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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 3h

Thank you! ☺️

Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 3h

Preorder the ebook, paperback, or hardback of The First Sin!
ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs

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A mockup of The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah.

In the sweeping expanse of the Årdrakin Empire, the people fight and die for honor as elite warriors of the galaxy. But long ago, a prophecy was spoken that presaged the apocalypse. Everyone knows and fears the truth: one day, the empire will fall.

Tårik is a guard for small, independent Clan Tsinna. Instead of pondering the end of his civilization, Tårik’s greatest concern is maintaining his honor while escorting a group of impertinent dignitaries across the treacherous Barren Gale. When the Mother Goddess speaks a passage from the prophecy to him, he has the good sense to be frightened, but he doesn’t heed the significance of Her visit.

Then disaster strikes, and Tårik is branded as an exile, leaving him with no home, no honor, and no future. Forced into a desperate struggle for survival, all Tårik can focus on is living just one more day until luck—or maybe fate—gives him the opportunity to join a new clan. But even this is fraught with danger and uncertainty, and it takes him to an inhospitable world far from the empire where survival seems all but impossible.

Faced with new challenges, including trying to navigate first contact with the low-tech locals, Tårik believes the prophecy can’t reach him. Yet it continues to loom, signaling that his fate and the fate of the empire are irrevocably entwined.

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 6h

Great job!

Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 9h

Meet Cerobi, the last main character from The First Sin. She's at least "36" (she has lived through at least 36 crust storms) and is a warrior cleric. Cerobi leads her community as the Holy One. They are called the Whole and live in a grotto.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indieauthor #indiebooks

Artwork of Cerobi, a character from The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah. Cerobi has grey fur, a brown mane, and a short tail. She wears strips of blue cloth and is holding a cluster of crystals.

THE FIRST SIN

Cerobi
Age: 36
Species: Skarastaja
Occupation: Warrior Cleric
Rank: Holy One

Cerobi is both warrior and leader to the Whole, the people she lives with in the grotto.

The First Sin releases October 23, 2025!

Preorder: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

Find out more at akairondragon.ca!

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 13h

Meet Darïus, another main character from The First Sin. He's 414 years old (almost middle aged), is from the midblood caste, and works as an enforcer. He has a mysterious past and is a talented, fierce fighter.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indieauthor #indiebooks

Artwork of Darïus, a character from The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah. Darïus has maroon skin plus wings and a tail. He is dressed in yellow and green armor and looks very fierce.

THE FIRST SIN

Darïus
Age: 414
Species: Årdrakin
Caste: Midblood
Occupation: Enforcer
Affiliation: Clan Tsinna

Darïus is a man with a mysterious past. He is a talented, fierce fighter.

The First Sin releases October 23, 2025!

Preorder: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

Find out more at akairondragon.ca!

Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 16h

Hehehe

Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 16h

I still have to do this! Maybe after work today if I have the spoons.

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 16h

Those are gonna be some damn fine boots. 😂

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 16h

I have a whole playlist of music that makes me think of the characters in The First Sin. Check it out!

open.spotify.com/playlist/28D...

#WritingLifeMonthly #AuthorChat 📚🩵

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

Meet Jälen, another main character from The First Sin. He's 246 years old (in his prime), comes from the lowblood caste, and leads the Clan Tsinna guards. As a lowblood, Jälen has had to claw his way up through life.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indieauthor #indiebooks

Artwork of Jälen, a character from The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah. Jälen has grey skin, brown wings, and a tail. He is dressed in green and gold armor and wields two flaming swords.

THE FIRST SIN

Jälen
Age: 246
Species: Årdrakin
Caste: Lowblood
Occupation: Clan Guard
Affiliation: Clan Tsinna

As a lowblood, Jälen has had to claw his way up through life for every achievement.

The First Sin releases October 23, 2025!

Preorder: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

Find out more at akairondragon.ca!

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Hel ✨ || Untwining... 🌀🪷 @helynalc.bsky.social · 1d

Kalaanë, my girl! 💜

Have y'all preordered this book already? You shooould! #BookSky

Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

Meet Kalaanë, another main character from The First Sin. She's 96 years old (still a young woman), comes from the highblood caste, and (despite her caste) works as a guard for Clan Tsinna. She believes everyone should be treated respectfully.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indieauthor #indiebooks

Artwork of Kalaanë, a character from The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah. Kalaanë has black skin, plus wings and a tail. She is dressed in yellow and green armor and wields a flaming magenta sword.

THE FIRST SIN

Kalaanë
Age: 96
Species: Årdrakin
Caste: Highblood
Occupation: Clan Guard
Affiliation: Clan Tsinna

Kalaanë feels all people should be treated with respect regardless of their caste.

The First Sin releases October 23, 2025!

Preorder: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

Find out more at akairondragon.ca!

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

Meet Kalaanë, another main character from The First Sin. She's 96 years old (still a young woman), comes from the highblood caste, and (despite her caste) works as a guard for Clan Tsinna. She believes everyone should be treated respectfully.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indieauthor #indiebooks

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

Thank you!!!

