One day left, fantasy friends! 😃

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👀For funsies, here's some of the worldbuilding entries I've made based on new map notes for Book 2:

= Bonemeadow
= Poyr Kair
= The Father Reef
= Sqyr Forests
= The Radiant Thorn
= The Maw
= The Blanched Place
= Deyfa-Ibu
= Nirs
= Biyshar's Teeth
= The Biyar
= The Abandoned Sickle

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A graphic with a dark background split vertically in half by a dull gold ornate border. On the left side is a fantasy book cover depicting a man's hand holding a purple-red fruit cut open to reveal a skull, with a dark orchard in the background with fallen soldiers; pale text reads "The Fruit of War: Book 1: Stone and Flesh" at the top and "Tamara S. Harker" at the bottom. The right side of the graphic is primarily text. The top line, in pinkish-red font, reads: "Nothing truly dies -- it merely changes." Beneath this is a book summary that reads: "A weary young undertaker is tasked by a dead hero to find an artifact that began – and ended – a recent war. In doing so, he gathers an eclectic group of veterans and greenhorns almost by accident. Yet finding the artifact is only the beginning, and in solving the riddle of the hero’s last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world." There is then a ring-shaped pie chart with segments reading 70% Epic Fantasy, 20% Dark Fantasy, and 10% Gothic Horror. Beneath this, pale green text reads: "For readers who like their fantasy intelligent...immersive...and simmering with ghosts of the past...both figurative and literal." Finally, pinkish-red text at the bottom reads "OUT NOW!".

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Stone and Flesh: The Fruit of War, #1 The Fruit of War, #1

𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑙𝑒𝑠ℎ is available in eBook and paperback! It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater – and darker.

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Books | Tamara S. Harker Current and upcoming books by indie epic fantasy author Tamara S. Harker, including the Fruit of War Saga.

At last I can toss my hat in the ring! Thank you for offering this space, Rebecca! 🥰

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Happy Book Birthday to 𝑆𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐹𝑙𝑒𝑠ℎ! A tremendous thank-you for all of your support along the way. Check out either of the links in the comment to get your hands on a copy! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it.

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The big day is tomorrow and I’m pinching myself! 😳

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My debut novel arrives the day after tomorrow, can you believe it? 😵

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It’s almost here! 🤩 Are you ready?

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FOUR days, now! I can barely contain myself! 😬

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I’m getting the jitters! Only five days to go until you can join Fîeron on his unexpected journey!

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Just SIX days until my labor of love arrives! 😍

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It’s the final countdown! ⌛ I can’t believe this book I love so much will soon be released to the world. 🤩

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Your next favorite read is almost here! If you haven’t signed up for my newsletter yet, now’s a great time! 🥰

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We’re getting close, now! I hope you’re as excited as I am! It’s been a lot of fun making these with my chapter epigraph poems.

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A little under a month to go! Ícalar awaits! 😍

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A little over a month from now, the clouds will part to reveal Ícalar! As something of a teaser, I’ll be sharing some of my chapter epigraphs in the run-up!

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Day 24 of #WritingInJanuary!

I touched on this a little yesterday for another prompt, but I'm looking forward to leaning more into the things I like and thus my own voice. I'm ready for #fruitofwar to get weirder!

What are five things in your upcoming release?

Oh, fun! For #fruitofwar on 1st March:

1: A quest that points you toward the enemy...but not in the way you expect.
2: Elemental magic.
3: A mounting feeling of dread.
4: Cat-dragons!
5: A fruit that f*cks everything up for everyone -- again.

A dark green banner split in half by a subtle gold border. The left half features a book cover with white text that reads “The Fruit of War, Book 1: Stone and Flesh”, by Tamara S Harker. It shows a man’s hand holding a purple-red fruit cut open to reveal a small skull. In the background is a shadowed orchard with fallen soldiers lying on the ground. The right half of the image describes the book, including a tagline of "Nothing truly dies -- it merely changes." and a launch date of 1st March 2026, both in red text. A donut-shaped pie chart lists its genres as 70% epic fantasy, 20% dark fantasy, and 10% gothic horror. The blurb of the book, in pale green text, reads: "A weary young undertaker is tasked by a dead hero to find an artifact that began – and ended – a recent war. In doing so, he gathers an eclectic group of veterans and greenhorns almost by accident. Yet finding the artifact is only the beginning, and in solving the riddle of the hero’s last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world." Finally, green text reads: "For readers who like their fantasy intelligent...immersive...and simmering with ghosts of the past...both figurative and literal."

Two quotes from a five-star Goodreads ARC review: "...an ambitious and richly imagined fantasy..." "...an excellent read and a superb debut. It's the kind of book that reminds you of the joys of classic fantasy, with its intricate storytelling, memorable characters, and a world that lingers in your mind long after you've turned the final page."

