I think about how I need to write better books, it's almost an *angry* need. Just bristling with impatience over here, lol.
December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
More from this OST tonight:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4qU...
久石譲 (Joe Hisaishi) - 小夜子と涼 (Sayoko And Ryou)
YouTube video by MutantPub
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December 5, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Here's all six PNW fern watercolors I did for the sticker set. I'm really happy with how they all came out, and I think they make really cute little pieces!

The originals are painted all around 2.25 to 4.25 inches give or take a half inch. I have 3 of the originals left
www.kamakru.com/original-art
December 4, 2025 at 2:09 AM
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December 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Since I started working as Ureterocele, I’ve just had my first interview. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to @poolplants.bsky.social for kindly changing it to a text-based interview for me because I can’t speak English. Thank you so much!:) If you’re interested, please check it out!
Out now, an interview with @ureterocele.bsky.social ! I've enjoyed both the music and the posts for a while now and it was really great to talk to him and learn more about his musical background and recording process.
P O O L / H O U S E / / P L A N T / S H O P P E
plantshoppe.neocities.org
December 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
1/3

November has been another 'worst month in a while' for sales when I look at regular channels.

HOWEVER if I count the Backerkit campaign (and I will XD), it was a great month.

Clearly, me switching my focus away from my regular promo stuff is one factor in this result. Equally, being
December 4, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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Here’s my Spotify Wrapped 🎵✨
December 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Still drafting a thank you post - but also still too tired XD
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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December appears to be the month of Urban Fantasy. The new Self Published Fantasy Release list has just gone live and it is a BIG month both in quantity and some of the names putting out books.

Check it out!

robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – December 2025
Visit the post for more.
robjhayes.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Approx. 7 hrs to go!

Too many folks to thank - I think I'd better do that tomorrow :D

Now, I gotta get some sleep. While I'm sleeping, if you see this, check out the campaign link below for:

* magical quests
* found family
* lost dragons
* harrowing adventure

Perfect for fans of D&D, I reckon :D
December 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
8 hrs left and I'm getting sleepy :D
December 3, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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At last, my campaign reaches its 11th hour!

Approx 300 pages per novel
Epic Fantasy / Adventure
YA / Adult
Single POV
Tone: Plucky and hopeful (despite serious odds)

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
The Five Furies: A Completed Epic Fantasy Trilogy
Early release of the final chapter in a magical quest. Found family, lost dragons, & harrowing adventure! Perfect for fans of D&D!
www.backerkit.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
At last, my campaign reaches its 11th hour!

Approx 300 pages per novel
Epic Fantasy / Adventure
YA / Adult
Single POV
Tone: Plucky and hopeful (despite serious odds)

www.backerkit.com/c/projects/a...
The Five Furies: A Completed Epic Fantasy Trilogy
Early release of the final chapter in a magical quest. Found family, lost dragons, & harrowing adventure! Perfect for fans of D&D!
www.backerkit.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Awesome opening track to the album:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqLY...
Deee-Lite Theme
YouTube video by Deee-Lite - Topic
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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And notebooks :D
December 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Taken from the climb up to Matsuyama Castle :)
December 3, 2025 at 7:02 AM
14 hrs to go now :D

So, why pledge before the deadine?

Well:

1: Get exclusive campaign rewards;
2: Get paperbacks cheaper than retail; and
3: Get Dark Fang (Book 3) before everyone else (as in, before non-backers and before retailers :D)
December 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
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ICYMI.
This is on my mind. I have seen projects fund in 16 hours. This has dragged for 9 months, which boggles my mind. And it's only 5k?

What? Sorry, I can't math. This doesn't make sense. It should have been funded in 9 hours.

ko-fi.com/africantrans...
Support African Translation Project
African Translation Project / We're overdue - let's rally this. / please see - please share / After nine months - let's complete funding for the translation of Zvinobvinza to: The Crocodile Doesn't Hu...
ko-fi.com
December 3, 2025 at 5:27 AM
16 hrs left :)

So, why pledge before the deadine?

Well:

1: Get exclusive campaign rewards;
2: Get paperbacks cheaper than retail; and
3: Get Dark Fang (Book 3) before everyone else (as in, before non-backers and before retailers :D)
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 AM
17 mere hours to go!

(Less until I go to sleep and give everyone a break XD)

Here I am talking about the campaign (campaign link below):

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_sr...
The Five Furies Trilogy - Campaign Vid
YouTube video by ashleycapes
www.youtube.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:47 AM