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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘀 trilogy: Follow a royal family trying to hold on to their throne amidst political intrigue and a warring neighbor.

𝗔𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘂𝘀: Join a young woman who is given magical powers and has to protect not only a princess, but an entire kingdom from an evil warlock.

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December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Janine Bretz Author

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"You're my most favoritest brother." - The Rushlow Brothers, Blood and War

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December 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Janine Bretz Author

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This.

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December 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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If it works, ok.

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December 12, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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"I feel now as though my entire life has been some sort of falsehood." - Jasper Ravencrest, Blood and War

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December 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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I get most of my writing done anywhere but my desk.

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December 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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😆 😆 😂 😂 😭 😭

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December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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"You know we can tell when you're lying." - Ezra Lochwood, The Throne of Amstairis

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December 8, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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It hasn't been done by you. So do it.

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December 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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The struggle . . .

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December 6, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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"It is a dangerous thing to reach for more than what you've been given." - Ellis Ranwood, The Throne of Amstairis

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December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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Talk to yourself.

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December 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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It could be.

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December 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM

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"My darling Dahi!" - Keaka (at every opportunity), Aestus

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December 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Janine Bretz Author

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Time needs to chill for like 5 seconds.

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December 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Janine Bretz Author

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Yes, please.

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November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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"Well then, I guess it's time to make a quick and cunning exit out the back." - Keaka, Aestus

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November 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Janine Bretz Author

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Your side characters are the main characters to themselves.

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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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As we enter another holiday, Father God, we are reminded, perhaps, of what has been lost. Oftentimes, we forget Your goodness, focusing instead on the problems. But You are the Author and Creator of all things. You hold our very breath in Your glorious hands. Thank you for loving us still despite...