Ian Segal, MPH, MA ✍🏻
@iansegal.bsky.social
With haunting prose, Ian Segal forges dark fantasy on an anvil where betrayal blights reality.
✍️ Literary Alchemist
📍 Locale: Inkwell of Bookish Roguery
🔬 Tulane DrPH in Progress
🎓 Johns Hopkins & Emory Alumnus
🧬 Public Health Prevention Scientist
✍️ Literary Alchemist
📍 Locale: Inkwell of Bookish Roguery
🔬 Tulane DrPH in Progress
🎓 Johns Hopkins & Emory Alumnus
🧬 Public Health Prevention Scientist
Pinned
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“Her quill quickened the quietus, and graves grew like grain beneath her hand.”
Out of the mist unfolds a story where plague is written into flesh, relics whisper curses, and memory itself condemns the living.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #Books #fantasybooks
“Her quill quickened the quietus, and graves grew like grain beneath her hand.”
Out of the mist unfolds a story where plague is written into flesh, relics whisper curses, and memory itself condemns the living.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #Books #fantasybooks
Remembering Dr. William “Bill” Foege (1936–2025)
A physician and public health giant whose work helped eradicate smallpox through ring vaccination—proving that strategy, compassion, and courage can change the world. His legacy lives on worldwide, and in the millions of lives saved.
He was 89.
A physician and public health giant whose work helped eradicate smallpox through ring vaccination—proving that strategy, compassion, and courage can change the world. His legacy lives on worldwide, and in the millions of lives saved.
He was 89.
January 26, 2026 at 12:05 PM
Remembering Dr. William “Bill” Foege (1936–2025)
A physician and public health giant whose work helped eradicate smallpox through ring vaccination—proving that strategy, compassion, and courage can change the world. His legacy lives on worldwide, and in the millions of lives saved.
He was 89.
A physician and public health giant whose work helped eradicate smallpox through ring vaccination—proving that strategy, compassion, and courage can change the world. His legacy lives on worldwide, and in the millions of lives saved.
He was 89.
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“Every world remembers the first name written into it, and sooner or later, it demands to know who guided the hand.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
(Book title TBA)
#DarkFantasy #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
“Every world remembers the first name written into it, and sooner or later, it demands to know who guided the hand.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
(Book title TBA)
#DarkFantasy #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
January 3, 2026 at 9:04 PM
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“Every world remembers the first name written into it, and sooner or later, it demands to know who guided the hand.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
(Book title TBA)
#DarkFantasy #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
“Every world remembers the first name written into it, and sooner or later, it demands to know who guided the hand.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
(Book title TBA)
#DarkFantasy #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“History is the rebellion against oblivion.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
“History is the rebellion against oblivion.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
December 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“History is the rebellion against oblivion.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
“History is the rebellion against oblivion.”
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“When a city crowns its sins in stone, the river will rise to make its monuments mourn.”
Out of a storm-blackened London unfolds a story where history bleeds, stone remembers, and the past claws its way back into the present.
#FantasyBooks #Grimdark #ComingSoon
“When a city crowns its sins in stone, the river will rise to make its monuments mourn.”
Out of a storm-blackened London unfolds a story where history bleeds, stone remembers, and the past claws its way back into the present.
#FantasyBooks #Grimdark #ComingSoon
December 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“When a city crowns its sins in stone, the river will rise to make its monuments mourn.”
Out of a storm-blackened London unfolds a story where history bleeds, stone remembers, and the past claws its way back into the present.
#FantasyBooks #Grimdark #ComingSoon
“When a city crowns its sins in stone, the river will rise to make its monuments mourn.”
Out of a storm-blackened London unfolds a story where history bleeds, stone remembers, and the past claws its way back into the present.
#FantasyBooks #Grimdark #ComingSoon
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
"Fear is the truest bride—it never abandons her groom."
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
"Fear is the truest bride—it never abandons her groom."
