TBS Novella: Teeth in the Dark

I have an unexpected bonus that a few people will be very passionate about: a novella set in my TBS universe! Though I need to pursue the projects that can support my career, I became a writer because I want to follow my passions, so I have managed to find time to write a little something.

It doesn't make sense to try to sell this as an individual work, so it can be found in this Patreon post, which is available to higher tiers or to anyone for a one time purchase of $5. If you are one of those who has been asking for more TBS over the years, I hope you will enjoy it. ^-^

More info so that you can make informed decisions:

• The novella is a little under 30,000 words.
• It is essentially a single self-contained storyline that would have been a portion of the fourth book, telling a satisfying story (though it doesn't resolve everything).
• It focuses on Slaten and some Bersk children in a location that hadn't been seen before.
• Though it would be easy to pick up if you haven't read in a long time, I don't know how much sense it would make to people not familiar with TBS. This is in no way designed as an entry point; it's a gift for fans.

Thanks to everyone who has supported my career this far!

Deadgold (TWC#11) Released + AMA

The eleventh book in The Weirkey Chronicles is out! Please take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQPY5PN

I am also doing an AMA on r/fantasy today, so stop by to check it out:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1u9a1mk/to_celebrate_the_release_of_my_newest_books_im/

Description: The empire of Tymetron has finally begun a war that seems impossible for Theo and his allies to win. Their only hope lies in forming alliances with greater powers and negotiating terms that will have more impact than any battle. Everything may hinge on the mysterious substance called deadgold, which offers both danger and the promise of victory.

Throne of Time

Hello, everyone! My latest story is, as if this post, entirely free to read on RoyalRoad. This is my attempt to add something to the time loop and magic academy subgenres, and while as usual it's a bit different from my other projects, there's enough overlap that I think many of you may enjoy it.

Link: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/172653/throne-of-time

Time travel is forbidden, but Suria didn't have a choice.

When she transfers to Darkmoon University, the greatest magical academy in the world, she accidentally stumbles into a complex conspiracy that threw students into a time loop. Someone decided it was worth risking the death sentence in order to attain the unparalleled advantages of time travel... but Suria was never supposed to be there. Her education will be nothing like she expected as she attempts to solve a conspiracy too layered to possibly be unraveled in a single loop.

What to expect:

- Time loop with significant variation.

- Magic academy setting with real focus on the academy.

- Gradual non-LitRPG progression.

- Detailed magic system with in-depth spell construction.

- Series-spanning mysteries.

- MC is intelligent, but will have to overcome other intelligent characters, not easily be the smartest character in the room.

- Zero romance.

- Chapters MWF, double-sized first chapter.

Depthless Hunger 2 Launch!

The second book is launching today, in both ebook and audio formats! Because I wrote so much of this prior to the launch, these will be coming out relatively quickly... not "rapid release" by progression fantasy standards, but readers should be getting a complete series in about a year. ^-^

Ebook: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GSNJW3BL

Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Depthless-Hunger-2-Audiobook/B0GGD958RN

Description: Kai may have embraced his new monstrous nature and saved his city from the incursion, but he's lost his home. Now, with only a single cultivator as an ally, he ventures into new territory: the City State of Krysal. Power, culture, and economics mix in an uneasy balance with unexpected consequences. The cities claim to offer anyone the chance to buy their way to glory and prestige, but their complex system of advancement hides a dark secret. What Kai discovers about it will shake him... and how he reacts will shake the foundations of the nation.

Bloodcrete Audiobook Release!

It's time, everyone! After a long wait, we have another book of TWC narrated by Travis Baldree.

Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0GLR2GWKW

I've been copy-pasting the description around, but you guys here already know what it's about, don't you? This book is the culmination of many plot threads in the first set of books as well as the lead-in to Wakespire, which is a key turning point.

Well, now all the people who are audio-only can finally get there too. Audiobook people are very vocal about this, so... I hope you all support the new release. We have another ebook coming later this year, and hopefully it won't be as long until the next audiobook release. 

Surprise New Series: Depthless Hunger

Hello, everyone! I have a surprise for you, because I've been working on a secret project: a new LitRPG/cultivation hybrid that is coming out now in both audio and ebook forms!

https://www.audible.com/pd/Depthless-Hunger-Audiobook/B0FX64WVSR

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FXVCN78K

This is a bit different from what I've written in the past, hence the pen name. I wrote more about the difference between this and previous series in this post that I've made public:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/142033793

Description: Kai is the hardest working warrior in his generation... and the unluckiest. In a world where most people receive magical skills, classes, or cultivation, Kai has nothing but his wits and his strength. His only choice will be to forge a new path against fate, no matter where it takes him.

