Orlan Drake
@orlandrake.bsky.social
Writer of Fantasy and Science-Fiction novels
Winter has come to Ardanthia — frost-lit peaks, hearthside tales & ancient magic. Celebrate the season (and end of year!) with The King’s Fall at 50% off ❄️
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December 16, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Winter has come to Ardanthia — frost-lit peaks, hearthside tales & ancient magic. Celebrate the season (and end of year!) with The King’s Fall at 50% off ❄️
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#TheKingsFall #WinterInArdanthia #FantasySale #HolidayReads #booksky
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My fantasy roots trace back to David & Leigh Eddings, Tolkien, and L. E. Modesitt Jr. Their worlds, characters, and quiet depth still shape how I write epic fantasy today.
#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
December 13, 2025 at 10:48 AM
My fantasy roots trace back to David & Leigh Eddings, Tolkien, and L. E. Modesitt Jr. Their worlds, characters, and quiet depth still shape how I write epic fantasy today.
#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
#FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #WritingCommunity #AmWriting
Currently writing about Sir Cedric in the second Broken Crown Saga book - Twilight's Dominion, as he fights his way through the mountains - but who is he chasing this time?
#writerslife #Kingsfall #WritingCommunity
#writerslife #Kingsfall #WritingCommunity
December 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Currently writing about Sir Cedric in the second Broken Crown Saga book - Twilight's Dominion, as he fights his way through the mountains - but who is he chasing this time?
#writerslife #Kingsfall #WritingCommunity
#writerslife #Kingsfall #WritingCommunity
My Book, The King's Fall is part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favourite book at www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... and follow @smashwords.bsky.social for more promos like this! #EOYsale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #booksky
The King's Fall
In the fragile peace between Ardanthia and Caladorn, Princess Eloise and the enigmatic Prince of Caladorn defy centuries of hatred to follow their hearts. But when betrayal turns to murder and ancient...
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December 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
My Book, The King's Fall is part of the Smashwords 2025 End of Year Sale! Find your next favourite book at www.smashwords.com/books/view/1... and follow @smashwords.bsky.social for more promos like this! #EOYsale25 #ebook #sale #books2read #indiebooks #booksky
I’m excited to announce my book, The King's Fall, will be promoted on @smashwords.bsky.social as part of their End of Year Sale 2025 starting on December 8! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my book and many more! #EoYSale25 #Smashwords #booksky
December 4, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I’m excited to announce my book, The King's Fall, will be promoted on @smashwords.bsky.social as part of their End of Year Sale 2025 starting on December 8! Be sure to follow me for more updates and links to the promotion for my book and many more! #EoYSale25 #Smashwords #booksky
In The King’s Fall, Sir Cedric isn’t just hunting a killer—he’s navigating the treacherous halls of Silverspire Castle, where every ally hides a motive and every truth cuts deeper than any blade.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
In The King’s Fall, Sir Cedric isn’t just hunting a killer—he’s navigating the treacherous halls of Silverspire Castle, where every ally hides a motive and every truth cuts deeper than any blade.
#FantasyWorldbuilding #realmmysteries #characterdrivenfantasy #fantasydetective
#FantasyWorldbuilding #realmmysteries #characterdrivenfantasy #fantasydetective
What are you reading this winter?
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Orlan Drake - Author
Author of character-driven fantasy where myth, memory, and ambition collide.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:28 AM
What are you reading this winter?
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"Been reading fantasy books for over 35 years now.
This was an easy read, great story and I want book 2. The characters were engaging and the story moved on without lots of unnecessary waffle. Well worth a read."
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This was an easy read, great story and I want book 2. The characters were engaging and the story moved on without lots of unnecessary waffle. Well worth a read."
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#fantasybooks #bookrecommendations #booksky
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The King's Fall by Orlan Drake
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November 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
"Been reading fantasy books for over 35 years now.
This was an easy read, great story and I want book 2. The characters were engaging and the story moved on without lots of unnecessary waffle. Well worth a read."
books2read.com/thekingsfall
#fantasybooks #bookrecommendations #booksky
This was an easy read, great story and I want book 2. The characters were engaging and the story moved on without lots of unnecessary waffle. Well worth a read."
books2read.com/thekingsfall
#fantasybooks #bookrecommendations #booksky
Political intrigue adds layers of tension & mystery to your fantasy world. Focus on complex characters, secret schemes, power struggles, and subtle foreshadowing. Keep your web tight and motivations strong for maximum impact.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Political intrigue adds layers of tension & mystery to your fantasy world. Focus on complex characters, secret schemes, power struggles, and subtle foreshadowing. Keep your web tight and motivations strong for maximum impact.