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
November 11, 2025 at 6:11 PM
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
"Fear is the truest bride—it never abandons her groom."
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
"Fear is the truest bride—it never abandons her groom."
In the storm-lit ruins of a broken vow, a man must face what he once consigned to the dark.
All will be revealed … in ink and time.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #FantasyBooks
📖 Chapter 21 in Motion ✍️
5,500+ words poured out today — and I’m gunning for another 2,500 tomorrow to close it out.
The story’s momentum is electric right now, and I’m holding on for the ride.
#AmWriting #WritersLife #FantasyAuthor #WritingGoals #Chapter21
5,500+ words poured out today — and I’m gunning for another 2,500 tomorrow to close it out.
The story’s momentum is electric right now, and I’m holding on for the ride.
#AmWriting #WritersLife #FantasyAuthor #WritingGoals #Chapter21
November 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
📖 Chapter 21 in Motion ✍️
5,500+ words poured out today — and I’m gunning for another 2,500 tomorrow to close it out.
The story’s momentum is electric right now, and I’m holding on for the ride.
#AmWriting #WritersLife #FantasyAuthor #WritingGoals #Chapter21
5,500+ words poured out today — and I’m gunning for another 2,500 tomorrow to close it out.
The story’s momentum is electric right now, and I’m holding on for the ride.
#AmWriting #WritersLife #FantasyAuthor #WritingGoals #Chapter21
It’s that time of year again, bring on the pumpkin 🎃 spice lattes ☕️
October 6, 2025 at 1:12 PM
It’s that time of year again, bring on the pumpkin 🎃 spice lattes ☕️
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 59,571 words
✅ 19 chapters completed
✅ approximately 238 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
✅ 59,571 words
✅ 19 chapters completed
✅ approximately 238 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
September 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 59,571 words
✅ 19 chapters completed
✅ approximately 238 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
✅ 59,571 words
✅ 19 chapters completed
✅ approximately 238 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
“When the world is uncharted, destiny marks the way.” 🕯️ ✒️
The seals crack. The relics stir.
Some knowledge refuses erasure.
Some bloodlines refuse to fade.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
The seals crack. The relics stir.
Some knowledge refuses erasure.
Some bloodlines refuse to fade.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
September 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
“When the world is uncharted, destiny marks the way.” 🕯️ ✒️
The seals crack. The relics stir.
Some knowledge refuses erasure.
Some bloodlines refuse to fade.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
The seals crack. The relics stir.
Some knowledge refuses erasure.
Some bloodlines refuse to fade.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
✒️ “The deadliest resurrection is a sentence reborn as a stranger.” 🕯️
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a tale begins to write itself.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a tale begins to write itself.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
September 15, 2025 at 11:43 PM
✒️ “The deadliest resurrection is a sentence reborn as a stranger.” 🕯️
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a tale begins to write itself.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a tale begins to write itself.
All will be revealed…in ink and time.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #Grimdark
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 55,315 words
✅ 18 chapters completed
✅ approximately 222 pages
And the writing continues 👍
✅ 55,315 words
✅ 18 chapters completed
✅ approximately 222 pages
And the writing continues 👍
September 15, 2025 at 2:39 AM
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 55,315 words
✅ 18 chapters completed
✅ approximately 222 pages
And the writing continues 👍
✅ 55,315 words
✅ 18 chapters completed
✅ approximately 222 pages
And the writing continues 👍
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 45,000 words
✅ 15 chapters
✅ approximately 180 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
✅ 45,000 words
✅ 15 chapters
✅ approximately 180 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
September 8, 2025 at 1:53 AM
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 45,000 words
✅ 15 chapters
✅ approximately 180 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
✅ 45,000 words
✅ 15 chapters
✅ approximately 180 pages
And the writing continues 👍🏻
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 40,000 words
✅ 12 chapters
✅ approximately 160 pages
Steady as she goes 👍🏻
✅ 40,000 words
✅ 12 chapters
✅ approximately 160 pages
Steady as she goes 👍🏻
September 4, 2025 at 3:35 AM
📖 Update on New Book Project ✍🏼
✅ 40,000 words
✅ 12 chapters
✅ approximately 160 pages
Steady as she goes 👍🏻
✅ 40,000 words
✅ 12 chapters
✅ approximately 160 pages
Steady as she goes 👍🏻
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“Her quill quickened the quietus, and graves grew like grain beneath her hand.”
Out of the mist unfolds a story where plague is written into flesh, relics whisper curses, and memory itself condemns the living.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #Books #fantasybooks
“Her quill quickened the quietus, and graves grew like grain beneath her hand.”
Out of the mist unfolds a story where plague is written into flesh, relics whisper curses, and memory itself condemns the living.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #Books #fantasybooks
August 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
COMING SOON FROM IAN SEGAL
“Her quill quickened the quietus, and graves grew like grain beneath her hand.”
Out of the mist unfolds a story where plague is written into flesh, relics whisper curses, and memory itself condemns the living.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #Books #fantasybooks
“Her quill quickened the quietus, and graves grew like grain beneath her hand.”
Out of the mist unfolds a story where plague is written into flesh, relics whisper curses, and memory itself condemns the living.
#DarkFantasy #Grimdark #ComingSoon #Books #fantasybooks
✒️ “A man may steal a moment, but his children will pay the debt.” 🕯️
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a story begins to write itself.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #ComingSoon
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a story begins to write itself.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #ComingSoon
August 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
✒️ “A man may steal a moment, but his children will pay the debt.” 🕯️
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a story begins to write itself.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #ComingSoon
The ink stirs. The fog thickens. And in the silence between shadows, a story begins to write itself.
#TheInkRemembers #DarkFantasy #BookTeaser #ComingSoon
New Sheriff in Town 🐑 🐩
August 24, 2025 at 9:23 PM
New Sheriff in Town 🐑 🐩
When Gimli, son of Glóin, met Ian Ségal beneath the storytelling 📖 tree, even the castle held its breath—two legends trading tales like old swords ⚔️ at a dwarven forge.
June 7, 2025 at 4:21 PM
When Gimli, son of Glóin, met Ian Ségal beneath the storytelling 📖 tree, even the castle held its breath—two legends trading tales like old swords ⚔️ at a dwarven forge.
Embark on a mesmerizing journey with The Orphan Sage, where you can share the road with a friend, but the adventure truly belongs to you—coming soon! 📚✨ #TheOrphanSage
March 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Embark on a mesmerizing journey with The Orphan Sage, where you can share the road with a friend, but the adventure truly belongs to you—coming soon! 📚✨ #TheOrphanSage
Discover the haunting wisdom of The Orphan Sage: "We should be more concerned with the tainted breaths of a madman than the barbarians at our gates." Dive into a world where legends are born from the dying breath of myth!
#TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #ComingSoon
#TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #ComingSoon
March 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Discover the haunting wisdom of The Orphan Sage: "We should be more concerned with the tainted breaths of a madman than the barbarians at our gates." Dive into a world where legends are born from the dying breath of myth!
#TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #ComingSoon
#TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #ComingSoon
Life's window is always open. Death's doorway is never shut. Dive into a world where legends are born on the dying breath of myth. #TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #MustRead #ComingSoon
March 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Life's window is always open. Death's doorway is never shut. Dive into a world where legends are born on the dying breath of myth. #TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #MustRead #ComingSoon
A shadow stirs. Silently, it waits. But what happens when the darkness is awakened? Dive into a world where legends are born on the dying breath of myth. #TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #MustRead #ComingSoon
March 7, 2025 at 4:24 PM
A shadow stirs. Silently, it waits. But what happens when the darkness is awakened? Dive into a world where legends are born on the dying breath of myth. #TheOrphanSage #Fantasy #MustRead #ComingSoon