Savage monsters pour endlessly from the wasteland, threatening the survival of civilization itself. They say that human strength isn't enough and only those gifted with destined powers have a chance of making a difference. Kai is hungry to fight in that war, to be someone who matters. That hunger will take him across a world stranger and more terrible than he could possibly have imagined.

Okay, that's all for now. If this seems like your sort of thing, please give it a read or listen!

Crimsoncrest (TWC#10) Released

The tenth book in The Weirkey Chronicles is out! Please take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQPY5PN

Description: The plans set in motion by Theo's enemies have finally come to fruition: he has no choice but to face off against the empire of Tymetron. The invasion of overwhelming power threatens to destroy everything Theo has built, forcing old enemies to band together against the greater threat. Their only hope is to leverage an extraordinary sublime material, centuries in the making. But many forces are interested in seizing the material, from House Crimson to Tymetron to forces across the Nine Worlds...

BookBub Sale on Soulhome

Hey, everyone, just letting you know that I finally snagged a BookBub deal for Soulhome:

https://www.bookbub.com/books/soulhome-by-sarah-lin?ebook_deal=true&source=partner_sharing

Thing is, that deal isn't likely to be useful to people here, who are more likely to be familiar with the series already, but grab a copy if you want one. The hope is that the advertisement will find new readers, of course. I feel a bit weird advertising for an advertisement, but since it's been a while I figured I would check in for some general news:

• Crimsoncrest (TWC#10) will be coming out in early October.
• A brand new series from me will launch in early November, both ebook and audiobook.
• Deadgold (TWC#11) is in final editing and will be posting on Patreon for a 2026 release.

That's all for now, see you next time!

Skyvenom (TWC#9) Released

The ninth book in The Weirkey Chronicles is out! Please take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWXXLW2X

Description: Theo has had enough of being chased across the Nine Worlds: this time, they're going after one of their enemies to end things once and for all. But returning to Deuxan means getting involved with a web of violent politics, and there may be something worse lurking beneath the surface. There are bigger players involved in this game, including the Demon Court, Vistgil... and maybe even someone from Earth.

As I usually do with a new release, the entire series is also on sale this weekend, so if you've been waiting to grab those, now is the time!

2024 Holiday MegaSale!

Just posting to let everyone know that my entire catalogue is available at a steep discount to support the current year's MegaSale!

Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/1hmnxep/over_600_books_free_or_099_more_than_300/

There are a ton of books either free or on sale, so please consider checking it out! Every purchase or download goes to support the Mary Cariola Center, which assists people with disabilities. If you've been wanting to pick up a direct ebook copy of any of my books, this is the cheapest time to get them!

Street Cultivation audiobooks are 75% off!

Thanks to everyone who made the Deathseed launch my best yet, but meanwhile an audiobook publisher has decided to put on a rare audiobook sale:

Link: https://www.audiobooks.com/promotions/promotedBook/398830/street-cultivation?refId=142194

This is likely to be the cheapest price, and as part of the promotion I get my normal royalties, so there's no downside if you've been thinking about giving the series a shot! The first book is 14 hours of Travis Baldree, so consider listening in. ^-^

Deathseed (TWC#8) Released + Sale!

The eighth book in The Weirkey Chronicles is out! Please take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1QZKS5W

Description: Theo and his allies have ascended to Authority, but new power means new challenges. They're capable of changing the Nine Worlds, but those worlds haven't waited for them to gain power. Something foul is growing back in Tatian, threatening everything Nauda holds dear. Friends and enemies from their entire journey will come together in a great struggle where every decision has consequences, and the tiniest of details might save or ruin everything...

But perhaps more importantly, I'm putting the whole rest of the series as 100% free for this weekend only! It's improbable that people reading here haven't given it a try, but this is the perfect chance to grab copies if you have used Kindle Unlimited, Patreon, or another method to read them. Check out the sale here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P824NFN

All my other series are on sale as well!

Bondsfungi (TWC#5) is out in audio!

