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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author

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Hey, I’m Simon Shugar—author of bold, emotional, action-heavy fantasy told through raw, first-person journeys. If you like coming-of-age arcs, epic stakes, and human struggles in unreal worlds then check out my books!

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Apr 17

Path of Pathos Trilogy - Hunter's Apprentice, Hunter's Quest & Royal Hunter

In a war-torn kingdom, a young boy's path to manhood is forged in violence, loss, and a mysterious power that may be his only hope.

Tomi is a boy when his father, a hunter, leaves their village, entrusting him with their home’s protection. In a land ravaged by war, Tomi bears responsibilities far beyond his years. As the Three Prince War looms, he’s thrust into a world of brutal choices and deadly encounters, where his innocence is lost to bloodshed and treachery. From defending his family to surviving in the wild, Tomi learns life’s harshest realities. Amid the darkness, he discovers Pathos—a mysterious gift from his father that sharpens his connection to the world around him and may be his key to enduring the trials ahead.

As the kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance, Tomi’s journey will shape him into the man he’s destined to become—if he can survive long enough.

The Witch Queen Saga - Rageborn, Furybound, Vengewrought, Ashsworn, Warforged.

Only One Who Cannot Be Bound by Magic Can Defeat the Witch Queen

Karn was just a boy when dark forces tore his home apart, leaving him orphaned and burning for vengeance. Taken in by an unlikely mentor, he finds himself thrust into The Forge—a brutal training ground where the Witch Queen molds her deadliest warriors. Strength is survival, and every lesson is paid for in blood.

But Karn is different. Magic cannot touch him. And in a world where power is everything, that makes him dangerous.

As he battles through ruthless trials and shifting alliances, Karn unearths secrets buried deep in his past—truths that could shatter the Witch Queen’s reign… or doom him to her service. The path to revenge is treacherous, and every choice comes with a cost.

To break free, Karn must decide: is he a weapon forged for war, or something far more deadly?

The Wind Walker Trilogy (Children of the Sky) - The Wind Walker, The Winds Calling, The Winds Fury

In Crater, freedom isn’t given—it’s stolen.

Zephyr has spent his life shackled in the depths of the city’s brutal mines, where only the strongest endure. As a Breaker Boy, he's little more than a cog in Crater's corrupt machine, but he dreams of a life aboveground, where he can soar across the skies instead of choking on coal dust. Yet in Crater, dreaming is a dangerous game—and it’s about to get lethal.

When a daring sky-pirate captain named Bacchus crashes into his path, hunting for a lost treasure that could upend the kingdom, Zephyr sees a chance to escape the mines once and for all. Desperate to break free, he joins forces with Crater’s ruthless thieves’ guild, wagering everything he has on a future in the skies. But as he’s drawn deeper into a web of cutthroat rivals and shifting allegiances, Zephyr must decide what he’s willing to sacrifice for freedom.

With enemies lurking at every turn and betrayal as common as gold, one wrong move could cost him everything. The skies are calling—but the price for flying free might just be his life.

Your One Job Is To SURVIVE - A stand alone survival fantasy.

Ewan's life is a mess—his dreams shattered, bridges burnt, and everything he once knew, gone. So he flees into the wilderness, craving an escape from the torment, from the constant buzz of despair. But when he tries to end it all? He can't even do that right! Instead, he finds himself barely alive, scraping by in the wilds with just his will to keep him going. As he battles the elements and the beasts that roam the untamed lands, he discovers peace in the silent moments between life and death.

Amidst the relentless struggle for survival, he learns to build shelters, master fire, and hunt for his supper, each new skill, a lifeline. In the vast expanse of nature, where every breath is a victory and every heartbeat a defiance, Ewan learns to cherish the newfound sense of purpose that comes with simply living.

His only job now? To survive!

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Sep 25

Spirit Storm is out now!

The storm has broken. In the final chapter of the Path of Ethos trilogy, Queen Sanne gathers allies and rivals to Riverhalv as rebellion stirs and old spirits rise in fury.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Sep 9

Hunter's Quest now on Audiobook!

Available on audible, apple books, spotify, kobo books, barnes and noble + more.

Narrated beautifully by Jonathan Johns, emotional and immersive.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks to
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Hunter's Quest by Simon Shugar. Narrated by Jonathan Johns. Brought to your by RB Media.

Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Aug 31

Hunter's Apprentice - Audio-book Preview

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Aug 11

OUT NOW! Spirit Guide: Book Two of the Path of Ethos Trilogy (The Path Of Pathos 5)

The earth trembles. Bond breaks. And Tomi must walk the path alone.

On Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.

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Spirit Guide by Simon Shugar book cover.

Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jul 29

OUT NOW! – @rjbayley.bsky.social is the voice of Karn in Rageborn (The Witch Queen Saga: Book One).

Darkness comes, revenge follows. Long road or short? Either way, heads roll.

Available on audible, apple books, spotify, kobo books, barnes and noble + more.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jul 21

Get ready – RJ Bayley is the voice of Karn in Rageborn (The Witch Queen Saga: Book One), and it’s releasing very soon!

Audiobook Announcement – Release Date
Rageborn – The Witch Queen Saga – July 29, 2025

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jul 8

Hunter's Apprentice now on Audiobook!

Available on audible, apple books, spotify, kobo books, barnes and noble + more.

Narrated beautifully by Jonathan Johns—emotional and immersive.

Give it a listen and let me know what you think. Thanks to @tantoraudio.bsky.social

#booksky

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jul 3

I am either really tired or I genuinely find this a fantastic insult.

“Damn your mother’s goat,” he growled, slamming his hand on the table.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jul 1

Hunter's Apprentice - Audiobook releasing 8th of July.

Narrated by Jonathan Johns. Known for his warm, authentic delivery and character-driven storytelling.

Brought to you by @tantoraudio.bsky.social

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 27

When The Gates Close is 0.99 for the next few days. Read it today!

A story about rebellion against a tyrannical king, a city on the edge and a young man with memories not his own that might just hold the key to saving them all

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 20

Your One Job is to SURVIVE

This isn't one of my popular books. Its a stand alone, emotional survival fantasy but its something that I needed to write.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 15

Happy Father's day!

Make as many stories as you can.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 13

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Nose Stuck in a Book Blog @nsiabblog.bsky.social · Jun 11

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 10

𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧: 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

The first book in a new sequel trilogy, Spirit Hunter continues the story of Tomi from the Hunter’s Apprentice (Path of Pathos) series—but in a world reshaped by the aftermath of war.

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Spirit Hunter: Book One of the Path of Ethos Trilogy (The Path Of Pathos 4)

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 7

#NorthCarolina is famous for the first flight of the Wright Brothers, the Outer Banks, and the birthplace of Pepsi—but did you know it's also home to a rising tide of incredible fantasy authors?

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 3

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · Jun 3

The End of Garrick Grimshaw (Short Story) - FREE until Friday

Follow Me to My End

I carry an exhaustion no sleep can cure.

The tale is short. But walk with me, and hear it told.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · May 26

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · May 10

The Wind Walker trilogy is now complete—featuring the bonus chapter The Birdcage. Sky pirates, thieves, betrayal, and one stubborn breaker boy chasing freedom above the clouds.

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The Wind Walker - Complete Trilogy (Children of the Sky)

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · May 8

Today I introduced a new character, Squibbles, The Mule.
Enjoy the abstract below. It'll give you a hint to which book I am currently writing.

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The sun had begun its slow descent, dragging the light with it, when Anni gave up walking and hauled herself into Halder’s saddle. She slumped forward, arms draped over the gelding’s neck, groaning like she’d been mortally wounded.
“My feet are destroyed,” she said. “Utterly betrayed by my own legs.”
Mirva barely looked up from where she was nudging the mule along. “I told you so. And no, you’re not riding Squibbles .”
“But Squibbles loves me.”
“Squibbles tolerates you.”
“Fine, I concede,” Anni muttered. “You were right.”
Mirva gave her a pleased smile, the kind that came with ribbons and old victories. “I usually am.”
I glanced over. “Wait—he’s called Squibbles?”
Anni grinned, eyes half-lidded from the saddle. “It’s to remind my mother of my father during her travels.”
That got a laugh out of me, full and sudden. “That’s cruel.”
“And accurate,” Mirva said, entirely unfazed.

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · May 6

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Simon Shugar - Fantasy Author @simonshugar.bsky.social · May 6

Awesome! Hope you enjoy it!