Razvan-Gabriel Popa's Blog
July 31, 2025
Freebie on the 1st of August
Hi everyone,
Quick tip! Tomorrow, 1st of August, I have a new giveaway on Amazon for the kindle edition of my new book: A Binding to Set You Free & Other Creepy Tales.
Make sure to go there and claim a copy: it starts at 12:00 AM PDT and lasts exactly 24 hours. And don't forget to leave some ratings and reviews. They help a lot!
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK3MVLH8
Enjoy a chilly read! (for hot summer days)
Quick tip! Tomorrow, 1st of August, I have a new giveaway on Amazon for the kindle edition of my new book: A Binding to Set You Free & Other Creepy Tales.
Make sure to go there and claim a copy: it starts at 12:00 AM PDT and lasts exactly 24 hours. And don't forget to leave some ratings and reviews. They help a lot!
Here's the link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK3MVLH8
Enjoy a chilly read! (for hot summer days)
July 24, 2025
Binding the Dead, Unleashing New Stories
I've got a couple of exciting updates to share, but only one today! I'm very close to releasing my second book. I'm deep into proofreading right now, just to make sure no typos or quirky formatting sneak their way in. The cover is ready, and it's eerie and beautiful. And cold, with lots of snow (perfect remedy for this hot summer).
Below is the blurb, as a sneak preview of what's to come!
A Binding To Set You Free & Other Creepy Tales
In a world where the dead refuse to stay buried, Leira, a young Death Binder, must confront the tormented souls of the fallen and the fears within her own heart. When she’s summoned to investigate the mysterious death of a beautiful woman, Leira uncovers a trail of murder, of lust and longing, and curses that twist love into hunger and sorrow into power. Together with Alshunor, her lover and mentor, she descends into a dark, snowy forest, to bind an undead to silence. But this never comes without a cost.
Alongside Leira’s story, these pages hold other tales of abandoned castles and mysterious manors, of undead-haunted forests and ruins soaked in memory. Moonlight stirs the bones, and the ghosts are never far behind.
Grim, lyrical, and steeped in quiet horror, this collection of dark tales grips from the first flicker of candlelight. And doesn’t let go.
Below is the blurb, as a sneak preview of what's to come!
A Binding To Set You Free & Other Creepy Tales
In a world where the dead refuse to stay buried, Leira, a young Death Binder, must confront the tormented souls of the fallen and the fears within her own heart. When she’s summoned to investigate the mysterious death of a beautiful woman, Leira uncovers a trail of murder, of lust and longing, and curses that twist love into hunger and sorrow into power. Together with Alshunor, her lover and mentor, she descends into a dark, snowy forest, to bind an undead to silence. But this never comes without a cost.
Alongside Leira’s story, these pages hold other tales of abandoned castles and mysterious manors, of undead-haunted forests and ruins soaked in memory. Moonlight stirs the bones, and the ghosts are never far behind.
Grim, lyrical, and steeped in quiet horror, this collection of dark tales grips from the first flicker of candlelight. And doesn’t let go.
July 10, 2025
Paperback and Audiobook
I finished going through the second paperback proof of 'As Long As Our Bones Lie Together', and it looks great! I had to make a few adjustments to the cover: lighting, shadows, spine and text. The initial version was dark and mysterious, but the cover has so much detail that it's a pity not to show. So I've made it a touch lighter. Anyway, that bit is done, and I have officially approved the paperback. It should be out for order any day now!
And the audiobook is in the works too! I'm collaborating with a great talent, actress Shayla Tharp, who interprets the voices and the text amazingly. She's currently recording it (I think she's halfway through) and I can't wait to listen to the full story. It's going to be available through all major audiobook stores, including Audible, Spotify, Apple, and so on.
Putting this novella out is more exciting than I thought. It's the first time I try the path of self-publishing, as all my other stories have so far appeared in professional magazines, but I felt like trying something new and getting the promotion of a story in my own hands. I do see that people are reading the e-book through the KDP select program, and lots of them are reading it in one go (so they must be enjoying it!). Thank you, analytics :p.
Let's see how this adventure goes!
And the audiobook is in the works too! I'm collaborating with a great talent, actress Shayla Tharp, who interprets the voices and the text amazingly. She's currently recording it (I think she's halfway through) and I can't wait to listen to the full story. It's going to be available through all major audiobook stores, including Audible, Spotify, Apple, and so on.
Putting this novella out is more exciting than I thought. It's the first time I try the path of self-publishing, as all my other stories have so far appeared in professional magazines, but I felt like trying something new and getting the promotion of a story in my own hands. I do see that people are reading the e-book through the KDP select program, and lots of them are reading it in one go (so they must be enjoying it!). Thank you, analytics :p.
Let's see how this adventure goes!
July 1, 2025
From Volcanoes to the Undead
Long, hot days, talking volcanoes at a conference, with nights spent in the hotel, reviewing the first proofs for the paperback of As Long As Our Bones Lie Together.
I'm jumping from science to fantasy, from magma to undead creatures prowling forests and creeping around sleeping villages. And I wouldn't change a thing!
I hope to have the paperback out this month and, sometime soon, an audiobook version too. It's a complete experiment for me, as all my previous stories have been published in magazines. This novella is my first standalone ever, and I hope those of you who will read it will enjoy it as much as I do (I certainly had fun writing it 😄).
