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A.J. Calvin

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SF/F Author of The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, and Wraith & the Revolution (coming June 2025) Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com Newsletter signup: http://ajcalvin.net/newsletter/ Website: https://ajcalvin.net/books/ Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/ajcalvin/shop

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · Aug 2

Meet the cast of Wraith and the Revolution!

(trying something new here...)

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 17h

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 8
Spooky book recs

Here are a few indie books that are not only spooky, but ones I really enjoyed:
A Song for the Void by Andrew C Piazza
BestGhost by CJ Daley
Imago by Matthew Zakharuk @mzakharuk.bsky.social
Mystery of the Pale King by Sam Flynn @samflynnwrites.bsky.social

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C. J. Daley (BestGhost Out Now!) @cjdaleywrites.bsky.social · 1d

THE WAIT IS OVER, Tales From Cemetery IS OUT NOW!

This collection is the perfect range of stories for the Halloween season for horror fans both new and old.

Ebook and paperback available now, hardcover to follow.

Reshares welcomed

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 1d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 7
Villain's goals

I'm going back to my favorite villain today, Dranamir from The Relics of War series.

Her goals are pretty simple:
1) Take over the world in honor of her god.
2) Destroy anyone who disagrees.

FantasyIndiesSpooktober prompts list
Day 7: Villain's goals

Dranamir character artwork
(illustration by Galadriel Coffeen)

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 2d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 6
Monsters in WIP

My recently completed duology features a revenant and an entity (book 1), then a wendigo and a zombie dragon (book 2)

My current WIP doesn't have any monsters...

FantasyIndiesSpooktober prompts list
Day 6: Monsters in WIP

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 3d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 5
What are your characters afraid of?

In Wraith and the Revolution, Kye is afraid of losing his humanity. He also might be terrified of humboldt squid 😅🦑

FantasyIndiesSpooktober prompts list
Day 5: What are your characters afraid of?

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 4d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 4
Saturday snippet

Here's one from Wraith and the Revolution today

Two drinks for Vortex, and his call sign will be retired.”
Glasses are lifted to a chorus of shouts, then the mercs pause to down their drinks of choice. There’s an unexpected camaraderie amongst Omega Prime, something I never imagined possible between a ragtag group of hired guns, but I find it strangely endearing. I’m beginning to understand why the mercs are so loyal to Van Duval despite his crass nature and terrifying reputation. He doesn’t rule them solely by fear; they respect him, and he’s earned it with moments like this.
I know what you’re thinking. Am I really beginning to trust Van Duval?
Hell no.

From WRAITH AND THE REVOLUTION
Available wide

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 5d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 3
Free Friday / Share something you're proud of

I'm heading up to Wyoming today for this year's Wyoming Pop Culture Con (I'm a vendor this weekend.) It should be a fun time + I get to see my cousins.
And I get to use my new banner for the first time!

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Day 3: Free Friday or share something you're proud of

Event banner featuring cover artwork from Wraith and the Revolution by AJ Calvin

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 6d

📚Happy Release Day!!!📚 #booksky

The City of Sun and Stars by Alex Robins, book two of his Mothers of Sorrow series

Check out my review at FanFiAddict: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-c...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 6d

This week's blog talks about the new fantasy festival I went to a couple weeks ago (and includes a couple photos)

It was a fun day! You can read more about it here: ajcalvin.net/my-thoughts-...

My thoughts on the first Front Range Fantasy Festival - A.J. Calvin

My thoughts on the first Front Range Fantasy Festival Early in September, I learned about the Front Range Fantasy Festival, a new event hosted in Loveland, Colorado (my home town.) I found out about i...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 6d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 2
Do you/your characters like scary things?

I do! Halloween is my favorite holiday, and I like a good horror novel or movie now and then. Especially if they feature ghosts.

One of my characters also likes the horror genre, and that's Kye from Wraith. 😁

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Day 2: Do you/your characters like scary things?

