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Philip Chase

@philipchase90.bsky.social

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English professor, medievalist, fantasy enthusiast, and author of The Edan Trilogy. YouTube channel “The Best of Fantasy”: https://youtube.com/@philipchasethebestoffantasy?si=88m3ChVz02-2dtPL

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · Nov 9

Beowulf meets Buddhism in The Edan Trilogy, an epic fantasy that, with a holy war as a backdrop, evokes classical inspirations with a modern voice.

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 1d

My deepest thanks to P.L. for reading While Darkness Gathers and taking the time to review it!

P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · 1d

My YouTube review of
WHILE DARKNESS GATHERS
by the fabulous @philipchase90.bsky.social !
A contender for my
Indie SFF Book of the Year!!!

www.youtube.com/live/El-PfH0...

P.L.'s Review of WHILE DARKNESS GATHERS by PHILIP CHASE

YouTube video by The Drowned Kingdom Saga

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 3d

Many thanks, P.L.! 🙏

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P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · 3d

It's time!!!
So excited to return to
Eormenlond!!!!
My next read -
WHILE DARKNESS GATHERS
by the wonderful
@philipchase90.bsky.social !!!

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 4d

Twice as much review! Hooray!

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Book Granny @bookgranny.bsky.social · 4d

Sorry but I must repost this review. Half of it was cut off. Booooo me. I enjoyed this book by @philipchase90.bsky.social and the special edition from @thebrokenbinding.bsky.social is to die for.

youtu.be/X-lnR7BNsV0

💙📚
#books
#Reading
#SFF
#FantasyBook
#readersky
#BookReview

Repost: The Way Of Edan by Philip Chase No -Spoiler Review

YouTube video by Book Granny

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 4d

Many thanks for giving The Way of Edan a read and for sharing your thoughts! 🙏

Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 9d

An excellent discussion about the intersection of history and fiction, especially fantasy!

Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 9d

WATCH NOW: The Fusion of Fiction and History - with @stephenaryan.bsky.social, @philspeculates.bsky.social, @plstuart-author.bsky.social & @philipchase90.bsky.social. Fiction, folklore & historical influence - are you ready to 'dance between the raindrops of history'? #BookSky youtu.be/rKFda1V0wVo

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Sam @sgch.bsky.social · 12d

It’s a new month so let’s talk about everything I read in September:
youtu.be/4PsyITelw1w

Authors mentioned:

@philipchase90.bsky.social
@sigils.bsky.social
@jcmberne.bsky.social
@gameoverstation.bsky.social
@mattdinniman.bsky.social
Philip C. Quaintrell
Philip Pullman

Everything I read in September 2025 | Monthly Wrap-Up

YouTube video by Sam Harrison - Fantasy Book Reviews & Discussions

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𝒫𝒽𝒾𝓁𝒫𝒶𝓇𝓀ℯ𝓇 @philspeculates.bsky.social · 12d

Saturday 4th October @plstuart-author.bsky.social @stephenaryan.bsky.social & @philipchase90.bsky.social share their expertise on @spotlightindie.bsky.social

Find out where to find King Arthur's Hunting Track in Britain + its geographical quirks!
#booksky #writingcommunity

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 12d

Thank you for the shoutout! 🙏

Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 12d

Cheers!

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · 14d

Who's ready for another sneak preview of one of our upcoming panels? The Fusion of Fiction and History with @philipchase90.bsky.social, @plstuart-author.bsky.social, @stephenaryan.bsky.social and @philspeculates.bsky.social will be up on Youtube at 3pm BST on 4th Oct. youtu.be/ISFxw2-hctA

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 14d

A lot is happening during October! I figured it might be helpful to preview when some of these reveals and events are happening.

Special thanks to @indiosyncrasy.bsky.social, @philipchase90.bsky.social, and @beardedbookbeast.bsky.social for having me on their channels in October!

A graphic displaying information about upcoming events. Oct. 1, COPPER SKIN OAKEN LUNGS (CSOL) cover reveal. Oct. 8, interview with BOOKED. Oct. 9, CSOL ARC applications close. Oct. 12, Interview with Philip Chase. Oct. 15, Interview with Bearded Book Beast. Oct. 22, AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN Kickstarter ends.

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 15d

A powerful villain speech! If I’m not mistaken, James Earl Jones was the voice behind this one.

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Sam @sgch.bsky.social · 19d

If you want my thoughts on over 40 series, do I have the video for you 🪐📚💙 #booksky
youtu.be/4Ay2Dpeas1c

Series Check In Q3 2025

YouTube video by Sam Harrison - Fantasy Book Reviews & Discussions

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 20d

This is going to be a fascinating read for anyone interested in world building, maps, and more!

Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 20d

AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN is on Kickstarter now!

The book contains examples from other authors, who talk about their own worldbuilding and maps. These are just a few of the folks you might recognize. 🪐📚💙 #Worldbuilding #Maps #Kickstarter

🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/ada...

A graphic that reads "If you love these books..." with cover art of twelve sci-fi and fantasy books (listed in the post).

A graphic that displays AN AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO SETTING DESIGN in digital and hardcover formats. Text reads "Coming Soon: Learn how these and other authors approached worldbuilding and map design ... On Kickstarter September 22–October 21, [2025]."

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 23d

Frightening whimsy is an apt way to put it!!! Thank you for sharing that — I was interested in watching it, and you saved me the trouble of finding it. Much appreciated!

Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 24d

It was fantastic!!! I’m working on my video now. Cheers!

Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · 27d

We can always use stories about generosity!

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Spotlight Indie @spotlightindie.bsky.social · Sep 13

Big Indie Weekend Panel: THE FUSION OF FICTION AND HISTORY. How much research goes into a book? How do myth and folklore influence fiction? @stephenaryan.bsky.social, @philipchase90.bsky.social, @plstuart-author.bsky.social and @philspeculates.bsky.social discuss the fusion of fiction and history.

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · Sep 12

Cant wait, my friend!

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P.L. Stuart - Author of The DROWNED KINGDOM SAGA @plstuart-author.bsky.social · Sep 12

The wonderful
@philipchase90.bsky.social
& I
continue our deep dive into
THE WARLORD CHRONICLES
by Bernard Cornwell
with Book 2
ENEMY OF GOD
Sunday Sept. 21 2025
3pm Eastern
On my channel
***LIVE***

www.youtube.com/live/y4DiDjG...

Discussion of Bernard Cornwell's ENEMY OF GOD (Warlord Chronicles book two)

YouTube video by P.L. Stuart - The Drowned Kingdom Saga

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Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · Sep 11

Very cool!

Philip Chase @philipchase90.bsky.social · Sep 10

I think of a prologue, which often occurs long before the main events of the story, as an opportunity to introduce some themes that will be present and to foreshadow events in the main narrative. A sort key to the story that becomes clearer in retrospect.