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Zamil Akhtar

@zamakhtar.bsky.social

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Horror author masquerading as a fantasy author. Author of Gunmetal Gods. ZamilAkhtar.com

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 2d

The Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition is live on Kickstarter! Link is in the comment. Go go go go!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 1d

See more art at bit.ly/elderepoch

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 1d

The Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition is touching $75K within 24 hours of launch, which means we 've smashed the 1st stretch goal and will get an additional illustration. To celebrate, here's an art reveal!

This is "Blood Cloud" by Joe Requeza. Aaaah I love the dark fantasy vibes.

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Miguel Peck @miguelpeck.bsky.social · 1d

This gorgeous edition of @zamakhtar.bsky.social’s second entry in the Gunmetal Gods saga arrived today, and it feels as good as it looks. Props to Zamil for running such well crafted Kickstarter campaigns, from the quality to the swift delivery. And already backed the next ;)

#BookMail #BookSky

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 2d

Hope you love it!

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 2d

Over $30K in just 45 minutes. Incredibly happy and humbled that the fans are turning out, once again. 💚🙏

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 2d

Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition has just launched on Kickstarter with some of the best art I've ever commissioned. Full applause to the art team, who have once again nailed the vibe, tone, and madness that is the Gunmetal Gods Saga!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 2d

Back it here! bit.ly/elderepoch

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 2d

The Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition is live on Kickstarter! Link is in the comment. Go go go go!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 3d

One day to go! bit.ly/elderepoch

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 3d

Tomorrow the Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition launches on Kickstarter.

Today I reveal one of the most incredible illustrations I'll ever put in a book. Here is "All Things Burn" by Omer Burak Onal!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 6d

Only 4 days to launch! bit.ly/elderepoch

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 6d

In Gunmetal Gods, the shrines of the holy city of Zelthuriya were carved into the mountains by djinn. The lore is inspired by Petra, an ancient city that has always stirred my imagination.

Here is the "Holy Zelthuriya" map by for the Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 7d

Link! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTK958YZ

Grimdark Magazine Issue #44

Amazon.com: Grimdark Magazine Issue #44 eBook : Akhtar, Zamil, Slatter, A.G., Wijeratne, Yudhanjaya, Steer, Hûw, Larson, Rich, Cameron, Miles, Burnett, Emma, Cole, Ryan, Jones, Aaron S., Matar, Krystle: Kindle Store

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 7d

Now that's some fookin awesome art, and it's for the first ever Gunmetal Gods short story, "The Salt Apostle". Read it and more in Grimdark Magazine Issue 44!

Link is in the comment below! ⬇️

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 8d

An amazing unboxing video of the Conqueror's Blood Ultimate Edition. Thanks so much, @hyrulebalverine.bsky.social !

HyruleBalverine @hyrulebalverine.bsky.social · 8d

Unboxing the Ultimate Edition of Conqueror's Blood by @zamakhtar.bsky.social - the 2nd book in his amazing Gunmetal Gods series. If, like me, you enjoyed Gunmetal Gods and think this book looks fantastic, be sure to check out the Kickstarter for Elder Epoch on 10/7!

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Unboxing Conqueror's Blood Ultimate Collector's Edition

YouTube video by HyruleBalverine

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 9d

Follow at bit.ly/elderepoch

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 9d

The Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition launches in 7 days, and I STILL have much to reveal. So let's get to it.

Here is "Valley of Fire" by Hazem Ameen, whose art has been a pillar of these editions. There's not much I have to say whenever I reveal his work -- just look at it.

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 14d

Follow at bit.ly/elderepoch

Coming soon: Elder Epoch: The Ultimate Collector's Edition

The definitive, illustrated Collector's Edition for the third novel of the hit, dark epic fantasy series the Gunmetal Gods Saga.

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 14d

As a horror/dark fantasy author, my greatest joy is coming up with the most dread-inducing ideas imaginable. My second greatest joy is seeing them depicted. I give you "Saint Death" by Andrew Maleski (this is one of my all time faves).

12 days to go!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 14d

Yesss!

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saucychimera.bsky.social @saucychimera.bsky.social · 14d

@zamakhtar.bsky.social

It finally came in

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 16d

Awesome 😁

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 16d

Follow the campaign at bit.ly/elderepoch

Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 16d

When I want a battle scene from the Gunmetal Gods Saga brought to life, there is one man I turn to. Omer Burak Onal aced it, once again. I give you "Black Warrior" for the Elder Epoch Ultimate Edition!

Follow the campaign at the link below. Two weeks till launch!

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Zamil Akhtar @zamakhtar.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you!