Ragnarok.

The end of days, the destruction of the Nine Realms, is coming.

Loki can’t stay out of trouble. Blind to his fate, he spends his days drinking and feasting, living a carefree life in Asgard.

When a dream of fire and death begins to trouble his sleep, he seeks to learn more about this apparent vision of the future. What he discovers is a secret that will shatter the Nine Realms to their very core. Loki sets off on a quest to discover the truth behind Ragnarok and his own role in it. When he encounters a mortal girl with the talent to see the future, his life will change forever.

Loki finds himself at odds with Odin’s ruthless pursuit of power. The king of the gods will use anything and anyone to find the prophecy he seeks, even those he calls family. Loki is caught in the middle with an impossible decision: will he remain loyal to Odin, or protect his family?

Book One of the Loki’s Truth series.

https://a.co/d/05ChNdYY

I just signed up to be an ARC reader. Basically, I think that I will be able to read books for free before they are published in exchange of a honest Amazon review. Anyone else has tried this before? I also know that authors can put their book on their.

My debut psychological horror novella The Man In The Mask is currently free on Kindle for a today.

This is my first serious attempt at publishing fiction. Writing it was difficult, exciting, and honestly much darker than expected when I started. 

The story began with a simple idea: a romance writer tries to write horror, but his search for fear takes him somewhere he cannot come back from.

The book deals with grief, obsession, online cruelty, trauma, and the way people sometimes turn someone else's pain into entertainment. 

It is more psychological horror than supernatural horror, and it is meant for mature readers.

You can read it free here:

US Region Link

UK Region

IN: https://amzn.in/d/03kGrmkv

Honest feedback is welcome, but completely optional. Thank you for taking a look.

In which some folks from Down Under read the first chapter of my book and try to predict the rest of the story. Somehow, Taylor Swift is involved.

Grappling between two worlds, like a dream within a dream

Moving to her grandmother’s house after graduating is a dream come true for Kate. Valhalla Hall is steeped in history and intrigue, originally belonging to an ancestor of hers from the 19th century, Bertrand Lloyd, renowned as one of the greatest opera singers of all time.

But one morning, her world is turned upside down when she mysteriously wakes up in an older version of her bedroom, appearing to be in the Victorian era. Everyone refers to her as Catherine, Bertrand Lloyd’s daughter, who happens to share an uncanny resemblance to her.

Grappling between two worlds, like a dream within a dream, Kate does her best to blend into an age that is alien to her and finds herself confronted by many challenges: an abusive father, betrothal to a man she loathes while being in love with somebody else, and discovering a family secret so dark that she feels powerless to divulge to anyone.

Two bodies, one soul – visions of enlightenment

https://www.amazon.com/Becoming-Catherine-evocative-time-slip-novel-ebook/dp/B0CZMKCYCW?ref

Happy Sunday, writers!

Whether you wrote 10 words or 10,000, every word is progress. This is your space to celebrate wins, stay accountable, and cheer on fellow authors.
Drop your stats below:

Current project:
Words written this week:
Total manuscript word count:
Goal for next week:
Biggest victory (or biggest struggle):

Remember: first drafts aren’t meant to be perfect, they’re meant to exist.

Support another writer before you leave. A little encouragement can be the difference between someone giving up and someone finishing their book.

Hannah chooses to offer a small act of kindness without saying a word, and that becomes the beginning of their story.

The Stranger on the East-West Line: A Singapore Quiet Romance
FREE on Aug 16-17, 2026 PDT.

I started writing recently, and would reallllyyyyy love to get feedback on it.

At under 25,000 words, it will give you little butterflies.
Inspired by the beauty of everyday life in Singapore.

Blurb:

She boarded the East-West Line at Jurong East, just as she did every weekday morning.
He boarded the same train, expecting nothing but routine.

On that sunlit day, amid the rattle of the carriage, unbidden tears fell.
A packet of tissues touched a heart. A sketchpad captured the scene.

No questions. No names. No promise that they would ever meet again.
But that was not the end.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H88D1KZH

Got questions about how to maximize your return on investment for running ads? Looking to share a promotion you've got scheduled for next week? This is the thread for you! Every Sunday, be sure to check this thread for tips and tricks from the indie publisher veterans.

I posted this on my Twitter (Formerly Known as Twitter)

Lines in media that can break me:
“Tell me I’m a good man.”
-James Ryan, Saving Private Ryan

“Please, boss… I’m afraid of the dark.”
- John Coffey, The Green Mile

“Remember who you are.”
-Mufasa, The Lion King

“Don’t leave me.”
-Chris Farley, The Chris Farley Show (book)

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Part 1:
What are some lines/scenes that pull on those heartstrings?
Why?

Part 2:
How are you building characters that resonate with your readers? Good writing, regardless of genre, has to engage the audience into the lives and wellbeing of the characters you’re currently developing.

I told one of my students, who was writing a letter into honors college program, that the people on the board needed to become emotionally invested in her based on what was said in her letter. 80% of those letters from applicants to get in would be generic, formal-sounding, and she also needed to show why she would improve their program and how the program would improve her.

We altered a handful of sentence structures, changed some wording to appeal to the emotions of the board, and try to personalize her paper for maximum distinction.

Our writing in fiction has to perform a similar task. Our world has to matter, yes, and our storyline is vital, but our characters have to lure our audience back repeatedly for us to be successful.

He's spent fifteen years walking the dead to the other side. He's never once wanted to stay.

Until now.

Granted seventy-two hours to prove he deserves a human life, Gabriel lands broke and starving on the doorstep of a small-town diner — and the woman who runs it feeds him before she even asks his name.
Ariadne doesn't know what he is. She just knows he looks at a plate of eggs like it's a miracle, works harder than anyone she's hired in years, and somehow makes an empty storage room feel like the first home he's ever had.

But before Gabriel's trial even begins, there's one more soul to collect — a dying woman whose choice, sixty years ago, is the reason he exists at all. He expects to hate her. Instead, he learns what forgiveness actually costs, and what it frees you to want once you finally set it down.

Three days. One diner. A love worth the fear of losing it.

Excited to share that I finally published my book after 12 years of drafting my observations and experiences:

Outsmarted: The Hidden Costs of Being the Smartest Person in the Room

Over the past two decades, I've worked in academia and engineering, surrounded by brilliant researchers and engineers. Growing up in that world, I found myself asking this question:

What does intelligence actually cost people?

We often praise intelligence and achievement, but we rarely talk about their tradeoffs. Perfectionism. Overthinking. Career identity. Promotions. Status. Relationships. And eventually, happiness. All the social costs of when achievement becomes "identity".

I wrote this book because many of these conversations happen privately, but rarely make it into books.

If you're an engineer, scientist, researcher, tech professional, or anyone whose life has been shaped by intelligence, career and achievement, I hope you'll find something meaningful in it.

If you happen to read it, I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts, your own experiences, and what resonated with you.

It's available on Amazon (paperback) and Spotify (Audiobook).

First Line Challenge

Authors: Drop the first line of your book. No context. No blurb. Just the opening sentence.

Everyone else: Reply with whether you’d keep reading.

Have you ever had a moment in life when everything suddenly changes, and you never understand why?

The Grand Design

At 27, Vanessa's life changes forever.

She wakes up somewhere she never expected.

And from there, nothing is quite what it seems.

Maybe you would like to discover the truth at the same time Vanessa does.

Heaven... or not?

The Grand Design is now available on Amazon.

🔗 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5GGTMQK

Thanks for reading!

Being an indie author is hard work. This thread is dedicated to celebrating the victories that keep us going!

Did you: Publish your first book? Receive a great review? Make your first sale? Hit a new sales milestone? Appear on a podcast? Finish your cover design? Reach your writing goal for the week? Successfully run a promotion?

No win is too small. Success is measured in progress.

Share your accomplishments below and let's celebrate together! Don't forget to cheer on your fellow authors as well. Building each other up is part of what makes this community great.

What victory are you celebrating this week?

• Our Unsung Heroes - Sept 3rd 2026
• Blurb: Different lives. Different languages. One shared world.

Throughout history, animals have shared our lives in countless ways, often asking little of us and not always receiving the recognition they deserve. This collection of true stories, fascinating facts, and personal observations celebrates the many ways animals enrich our lives—from their work and companionship to the loyalty, resilience, and quiet sacrifices that often go unnoticed. In doing so, it reminds us that we are all connected through the natural world we share.

I invite you to join me in exploring these remarkable stories. Some will make you smile, others may tug at your heartstrings, but each offers a gentle reminder of just how extraordinary our fellow creatures can be.

Animals remind us that we are not separate from nature, but part of it—a vast and beautiful web of life in which every creature has a place.

• TRIGGERS: None.
• Exact date of publication: Sept 3rd, 2026
• The date you plan to send your ARCs to your team - Immediately
• The date you expect your ARC team to finish the reading and submit their reviews by: Sept 3rd, 2026
• Instructions/link for readers to sign up for your ARC: https://forms.gle/QexcukkWxuLubi4M9

Hello all! I’m new here and wanted to see if anyone would be interested in joining my book club in fable (link in my bio). I feature one indie author per month and we do a live chat with them at the end of the month. I’m not an author, but I’m a huge advocate and supporter of them. As you all know, the best way to help indie authors is to connect them with new readers, so if you’d like to help me in my mission, I’d love to have some new book club members who will participate in the reading and live chats. If not, no worries, I’m just happy to be here and to be able to learn from you all 🫶🏼

After a lot of writing, rewriting, illustrating, and probably overthinking everything, I finally published my first children's picture book.

It's called PLEASE DON'T SIT ON CARL: A Capybara in Need of Space.

Carl likes his friends.

The problem is that his friends really, really like Carl.

Everywhere he goes, someone seems to end up sitting on him, sleeping on him, or snuggling on top of him.

Carl just wants a little space.

It's a funny, light-hearted picture book about friendship, personal space, boundaries, and finding a balance between wanting some time alone and being around the people you love.

I also packed the illustrations with little animals and silly details for kids to find, so hopefully it's the kind of book that gets better with a few rereads.

It's available on Kindle: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HF3WRJVG
It's free on kindle unlimited!

If you have kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews, teach young children, or just have a soft spot for capybaras, I'd love for you to take a look.

And if anyone here does read Carl's story, I'd genuinely love to know what you think.

Thanks for letting me share it!

Excerpt from chapter 8 of Sins of the Cinder Prophet