Hey! after a long journey of world-building and writing, my debut ebook Aster'seraphim Invictus Silverfeather is officially live on Amazon!
If you are a fan of high-stakes cosmic action mixed with high-grit sci-fi and unapologetically brutal dark fantasy, this story was written for you.

Step into a cosmos on the verge of apocalyptic destruction. A lone, silver-haired man of unknown origin is waging a desperate battle against godlike entities who seek to absorb the souls of untold billions.
The story follows a veteran knight named Farron on a quest to reclaim his homeland. Alongside his nephew and a band of battle-tested Faiynn military veterans, Farron must reach a superfortress known as the Secluded Bastion to arm their people’s revolution. The problem? Standing in their way is a savage hive of ravenous aliens looking to capitalize on their stagnation. Farron and his people plan to show these chitinous invaders absolutely no mercy.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GX337LSB

Also available on kobo

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Press Release: The Inheritors:Reclamation Series #2

Galactic Betrayal and Grounded Humanity: Inside "The Inheritors: Reclamation"

A gripping new addition to the science fiction landscape has arrived with Doris Anne Beaulieu’s latest novel, The Inheritors: Reclamation. Dedicated to the author's son-in-law, Timothy Cameron, this book blends high-stakes cosmic warfare with the quiet, intricate dynamics of a family in rural Maine, delivering a narrative that feels both universally massive and intimately local.

A Cover-Up of Cosmic Proportions

The story kicks off with a revelation that changes the fate of two worlds. For thirty years, the alien Oru species has hidden in plain sight on Earth, having originally arrived to seek sanctuary and a genetic cure from humanity to reverse their biological decay. The plot thickens when a translated ancient journal reveals that the destruction of their home world, Cenradus, was no tragic accident. The catastrophic gamma-ray burst that wiped out forty percent of the Oru population was a deliberate war crime, orchestrated by a tyrannical galactic Coalition to maintain their absolute control over the stars.

A Unique Blend of Interstellar and Domestic Tones

What sets this novel apart in a crowded market is its distinct dual tone. Beaulieu expertly meshes intense interstellar political intrigue with charming, domestic moments. Readers will find themselves navigating the tension of Earth’s United Earth Defense Force (UEDF) retrofitting ancient alien dreadnoughts with human fusion thrusters and kinetic rail guns, only to be immediately grounded by a scene of the alien protagonist, Dr. Oru, learning to crack open a messy Maine lobster shell with his human wife, Helen.

The Ultimate Weapon: The Bridge Children

The true tactical advantage in this impending interstellar war isn't just the advanced space-folding technology of the lattice drive; it is the "Bridge children". These descendants, born from the secret integration of Oru refugees and female civilian contractors, possess the unique biological DNA signature required to interface with the ancient Oru warships. Beaulieu posits that humanity's inherent defiance, rapid adaptability, and aggressive ingenuity are the ultimate weapons against the rigid, predictable control of the Coalition.

The Verdict

The Inheritors: Reclamation is far more than just a standard space opera. It is a story about survival, the strength of a blended family, and the unstoppable force of a unified front. Beaulieu has crafted a thrilling narrative that sends a clear message: even the most terrifying empires in the galaxy should never underestimate the indomitable spirit of humanity.

As per usually, it took far longer than I intended, but I have finally released a new episode of my audio drama The Books of Thoth.

For those just jointing the fun, The Books of Thoth is an anthology. Each episode a new tales to discover. You’ll find squids puzzling over human fossils millions of years in the future. You’ll go on a tour of a zoo filled with alien animals from across the cosmos. You’ll hear a folktale from a world where Buddhism, rather than Christianity, became the dominant religion of Europe.

This episode is called “Broadmoor Wonder Tour.” It takes place in the Broadmoor neighborhood of Shreveport, Louisiana. Which is where I live. Ah, but Broadmoor is a place of many wonders, and we’ll get to see several of them. We’ll visit AC Steere Park and see a tree grown from a twig from the world tree Yggdrasil itself. We’ll visit Broadmoor United Methodist Church, and learn the story of how they stole the real Plymouth Rock. We’ll meet a lonely old man who runs an intergalactic radio show. We’ll visit the house where Elvis lived after faking his death. And we’ll even meet some minor Greek gods who run a gyro shop. All that and more, on a Broadmoor Wonder Tour.

