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A.J. Calvin
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SF/F Author of The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, and Wraith & the Revolution
Reviewer at FanFiAddict.com

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A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · Jun 17
It's almost surreal to think this story is finally out in the world, after so many years working on it.

It may be my newest release, but some of these characters have been with me longer than any of those from previous books. Here's to Kye, Sorin, the Zylars, and Zinn

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Wraparound paperback cover for Wraith and the Revolution by A.J. Calvin Back cover text: Kye Verex is trapped. Due to a fluke of genetics, the decisions of the galaxy’s elite, and a lack of finances, he’s stuck on his polluted and noxious home world indefinitely. And it’s slowly killing him. Then his more fortunate sister returns one day, bringing the promise of salvation. Kelsey has always hoped to find the means to pull him out of his desperate cycle of survival, but it has taken years. Now, she has a plan, one that will cure his genetic condition and clear him for interstellar travel. The catch? He has to sign over his very existence – and a portion of his humanity – to Zylar Inc., the galaxy’s most prominent and notorious corporation, in exchange for the necessary treatment. Is his cure worth the cost?
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I have something rather special to share on the 26th.
It's a secret project that I've been preparing (with the help of a talented collaborator) for some months... 🌊🐚
New short story, new characters, new corner of Knyadrea, new reading format
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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I finally posted my review of the amazing Rook and Rose trilogy by MA Carrick! 😁

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Review: Rook & Rose Trilogy by M. A. Carrick | FanFiAddict
Synopsis Fortune favors the bold. Magic favors the liars. Ren is a con artist who has come to the sparkling city of Nadežra with one goal: to trick her way ...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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I have the week off work to prepare for the holidays. Cleaning and baking is in order, but I should have some extra time for writing too.

With the weirdness at work, I'm looking forward to a few days off!
November 24, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Why yes this book did spend all of its time killing me softly, thank you @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social

Epic fantasy antics✔️
A lovable trio that only share one braincell & somehow Lukan is barely ever graced with it✔️

Thanks to @arcadiabooks.bsky.social for the eArc!
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Review: The Blackfire Blade (The Last Legacy #2) by James Logan | FanFiAddict
I can now safely say that Logan breezily surpassed my expectations with The Blackfire Blade, making everything that worked great in book one even better, av ...
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November 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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The Scorpion Men have a saying about red sunrises...particularly when they occur alongside battles.

This snippet comes from War of the Nameless, book 3 in The Relics of War series.

More details here: ajcalvin.net/books/relics...
Patak appeared at her side to study the sunrise. "My people have a saying about mornings such as this." "What is it?" "The world mourns the fallen when the sky is painted in blood." THE RELICS OF WAR The Moon's Eye - The Talisman of Delucha - War of the Nameless
November 22, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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NEW BOOK REVIEW -
A provocative Black Mirror episode, this not-so-far-fetched cautionary tale about the cutting edge technology ‘solutions’ we’re sold to believe are beneficial, and the lengths companies will go through to keep people in the dark. #SCIFI
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Review: The Merge by Grace Walker | FanFiAddict
Summary: How far would you go to never say goodbye? Laurie is sixty-five and living with Alzheimer’s. Her daughter Amelia, a once fiery and strong-willed ac ...
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November 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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This week's blog is about prologues. No, I'm not debating them.

Instead, I'm showcasing a few books that have some really unique prologues that you just might want to read (no matter what side of that silly debate you might land on 😊)

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Some Thoughts On Prologues... - A.J. Calvin
Some Thoughts on Prologues… Prologues… To read, or not to read? It’s a recurring debate in reader circles on social media, one that crops up every few months to plague my feeds. To preface this post, ...
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November 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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With a twisty plot filled with magic, immortal politics, & a bit of mayhem, not to mention the return of some wonderful characters, Redneck Revenant by David R Slayton was a great time (I adore this series!)

Review here: fanfiaddict.com/review-redne...

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Redneck Revenant by David R Slayton Photo of the book with a backdrop of a Colorado sunrise, because it's a Colorado author.
November 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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“”Daytide,” is a story that requires readers to forget genre, whatever your definition of horror or fantasy or sci-fi is, and baptise yourself in the stinging, turp-soaked, existential delirium that @scribeofhades.bsky.social has so beautifully crafted.”

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Review: Daytide by Chris Panatier | FanFiAddict
Synopsis: Death comes to those who live. The Longing is here: a ruthless psychological pandemic that only ever ends one way. Most find relief in a bullet or ...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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There's still plenty of room on December's post!
ajcalvin.bsky.social A.J. Calvin @ajcalvin.bsky.social · 10d
Any indies have SF/F/H books coming out in December?