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 6d

You can either fill out the form I have: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Or just DM me with your book info/links. Whichever is easiest for you

Indie SF/F/Horror New Release Feature

I will post a list of new releases from the indie science fiction, fantasy, and horror space to my blog once a month. If you'd like your book to be included, please fill out the form below. Thanks! Y...

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

I can always add more to the post. 😊

A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

I finally finished this chonky beast! But...

With standout character work and loads of Final Fantasy vibes, The Godsblood Tragedy was an epic start to the series (aka, I loved it)

My full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-g...

#booksky #bookreview @williamjadams3.bsky.social

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 7d

⚔️🐍Third and final cover reveal of the day (whew)!⚔️🐍

Willow Wraith's own @authornickbetts.bsky.social & his book The Serpent and the Shattered Sword, book three in his Fates of Aten series!

Give this pretty cover a looksee! willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/01/c...

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 7d

🌳Hey hey, cover reveal number 2 #booksky!🌳

Copper Skin, Oaken Lungs by @adamcbassett.com, a post apocalyptic fantasy novella

Check it out! willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/01/c...

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 7d

📢Alert, I repeat, alert #booksky! We have cover reveals today!📢

Death Dance by @michaelbookcult.bsky.social, a novella in his A Dream of Dust & Steel Saga!

Check it out in the link below. Also, this bad boy released today

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

No worries, I saw the info on your newsletter! I figured I'd add it in 😊

A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

You're welcome!

A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

I'm always happy to help people expand their TBRs! 😊

A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

And...
@tombookbeard.bsky.social
@lmdouglas.bsky.social
@belladunn.bsky.social
@dlawsonauthor.bsky.social
Sean O'Boyle
@resandersauthor.bsky.social
RA Sandpiper
@theodyllicstone.bsky.social
@gjterralwrites.bsky.social
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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

Authors on this post include:
Garrick Blake
@briansconverse.bsky.social
EP Soulless
Steven Boers
@writerlythings.bsky.social
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
@adamholcombe.bountyink.com
@voicesofvalhoon.bsky.social
Three Scribes
@geoffjones.bsky.social
@williamjadams3.bsky.social
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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

It's October - my favorite month of the year - and there are some great books coming out this month!

The image only shows a few of them. The full list is here: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...

#booksky #indiebooks

The Indie Author Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror New Release List: October 2025

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Verselva Blues by Natalie Kelda
Murmurs of the River of No Return by Garrick Blake
Beasts of Prey by Geoff Jones
Locks & Keys: A Fantasy Anthology (multiple authors)
Phoenix Rises Dragon Soars by Charlotte Soulter

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 7d

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober 1
Intro

Happy October, the best month of the year! (I love Halloween)

I'm AJ. I write epic fantasy, some sci-fi, and most recently, a cozy fantasy rom-com thing.

My current WIP draft is something fans of the Caein Legacy might be excited for... 🤔

#FantasyIndiesSpooktober prompts list
Day 1: Introduce yourself and WIP

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 8d

Another cover reveal this morning! This is @joshuawalkerau.sffinsiders.com's FINAL novella in his epic fantasy series.

If you loved the magical heist of FOUNDRYSIDE, the bloody failure of RESERVOIR DOGS, and the horrors of ELDEN RING—this might be for you. 💙📚🪐

🔗 fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...

A graphic that displays the cover reveal of THE CELESTIAL TEARS OF DYING LIGHT by Joshua Walker. The art depicts a purple gen glowing in a silver pendant, with tree branches behind it.

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Adam Bassett @adamcbassett.com · 8d

Excited to help share the cover of Isaac Hill's new fantasy novel, KINGDOM OF LIES, the second in the Sunborn Series. Art by Seventhstarart.

The book releases November 18th, 2025. But, you can sign up for an eARC now!

Learn more about the book & ARCs: 💙📚🪐
🔗 fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...

A graphic showing the cover art of KINGDOM OF LIES, book 2 of the Sunborn series. The art depicts a sword with a burning blade among smoke and ash.

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