"The Fruit of War: Stone and Flesh" is the first book in an epic fantasy series steeped in gothic themes.

It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater -- and darker.

#BluePit📖 #OS #A #fruitofwar

A dark green banner split in half by a subtle gold border. The left half features a book cover with white text that reads “The Fruit of War, Book 1: Stone and Flesh”, by Tamara S Harker. It shows a man’s hand holding a purple-red fruit cut open to reveal a small skull. In the background is a shadowed orchard with fallen soldiers lying on the ground. The right half of the image describes the book, including a tagline of "Nothing truly dies -- it merely changes." and a launch date of 1st March 2026, both in red text. A donut-shaped pie chart lists its genres as 70% epic fantasy, 20% dark fantasy, and 10% gothic horror. The blurb of the book, in pale green text, reads: "A weary young undertaker is tasked by a dead hero to find an artifact that began – and ended – a recent war. In doing so, he gathers an eclectic group of veterans and greenhorns almost by accident. Yet finding the artifact is only the beginning, and in solving the riddle of the hero’s last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world." Finally, green text reads: "For readers who like their fantasy intelligent...immersive...and simmering with ghosts of the past...both figurative and literal."

Two quotes from a five-star Goodreads ARC review: "...an ambitious and richly imagined fantasy..." "...an excellent read and a superb debut. It's the kind of book that reminds you of the joys of classic fantasy, with its intricate storytelling, memorable characters, and a world that lingers in your mind long after you've turned the final page."

"The Fruit of War: Stone and Flesh" is the first book in an epic fantasy series steeped in gothic themes.

It follows Fîeron, an undertaker-psychopomp in a world recovering from an unprecedented war, as he is forced to flee one burden for one far greater -- and darker.

#BluePit 📖 #OS #A #fruitofwar

#SFFChat Q4: I coincidentally posted this earlier today, but I'm quite fond of it so I hope y'all will forgive me for posting it again!

This is the opening to the Prologue of "Stone and Flesh", as an introduction to a journal entry.

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Fantasy Indies January prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell 1. Introduce yourself & WIP 2. Free Friday or what are you looking forward to this year? 3. Saturday Snippet 4. MC’s Goals 5. Writing Habits 6. Tropes you’d like to see more often 7. First line of your WIP 8. Your writing strengths 9. Free Friday or Social Media Tips 10. Saturday Snippet 11. Interesting lore in WIP 12. Shout out other indies! 13. MC’s pet peeves 14. What do you most wish to improve on this year? 15. Last, Current, & Next Reads 16. Free Friday or How do your characters handle stress? 17. Saturday Snippet 18. Aesthetic Boards 19. Characters’ weaknesses 20. Your hobbies 21. Who does your MC look up to? 22. Where do you draw inspiration from? 23. Free Friday or New beginnings in WIP 24. Saturday Snippet 25. Animals in WIP 26. Memories that your characters cherish 27. How has your WIP changed since you first came up with it? 28. MC Habits 29. Favourite Fictional Characters 30. Free Friday or WIP subgenres 31. Monthly Wrap Up

Dark red text on a pale ivory background. The background image includes a fictional, heart-shaped purple-red fruit that is mostly transparent. It is surrounded by an ornate, slightly darker border. The text reads: "The first time you are challenged – truly challenged – will echo through the rest of your life, coloring it in ways you could never imagine: whether you allow it to teach you, or shackle you, will define who you are.” It is the first line of "The Fruit of War, Book 1: Stone and Flesh" by Tamara S. Harker.

Day 7 of #FantasyIndiesJanuary! (Catchup) First lines! I love first lines. For #fruitofwar, "Stone and Flesh", it's...

A dark green banner split in half by a subtle gold border. The left half features a book cover with white text that reads “The Fruit of War, Book 1: Stone and Flesh”, by Tamara S Harker. It shows a man’s hand holding a purple-red fruit cut open to reveal a small skull. In the background is a shadowed orchard with fallen soldiers lying on the ground. The right half of the image describes the book, including a tagline of "Nothing truly dies -- it merely changes." and a launch date of 1st March 2026, both in red text. A donut-shaped pie chart lists its genres as 70% epic fantasy, 20% dark fantasy, and 10% gothic horror. The blurb of the book, in pale green text, reads: "A weary young undertaker is tasked by a dead hero to find an artifact that began – and ended – a recent war. In doing so, he gathers an eclectic group of veterans and greenhorns almost by accident. Yet finding the artifact is only the beginning, and in solving the riddle of the hero’s last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world." Finally, green text reads: "For readers who like their fantasy intelligent...immersive...and simmering with ghosts of the past...both figurative and literal."