Please feel free to check it out here:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CZY9L58G

Description: Theo gained immense power in the Chasm of Lamentations, but he gained new problems as well. Nauda's soulhome is a wreck and she has no choice but to begin the grueling rebuilding process. Fiyu awaits her relative, but his return may not be a happy one. War is stirring across Fithe, and forces may be challenging all three of them before they're ready...

Progress Fantasy Freebies + Giveaway

Hello, everyone! I'm participating in a new bundle that might interest you.

Link: https://www.subscribepage.com/progressionfantasygwy

Click through the link if you want to know more, but basically in exchange for your email you immediately get a bunch of ebooks free and are entered into a drawing to receive a bundle of free physical books. If you are interested in trying a variety of books in the subgenre, I think this is an opportunity worth looking into. ^-^

2023 Holiday MegaSale!

Just posting to let everyone know that my entire catalogue is available at a steep discount to support the current year's MegaSale!

Link here: https://old.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/18r94ge/over_700_books_free_or_099_more_than_200/

There are a ton of books either free or on sale, so please consider checking it out! Every purchase or download goes to support the Mary Cariola Center, which assists people with disabilities. If you've been wanting to pick up a direct ebook copy of any of my books, this is the cheapest time to get them!

Chasmfall (TWC#4) is out in audio!

Please feel free to check it out here:

https://www.audible.com/pd/B0CNKVXB79

Description: Theo's path back to power leads him through one of the most dangerous areas he encountered in his first life: the Chasm of Lamentations. But this time, the Chasm is the site of a vicious war between factions hungry for the resources within. Theo has no choice but to gather his allies and head into the chaos, where darker secrets are waiting...

TWC Audiobook Omnibus!

This has been long-requested and too long delayed. Many readers have wanted an omnibus version of the audiobooks, since it would offer more listening for one credit, but I didn't feel like I should put too much time into this until the fourth audiobook was on the horizon. Well, you can look forward to that soon, and the omnibus is out now!

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd//B0CLYMTZZV

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLDTWFC7

Aside from the first three books, this edition includes:

• Two new short stories: One Day at the Gate Between Worlds and Lessons of a Gate Merchant.
• New appendices: An Overview of the Nine Worlds, Soulcrafting for Isekai Experts, An Introductory Monograph on Demonology, and Ichili Titles.
• Visual soulhome diagrams for the main cast and other characters.

I put this out primarily for audiobook listeners, but there are also ebook and paperback versions, both for WhisperSync and because some readers always request these formats. The primary content is the same as what you've already seen, but if you aren't on Patreon this is your most convenient way to get access to the short stories, the new appendices, or the new soulhome diagrams.

Chasmfall is on its way in audio, and the eighth book (Deathseed) is currently posting on Patreon, so please enjoy the series continuing to move forward!

The Brightest Shadow in the Beloved SFF Sale

For the past several years, my book The Brightest Shadow has been invited to the Beloved SFF Sale (thanks to John Bierce). This year I wanted to give the event a shout-out in addition to letting everyone know about the sale.

You can find a complete list, including links and blurbs, right here:

https://talesfromthecircle.com/epicsale2023.html

All three books in The Brightest Shadow are on sale on Amazon now:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085RG85DC

Or at least... they will be. Due to Amazon restrictions, I actually can't put the first book on sale yet, but its sale will begin soon! All three books will be just $0.99 for the sale period, and the first one will stay on sale a while longer to make up for the late start.

This is a great chance if anything catches your eye!

Wakespire (TWC#7) Released!

The seventh book in The Weirkey Chronicles is out! Please take a look here:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDQBTQ38

Description: With Fithe behind him, the only thing standing between Theo and Authority is the soulcrafting itself. This will be the most important ascension of his life, so he draws on old knowledge and travels to Noven. There, he will find the perfect opportunity to fuel his rise... except it lies within a tower filled with challenges. And the dangers of the Wakespire may pale in comparison to the politics in the city around it...

Books Galore!

Wakespire is coming soon! If I'd known just how many good books would be releasing this week, however, I might have pushed back the date. Nonetheless, let me amplify some choice books from writer friends, most of them released this week.

You can see a great many of them here, in the monthly list maintained by Rob J Hayes:

https://www.robjhayes.co.uk/self-published-fantasy-releases-august-2023/

Wakespire is in the top banner, and you can see the cover if you haven't already! Still not available for purchase, though, so let me instead highlight a series of other books. All covers are links to Amazon pages:

That's all for now. Please look forward to TWC7!