I'm building next month's new release post, and there's room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form below 😊

#booksky #writingcommunity

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Are you an indie author? Do you have a new release scheduled in SF/F/Horror? Would you like it to be featured on my blog's monthly new release list?
November 19, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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I got some excellent book mail today, courtesy of a secret Santa. Santa did good! 😁 Looking forward to reading both!

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The Strange Grey Everything by Rebecca Crunden and Cage of Stars by Frasier Armitage
November 17, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Hey this sale is still happening if you frens wanna check out some nifty books! #booksky

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November 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Rogue Community College by David R Slayton is part magical academia, part murder-mystery, with a dash of romance, all built upon the realms featured in the Adam Binder series - there is magic, inter-realm politics, undead, and more. It's fun!

My review fanfiaddict.com/review-rogue...

#booksky
Rogue Community College by David R. Slayton
November 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
ajcalvin.bsky.social
Any indies have SF/F/H books coming out in December?

I'm building next month's new release post, and there's room for new titles! You can submit the book info using the form below 😊

#booksky #writingcommunity

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Are you an indie author? Do you have a new release scheduled in SF/F/Horror? Would you like it to be featured on my blog's monthly new release list?
November 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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The authors from FanFiAddict are having a sale this weekend!

There are a bunch of discounted books ranging from sci-fi to fantasy to horror.

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Indie Author Sale November 15 - 17 $1.99 or Less
November 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Serpentus is discounted this weekend!

Epic fantasy standalone
Battles, magic, and a main character who goes through some hell
It's dark, but not without hope

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ON SALE: November 15 - 17 $0.99 ebook Serpentus: A Relics of War Novel by AJ Calvin Outnumbered, outmatched, and without magical aid, Owen knows the city he's sworn to protect will be overrun. For the battle's survivors, some fates are worse than death. Find more book on sale at FanFiAddict.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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This is happening soon! (In about an hour, if I'm doing the math right)

I won't be there because I am stuck at work, but please go check it out and help the team celebrate The Book of Spores!
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🍄 LAUNCH PARTY LIVESTREAM 🍄
Join my co-editors @frasierarmitage.bsky.social, Eleni Argyró and me, along with the whole team behind THE BOOK OF SPORES anthology and Kickstarter, for a LIVE celebration of the project!

Watch live HERE today, Nov. 14, at 3:30pm EST: www.youtube.com/live/J7cezsW...
November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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⚔️Friday review drop from the Mutual Admiration Society (iykyk)⚔️ #booksky

I've read 59 indie books this year and I know there is still a month to go, but this probably will be my indie read of the year!

The Severing Son by @vaughnroycroft.bsky.social

Review at FanFiAddict in link below!
November 14, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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See what I plan to read from the indie/self-pub/small press published side of the SFF writing world, in the upcoming year - 2026!

Authors mentioned in the comments!

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P.L.'s Indie/Small Press Book Physical TBR for 2026
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November 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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I have another series spotlight to share today from Willow Wraith Press!

This time it's The Legacy of Boulom by Timothy Wolff, a series that I love. If you'd like to know why I like it so much, check out the full post: willowwraithpress.com/2025/11/13/s...

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Series Spotlight The Legacy of Boulom by Timothy Wolff Platinum Tinted Darkness (1) Tears of the Maelstrom (2) Age of Arrogance (3) Protocol of Valor (prequel novella) Willow Wraith Press
November 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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The Kickstart for The Book of Spores is now live!!

This is such a cool project, and it's an honor to be part of it. Go check it out!

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The Book of Spores Project is now live on Kickstarter
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Today's blog is another in the Worldbuilder Diaries series, and I talk about a few of the holidays/festivals seen in my books.

You can read it here: ajcalvin.net/the-worldbui...
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Holidays and Festivals - A.J. Calvin
The Worldbuilder Diaries: Holidays and Festivals Since we’re headed into the real world’s holiday season, I figured now was a good time to share some of the fictional holidays and festivals you might ...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The author and one of her books...

I chose to showcase Serpentus today because I love this book (I could say that about all of my books, but this is in my top 3 favorites of the 11 I've published.)
AJ Calvin holding a copy of Serpentus
November 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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The Kickstarter for The Book of Spores will be live tomorrow!

The anthology includes 16 stories that range from sci-fi to fantasy to horror, written by the FanFiAddict and SFF Addicts Podcast teams (including one by me)

You can check out the Kickstarter here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fan...
November 12, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Please find my fantasy book review for FanFiAddict of The Scroungers by Thomas J Devens below. An excellent grim novella that weaves multiple POVs in the dark aftermath of a battle. fanfiaddict.com/review-the-s... #fantasybooks #booksky #books 💙📚⚔️🐉
November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM