James Lloyd Dulin
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Fantasy Writer | Bad Reader | No Heart for a Thief | No Safe Haven - October 24 | Perpetually Tired Father | #BLM #DefundthePolice | He/Him https://linktr.ee/jamesldulin
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I'm going to try out a new pricing structure. Hopefully, this helps makes Malitu more accessible for readers.

For anyone interested, I'll explain a bit about why below.
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As always seems happen, I published my list and immediately get an influx of books being published. :D

I've just updated the October list with 4 more new releases. Check it out.

robjhayes.co.uk/self-publish...
Self Published Fantasy Releases – October 2025
Visit the post for more.
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The time has come...

Introducing Ethos by The Arcanist Guild, @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social, E.J. Doble, @bshgarcia.bsky.social, Jonathan Neves Mayers, Morgan Shank.

A Dark Fantasy Anthology with six novelettes and beautiful artwork.
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Tagging the crew: @bshgarcia.bsky.social @benjaminaeveryn.bsky.social E.J. Doble, Morgan Shank, Jonathan, Neves Mayers
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I would like to introduce The Arcanist Guild!

We came together because we write emotionally charged, morally nuanced, and thought-provoking fantasy books. Dark stories that can shine a light on our personal struggles and make us feel seen.

Something big is coming soon.
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If you didn't know, r/fantasy on reddit hosts a annual vote for the best self-published fantasy novels/series. This is a great way to support indie authors. Shout-out your favorites.

www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
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If you're in the New, Cannan, CT area, come on out to Elm Street Books!
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After comments I saw yesterday, I had a lot of thoughts and feelings. I did what I often do, and I wrote.
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I'm doing my first local in-person signing this Saturday, September 13 at Elm Street Books in New Canaan, CT.

Any tips?
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The r/fantasy Top self-published novels list is current open for votes.

This is a great way to support your favorites.

www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/s/...
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Do you want to support your favorite indie authors for free?

1. Review their books on whatever platforms you choose.
2. Sign up for their newsletters.
3. Follow them on socials.
4. Vote for them for awards/lists.
5. Follow their author pages on Amazon.
6. Suggest their books.
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People like @bshgarcia.bsky.social are always asking weird questions. Like what is this supposed to mean?
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I'm still kinda sad the series is over too.
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"If you haven’t read this series and you like epic fantasy, you’re missing out. The Malitu books begin with No Heart for a Thief."

I didn't say it. It was @AJCalvin. I mean I agree.
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Only a Grave Wll Do was my favorite book of the series, and I'm kind of sad the story is over.

Reviewing a book 3 is never easy, so I focused on the overall elements of why I liked the series as a whole.
My review below.

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Review: Only a Grave Will Do (Malitu #3) by James Lloyd Dulin | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: On the march towards war, blood is both a promise and a gamble.Newly dubbed the Hero of Anilace, Kaylo is thrust into leading a rebellion against ...
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Do you enjoy rage? @ajcalvin.bsky.social seemed to. Check out this amazing review for No Safe Haven!
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Set in a war-torn land where the power of the spirits is coveted (and abused) by both sides, No Safe Haven by James L Dulin was not only an excellent sequel, but in my opinion, it was better than book 1.

Full review: fanfiaddict.com/review-no-sa...

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Review: No Safe Haven (Malitu #2) by James Lloyd Dulin | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: Anger will not be quenched by blood alone.The Missing, a rebel army that is little more than a rumor, may be Kaylo’s only path to exact his vengea ...
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However, because my social media reach is limited, I am trying to reach new readers through Facebook ads. The problem is that is it almost impossible to break even on ads when your book is $0.99.

So I am choosing to bet on Facebook ads to reach a new audience.
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Having an ebook at $0.99 is an attempt to lower the bar for entry. This worked when I initially launched No Heart for a Thief. My sales slowed when I increased the price to $2.99 about a year later. So I decided to try $0.99 out again with the launch of Only a Grave Will Do.
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I am changing my ebook prices again, starting September 1. So get your copy of No Heart for a Thief for $0.99 while you can.

If you're interested in the reasoning, check out this thread.