My dog does the same thing. But he's medium-sized at about 45lbs. LOL.

We may not have flying cars, but we have flying umbrellas Inventor John Tse has gone high-tech to keep raindrops from falling on your head.

File this under, "Remember when people actually had to *hold* an umbrella over their heads?"

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I'm well over 100,000 words now on the rough draft of The Assassin's Skill. I feel like I should win an award or something. The 100,000-word award.

I should have this initial draft wrapped up in a day or so. Then the real work--editing--begins.

New story -->🌲⚔️ THE WITHERED WOODS - Two rival mercenary captains vs. one corrupt witch & an ancient noble conspiracy. Dark fantasy where politics meets magic & heroes aren't always heroic.

🎧 youtu.be/E8hMUFRIKJI

It's really hot and humid out today, so I'm staying inside to focus on wrapping up the final big scene in The Assassin's Skill. It's the culmination of the series so far, bringing many storylines to a conclusion. The Nameless Assassin has many more adventures ahead of him!

Coming Monday to my YouTube channel...🌲⚔️ THE WITHERED WOODS - Two rival mercenary captains vs. one corrupt witch & an ancient noble conspiracy. Dark fantasy where politics meets magic & heroes aren't always heroic.

The entire audiobook version of The Assassin's Blade is available on YouTube. This is the first book in the Assassin Without a Name series, in its entirety. It's the same version available to purchase at online retailers. Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

youtu.be/2gy7mUizqZ8

James Cameron's Forgotten First Sci-Fi Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade Before 'Avatar,' before 'Aliens,' and before even 'Piranha II,' the legendary director cut his teeth on a forgotten B-movie.

Who remembers Battle Beyond the Stars? I had no idea it was directed by James Cameron.

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Self Published Fantasy Releases – July 2025 Visit the post for more.

The July list of Self Published Fantasy Releases courtesy of Rob J. Jayes is out!

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Writing Update: 78k words into The Assassin's Skill! Starting final Act 5 (expanded from 4 acts). Outlining the Big Finale to wrap up all storylines. Excited to finish—this closes the Warder & Jakaree Saga while leaving room for more Nameless Assassin adventures! 📚✍️

🗡️ The Nameless Assassin is back!

"Unholy Alliance" - my latest dark fantasy audiobook is now live on YouTube. Ancient temples, lost cities, and deadly alliances await...

🎧 Listen here: youtu.be/QKtZj9C2l1Y

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The Epic Indie Sale has come to an end. If you jumped in and took advantage of getting your free copy of The Assassin's Blade, The Hall of the Wood, or Engines of Alchemancy, please consider leaving a review on my store. It helps a ton!

The next Tale of the Assassin Without a Name is locked and loaded for my YouTube channel. Look for the new story early Monday morning.

When a peaceful evening at the luxurious Gilded Flute is shattered by an ominous crow's call, the Nameless Assassin finds himself drawn into an unlikely alliance.

Great idea!

I'm at 72,000 words on the rough draft of The Assassin's Skill. If I can reach 80,000 by Friday, I should be able to finish the 1st draft in another 2-3 weeks. That would keep me on track for the September 16th release date.

I'm making steady progress. 👍👍👍

Unholy Alliance from The Assassin's Cunning is the next story I plan to release on my YouTube channel. I'm wrapping up the final production steps now. Look for it on Monday morning at 9AM CST.

The Malefang Horn - an original story with direct ties to The Assassin's Skill
The Chamber of Horrors (from The Assassin's Cunning)

Many more are coming, too. Check out my channel and remember to subscribe.

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Here's the schedule over the next couple of months. I'm releasing a new story every 2 weeks.

Unholy Alliance (from The Assassin's Cunning)
The Withering Woods - an original short story featuring the very first crossover of characters from my series
The Shadow Code (from The Assassin's Cunning)

While my primary focus remains finishing The Assassin's Skill, I'm also continuing to upload audiobook content to YouTube. Some of these stories are pulled right from the Nameless Assassin series, while others are all-new and original.

Read "The Case of the Missing Gold" for FREE in my Fiction Library!

🏰 Impossible theft from the royal vault
🔍 Inspector Wright + master thief Elizabeth West
💰 152 king's weight of gold... VANISHED!

From the #AssassinWithoutAName universe!

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The Assassin's Blade remains my most listened to audiobook on YouTube. This is the complete first book in the series--perfect for fans of gritty sword & sorcery with morally complex heroes.

🎧 Listen to the full audiobook FREE on YouTube: youtu.be/2gy7mUizqZ8

From impossible heists to deadly conspiracies, follow Elizabeth West as she navigates a world where trust is rare and every shadow hides danger.

🎧 Perfect for fans of morally complex heroines and dark fantasy that doesn't hold back.

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🏛️ **FREE FANTASY ADVENTURE!** 🏛️

Trapped in an ancient dwarven chamber where every word is a riddle and wrong answers mean death... Can Aaron and Shanna solve the mysteries before time runs out?

Perfect for fans of magical puzzles & epic fantasy.

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🎧 FREE audiobooks coming soon to my YouTube channel!

• Unholy Alliance
• The Withering Woods (NEW crossover story!)
• The Shadow Code
• The Malefang Horn (NEW, ties to The Assassin's Skill!)

Epic fantasy awaits! 🗡️✨

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I didn’t realize July 2 was already Independence Day.

I'm delving into the final nuances in The Assassin's Skill. At this stage of the storyline, the situation has become quite intricate, with numerous subplots and characters pursuing their own goals. It's certainly a complex monstrosity, but I'm dedicated to making it as unpredictable as possible.

Living his best life.

⚔️✨ Series complete.
Endsong of Dragons closes out a saga of rebellion, grief, and myth.
If you've followed the fire this far, thank you.
Let’s end with a roar.
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🗡️ When a routine contract reveals a deadly conspiracy, the Nameless Assassin teams up with master thief Elizabeth West to survive the gas-lit streets of Alchester.

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Since when did July 4th fireworks become fireworks every night for 2 weeks leading up to the 4th and probably a few days after?