Day 1 of #WritingInJanuary! (Catchup)

Hi, friends! I'm Tamara, a debut indie epic fantasy author. I'm currently working on Book 2 of my #fruitofwar series while I prep for the launch of Book 1, "Stone and Flesh"!

Book 1 it follows a weary young undertaker tasked by a dead war hero...

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Fantasy Indies January prompts by @ChesneyInfalt & @LydiaVRussell 1. Introduce yourself & WIP 2. Free Friday or what are you looking forward to this year? 3. Saturday Snippet 4. MC’s Goals 5. Writing Habits 6. Tropes you’d like to see more often 7. First line of your WIP 8. Your writing strengths 9. Free Friday or Social Media Tips 10. Saturday Snippet 11. Interesting lore in WIP 12. Shout out other indies! 13. MC’s pet peeves 14. What do you most wish to improve on this year? 15. Last, Current, & Next Reads 16. Free Friday or How do your characters handle stress? 17. Saturday Snippet 18. Aesthetic Boards 19. Characters’ weaknesses 20. Your hobbies 21. Who does your MC look up to? 22. Where do you draw inspiration from? 23. Free Friday or New beginnings in WIP 24. Saturday Snippet 25. Animals in WIP 26. Memories that your characters cherish 27. How has your WIP changed since you first came up with it? 28. MC Habits 29. Favourite Fictional Characters 30. Free Friday or WIP subgenres 31. Monthly Wrap Up

Day 1 of #FantasyIndiesJanuary! (Catchup)

Hi friends! I'm Tamara, a debut indie epic fantasy author. I'm currently working on Book 2 of my #fruitofwar series while I prep for the launch of Book 1, "Stone and Flesh"!

I'll be talking most about Book 1 to avoid spoilers and potential inconsistencies.

This is hard to pick! Commissioned art is important to me but I don't consider that 'merch' per se. Some of my ideas have included character- or setting-themed candles or teas, replica jewelry/apparel, setting travel posters, and a collaboration with a graphic artist!

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A medium slate-blue background with a subtle, darker blue diamond pattern, with white text describing a game. The title is "OC Meme", and the guidelines underneath read: "1 Like = 1 Answer (Drawn or Written)". The list includes twenty-two items: 01. OLDEST OC 02. NEWEST OC 03. FAVORITE OC 04. FAVORITE OC DESIGN 05. MAIN REASON FOR MAKING OCS 06. DESCRIBE YOUR CHARACTER CREATION PROCESS 07. DO YOU SHIP YOUR OCS W/ SOMEONE ELSE'S? 08. FAV OC SHIP 09. WEIRDEST OC 10. VILLAIN OCS? 11. WOULD YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF NICE TO YOUR OCS? 12. AN OC YOU'VE KILLED (IF YOU HAVEN'T KILLED ANYONE, WHO WOULD YOU KILL?) 13. ARE ANY OF YOUR OCS PARENTS? 14. ARE THERE ANY OCS YOU FIND YOURSELF NEGLECTING? 1S. AN OC THAT'S DIFFICULT TO WRITE/DRAW/RP 16. TALLEST AND SHORTEST OCS 17. OLDEST AND YOUNGEST OCS 18. DO YOU DISLIKE ANY OF YOUR OCS? 19. HAVE YOU EVER MADE A SELF-INSERT? 20. AN OC REGRET 21. AN OC YOU DIDN'T EXPECT TO BE POPULAR 22. AN OC YOU DIDN'T EXPECT TO LOVE

Something new for this morning! While I'll try to focus on #fruitofwar OCs, I may occasionally dip into those from other projects!

#ocmeme

A dark green and brown background with falling pale green leaves, divided in half by a dull gold, ornate border. On the left is a book cover with white text that reads “The Fruit of War, Book 1: Stone and Flesh”, by Tamara S Harker. It shows a man’s hand holding a purple-red fruit cut open to reveal a small skull. In the background is a shadowed orchard with fallen soldiers lying on the ground. On the right side is bold pinkish-red text that reads "Looking for ARC readers!". Underneath this is a medium green tagline that reads "Nothing truly dies -- it merely changes." Then, the book's blurb is listed in light green text, and reads: "A weary young undertaker is tasked by a dead hero to find an artifact that began – and ended – a recent war. In doing so, he gathers an eclectic group of veterans and greenhorns almost by accident. Yet finding the artifact is only the beginning, and in solving the riddle of the hero’s last request, they are only met with more questions – about the war, their alleged enemy, and the very nature of their world." Finally, medium-green text at the bottom reads "Epic fantasy that's a little dark, a little cerebral -- and highly immersive!"

Evening, friends!

I've recently reopened applications for ARC readers. If you're looking for an epic fantasy to sink your teeth into and want to learn more, click now! Shares are also appreciated. ❤️

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