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Kevin Gallant

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Canadian Author of Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero. 🗡🛡🔮✨️🧙‍♂️ https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/beyond-the-mark https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9 Singer for Violet Outburst 🎸🎤 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Vf4w9Ze38rLniADBEGKSp?si=AcWduGX

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · Jun 11

UPDATE! 🌹🎉

I realize not many people have access to much right now, so I put the eBook version of Beyond The Mark down to the lowest I could on Amazon, which is $0.99

Hope this helps it become more accessible, I'd rather continue the story than make money, so I hope you enjoy!

#Fantasy #Author

A stylized cover art for the book titled "Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero," featuring a silhouette of a cloaked figure in a dark, magical forest. The figure, shrouded in shadow, is holding a glowing sword with a vibrant red hue. Intricate patterns adorn the figure's cloak, evoking a sense of mystery and fantasy. The background showcases an eerie forest with bare, twisted trees and ethereal lights, creating a mystical and foreboding atmosphere. In the distance, a castle with spires looms against a pale, glowing sky, adding a sense of adventure and danger to the scene. The title is prominently displayed at the top in bold, stylized lettering, with a vivid gradient effect that contrasts with the darker tones of the artwork. The overall composition conveys themes of heroism, darkness, and a journey into the unknown.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 14h

Was written with that intention in mind :).

Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 1d

What if Beyond The Mark became a web comic? I’m exploring a profit-share project where all earnings (if any) are split among the creative team. artists, and colorists, would you be interested in joining?

Tossing the idea out there, not sure yet if its viable yet! :)

#Comic #Artist #Webtoon

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 5d

Kobo, google or amazon only right now!

Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 5d

I had that to last year and went down to 1.5/5 it was a slow climb back up

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 6d

Seeing Beyond The Mark sitting at 4.2/5 stars with 37 reviews honestly means the world to me.

Every person who's taken the time to read, rate, or leave thoughts-you've helped shape this journey more than you know.

Thank you for being part of it.💙

#Booksky #Fantasy

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 8d

Big thanks to everyone for the kind words on Beyond The Mark! A lot of reviews mention it feels like D&D, definitely not what I set out for, but it's awesome to see people having fun with it in ways I didn't expect.

Guess that's just how all creative work goes!

#dnd #fantasy #rpg

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 11d

Asking Chat GPT 5 to help you with coding is like making a wish with a genie. It'll get 99% right and make your life hell with the remaining 1%.

#OpenAi #Coding

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 13d

Senator, I'm Canadian.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 14d

The issue is if they sue the united states. Trump will retaliate with more tariffs. Unless that's his intention to gaud them on.

Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 14d

The new White House TikTok comparing immigrants to Pokémon, set to the official Pokémon theme, is one of the most revolting things I've seen from the Trump administration. It may look trivial, but "gamifying" I.C.E. is putrid. It turns real human suffering into entertainment.

I'm done with 2025.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 14d

My added cost to my business after tariffs, import fees, and shipping issues is 200,000$ annually.

This is for a small collectibles business. 😅

R.I.P. to small businesses in 2025.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 18d

Do any authors here hop between projects?

I want to pursue another idea I have, but I also was to continue Beyond The Mark. 😭

#Booksky #Author

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 18d

I agree, unfortunately I have no profits going with UPS or FedEx we sell many low cost items that benefit from ground advantage and media mail.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 18d

I agree, but I don't think the small businesses can survive long enough to find out.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 18d

Keep in mind these are PAID labels brought into the country legally via import brokers, but are being rejected.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 18d

US is using loopholes on imports to stop Canadian small businesses: if a USPS label is printed outside US soil, it won't be allowed in. A new hurdle for Canadians shipping into the States.

It's absolutely wild.

If you import to the states and the tracking starts with 94.
You're out of luck.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 21d

What was the best job you've had and why do you miss it?

#flashback #work

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 21d

I first thought finishing a draft would feel like climbing a mountain. Instead, it feels like reaching a cliff and seeing 12 more taller mountains in the distance.

#booksky #art #writer

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 23d

Life keeps testing me... My brakes completely failed while driving; not once, but twice in 2 months. Is anyone else this unlucky? 😅

On a totally unrelated note, if anybody has a car for sale in the Montréal area, I may be open to hearing prices .

#luck #2025

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 23d

Reached 50k in my first year. Honestly, with everything going on in the world it feels hard to "celebrate." But I truly appreciate every one of you for being here. Thank you.

#booksky #bluesky

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 28d

I think people will learn pretty quickly that when people have a reason they are willing to throw their life away for, no amount of protection will save you from them.

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 28d

There are no winners in the direction we are racing towards...

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Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · 28d

Yes exactly.

Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · Sep 6

I'm not sure it's wide distribution so it may be there!

Kevin Gallant @kevin-gallant.bsky.social · Sep 4

To be clear, this is not an issue with an order or 2, but for businesses needing to do hundreds of orders for import, it's a total waste.

Yes, I'm aware using A.I. is possible. However, the mom and pop shops who have been doing business with Americans for decades will not be able to adapt so easy.

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