#fantasywriter #politicalintrigue #writingtips #worldbuilding
#fantasywriter #politicalintrigue #writingtips #worldbuilding
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Auralias is a mage marked by brilliance and burden in equal measure. Though his body often fails him, his mind is razor-keen, and his magic is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
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Auralias is a mage marked by brilliance and burden in equal measure. Though his body often fails him, his mind is razor-keen, and his magic is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
#FantasyAdventure #thekingsfall #epicfantasyreads #booksky
November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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Auralias is a mage marked by brilliance and burden in equal measure. Though his body often fails him, his mind is razor-keen, and his magic is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
#FantasyAdventure #thekingsfall #epicfantasyreads #booksky
Auralias is a mage marked by brilliance and burden in equal measure. Though his body often fails him, his mind is razor-keen, and his magic is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
#FantasyAdventure #thekingsfall #epicfantasyreads #booksky
November 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Unveiling the map of Ardanthia, the world of The King’s Fall.
A land of fractured kingdoms, old magic, and uneasy alliances — where every river remembers a battle, and every crown hides a secret.
Where would you make your stand? 🗺️✨
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A land of fractured kingdoms, old magic, and uneasy alliances — where every river remembers a battle, and every crown hides a secret.
Where would you make your stand? 🗺️✨
#TheKingsFall #EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #booksky
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Unveiling the map of Ardanthia, the world of The King’s Fall.
A land of fractured kingdoms, old magic, and uneasy alliances — where every river remembers a battle, and every crown hides a secret.
Where would you make your stand? 🗺️✨
#TheKingsFall #EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #booksky
A land of fractured kingdoms, old magic, and uneasy alliances — where every river remembers a battle, and every crown hides a secret.
Where would you make your stand? 🗺️✨
#TheKingsFall #EpicFantasy #FantasyBooks #booksky
The storm broke without warning.
The bridge shuddered, the river roared, and Ryn’s voice cut through the chaos —
“Run! Unless you plan to swim to the mountains!”
🌊 When the flood rises, loyalty is the only thing that keeps them standing.
#EpicFantasyReads #BookTease #booksky
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The bridge shuddered, the river roared, and Ryn’s voice cut through the chaos —
“Run! Unless you plan to swim to the mountains!”
🌊 When the flood rises, loyalty is the only thing that keeps them standing.
#EpicFantasyReads #BookTease #booksky
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
The King's Fall by Orlan Drake
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November 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
The storm broke without warning.
The bridge shuddered, the river roared, and Ryn’s voice cut through the chaos —
“Run! Unless you plan to swim to the mountains!”
🌊 When the flood rises, loyalty is the only thing that keeps them standing.
#EpicFantasyReads #BookTease #booksky
books2read.com/b/4ADMEJ
The bridge shuddered, the river roared, and Ryn’s voice cut through the chaos —
“Run! Unless you plan to swim to the mountains!”
🌊 When the flood rises, loyalty is the only thing that keeps them standing.
#EpicFantasyReads #BookTease #booksky
books2read.com/b/4ADMEJ
“I’ve tracked worse than rabbits in darker woods than these.”
— Ryn, The King’s Fall
Meet Ryn — thief, scout, and reluctant hero. She’s quick with a blade, quicker with a retort, and somehow always the first to spot trouble (and the last to admit she enjoys it).
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— Ryn, The King’s Fall
Meet Ryn — thief, scout, and reluctant hero. She’s quick with a blade, quicker with a retort, and somehow always the first to spot trouble (and the last to admit she enjoys it).
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky #fantasy
November 6, 2025 at 11:34 AM
“I’ve tracked worse than rabbits in darker woods than these.”
— Ryn, The King’s Fall
Meet Ryn — thief, scout, and reluctant hero. She’s quick with a blade, quicker with a retort, and somehow always the first to spot trouble (and the last to admit she enjoys it).
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky #fantasy
— Ryn, The King’s Fall
Meet Ryn — thief, scout, and reluctant hero. She’s quick with a blade, quicker with a retort, and somehow always the first to spot trouble (and the last to admit she enjoys it).
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky #fantasy
“We persist. Not through power or prophecy, but through the hunger to know what lies beyond the veil.” from The King's Fall.