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

Anytime. Physicals are currently available from B&N, Bookshop.org, and Booktopia (which is Australia I think).

ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs

I will have signed copies available from me directly as well but not until after the Canada Post strike is over.

The First Sin

In the sweeping expanse of the Årdrakin Empire, the people fight and die for honor as elite warriors of the galaxy. But long ago, a prophecy was spoken that presaged the apocalypse. Everyone knows and...

ubl.akairondragon.ca

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Matthew Siadak @backwardsknight.com · 1d

It's spooky time, so lets get lost in some novels!

The Backwards Knight and The Dark Side of Super, while not directly horror, have some elements of it to them. Available almost everywhere books are sold, or directly through me!

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#BookSky #BookTok

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 1d

Marketing!!! 🫠 Honestly, can’t my book just sell itself??? Thinking up new and interesting posts is not easy.

#WritingLifeMonthly #AuthorChat 📚🩵

Tracey Lee @traceyleewrites.bsky.social · 1d

📚 #WritingLifeMonthly October Day 07 📚

Okay, so yesterday we did our fav part of the process, now tell us what you wish you didn't have to do...

#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #authorchat

October #writinglifemonthly Day 07 What's your fav part of the writing process?
Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 2d

I think I’m just going to take it easy tonight…

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 2d

Meet Tårik, the main character of The First Sin. He's 54 years old (still a young man), comes from the upper midblood caste, and works as a guard for Clan Tsinna. He's optimistic and caring, but eager to prove himself.

📚🩵 🪐📚 #scifi #indieauthor #indiebooks

Artwork of Tårik, a character from The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah. Tårik has green skin, wings, and a tail. He is dressed in green and gold armor and wields a sword.

THE FIRST SIN

Tårik
Age: 54
Species: Årdrakin
Class: Upper Midblood
Occupation: Clan Guard
Affiliation: Clan Tsinna

Tårik is an optimistic, caring young man who is eager to prove himself.

The First Sin releases October 23, 2025!

Preorder: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

Find out more at akairondragon.ca!

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 2d

I probably should have specified that I meant brainstorming on a current project. I try very hard to resist brainstorming about things I’m not actually working on.

Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 2d

In the ancient interstellar Årdrakin Empire, an intrepid clan guard tries to regain his honor after being exiled for surviving a disastrous battle—all while ignoring signs he is the harbinger of the empire's apocalypse.

Preorder: ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

📚🩵 🪐📚

A mockup of The First Sin by Cheyenne Brammah. The text on the right says, "The First Sin

In the ancient interstellar Årdrakin Empire, an intrepid clan guard tries to regain his honor after being exiled for surviving a disastrous battle—all while ignoring signs he is the harbinger of the empire's apocalypse.

The First Sin releases October 23, 2025!

Preorder: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs
Swag: https://ubl.akairondragon.ca/tfs-swag

Find out more at akairondragon.ca!"

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Allison Alexander @aealexander.bsky.social · 2d

Slowly getting old blog posts back up online after moving website hosts. My series on character creation with the enneagram is back up now! #Writing #Enneagram #CharacterCreation

Writing Characters with the Enneagram, Part One: The Reformer — Allison Alexander

Use the Enneagram One to inspire self-controlled, wise, moral, and perfectionistic characters for your story.

www.aealexander.com

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Charlie Knight [they/them] | Editor / Author 📚 @cknightwrites.bsky.social · 2d

Choosing to read indie books is great, solid pat on the back material.

But choosing to read AND REVIEW indie books? You, my friend, are the stuff of legends.

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Cheyenne Brammah | Iron Dragon @akairondragon.ca · 2d

My favorite part of the process is probably the brainstorming. Seeing ideas blossom like flowers and having so much possibility unfurling ahead of me for what I could write… That’s awesome! 🤌🏻

#WritingLifeMonthly #AuthorChat 📚🩵

Tracey Lee @traceyleewrites.bsky.social · 2d

📚 #WritingLifeMonthly October Day 06 📚

There are always parts of a job we love more than others. What's your fav part of the process?

#writingcommunity #BookSky #BookSky💙📚 #authorchat

October #writinglifemonthly Day 06 What's your favourite part of the writing process - drafting, editing, or researching?
Build Community - Share. Like.Comment in Group. @traceyleewrites

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Kayleigh | Developmental Editor ✍🏻📚 @editsinthemargins.com · 3d

Today begins Banned Books Week in the U.S. Not only do book bans restrict access to stories, other perspectives/experiences, and freedom of thought, they undermine our first amendment rights.

Here are 9 ways that you take a stand against book bans: editsinthemargins.com/post/how-to-...

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Joanna Maciejewska @authorjmac.bsky.social · 3d

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Fantasy image and text: Kobo Plus Fantasy and Sci-Fi, October 1 to 31 on Bookfunnel

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