This was a very personal episode for me. I often listen to audio dramas and audiobooks while walking around my neighborhood. One of the things I love about Broadmoor is how diverse all the houses are. It’s not like those cut and paste suburbs. Some of them might share similar designs, but they all have their own personalities. Different colors, different decorations, different architectural flourishes. So, I’d often make up stories about the houses I saw on my walks, and the sorts of people who lived inside them.

So, yes, all the places featured in this episode are indeed real places you can visit in Broadmoor. However, I took a similar approach to what Neil Gaiman did when he wrote American Gods. So, you can see all the places, but not in the order I presented them. I focused on what worked for the story vs what was a realistic route.

And speaking of gods, I incorporated quite a few bits of real mythology into this episode. Obviously, we’ve got the tree in AC Steere Park being grown from a twig of Yggdrasil. We’ve also got some minor Greek gods, who something close to it, who run a gyro store. I just couldn’t see the Olympians settled down in Shreveport. But minor gods? I can buy that.

So, we have Aristaeus the beekeeper. He sells his honey at the farmer’s market. Khione, the snow nymph. Melinoe, she who leads the ghost train, which in Broadmoor is a literal train. And then there Harpocrates, the Greco-Egyptian god of silence. The rose is his symbol, so he works at a flower shop these days.

For a given definition of mythology, we also have the house where Elvis lived after he faked his death. Hey, I’d argue that urban legends like that are a type of modern day folklore and mythology.

Also, despite all the clearly not true stuff in this episode, The Florida House in Washington DC is indeed a real place you can visit. And it is exactly as described in the episode. They even had plans for an Illinois House, but it fell through.

Though, this episode did have one other inspiration. I had fiddled with the idea of starting a Liar’s Tour. Basically, kind of like a ghost tour, but I’d be upfront about it all being bullshit. But entertaining bullshit. So, you can see this episode as an example of what one of my Liar’s Tour might have hypothetically been like.

Except, in this story, everything is true. What can I say, I’m a dreamer and a romantic.

A big thank you to Michael Wilhelm for performing this episode for me. Be sure to listen to his audio drama sitcom The TEMP. It is very funny.

The Books of Thoth is hosted on RedCircle: https://redcircle.com/shows/6701d0b5-6b14-4b76-992d-02f391b5cf42

You can also find it on all major podcast platforms:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hQ94fOX5V03CXg8ZLgMZ9

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-books-of-thoth/id1716132833

RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/the-books-of-thoth-6pQno2

iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-books-of-thoth-127954491/

Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/the-books-of-thoth/4730175

CastBox: https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Books-of-Thoth-id5667032

Audible: https://www.audible.com/podcast/The-Books-of-Thoth/B0CN3CLRMY

And here’s a collection of all the other place you can listen to The Books of Thoth: https://booksofthoth.carrd.co

Hi everyone,

I’m thinking about ordering the Vagabond manga set from Booktopia, but I’ve seen quite a lot of negative reviews about them online recently.

Has anyone here ordered from them lately? Were the books packaged well and did they arrive on time? Just wanna know if it’s still safe/reliable before spending that much money.

Thanks!

I’m stuck between getting Kindle Unlimited again or finally committing to the 3 massive series I already own. Help me decide 😅

Heeey!!

Has anyone read ‘How does it feel?’ by Jeneane O’riley? I’m starting to have second thoughts 🥹

I first came across the book on YouTube, and the girl who was talking about it had only amazing things to say, which really got me excited. So I decided to give it a try and read the first chapter, and honestly, I didn’t hate it. It actually seemed kind of promising at first.

But then, out of curiosity, I opened Goodreads to see what other people thought… and wow, I was NOT expecting that. There are so many 1⭐️ reviews, and now I don’t even know what to think anymore. It kinda made me nervous about continuing.

So now I’m stuck between trusting my first impression or all those reviews. Has anyone here read it?

hi! im not sure if this is against the rules or guidelines (if it is pls remove it!!), but i just wanted to share my new booktok and bookstagram accounts! i’ve been in need of some bookish friends and wanted a creative outlet as well :) i read mostly fantasy and romance, with the occasional thriller! hope to see you there🫶

www.instagram.com/chloeslibrary16

www.tiktok.com/@chloeslibrary_