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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · 6d

Yep! A new editor who helped with the special edition of Eleventh Cycle. When the sequel is ready to go, that version will also go up and be available for previous buyers of EC

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · 6d

Awesome!!! And the book is well under way. I am very proud of the stepup in quality while improving on all the shortcomings of the first book!

Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · 6d

Hey Pefak!

I am planning to post a proper update in early 2026. Rest assured that the book is being written and is taking longer to ensure the quality is on par with what I expect from myself! Beta readers so far have confirmed that the story is great, while quality has improved :D

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Mitriel Faywood @mitriel.bsky.social · May 17

“Procrastination is an emotion regulation problem, not a time management problem.”

Pychl, (2019)

In other words, procrastination is less about a task you’re delaying and more about the underlying feelings induced by the task you’re avoiding.

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · May 18

Absolutely agree 😄

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · May 11

As I transition over to BlueSky, I thought I'd share some of my other hobbies! Here is my latest painted miniature!

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · May 5

Welp, looks like I am making the transition to bluesky for good!

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Mar 1

Amazing! I am still absolutely blown away by your artwork. I just got back home from a 2 week vacation so will pick up the book on Monday!

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Jack | TallShepherd @tallshepherd.com · Feb 27

My artist copies arrived👀
Insane production on these. Kinda wild I got to be a small part of ‘em. Thank you to the everyone involved: the whole @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social team, @kiannardalan.bsky.social & of course @philipchase90.bsky.social

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Mar 1

I love autocorrect sometimes. I might not have meant "His breath was reggae," but it did make me laugh.

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dave walsh @dvewlsh.com · Feb 17

Cyberpunk noir with a bunch of satire? I mean, why wouldn't you?

dave walsh @dvewlsh.com · Feb 14

Did you know you can pre-order Iconoclast right now? Both in ebook and paperback format.

Near future cyberpunk noir about the ultra-wealthy ruining everything, and the people who've had enough and are forced into action.

Does that seem timely? Shit. #books 📚

links.dvewlsh.info/oyl6dzs9v9

Light streaks from white into red/blue. Book cover on the left. 'Become an Iconoclast on May 6th' on the right.

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Lee Gregory @leegregory.bsky.social · Feb 18

#35 The Book That Held Her Heart by @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social. Fuck me, what a book. Its incredible. What with the current political landscape around the world, this feels like such an important, necessary book. Reminding us of the power of words and books. Reminding us that those who (1/2)

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Feb 12

Amazing! So jealous you all got a copy already 😄

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Miguel Peck @miguelpeck.bsky.social · Feb 12

Look at just how good it looks... Great job to all involved. Can’t wait to get stuck in it. @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social @kiannardalan.bsky.social

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Feb 10

🥳 so happy to see these out in the wild! Now I hope that mine will arrive soon!

Ruben Schmitt @krautundruben.bsky.social · Feb 10

My copy of "Eleventh Cycle" by @kiannardalan.bsky.social and @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social has arrived!

A brown present with a black ribbon and a round "Eleventh Cycle" sticker in the upper left corner

The Broken Binding edition of "Mistland Book One: Eleventh Cycle" by Kian N. Ardalan depicting a mysterious masked silver-haired knight holding a longsword in both (!) of his right hands. In the background we see a dark fantastic city at night. Predominant colors are black and blueish-green.

Spine of the same book: another view of the city which may actually be a gigantic fortress and its surroundings

Back of the book: Yes, it is some kinda dark fortress with almost floating attached towers which seem to not obey the regular laws of gravity

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Vivienne Spence (arlena_reads) @arlena.bsky.social · Jan 10

If you haven't read Eleventh Cycle now is a great time to pick it up.

Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Jan 10

Oh man, I am so absolutely proud and excited for how Forgotten Seed is turning out! The past 2 years were about improving as an author and it is finally paying off 🙌

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Jan 10

Oh man, I am so absolutely proud and excited for how Forgotten Seed is turning out! The past 2 years were about improving as an author and it is finally paying off 🙌

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Dec 26

A big thank you, Jess! And Merry Christmas. What an amazing review 😍

Jess @gaigemaid.bsky.social · Dec 24

Day 23 - " Spirit of Whitenight" by @kiannardalan.bsky.social
Ardalan's prose is beautiful and melancholy. It captures the feelings of grief during the holidays. I was quite moved by his writing, especially with the ending.

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Jamedi @jamreads.com · Nov 26

A new review is ready: we dive into a litRPG/fantasy, Dreamer's Throne, by @sethring.bsky.social. A book full of potential, with some Lovercraftian inspirations.
Those are my thoughts on it:

jamreads.com/reviews/drea...

Dreamer's Throne (Dreamer's Throne #1), by Seth Ring

We read and review Dreamer's Throne, the first book in the eponymous LitRPG series, written by Seth Ring

jamreads.com

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Oct 31

It's my birthday! To celebrate the most spooky of holidays, Eleventh Cycle is finally going on sale! From 3.99$ to 1.99$!

a.co/d/a8ae1Vc

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Kian N. Ardalan @kiannardalan.bsky.social · Oct 31

It's my birthday! To celebrate the most spooky of holidays, Eleventh Cycle is finally going on sale! From 3.99$ to 1.99$!

a.co/d/a8ae1Vc

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Shauna Lawless @shaunalawless.bsky.social · Sep 13

This will be possible from tomorrow!!! Eek!!!

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Shauna Lawless @shaunalawless.bsky.social · Aug 24

Okay - so going to do a Bluesky giveaway for The Words of Kings and Prophets!

All you have to do is

-like
-share
-follow me

And a signed hardback edition could be yours!!

Winner announced 1st September

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