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Alex Scheuermann

@theodyllicstone.bsky.social

Author and avid reader here. Check out my debut The Odyllic Stone! Member of the indie author collective The Secret Scribes and member of Willow Wraith Press The Odyllic Stone is available now: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWKXC13Y

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Alex Scheuermann@theodyllicstone.bsky.social · yesterday

#CartAugust 4 Natural Barriers The Boral Mountains are the biggest barrier in the region, keeping the frigid country of Jash separated from the rest of the region. Two lakes split the continent in thirds and are the fastest and safest way to travel from city to city.

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Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 2d ago

You shall not pass! Hey #CartAugust crew, time to dive in and really start looking at your maps. Today, we're talking elevation: highs, lows, and if you have neither, barriers to movement. Tell me about the geology, the history, famous explorers who lost their lives there... What do I need to know?

#CartAugust: a prompt game for map nerds by @mcburnellauthor.bsky.com Natural features: Day 4, Barriers. Talk to me about elevation changes in your world. Mountains, canyons, caves. Which is most interesting and why?
Alex Scheuermann@theodyllicstone.bsky.social · 2d ago

#CartAugust 3 Yes, the events in The Odyllic Stone have left a scar on the land and changed the map! Book 2 will contain the map of Arathanon as it exists after those events. A key scene of this book is a visit to this scar. Also very minor, we learn the name of a city in ruins, so that's updated.

Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 3d ago

#G'day #CartAugust crew! Today, we're living dangerously, brushing up close against the demon Spoilers. The question: if you made two maps, a prologue and an epilogue, would they be the same? And if not, how have the events of the story changed this world?

#CartAugust: a prompt game for map nerds by @mcburnell.bsky.com Intro: Day 3, A world in flux. If you were to make two maps, one true to the first chapter of your story, one true to the last, would they be different? In what ways? (how to treat potential spoilers is entirely up to you) ** Don't forget alt text. I know it's hard to know what to inlcude in images that are really info-dense, but do your best.
Alex Scheuermann@theodyllicstone.bsky.social · 3d ago

#CartAugust 2 Yes, the world stretches beyond the boarders of the map, however the icy mountains up north and the rough waters prevent all but rumors from passing. The Kaleenmunda Desert is one of the least visited areas due to the lack of water. Huh funny that the name translates to water forest...

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Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 4d ago

Hey #CartAugust crew! Still just broad-brushing the basics today. Tell me about the mysterious, unknown, and unexplored. Where in your world is giving cartographers horror vacui? Don't forget to share your map! Check out one another's worlds!

#Cartaugust: a prompt game for map nerds by @mcburnellauthor.bsky.com Intro: Day 2, Terra incognita Does your world stretch beyond the margins of the map? Are parts of your world unexplored? ** Don't forget alt text. I know it's hard to know what to include with images that are really info-dense, but do your best.
Alex Scheuermann@theodyllicstone.bsky.social · 4d ago

Hello I'm Alex and I write fantasy adventures (and fantasy murder mysteries). This is my map of Arathanon from The Odyllic Stone. It's hand drawn and took me a few months of practice, drawing, and redrawing until I was satisfied with it. Looking forward to telling you more about my map this month!

Map of Arathanon
Pixies a/k/a Map Nerd@mcburnellauthor.bsky.social · 5d ago

Hey hey everyone, welcome to our awesome new map game! We're here to celebrate our love for fictional maps all month long! Before we start poring over details, let's start with the basics: tell us who you are and a little bit about your world. And don't forget to share your map! #Cartaugust 🪐 📚️

The background is an image of maps on a rack heavily colored by sepia. #Cartaugust a prompt game for map nerds! by @mcburnellauthor.bsky.com Intro: Da1, Say Hello Introduce us to yourself and your world. Don't be shy, share your map! What's it called? Who created the art? **Don't forget the alt text. I know it's hard to know what to inlcide with images that are really info-dense, but do your best.
Alex Scheuermann@theodyllicstone.bsky.social · last mo.

Check out my FanFiAddict review for Davga: An Endless War Novella by @lmdouglas.bsky.social - released TODAY. Davga is epic fantasy at its best. Give it a read, you won’t be disappointed. fanfiaddict.com/review-davga...

Review: Davga: An Endless War Novella by L.M. Douglas | FanFiAddict

A Prisoner. A Past Forgotten. A Fate Awakened. Buried deep within the ruthless sprawl of Rakul’s prison, a man once known as Davga has severed all ties to h ...

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A.J. Calvin@ajcalvin.bsky.social · last mo.

What happens when a chronically ill water nymph is forced to masquerade as human in order to heal? And how much is she willing to give up for love? Set in early 1900s England, Reflections of Lilje Damselfly by Natalie Kelda was a wonderful historical fantasy. Full review ⬇️ #booksky #bookreview

Light blue background with book cover on the left side. Cover depicts a dark-haired woman wearing a gown made of water, surrounded by lily pads. Text reads: Book review: Reflections of Lilje Damselfly by Natalie Kelda checkmark Early 1900s historical fantasy checkmark chronic illness representation checkmark how much would you give up for love? checkmark an excellent pride month read! Read the full review at FanFiAddict.com
Natalie Kelda@nataliekelda.bsky.social · 2mo ago

📢COVER REVEAL📢 It's finally here! 40 hours of work and some very sore hands but I'm SO proud of how this cover turned out! 19th century sapphic coal miner rescues an air sprite stuck in a human's body. Out October 27th. Pre-orders and ARC sign up is open now! Links below due to space! 💙📚

Book cover in an art nouveau style with the title: The Turbulent Appearance of Brise Collier by Natalie Kelda and features two women in dynamic poses, one at the top right is reaching down towards the other at the bottom left who’s reaching up towards the flying woman. The flying woman has white-blonde hair and is wrapped in a partially sheer robe in pale blues and pinks. The woman falling at the bottom left wears Georgian clothes in dark earthy colours and has brown hair. Behind them is a winter-barren tree with lumps of snow on the branches. Blue swirls move between the tree’s branches.
Alex Scheuermann@theodyllicstone.bsky.social · 2mo ago

My first review with FanFiAddict. I loved The Traitors We Are by @mikesroberti.bsky.social ! Great characters and clash of cultures. And I hear that he just released an audiobook for Traitors. Full review here: fanfiaddict.com/review-the-t...

Review: The Traitors We Are by Michael Roberti | FanFiAddict

Synopsis: In a world where writing disappears when the author dies, 22-year-old Cael Oberlan watches the last gasping breaths of his best friend. He pulls a ...

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Author C B Lansdell@cblansdell.bsky.social · 3mo ago

eARCs for Our Ways Unmasked are coming in mid-May 🎉 If you'd like to receive a copy, please sign up using the form below ⤵️ (even if you've already signed up—bots flooded the last one). Then comment here when you're done!

Would you like an eARC of Our ways unmasked?Sci-fantasy, hopeful dystopia, horror. Read book 1 first.Comment below this post if you'd like to join my eARC team and please leave a review for 25 June.