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June 21, 2021
Bio Dungeon: Hemostasis is now available!
The 3rd and final book in The Body's Dungeon, written in collaboration with Jeffrey "Falcon" Logue, is now available! It ended up being 194,000 words, the biggest book that either of us has ever written.
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097LP6Z2GA... UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B097LP6Z2GThe paperback is currently in production, and will hopefully be available soon! The audiobook will be starting production in July, with a hopeful release in September (or earlier).
_______________Sometimes the only way to go forward is to go back….Progen defeated the Parasyte that was engineered by the malevolent Blood Curse, but there is still a lot that the dungeon crystal needs to do to fully control his entire dungeon. While he actively works to finish controlling the rest of the body that hosts his presence, there lies one major obstacle to the culmination of his plans: the brain. The Blood Curse has locked itself away behind a barrier that keeps Progen from spreading his influence inside, while also preventing the Curse from manipulating anything outside of its hiding place. The dungeon crystal is thus stymied in his efforts toward complete control; but fortunately, Progen has gained access to new immune cells and systems that he can use to improve his host’s body – and thereby, his own survivability.Meanwhile, when the dastardly Ghevin Drestice’s devastating use of the mind-control abilities of a strange crystal finally catalyzes interest in Marstin from the highest authority in Istut, the young thief-turned-adventurer is thrust back into the spotlight. Now he has to navigate his way through a brand-new world of political intrigue, secret organizations, and high society, all while struggling with the burgeoning power that has recently been unlocked inside of him.While Progen fights against the immutable barrier around the brain and the Blood Curse, Marstin fights to survive this world into which he has inextricably been thrown. Both will face challenges that should end with their deaths, and only through unwitting cooperation will they see themselves through.But will that be enough to survive against the Blood Curse’s temptations of power and its inevitable emergence from its magically-imposed exile?Contains LitRPG/GameLit elements, such as character progression, statistics, and resource management. Also contains an in-depth, science-based portrayal of how the immune system responds to foreign pathogens via different white blood cells and other microscopic protectors, complete with a glossary of medical terms (factual and fictional). No harems, sexual content, or foul language.
June 10, 2021
Bio Dungeon: Hemostasis has been written!
It took a little bit longer than expected due to some unforeseen setbacks, but the 3rd (and final) book in the Bio Dungeon series -- Bio Dungeon: Hemostasis -- has been finished! It's still going through a little editing and will be heading out to beta-readers later today, but as of now it is over 180k words, which is the longest book I've ever participated in writing before.
If everything goes well with the final touches, it should be out by the end of the month!
May 14, 2021
Dungeon of Chance: Double or Nothing is now available!
Dungeon of Chance: Double or Nothing, the 2nd book in my Serious Probabilities series, is now available! You can find it in eBook and through Kindle Unlimited, as well as paperback and hardcover.
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094K2C68V
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B094K2C68V
As for the audiobook, the awesome Miles Meili will be working on it starting next week, so I hope it will be out in a few months.
Will a drastic change in Clay’s dungeon be enough to prepare the local Heroes for the next World Threat?
Becoming a Dungeon Core was the last thing that Clayburnside Shuntwise had ever thought he would become, but unfortunately, he didn’t really have a choice. However, after Clay fully embraced his new existence, he thoroughly applied himself to train the local Hero population to defend against the gigantic monsters that threatened the entire world.
After the devastating losses that the Heroes (and Clay) suffered after the destruction of the last Threat, the Dungeon Core knew that he needed to step up his efforts. The Heroes were already working hard in their 5-person groups, of course, slowly improving as they delved through his dungeon, but that wasn’t going to be quite enough if they were going to be ready for the appearance of next Threat. Therefore, Clay needed to do something that hadn’t ever been done before by a Core: Open up his dungeon for larger groups of Heroes, so that they could learn to work as a more cohesive team.
But even if he overcomes the challenges of completely overhauling the format of his dungeon, the rest of the world is quickly learning about the changes happening on the relatively isolated Sunfall Island where Clay’s dungeon now resides. Not only will Clay have to deal with a double dose of external threats to his existence, but if he doesn’t figure out how to survive and thrive, he’ll have nothing to show for all the work that he has put into making the world a safer place.
This book contains Dungeon Core, LitRPG, and GameLit elements including dungeon construction and defense, monster summoning, character progression, and a game-like interface. In addition, many of the probabilities the world is based upon are similar to Gacha-type mechanics. Contains no profanity, harems, or explicit sexual content.
