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Mike Garcia
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I'm a hobby writer.
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I just couldn't wait to share a small peek of the cover draft. I didn't want to spoil too much, so I cropped & blurred most of it. Next up is color/light studies.

Didn't get much writing done last weekend, it was a nice cool weekend.

#FantasyArt #BookCovers #Fantasy #DnD
September 2, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Volume 2, Chapter 14 of Tail of the Stray is live!

The end of Vol 2 is in sight. The last few chapters will wrap it up, and I will take a short break from writing.

Be sure to stay updated
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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature who was stolen from his home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as an exotic curiosity, struggles to adjust to his new life. Now, with a rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s...
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August 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Volume 2, Chapter 13 of Tail of the Stray is live!

A life threatening injury forces Velrik and his companions to rush to their destination. Will they make it in time?

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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature who was stolen from his home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as an exotic curiosity, struggles to adjust to his new life. Now, with a rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s...
royalroad.com
August 1, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Volume 2, Chapter 12 of Tail of the Stray is live!

"My heart dropped into my stomach as I locked eyes with the creature."

Velrik is severely injured in a fight with an aberrant creature.

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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature who was stolen from his home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as an exotic curiosity, struggles to adjust to his new life. Now, with a rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s...
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July 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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Velrik's journey isn’t easy—stolen from home, sold as a slave, and betrayed by a friend. But readers are hooked.

5k+ views, 170+ avg readers, and a 5⭐️rating.
Walk the hard road with him in this D&D inspired fantasy book series.

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#IndieAuthor #RoyalRoad #furry #furries
Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature who was stolen from his home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as an exotic curiosity, struggles to adjust to his new life. Now, with a rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s...
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July 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Volume 3 of Tail of The Stray will cover a war arc.

Expect military conflict, battlefield strategy, and plenty of brutal fights.

Velrik’s story is about to get intense. Be sure to catch up now!

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July 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Just picked up a camper for my annual winter camping trip.

I can’t wait to hit the mountains with my dogs, get cozy, and write some new chapters for my fantasy series. Winter is the best for camping.

#AmWriting #WinterCamping #WritersLife #IndieAuthor #FantasyWriter
July 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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This is an older review of Tail of the Stray, but I love it.

“Written by someone with both the heart of a poet and the soul of a naturalist.”

The kind of feedback that keeps me writing.✨

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July 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Velrik was stolen, sold as a pet, and cast aside. Now, the fox-like rogue fights to reclaim his past in a world shaped by corruption, war, and magic.

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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature who was stolen from his home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as an exotic curiosity, struggles to adjust to his new life. Now, with a rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s...
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July 7, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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✨The Eldrin Lore Archive is live!

Dive into my growing world of magic, creatures, and more. A lore supplement for my book series, Tail of The Stray.

📖 Explore now:
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Eldrin Lore - Google Drive
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June 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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🎉 Tail of The Stray just passed 4k views with a 150+ avg view count and a 5⭐ rating!

If you're into deep lore, dangerous roads, & imperfect protagonists—now’s the time to jump in.

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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature who was stolen from his home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as an exotic curiosity, struggles to adjust to his new life. Now, with a rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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I just finished writing Vol 2 Ch 12, and things are getting intense. Velrik’s first serious injury raises the stakes as they encounter trouble in the mountains.

📖Catch up now before Chapter 12 drops next month.

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#dnd #IndieAuthor #FantasyBooks #Fantasy #RoyalRoad
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June 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Tail of The Stray has broken the 3.5k viewer mark, 5 days after the 3k mark.

A series that started out as my D&D character's backstory is now enjoyed by tons of people, and I cannot thank y'all enough!

#Fantasy #IndieAuthor #DnD #FantasyBooks #RoyalRoad
June 14, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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🎉 Tail of the Stray just passed 3,000 views on Royal Road!

5⭐ rated, 120+ avg readers, and it's only been 1.5 months!

Huge thanks to everyone reading & supporting!

Catch up or join the journey now:
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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
royalroad.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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Last session in our D&D game:

Velrik spotted 90 gnolls and 40 hyenas on first watch.
The party is now fleeing a full-blown hunting party.

Catch up on Velrik’s story in the ongoing series:
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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
royalroad.com
June 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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📖 Volume 2, Chapter 6 of Tail of the Stray is live!

Bounty hunters close in on Velrik. Having to leave behind new friends, Velrik is forced to stare down yet another lonely road.

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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
royalroad.com
June 6, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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📚 A lore archive is in the works!

Geography, deities, characters, world history, and more. All organized for easy reading.

Follow the story here:
www.royalroad.com/fiction/1139...

#FantasyLore #Worldbuilding #IndieAuthor #RoyalRoad #LoreDrop
Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
www.royalroad.com
June 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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📖 Volume 2, Chapter 5 of Tail of the Stray is live!

Trouble brews as Velrik learns he’s being hunted. The shadows are spreading—and staying hidden just got harder.

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May 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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📖 Volume 2, Chapter 5 of Tail of the Stray is live!

Trouble brews as Velrik learns he’s being hunted. The shadows are spreading—and staying hidden just got harder.

Read now: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1139...

#Fantasy #RoyalRoad #IndieAuthor #DnD #amwriting
Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
www.royalroad.com
May 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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Working on a new book cover for Tail of the Stray. A very talented artist might be bringing it to life soon. I won’t say names yet—but if it works out, it’ll be something special.

Check out the story here: www.royalroad.com/fiction/1139...

#Fantasy #RoyalRoad #CoverArt #WebFiction #AmWriting
Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
www.royalroad.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Looking for a grounded fantasy story with character depth and intricate world lore?
Start reading Tail of the Stray on Royal Road—Velrik’s journey is just beginning.
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Tail of The Stray
Velrik, a fox-like creature, was stolen from home and sold as a pet to nobles who saw him as nothing but an exotic curiosity. Now, with rogue’s cunning and a Vulpin’s instincts, he carves his path to ...
www.royalroad.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM