A promise of Iron – Real McCoy Books

Forming

-Oration performed by an unnamed Seveli Justicar. Transcribed by Valan Forvana in the year 3622, Illyrian Long Count. So it came to pass that those who came before departed from the heavens. They were few, but of purpose and of courage, and of seeing. And they were led by the one whose voice still sangContinue reading “Forming”

Regarding the Firstborn

–Third day of the sixth cycle 3613, Illyrian Long Count. Such is an account of my research into the Firstborn and the making of the world. While the Seveli account of the creation of the universe stands apart as unique and wholly original, the accounts of the lesser gods vary greatly depending on the sourceContinue reading “Regarding the Firstborn”

Part Two: The First Born

An excerpt from the Grimorlin The First Born -Passage from of Gods and Men. Original text recovered from the Great Library of Tol’ Rukar, transcribed by Valan Forvana in the year 3618, Illyrian Long Count. Forward: Artimus Cahn, second scribe to High Lord Hectari Bromaire, 313 A.F. There is debate between Sevaelis and the Venticle asContinue reading “Part Two: The First Born”

Part Ten and Three: The Hustle

Retweet, like, follow, rinse, repeat. Feed the algorithm. Keywords, promos, giveaways, ARCs, reviews. Build your brand, build your base. Work the room, network… prowl. As daunting as it is disillusioning— the hustle is real. One powerful review can spark another while one bad review can set you back. Don’t get too hung up on either.Continue reading “Part Ten and Three: The Hustle”

Part Twelve: Community

After thousands of hours, multiple drafts, rewrites, recasts, painful cuts, alternative endings— I was able to put the keyboard down. The work was imperfect as we all are imperfect, but it was finished. I felt a sense of pride in the accomplishment, then a measure of panic. I no longer had an excuse. “I’m stillContinue reading “Part Twelve: Community”

Part Eleven: The wise women in the woods

The hero’s journey has many recurring themes. Supernatural aid, the wise man, the helper that appears innocently dressed as a beggar, shop keeper, or editor supreme, is as prevalent in my story as it is in… my story. With my manuscript complete and heart filled with joy, I stepped bravely into the forest of self-publishing…Continue reading “Part Eleven: The wise women in the woods”

Kindle E-Book is Live!

For those that can’t wait for the hardcover the E-book is now live! The button on the front page will take you there, or the direct link below I hope you enjoy reading it…. and if you do leave a review! Blessings! -Brandon

Part Ten: Traditional vs. Self-Publish

I figured that it might be valuable to share some of my experiences in self-publishing a book. I will be hijacking the blog for a few posts and offer some tips, and more importantly, point out the pitfalls of publishing your own book. Keep in mind this feedback is entirely one-sided as I did notContinue reading “Part Ten: Traditional vs. Self-Publish”