May 10, 2021
Dungeon of Chance: Double or Nothing releases May 14th!
Dungeon of Chance: Double or Nothing, the 2nd book in my Serious Probabilities series, is releasing this Friday, May 14th! It is currently on pre-order right now while I work with the categories and make sure everything is tied together, but it won't be long now!
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094K2C68V
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B094K2C68V
The paperback and hardcover should also be available within the next few days. As for the audiobook, Miles Meili will be working on it soon, so I hope it will be out within a few months.
Will a drastic change in Clay’s dungeon be enough to prepare the local Heroes for the next World Threat?
Becoming a Dungeon Core was the last thing that Clayburnside Shuntwise had ever thought he would become, but unfortunately, he didn’t really have a choice. However, after Clay fully embraced his new existence, he thoroughly applied himself to train the local Hero population to defend against the gigantic monsters that threatened the entire world.
After the devastating losses that the Heroes (and Clay) suffered after the destruction of the last Threat, the Dungeon Core knew that he needed to step up his efforts. The Heroes were already working hard in their 5-person groups, of course, slowly improving as they delved through his dungeon, but that wasn’t going to be quite enough if they were going to be ready for the appearance of next Threat. Therefore, Clay needed to do something that hadn’t ever been done before by a Core: Open up his dungeon for larger groups of Heroes, so that they could learn to work as a more cohesive team.
But even if he overcomes the challenges of completely overhauling the format of his dungeon, the rest of the world is quickly learning about the changes happening on the relatively isolated Sunfall Island where Clay’s dungeon now resides. Not only will Clay have to deal with a double dose of external threats to his existence, but if he doesn’t figure out how to survive and thrive, he’ll have nothingto show for all the work that he has put into making the world a safer place.
This book contains Dungeon Core, LitRPG, and GameLit elements including dungeon construction and defense, monster summoning, character progression, and a game-like interface. In addition, many of the probabilities the world is based upon are similar to Gacha-type mechanics. Contains no profanity, harems, or explicit sexual content.
The Crafter's Dominion on Kindle Daily Deal for $0.99 today!
Amazon has specifically selected The Crafter's Dominion, the 5th book in my Dungeon Crafting series, for a Kindle Daily Deal today! Pick it up for only $0.99!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
May 6, 2021
The Crafter's Dungeon is part of today's Kindle Daily Deal for $0.99!
The Crafter's Dungeon, the 1st book in my Dungeon Crafting series, has been selected by Amazon for today's Kindle Daily Deal! Pick it up today for only $0.99!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T72VCHH
Not only that, but the 5th book in the series, The Crafter's Dominion, has been selected for another Kindle Daily Deal on May 10th!
April 22, 2021
Glendaria Awakens Trilogy Box Set now on audiobook!
Released today, my Glendaria Awakens Trilogy Box Set is now available on audiobook through audible! You can get all 3 books in the series for a single credit and listen to nearly 15 hours of classic Dungeon Core and LitRPG goodness!
US: https://www.audible.com/pd/B09314H17N
UK: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0931668FM
This trilogy contains the books: Dungeon Player, Dungeon Crisis, and Dungeon Guild.
Join Devin and Krista as they embark on a journey to explore the newest full-immersive, virtual-reality massively multiplayer online role-playing game, Glendaria Awakens! Their experience soon turns grim as they are put in charge of running their own dungeon in the game.
Now they must figure out how to survive waves of players trying to steal their Dungeon Core, all the while dealing with psychotic Dungeon Guardians and powerful guilds. Using the creatures that Devin captures as a dungeon monster himself, Krista combines them into unique and powerful hybrids that help defend against the intruders.
Contains bonus content such as an additional story starring Devin and some of his friends that takes place after the events of the last book!
April 11, 2021
Dungeon Crafting Box Set FREE April 11-13!
My Dungeon Crafting Box Set containing book 1-3 is FREE from April 11-13! If you haven't started the series yet, now is your chance -- also available in Kindle Unlimited!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P7SSL7G
Contains the first three books in the Dungeon Crafting series!
The Crafter’s Dungeon
The Crafter’s Defense
The Crafter’s Dilemma
What happens when a knowledgeable crafter becomes a Dungeon Core?
