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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · 1d

GIVEAWAY 🚨

There are five book birthdays for WWP in October. This is your chance to one prizepack of the five.

Help @dlawsonauthor.bsky.social, @nickawrites.bsky.social, @ajcalvin.bsky.social, @poppyalexanders.bsky.social, and I celebrate.

Follow the post instructions for your chance to win! 🔥

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · 13d

⚔️🐍Third and final cover reveal of the day (whew)!⚔️🐍

Willow Wraith's own @authornickbetts.bsky.social & his book The Serpent and the Shattered Sword, book three in his Fates of Aten series!

Give this pretty cover a looksee! willowwraithpress.com/2025/10/01/c...

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · 24d

THE OFFICIAL FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

The cover for The Serpent and the Shattered Sword, The Fates of Aten Book 3, will release at 1200 EDT!

Thanks go out to all the amazing people who signed up to help with it! No account's too small. If you want to be a part of it, shoot me a DM 📨

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Sep 10

JUST A FEW MORE MONTHS and the audiobook for 'The Waking of Storm and Flame' will grace your ears 🔥

Narrated by the timeless @nikki.lyons.narration - here's a short clip of the voice of Zahra Ke'elle in the pivotal 10th chapter of the story.

#booksky

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Sep 9

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N.A. Betts's review of The Light Of Kasaban

4/5: Read as part of the Willow Wraith Press Book Club for the month of September How much are you willing to sacrifice for your family? I enjoyed this excellent novel by Thomas Howard Riley. It was...

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Sep 9

WWP BOOK CLUB REVIEW!

4/5 ⭐️ (and 2/5 F**k offs) for @ornithopteryx 's 'The Light of Kasaban.'

Heavy on the love for the found family trope. Big Assassin's Creed vibes! Check out my full review on Goodreads in the comments 👇

#booksky

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Alex Scheuermann @theodyllicstone.bsky.social · Sep 8

This week on Porridge Report, Willow Wraith Press has obtained an exclusive interview with guidance to all you writers out there.

Hot tips & writing hacks* in this PR, folks!

*(Hacks including @authornickbetts.bsky.social)

willowwraithpress.com/2025/09/08/i...

Inspiring Indie Publishing Tips from Shia LaBeouf

Dive into an unexpected interview with Shia LaBeouf, offering bold advice for aspiring writers battling self-doubt. Just do it!

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Sep 4

"I HOPE YOU'RE READY, ALIRA, because if you take her hand, there's no going back..." 🐍🗡

The Serpent and the Shattered Sword's cover will be revealed October 1st at 1200 EDT.

There's still time to sign up for the ARC team. Drop a comment, and tell me you want in 👇

#booksky

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Aug 29

SUCKER FOR PUNISHMENT? 😈

Add The Waking of Storm and Flame to your TBR, buy it and express ticket right to the top, and enjoy your trip to the wonderful world of Idel - rife with all it's love, family, heartbreak, and betrayal.

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Aug 27

TRAVIS WENT TO BETTS 🔥 (and you can too!)

You, like Taylor, can own the greatest fantasy epic - though, the ring is a 1 of 1...sorry. Available today on Amazon in eBook or paperback. Or, read it for free on Kindle Unlimited!

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Alex Scheuermann @theodyllicstone.bsky.social · Aug 20

EXTRA EXTRA! We have a special edition mid-week Porridge Report. @authornickbetts.bsky.social has FOMO about Worldcon Seattle to share with you all.

(Don't tell him I stored the extra FOMO from our giveaway at his place... it must've gone bad and aerosolized)

willowwraithpress.com/2025/08/20/l...

Missing WorldCon: A Satirical Couchside Reflection

Join N.A. Betts as he humorously reflects on the FOMO of missing WorldCon, sharing a satirical take on the literary event experience.

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Alex Scheuermann @theodyllicstone.bsky.social · Aug 25

Lizard lizard Porridge Report. Lizard lizard 🦎 @authornickbetts.bsky.social @timwolffauthor.bsky.social

willowwraithpress.com/2025/08/25/t...

Exploring Literature Trends: The Lizard King Phenomenon

Explore the rise of Timothy Wolff and his epic fantasy debut, 'Platinum Tinted Darkness', as lizards captivate a new generation.

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · Jul 23

Today is The Godsblood Tragedy's birthday!!!

Can't believe it's been a year already...Thanks to all who've read (or tried & realized it wasn't for them), hyped, supported, & checked out this book. Means the world to me!

📣Sale📣
Zon Ebook/PB - $.99/$14.99
Direct PB/HB - $13/$20

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Jul 15

And when it does...it'll be coming for you, too! ❄️

The Serpent and the Shattered Sword releases this November 26th, but your journey with both The Waking of Storm and Flame, and, The Last Cry of Innocence is waiting to begin!

Head on over to Kindle Unlimited and you can read both for FREE 🔥

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Jul 14

WHO ARE THE FATES OF ATEN? 🔥

Start your journey with The Waking of Storm and Flame - FREE on Kindle Unlimited.
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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Jul 14

Proud to be counted among such a brilliant collective of fellow authors! 😊

Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · Jul 8

Life has been hectic the last few weeks, but still, should've done this earlier...

Willow Wraith Press has a brand new logo AND we've expanded our crew of authors/illustrators/editors/creators!!!!

Meet the newbies, plus the oldbies & the ancients!!!!

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Bill Adams - Willow Wraith Press author/owner @williamjadams3.bsky.social · Jun 27

A Friday to remember!

Willow Wraith Press has the honor of revealing our resident Lizard Man & 🕺🕺 @timwolffauthor.bsky.social's new cover for his novella, Protocol of Valor.

Protocol of Valor releases July 18th & is a prequel to his Legacy of Boulom series!

willowwraithpress.com/2025/06/27/c...

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Mar 29

Classic Fantasy, no spice, with a bit of LOTR Flair 😊

ARC sign ups for the sequel are open at my 🔗. You get the first book free for signing up!

N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Mar 21

And with that, the first round of ARCs for The Last Cry of Innocence are out in the world 😊

So long my little beauties. May you find open hearts and eager imaginations!

N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Mar 15

I would love to have a few more Fantasy readers for my ARC team 🥰 If you're interested, fill out the form below. You'll even get the first book free to read while you wait for the ARC 😊

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Mar 15

Hey Sammy! I would love to have a few more Fantasy readers for my ARC team (if you like the genre🥰 If you're interested, fill out the form below. You'll even get the first book free to read while you wait for the ARC 😊

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Mar 15

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ARC Signup for The Last Cry of Innocence

THE DEBT OF FAILURE IS SETTLED IN MADNESS Two years of war have broken Alira Verbrandt. Cornered in Astera, the last bastion guarding the River Zybril, she fights not only to hold the line, but to kee...

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Mar 15

What's up BSKY?! I'm looking for a few amazing ARC readers for my upcoming fantasy novel, The Last Cry of Innocence.

Check out the graphic below, and if you're interested, I'll drop the sign up 🔗 in the comments!

If you like your fantasy clean and feeling like LOTR, I want you on the team! 👇

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Feb 11

Mark your calendars 🗓

Stuff Your Kindle with Fantasy Day is coming February 28th - with over 375 titles up for free across all sub-genres! Just a few of the titles available are pictured below for Epic Fantasy!

Peep TWOSAF down there in the corner 😉 #stuffwithfantasy

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N.A. (Nick) Betts @authornickbetts.bsky.social · Jan 29

My marketing attempt for today:

Please buy my book. You'll like it - trust me 🙂

Good night world, until we meet again... in like 9 hours.