Image of The Backwards Knight sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Parchment reads: BLURB Are you excited for The Backwards Knight? You should be. Here's a blurb from Stephen Howard, author of This House Isn't Haunted, But We Are. "Fascinating. Charming. Compelling. Siadak has crafted a true fantasy gem."

I can, and will, tell you all day long how The Backwards Knight is phenomenal. You don't have to take my word for it alone. Here's a blurb from one of my favorite authors, @stejhoward.bsky.social.

Signed copies w/swag still available!
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Image of The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Overtop sits another piece of parchment that reads: "I do not know why Orn is quacking this time, but someone is getting stabbed. Horn, or Gaulf, I couldn't care less which." Right Parchment reads: Gaulf, but scribbled out with "To be hunted!" Hapless Farmboy scribbled out with "MAGE!" Smells of baked goods. Likes long walks out by mysterious lakes, but scribbled out with "who cares?!" Stays out way too late. On the run from his future, but "his future" is scribbled out with "me!" BEWARE: MARKED BY MAGIC. Added red text reads "marked by me, he's mine..." Words at bottom read: Coming Soon: The Backwards Knight

More marketing from the seriously stabby princess. Laela bringing you some hot takes on Gaulf, the hapless farm boy with magic.

Come with us on a journey that called a true fantasy gem, magnificent, and more.

Beware the Ibe Nire.

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Image of The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Parchment reads: Magic Banished by decree of The Paladin Returning in fits and gasps Reaches out and touches someone Yearns for connection Beware the Ibe Nire. Bottom text reads: Coming Soon: The Backwards Knight

There's another facet of The Backwards Knight that I'd like to talk about.

Magic. Which, almost acts like a character in and of itself through the story being told. Stolen from the gods, reshaped by mortals, locked away by The Paladin.

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Image of The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Parchment reads: Gaulf Hapless farmboy. Smells of baked goods. Likes long walks out by mysterious lakes. Stays out way too late. On the run from his future. BEWARE: MARKED BY MAGIC.

Let's delve into another character bio: Gaulf.

This hapless farm boy finds himself marked by magic, usually a death sentence should The Paladin or his ilk find out.

On the run, besieged by magical visions, can he find help?

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Image of The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Parchment reads: Orn Not-so-shiny knight. Just wants some answers. On the run from his past. Likes long walks in the forest, setting traps for mages. Hankers constantly for potatoes. Will always try to do the right thing, but won't always manage it.

With preorders open for The Backwards Knight, let's discuss Orn.

A knight in not-so-shiny armor, striving to find answers as to why magic returns, marking/corrupting those it touches.

Full of snark and optimism, a last bastion of hope.

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#BookSky HERE WE GO! COVER REVEAL TIME! If you like #SnarkyFiction, or fantasy stories with an eldritch bent, I have the novel for you!

The Backwards Knight is available for preorders starting today! Both as signed copies/book boxes through me and damn near everywhere books are sold!

#BookTok

Image of a paper-wrapped copy of The Backwards Knight sitting on a faded, murky wooden surface. Below is a black text box with white text that reads: Thing is, I was too late. The torch flared life briefly, and there was a mural on the wall: a vivid spiral, blue and dancing. And then the darkness came again. And again, and again, slamming into me with intense force. Maybe it did move like water against a rock, against a man dumb enough to fight the darkness with an ancient sword.

FIVE DAYS REMAIN. Just five days until preorders and cover reveal go live for The Backwards Knight.

Do you like books? Maybe #SnarkyFiction? Or fantasy adventures with some darkness to them? Or even light eldritch horror?

If so, I've got all of that and more in #thgink.

Coming Soon™

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Hey friends!

#PrideBookFair is going on right meow, so you can check out some bundles! Two that I am in are:

Dark Fantasy & Horror bundle 2 (17 books for $30):
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Big Bundle of Queer Awesomeness (110 books for $100): itch.io/b/3084/pride...

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Image of a paper wrapped book partially torn to reveal part of the cover for The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, with an extra parchment on top. "The Paladin" has been scribbled out with red letters saying "AVOID" "Do Not Romanticize" has been scribbled with question marks and red letters asking "why WHY! so gross." Middle parchment reads "I was going to give them a whole list of reasons why we hate this ass.. but then? you people DISGUST me" Right parchment normally reads: The Paladin Hates magic. Hates mages. Hates elves. Hates you. Right bastard. Do not romanticize.

Laela got wind that people tend to romanticize evil overlords and call them shadow daddies and she wanted to have some very...stern...words with said people.

If you like a reverse-Mordor sort of situation, then The Backwards Knight is for you.

Cover reveal/preorders soon!

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Image of a paper wrapped book partially torn to reveal part of the cover for The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Parchment reads: Magic Banished by decree of The Paladin Returning in fits and gasps Reaches out and touches someone Yearns for connection Beware the Ibe Nire. Bottom text reads: Coming Soon: The Backwards Knight

Day 5 of cover tease hype brings the last character bounty/bio.

Even if this isn't really a character, there's still a story to be told here.

Magic. Something long since banished, and yet...returns.

Changed. Twisted. Seeking a connection to the mortals it remembers.

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Image of a paper wrapped book partially torn to reveal part of the cover for The Backwards Knight, sitting next to a stack of parchment, all on a faded wooden-planked surface. Parchment reads: Laela Do not call her princess Beware the many, many, many, many daggers. Stabs first, ask questions never. Surrounded by the memories of her past. Sus about ducks. Dislikes long walks into the depths of The Paladin's castle.

