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Walt Shuler (he/him)

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Fantasy Fiction Author | Freelance Writer | Buddhist | Sometime Runner | Plant Dad Substack: https://waltshuler.substack.com/

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 14h

There is that, lol. Again, I appreciate it.

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 16h

Thanks so much, man! For this, plus the beta reading. If you haven't ordered from Amazon yet, I'm trying to do signed copies for a little cheaper. I can let you know when that happens if you'd rather have a signed one. Also, lmk if you want me to email you a free epub version.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 21h

There's something of an announcement on my Substack:

And Then There Was a Book

ADTR Is Unleashed on the World

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Stephanie @blooming-burbs.bsky.social · 1d

Here's a 🎁🔗to this article. I am sharing it on NextDoor because the author stresses that people who are about to see their coverage go up *have no idea.* We're about to see a lot more pain, anxiety, and anger if we let this move forward. wapo.st/4q6TLuw . I think it's possible to copy-paste the link

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 3d

Great time!

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 3d

It really is! And now I guess I need to get busy finishing the next two.

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 3d

So, this showed up a day early. It looks fantastic!

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 4d

Enjoy!

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 4d

Morning, folks. Quick update: ADTR is formatted, and I'm waiting on a proof copy from Amazon. Hopefully, both print and e-versions will be available by December.

Book 2 (An Empire Drowned) is in process. I'm currently sitting at 17k (so, probably another 100k words to go).

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 4d

Well, that sucks. Looks like Baker & Taylor is going out of business (they're the largest supplier of books for libraries in the US).

americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/08/b...

Baker & Taylor to Cease Operations | American Libraries Magazine

Despite measures to continue operations and preserve pending contracts with libraries, the book distributor Baker & Taylor will shutter.

americanlibrariesmagazine.org

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 5d

Thank you!

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 5d

Thanks man! I’m really happy with it. Next I have to finish formatting and get it published.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 5d

So, ADTR has a cover now :)
waltshuler.substack.com/p/adtr-gets-...

ADTR Gets a Cover

The Cover Reveal: A Dread Tide Rising Is One Step Closer to Reality

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 13d

What’s this? Something new? The first installment of my new historical fantasy serial: The Ashes of Rome | An Offer or Employment

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The Ashes of Rome

Part 1 of 3, Chapter 1, An Offer of Employment

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 14d

Hi Celine, I appreciate you sending your portfolio - there's some great work in it. I have already chosen an artist for this project. I'll keep your info for something else if that's ok?

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 14d

Will do!

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 15d

A huge thanks to everyone who either shared info about an artist or gave me their portfolio link. I've selected the artist for the cover, and they've been notified.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 15d

I appreciate it and I'll definitely keep you in mind!

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 15d

I did check it, but I ultimately went with a different artist.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 15d

I did check it, and while I loved your work, I ultimately went with another artist.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 17d

We went through New Mexico when I was in high school, but I don't remember what the skies were like. Arizona (up around Flagstaff) was amazingly beautiful.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 17d

Georgia, Colorado, and Nevada all have their own uniquenesses from my experience, but Florida is definitely in a class of its own.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 17d

Agreed. Florida is so level, and there's so much moisture in the atmosphere, that the clouds build up fantastically.

Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 17d

From yesterday's run. There are very few things I'll miss when we finally move out of Florida, but I will miss the skies.

The sunrise illuminates clouds red and purple, with a black treeline at the bottom of the picture.

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Walt Shuler (he/him) @waltshuler.substack.com · 17d

Chapter 14 of ADTR drops tomorrow. If you’re not caught up, now’s the time!

waltshuler.substack.com/p/chapter-13...

Chapter 13

A Dread Tide Rising, by Walt Shuler

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