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Orlan Drake - Author
Author of character-driven fantasy where myth, memory, and ambition collide.
www.orlandrake.com
November 4, 2025 at 2:09 PM
“We persist. Not through power or prophecy, but through the hunger to know what lies beyond the veil.” from The King's Fall.
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Available now at your favorite digital store!
The King's Fall by Orlan Drake
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October 31, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The King's Fall, by Orlan Drake, digital version is now also available at Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and many more stores worldwide.
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#booksky #NewFantasyRelease #BookLaunch2025 #FantasyAdventure #fantasybooks #fantasybookseries
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🌒 The wait is over.
The King’s Fall is now available on Kindle and paperback!
Enter a world of passion, betrayal, and magic — where even peace hides a blade.
🕮 Get your copy: www.orlandrake.com
Thank you for being here at the beginning. ⚔️
#BookLaunch #booksky #TheKingsFall #IndieAuthor #EpicFantasy
The King’s Fall is now available on Kindle and paperback!
Enter a world of passion, betrayal, and magic — where even peace hides a blade.
🕮 Get your copy: www.orlandrake.com
Thank you for being here at the beginning. ⚔️
#BookLaunch #booksky #TheKingsFall #IndieAuthor #EpicFantasy
October 30, 2025 at 11:32 AM
🌒 The wait is over.
The King’s Fall is now available on Kindle and paperback!
Enter a world of passion, betrayal, and magic — where even peace hides a blade.
🕮 Get your copy: www.orlandrake.com
Thank you for being here at the beginning. ⚔️
#BookLaunch #booksky #TheKingsFall #IndieAuthor #EpicFantasy
The King’s Fall is now available on Kindle and paperback!
Enter a world of passion, betrayal, and magic — where even peace hides a blade.
🕮 Get your copy: www.orlandrake.com
Thank you for being here at the beginning. ⚔️
#BookLaunch #booksky #TheKingsFall #IndieAuthor #EpicFantasy
⚔️Five days until the fall begins.
The King’s Fall releases October 30 — a story of forbidden love, ancient power, and a kingdom on the edge of ruin.
Pre-order now and be among the first to step into Ardanthia.
🕮 www.orlandrake.com
#BookCountdown #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookLaunch #booksky
The King’s Fall releases October 30 — a story of forbidden love, ancient power, and a kingdom on the edge of ruin.
Pre-order now and be among the first to step into Ardanthia.
🕮 www.orlandrake.com
#BookCountdown #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookLaunch #booksky
Orlan Drake - Author
Author of character-driven fantasy where myth, memory, and ambition collide.
www.orlandrake.com
October 25, 2025 at 9:46 AM
⚔️Five days until the fall begins.
The King’s Fall releases October 30 — a story of forbidden love, ancient power, and a kingdom on the edge of ruin.
Pre-order now and be among the first to step into Ardanthia.
🕮 www.orlandrake.com
#BookCountdown #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookLaunch #booksky
The King’s Fall releases October 30 — a story of forbidden love, ancient power, and a kingdom on the edge of ruin.
Pre-order now and be among the first to step into Ardanthia.
🕮 www.orlandrake.com
#BookCountdown #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookLaunch #booksky
They call Ardanthia the kingdom of light — but its brightest fires burn atop forgotten graves
The King’s Fall — releasing October 30
Be one of the first to step into Ardanthia
Pre-order now
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#Worldbuilding #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #TheKingsFall #FantasyLore #booksky #indieauthors
The King’s Fall — releasing October 30
Be one of the first to step into Ardanthia
Pre-order now
www.orlandrake.com
#Worldbuilding #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #TheKingsFall #FantasyLore #booksky #indieauthors
October 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
They call Ardanthia the kingdom of light — but its brightest fires burn atop forgotten graves
The King’s Fall — releasing October 30
Be one of the first to step into Ardanthia
Pre-order now
www.orlandrake.com
#Worldbuilding #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #TheKingsFall #FantasyLore #booksky #indieauthors
The King’s Fall — releasing October 30
Be one of the first to step into Ardanthia
Pre-order now
www.orlandrake.com
#Worldbuilding #FantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #TheKingsFall #FantasyLore #booksky #indieauthors
“Memory can be masked, but not erased. Whoever did this left traces. We will find them.”
— The King’s Fall
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Pre-order today and discover the realm where loyalty is tested, and love defies kingdoms.
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— The King’s Fall
www.orlandrake.com
Pre-order today and discover the realm where loyalty is tested, and love defies kingdoms.