DAY TWO HYPE BUILD? LET'S GO!

On July 1st, we'll be revealing the cover that @fallenlights.net did for The Backwards Knight. Art/design both, but her contribution does not end there. She also breathed life into the stabbiest of princesses.

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Image of a book, The Dark Side of Super, on a broken glass bed. Red arrows point to tropes in the book: Twist ending, Super powers...with a cost, Thriller, Multi POV, Snarky Characters, Urban Fantasy, Normal People...?, Novella.

Did you know The Dark Side of Super is not only available almost everywhere books are sold, but that it's also on itch???

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And you can also get signed copies from me!

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An old knight seeking answers. An elf hunting mages. A farmboy touched by magic. Destruction binds them, but can it also save them??

Coming soon: The Backwards Knight.

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The Dark Side of Super is on promo at Kobo Books this weekend as part of their Long Weekend sale! Today through May 27th, you can snag this dark, gritty, realistic take on super powers for only $1.99.

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Screaming unto the void. The Dark Side of Super is available right meow!

A dark, gritty, realistic novella about super powers. Powers that come with a cost, be it mental, physical, emotional, or otherwise.

Available almost everywhere!

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Hey #BookSky, did you know it's Smashwords Read an Ebook Week? Did you know that my novella, The Dark Side of Super is currently 25% off with promo code EBW25?

DID YOU KNOW SO MANY OTHER BOOKS ARE ON SALE?

Let's go get some books to read!

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#FantasyIndiesJanuary Day 19: Favorite type of scenes to write?

This has to be #SnarkyFiction sort of scenes. I love snappy, quick, witty dialogue, I love banter between characters/friends, or even enemies.

#snarkyfiction 📚😏

Image of a paper-wrapped book in a crumbling ruins, with a backdrop of shadowy tentacles, and eight arrows pointing to words that read: Stabby princess, a sword of nothing, potatoes, tainted magic, knight in not-so-shiny armor, farmboy with magic, Beware..., Crumbling ruins.

I cannot begin to express how excited I am that The Backwards Knight is releasing in a matter of months. If you love #SnarkyFiction, if you love a fantasy adventure with a darker, eldritch horror undercurrent, with a thread of hope shining, this would be the story for you.

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THE BOOK LOVERS 🪐📚-
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"Utterly astonishing" - Alan Moore
"A steampunk novel written by a beat poet" - Frankie Boyle
"Wise, wonderful, hilarious!" - Michael Moorcock
In the US #snarkyfiction 📚
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A review of "Echoes of the Imperium" stating: I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed the snarky social commentary of the Murderbot Diaries or the shades-of-grey perspective on empire / rebellion in The Burning Kingdoms.

Looks like my swashbuckling steampunk novel, Echoes of the Imperium, can officially join the ranks of #SnarkyFiction 📚😏 with a wonderful review that gave the highest of praise! Huzzah!

#IndieBooks 🧙⚔️
#SFF 📚🧐

Oh... 👀Oh yes!

I bought this a couple of months ago, I probably should read it soon. I love me a good grumpy snarkarse (of any sex or gender). 😁

#SnarkyFiction

It’s a two horse race currently in terms of what pack people are most excited for. Dark and epic are neck and neck and #snarkyfiction is way behind. Come on, snarky people!

Also, you’ve got a great chance to win 4 (or 12) paperbacks! Worldwide giveaway! Check out the quoted post! #secretscribes

Thanks @lacrimamundi.bsky.social that's incredibly flattering. I appreciate you taking the time to read and recommend it. I'm adding #snarkyfiction to my list. LOL. Cheers!

This books is awesome!

I love me a good 'tropes against the grain' story, and this is one of them. Love the humour, too.

It's also on sale currently, only 99p/c. Don't miss out!

#IndieBooks 💙📚👀
#DiscountBooks 📢📚
#SnarkyFiction 💜♠️
#SFF 🪐📚
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This makes an EXCELLENT Xmas gift for the fantasy lover/s in your life, or just the connoisseur/s of #SnarkyFiction. Or both.

Both would be better, much better.

I hope you got both in your life. 😁

#IndieBooks 💙📚👀
#MustReads #SFF #Fantasy 🧙⚔️
#FantasticBooksAndWhereToFindThem

Hey, hey! 46 ratings on Goodreads now. We’re getting so close to that 50 rating mark! My goal is to get there by the end of December, but we’ll see what happens!

Anyway, if you like #snarkyfiction, give my novel, The Envoys of War a try! 📚💙
It has swords, shenanigans, and banter galore! ⚔️😉

Dang it, I totally forgot: #SnarkyFiction

Image of a fresh, clean slate of sales for the month of December from the KDP dashboard.

Image of The Dark Side of Super on a gritty black background surrounded by a white border. Text reads: Thanksgiving sale! 20% off Ends 12.02.24 (Dec 2nd)

A clean slate this month across the board. The Dark Side of Super is widely available across most retailers, physical or digital. It's even able to be ordered by your local libraries.

#SnarkyFiction #NightMarket

It's currently 20% off here! t.ly/sFDcZ

Everywhere else:

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An afternoon repost for my #snarkyfiction lovers 📚😏and for consideration for the #BlueskyNightMarket