R.P.Holliman
rpholliman.bsky.social
R.P.Holliman
@rpholliman.bsky.social
Therapist turned fantasy novelist.
Magic, swords, and emotional baggage

https://linktr.ee/rpholliman
I loved this one — especially the chapter narrated by each of the snakes in her hair. Such a brilliant choice. And honestly, she absolutely should have been the hero in the original myth too.
January 21, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The art on that book looks breathtaking, to say nothing of what I'm sure is between the covers!
January 21, 2026 at 8:57 PM
This is for sure one of my comfort replays. Plus it features the world's best love story: Varric and Bianca.
January 19, 2026 at 4:10 PM
That’s really kind of you—hope next week treats you more gently. I’ve got a fantasy novel out now: Galdur Academy: Secrets in the Blood. Magical academy, rival schools of magic, and a lot of quiet identity pressure under the spellwork.

Book page here 📚
rpholliman.com/books/galdur...
Galdur Academy: Secrets in the Blood | R.P.Holliman
When Inyin is promoted to Master of Galdur Academy, his triumph is short-lived. A loved one stands accused of forbidden blood magic, shaking Inyin’s faith in the very institution
rpholliman.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Nothing more like modern day society than taking a cautionary tale and assuming it's a How-To Manual.
January 16, 2026 at 9:14 PM
This is like saying Moby Dick was about a guy who loved whales. Absolutely bonkers take on this series.
January 14, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Totally get it, I know two pages isn't much to convey everything. Best of luck with everything!
January 7, 2026 at 11:31 PM
I really liked the parts about the immaterial plane, and how a single tear introduced something new to break up a cycle. Overal realy great. The only constructive bit I might add is I might like to hear a litte diaogue from the deities to get a sense of their personality. Really enjoyed it!
January 7, 2026 at 10:27 PM
I'm sort of in the middle. I like a backlog, but I'll start before the series is finished. That way I can binge a good chunk of the series and spend a lot of time with the characters upfront.
January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
To my wife the three most romantic words I can say are, 'I made soup.' So it's always soup season at our house!
January 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I’m a therapist, and this just made my “things I will absolutely be saying to clients” list. Also, as a writer, I kind of love how quotable these are!
January 3, 2026 at 1:18 AM
I like the reframe! We need more artist of every stripe in the world!
January 2, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Wait, that’s not what people do? I’ve got two fiction books, a writing craft book, and a dungeon mastering book going at the same time. How else do you keep momentum?
January 2, 2026 at 6:19 PM
This looks rad! Guilty admission: I often choose books the same way I choose wine—cool names and awesome cover design get me every time.
January 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Steer into the skid and start your villain era 🙂

Honestly though, book clubs are kind of at their best when you get a bad one—nothing bonds people like collectively throwing popcorn at a book.
January 2, 2026 at 6:09 PM