Sandra had been a merchant traveling through the human lands of Muriel, though that wouldn’t have been her chosen profession. What she would’ve loved to become was a crafter, producing wondrous creations with her own two hands; however, she didn’t want to become a master in just one craft – she was interested in them all. Sadly, she was born with a deformity in her hands which hindered her ability to produce crafts, though that didn’t affect her enthusiasm; she sought out the masters of a myriad of different crafts so that she could learn as much about crafting as she could. It was that pursuit of knowledge that ultimately led to her untimely death.
Reborn as a tiny Dungeon Core, Sandra had to learn about the purpose behind dungeons and Cores from an assigned dungeon helper. Through some unique circumstances based on her previous life, she also discovered that she had much more freedom than most other Dungeon Cores throughout the world. Unfortunately, the repercussions of her mere existence would end up being extensive, as she would find, though at first she doesn’t quite realize how much. In fact, the only thing she was concerned about had nothing to do with other Cores, the presence of the different mortal races nearby her location, or even the real purpose behind her being brought back to life as a strange glowing gem.
No, Sandra didn’t care about any of that; all she cared about was that she could finally do some crafting.
These Dungeon Core stories contain LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics, leveling, and a heavy crafting emphasis. No profanity and no harems.
April 10, 2021
The Crafter's Dominion now available on audiobook!
It's out!
Released today, The Crafter's Dominion (Book 5 in the Dungeon Crafting series) is now available on audiobook!
US: https://www.audible.com/pd/B09258F2W5
UK: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0924Y747X
Louise Cooksey did another wonderful job narrating this newest addition to the series, and it's my pleasure to be able to share it with everyone!
Faced with overwhelming odds, this crafty Dungeon Core must use all of her knowledge to establish her dominion, not only over the nearby dungeons, but over her own sense of self.
The death of one of her Orcish mercenaries has sent Sandra into a spiral of rage and revenge, focusing on the four Dungeon Cores that attacked her. Unable to prevent herself from invading the rival dungeons with the misguided intent of destroying their Cores, the consequences of which would be devastating, the craft-loving former merchant struggles to regain control of her actions caused by the remnants of a Core shard invading her own mind.
Her friends, meanwhile, have their own problems. Violet, Felbar, Echo, and Gerold were sent back to their respective homelands to warn their leadership about the upcoming threat of enhanced Dungeon Cores, as well as obtaining help to contain them, but each representative has met with some hiccups along the way. Extricating themselves from their unexpected captivity becomes a priority, if only so that they can get back to the wasteland and Sandra’s dungeon. Unfortunately, events and threats back home require their attention before they can return.
Will her friends be able to break free from their chains of imprisonment in time to prevent the crafty Dungeon Core from making an irreversible mistake? Can Sandra overcome the incessant thoughts of retribution and regain control of her mind and actions?
Find out now in The Crafter’s Dominion!
This Dungeon Core story contains LitRPG/GameLit elements such as statistics and leveling and a heavy crafting emphasis. No profanity and no harems.
April 2, 2021
The Dungeon Fairy: Three Lives audiobook now live!
The 3rd book in my Hapless Dungeon Fairy series, The Dungeon Fairy: Three Lives, is now available on audiobook!
Audible US: https://www.audible.com/pd/B091B3GGJL
Audible UK: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B091B3KXBQ
Miles Meili followed up his spectacular narration of the previous two books in the series with this latest production, and I'm excited for everyone to hear it!
“You only live thrice, am I right?”
Tacca GloomLily wasn’t sure how she had barely survived a sudden invasion by the mysterious and deadly six-armed, blue-skinned figures…but survive, she did. After the synergy explosion that destroyed her Core, the Dungeon Fairy-turned-Dungeon Core needs to rebuild everything from the ground up. Thankfully, with no nearby Raider presence, she’ll not only be able to reconstruct her original dungeon section, but she’ll also be able to finish the new section she had been working on when she had been so rudely interrupted.
The attack by the mysterious people inside Tacca’s dungeon was only the beginning of a coordinated invasion plan, however. As the only Core to survive an assault, along with her Dungeon Assistant, Shale, the former Dungeon Fairy is able to pass on what little she knows to anyone who will listen, warning them of the danger.
But will it be enough? Can Tacca continue to operate her dungeon with such a dangerous enemy on the horizon?
Now on her figurative third life, this challenge might be the only chance she has to prove that luck isn’t the only driving force in the world….
This story contains Dungeon Core elements such as dungeon construction and defense, LitRPG/GameLit mechanics such as character progression and stats, and contains NO harems/sexual content or profanity.
