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The Ducal Heir
Book release for The Ducal Heir
Marie Mullany
Aug 26, 20221 min read
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Do you want a great final copy of your book?
The final secret to a great edit
Marie Mullany
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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One year ago....
It seems incredible that one year ago today I took the decision to start a YouTube channel and self-publish my book, and yet here we are....
Marie Mullany
Feb 3, 20221 min read
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Book Review: Troupe of Shadows
I am so glad I picked this book up! What a great read. Comprehensive world review here: For Text Loves: The world is based on the...
Marie Mullany
Nov 21, 20212 min read
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The quest for beta-readers
From 12 November 2021 to 17 November 2021, The Hidden Blade is completely free of charge on Amazon. Download it here!...
Marie Mullany
Nov 12, 20211 min read
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The Ducal Heir
The Hidden Blade is done, The Ducal Heir is in editing, I create a new boat.
Marie Mullany
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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And finally, The Hidden Blade is done!
It's gone to the ARC reviewers to a so far positive response. It's also available on presale order here: The Hidden Blade by Marie M....
Marie Mullany
Aug 3, 20211 min read
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Expanding, Reorganizing and World Building
As The Hidden Blade nears editing completion, it's cover art almost done (can't wait to share that widely!) I have been working away at...
Marie Mullany
Jul 5, 20211 min read
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Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne
Book review for Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne. Shadow of the gods is the first book in a brand new series and it's a great one!
Marie Mullany
Jun 10, 20213 min read
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Book Review: Downtown Selkie by Angelika Rust
A spoiler free review of Downtown Selkie by Angelika Rust
Marie Mullany
May 30, 20212 min read
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Book Review: Sword of Fire by Katharine Kerr
A spoiler free book review for Sword of Fire by Katherine Kerr
Marie Mullany
May 26, 20212 min read
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Book Review: Breach of Peace by Daniel B. Greene
Genre: Fantasy, I'd categorize it as grimdark or horror. Length: Novella The Skinny: The Opening: The book opens strong with a murder...
Marie Mullany
May 26, 20213 min read
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Writing Politics
So while I'm working on getting book 1 (The Hidden Blade) into publication, I've started working on book 2 (The Ducal Heir). It's a very...
Marie Mullany
May 18, 20212 min read
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Spark of Life for Cultures
So I needed a way to introduce my lancer character in The Hidden Blade. He's a very combat orientated character so I introduced him by...
Marie Mullany
May 6, 20212 min read
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Telling Time in a Fantasy Setting
I knew when I first designed my world that I didn't want to use a standard clock to mark the passing of time. I didn't much like sundials...
Marie Mullany
Apr 26, 20212 min read
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Inventing a currency
I was going through my world building notes and wondering if my currency system is complex enough. The answer is probably no, but then...
Marie Mullany
Apr 13, 20212 min read
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That final read through
After a lot of recent alterations to my first book, I finally got to the point where I needed to do a full read through of the book. I...
Marie Mullany
Apr 6, 20211 min read
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Creating creatures
So this week I've been on a kick to create creatures for my world. First, I need a means to send messages that weren't magic per se and...
Marie Mullany
Mar 28, 20211 min read
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Edit, more edit and editing...
Adding a shanty to my world. Talking about magic in a fantasy world. A brief overview of Allomancy.
Marie Mullany
Mar 22, 20211 min read
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Magic and Politics make for an explosive mix
If you give an individual the ability to call down thunder and lightning. To summon the very elements and to command the laws of the...
Marie Mullany
Mar 12, 20211 min read
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