#BookQuote #FantasyReads #BookPreorder #EpicFantasy #booksky
October 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
“Memory can be masked, but not erased. Whoever did this left traces. We will find them.”
— The King’s Fall
www.orlandrake.com
Pre-order today and discover the realm where loyalty is tested, and love defies kingdoms.
#BookQuote #FantasyReads #BookPreorder #EpicFantasy #booksky
— The King’s Fall
www.orlandrake.com
Pre-order today and discover the realm where loyalty is tested, and love defies kingdoms.
#BookQuote #FantasyReads #BookPreorder #EpicFantasy #booksky
The King's Fall is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Details at www.orlandrake.com
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The King's Fall - Book Trailer
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October 20, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The King's Fall is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Details at www.orlandrake.com
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Every realm hides its secrets — Sir Cedric Blackthorn is the man who digs them up.
Scarred by betrayal, bound by duty, he’s drawn into a web of magic and deceit that could consume kingdoms.
Who do you trust when truth itself is a weapon?
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#booksky #fantasymystery #booklaunch
Scarred by betrayal, bound by duty, he’s drawn into a web of magic and deceit that could consume kingdoms.
Who do you trust when truth itself is a weapon?
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky #fantasymystery #booklaunch
October 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Every realm hides its secrets — Sir Cedric Blackthorn is the man who digs them up.
Scarred by betrayal, bound by duty, he’s drawn into a web of magic and deceit that could consume kingdoms.
Who do you trust when truth itself is a weapon?
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky #fantasymystery #booklaunch
Scarred by betrayal, bound by duty, he’s drawn into a web of magic and deceit that could consume kingdoms.
Who do you trust when truth itself is a weapon?
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky #fantasymystery #booklaunch
My new website is now live. Here you will be able to find links to The King's Fall, and future books as they are published, as well as sign up to my newsletter to get all the latest news and offers.
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#booksky
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Orlan Drake - Author
Author of character-driven fantasy where myth, memory, and ambition collide.
www.orlandrake.com
October 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My new website is now live. Here you will be able to find links to The King's Fall, and future books as they are published, as well as sign up to my newsletter to get all the latest news and offers.
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky
www.orlandrake.com
#booksky
“Duty is a crown no one truly wishes to wear.”
Princess Eloise of Ardanthia stands torn between love and obligation. Her heart belongs to an enemy prince, but her hand is promised to a baron who sees marriage as power
Would you choose the crown or the heart?
#fantasybookseries #booksky #bookpreorder
Princess Eloise of Ardanthia stands torn between love and obligation. Her heart belongs to an enemy prince, but her hand is promised to a baron who sees marriage as power
Would you choose the crown or the heart?
#fantasybookseries #booksky #bookpreorder
October 16, 2025 at 9:35 AM
“Duty is a crown no one truly wishes to wear.”
Princess Eloise of Ardanthia stands torn between love and obligation. Her heart belongs to an enemy prince, but her hand is promised to a baron who sees marriage as power
Would you choose the crown or the heart?
#fantasybookseries #booksky #bookpreorder
Princess Eloise of Ardanthia stands torn between love and obligation. Her heart belongs to an enemy prince, but her hand is promised to a baron who sees marriage as power
Would you choose the crown or the heart?
#fantasybookseries #booksky #bookpreorder
I’m Orlan Drake, author of The King’s Fall
The realm of Ardanthia stands on the edge of ruin, and one spark of passion could tip it into chaos.
⚔️ The King’s Fall releases October 30. Pre-order now and step into the intrigue.
mybook.to/kingsfall
#EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #BookLaunch #booksky
The realm of Ardanthia stands on the edge of ruin, and one spark of passion could tip it into chaos.
⚔️ The King’s Fall releases October 30. Pre-order now and step into the intrigue.
mybook.to/kingsfall
#EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #BookLaunch #booksky
October 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
I’m Orlan Drake, author of The King’s Fall
The realm of Ardanthia stands on the edge of ruin, and one spark of passion could tip it into chaos.
⚔️ The King’s Fall releases October 30. Pre-order now and step into the intrigue.
mybook.to/kingsfall
#EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #BookLaunch #booksky
The realm of Ardanthia stands on the edge of ruin, and one spark of passion could tip it into chaos.
⚔️ The King’s Fall releases October 30. Pre-order now and step into the intrigue.
mybook.to/kingsfall
#EpicFantasy #IndieAuthor #BookLaunch #booksky