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Dude its just that cover is so good it helps to get people read it
Yeah I’m so lucky :)
That cover really is incredible
I couldn't agree more.
A good cover makes a big difference!
I agree! That cover makes me interested!
I haven’t heard of this but just stopped by and added to list based on the cover alone haha.
Only 12 chapters. Let me bookmark this and come back when it's 50 chapters deep.
You got it! I’ll shoot you a dm too :)
Me too please
Will do :)
Hey Seekers!
Tomebound has just made it to the top ten of Rising Stars! AH! I'm so excited I could cry (will cry, let's be honest). I could not have done it without you all. It's an absolute honor to write a story you all have been enjoying so much!
The blurb:
Callam Quill wants nothing more than to bind a tome and gain access to magic and the written word. In Port Cardica, his home, literacy defines power, and those who have it lord over those who don't. Mages climb the Seekers Tower, travel the Solstice Isles, and burn the embers of the Godwrought Lighthouse that protects the world. When Callam sees an opportunity to try and steal a grimoire, he takes it.
Now, if only his plans would stop going awry...
Chapter 1: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/72154/tomebound/chapter/1619087/a-slip-away-from-death
Chapters 2-12 are all live!
Warning: this is a dark, gritty world. Expect a harsh class system with a big divide between the haves and have-nots, as well violence and gore. LITRPG elements occur around chapter 15.
Inspired by: The Name of the Wind, The Rage of Dragons, Defiance of the Fall, I'm Getting too Old for this Quest, and Golden Sun (the video game trilogy)
A quick thank you: to my family and girlfriend, my early beta readers on reddit (you all rock), and to my mentor, Mimalchef, to the amazing Drewells for shouting me out, and to Dooglas for keeping my spirts high.
If you like the artist, her name is Seventy. She is amazing!! https://www.instagram.com/sevenchiart?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
To have my first book hit rising stars? A dream come true and the chance to make a career out of something i love? Thank you all so much!
Also, have any questions? I'd love to share what worked for me to help you on your journey too!
Congratulations 🎉
How is the release schedule? I'm new in litrpg type
Once a week unless I can go full time, with a focus on strong writing when possible
Totally going to binge read. Thank you!
What love to know what you think!
Aw shucks. Thanks mate.
Hey op,
Could you tell me a few info about the magic /class system please?
absolutely! Its more like the magic systems you would see in traditional fantasy, with less sticky classes, and more discovery of spells that develop your own unique magic. Each book writes it's bounded partner's journey as they learn.
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Hey, saw this on rising stars and people recommended your story a lot, I was just wondering if you can tell me what the power ceiling will be for the story? Will it be like DOTF, a little less or more grounded?
More grounded in part because it’s based on one world vs over a massive universe. That world is about 3 times the size of earth, so we might see city destroying magic but not universe destroying magic. Also this story is more like name in the wind in that the magic is as much about the world as it is about the spells.
Congrats bud!
Thank you :)
Great start to the story, enjoying it lots so far. I really like your writing style and love the book quotes at the start of every chapter. Keep up the good work.
Thank you!! Put a lot of effort into those glad they are enjoyed :)
Yeah bro that cover is really attention grabbing, and that blurb sounds very interesting. Looks I know what I’m reading
Awe thanks man! Let me know what you think!
Hey congrats. That's a great cover. Also you're in ninth place now, hopefully you can hit the top 8 and get on the front page of the site.
my understanding is that top 10 is front page for the pc verison. is it different for mobile? And fingers crossed!
Oh sorry, I miscounted. On pc it's top 7, I'm not sure what it is for mobile.
Hmm, we might have different PC settings, on the home page I see all top ten rising stars on the front page.
I loveeee this cover, and then the way you described the harsh setting and the character’s clear wants and goals!! Hooked me immediately. Can’t wait to check this out 🔥🔥
hope you like it, let me know what you think!
Holy shit, congrats! That's amazing. On the way to 1k ::chef's kiss::
Also, I'm totally stealing your artist for my next cover.
you should she is awesome just mention i referred you!
Will do. Been thinking about a redesign to coincide with Vol2 in another few months so It might be sooner rather than later
Congratulations! Fantastic cover.
I noticed you’re a fresh writer, what would you say has been the best resources for you to get started and what advice would you give to other newcomers unsure of the first steps?
Again, congratulations, very exciting!
thank you! The absolute best bit of advice I can give is to reach out to other authors for advice. The community is super friendly and will generally respond to cold dms! Also always ask for advice and be open to critique!
Looks pretty interesting. I'll read it once there are more chapters out, since I like there to be at least 100k words before I start a new story.
Sounds good I’ll ping you
let me know when you hit like 500 pages? I'm all about those big books 🥵🥵🥵
88 pages is such a tease!
Congrats.
Love your name :) thank you!
Congratulations 🎉
Thank you jack!!!
Congrats brother
Thank you!
Well earned and congratulations!
Thank you!
Fantastic cover art. I’ll read tonight.
Let me know what you think!
Congratulations! The cover & blurb has definitely got me interested, I’ll check this out on the weekend for sure!
Looks good, I'll give it a read. Out of curiosity in what way was it inspired by rage of dragons?
I love the past paced battles of rage of dragons. And say I do them justice but I try!
Was this posted previously under a different name or different author account?
I remember reading this before.
Hi! I posted a very rough version with the lead named Jake around Christmas! Did you read it then? If so thanks for giving it a shot then and now.
That must have been it. Thanks.
Hopefully it reads better now!
I will check it out
Congrats!!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Sometimes its rough being audio-only because you miss out on gems like this one seems to be. Congrats on all the positive response.
Thank you! I’ll make sure you alert you (and the world—who’s kidding I’ll be shouting in joy), if I get a publishing contract and audible deal
Congratulations!!!!!
Thanks Zach!!
Just devoured what’s posted so far and am hungry for more!!
Glad you enjoyed it!!
The cover is so good, added to my to read list :)
Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think!
So it's been six days since you posted anything. Can we expect any chapters soon?
My advice is to atleast have 200+ pages before recommending it everywhere bcoz most people will just wait for it pile up and forget about it in days.
Just my advice.
Hi! I post once a week. I posted last Thursday/Friday, and will post again this Friday. I'm not full time, and while that might be frustrating for some readers, I've found that my engagement rate has been really high thankfully. Totally understand why that's bothersome, though, and hopefully one day I'll have a huge backlog. Right now writing is costing my money, so I had to launch now to try and change that.
Your cover art is too fine, like I want the picture.
I love it too!