August 2025 Read - The Source of Strife

[Bill]

August 2025 Indie Bookclub read is The Source of Strife by Alex Arch!

[Iseult]

Bill wrote: "August 2025 Indie Bookclub read is The Source of Strife by Alex Arch!"

Yay! I will grab my copy today.

[Alex]

Don't know if an author is allowed to reply but I'm too hyped! You guys rock!

[Bill]

Of course you can, Alex! We might even ask you questions!

[Alex]

Alright! That's awesome. I am so ready!

[Jordan]

Fun stuff so far!

[Bill]

Alright, frens!

First topic for discussion: Channeler, Dampener, or Catalyst?

[Iseult]

Bill wrote: "Alright, frens!

First topic for discussion: Channeler, Dampener, or Catalyst?"

I really love the magic system. I haven't got too far yet, so I'm still finding out how the catalyst works. I love the concept, but looking forward to seeing more of how it works in world.

[A.J.]

Going to start this one tomorrow. :)

[Alex]

Bill wrote: "Alright, frens!

First topic for discussion: Channeler, Dampener, or Catalyst?"

I would obviously be a Channeler. Mainly because I've had too much time to think about all the things they could do!

[G.J.]

Haven't started yet, but have the book on deck. Based on the names and vibes alone, and the fact that I'm Eeyore incarnate, dampener. (Assuming some nullification or debuff type powers) Will see how it goes when I start lol.

[Jordan]

Dampener and Catalyst seem kind of rough. Channeler definitely has the most cool-factor so far!

[Bill]

Hahaha Greg the Human Eeyore!

[Jordan]

Yo Chapter 15 was wild

[Bill]

Jordan wrote: "Yo Chapter 15 was wild" Right?!?! There are a couple of chapters like that where I was stoked with what happened or where they went!

[Alex]

Fun fact: I love the ending to that chapter. It's one of my favorite. I love all that's running through her mind.

Ah! See what I did there.

[Bill]

Alex wrote: "Fun fact: I love the ending to that chapter. It's one of my favorite. I love all that's running through her mind.

Ah! See what I did there." Clever girl...

[Jordan]

Just finished. What a wild ride!

Will post a review later today.

Ghost rules.

[Bill]

Jordan wrote: "Just finished. What a wild ride!

Will post a review later today.

Ghost rules." That's hella cool you finished, Jordan! Glad you joined in this month. I am very happy people are reading Alex's book. So good. Ghost is a fabulous character!

[Bill]

Halfway point through the month! How's everyone's reading going?

Gearing up to schedule the live readalong finale show, does anyone have any questions for Alex that they might like to ask? (try to keep it very light on spoilers please!)

[Jordan]

Oh cool, I didn't know we were doing a live readalong.

I guess I'm just interested in what some of Alex's favorite books/authors are that might have inspired some of the ideas/setting for the book? Or just his writing in general. Always love to see author's inspirations.

[Bill]

Jordan wrote: "Oh cool, I didn't know we were doing a live readalong.

I guess I'm just interested in what some of Alex's favorite books/authors are that might have inspired some of the ideas/setting for the book..."

I should have worded it different haha. We are gonna livestream at the end and chat with him and all our thoughts. But I'll add your questions to the list! Thanks, man!

[Alex]

Jordan wrote: "Just finished. What a wild ride!

Will post a review later today.

Ghost rules."


YESSSS! Thanks for reading!

And I'll join everyone on the livestream to answer your burning questions or just a friendly chat! Can't wait!

[G.J.]

I'm on chapter 11. Wondering exactly where it's going, but enjoying the ride.

[G.J.]

Hoping to finish it this week

[Jordan]

Bill wrote: "Jordan wrote: "Oh cool, I didn't know we were doing a live readalong.

I guess I'm just interested in what some of Alex's favorite books/authors are that might have inspired some of the ideas/setti..."

ah this makes sense! thanks for clarifying.

[Bill]

Join us live with Alex on Thursday Aug 28th at 8pm CST!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hE7CR...

[Alex]

Yesss! Can't wait! I can talk about my book for hours. lol.

[Iseult]

Unfortunately that’s 3am my time, so I don’t think I’ll make the chat. Y’all have fun!

[Bill]

Iseult wrote: "Unfortunately that’s 3am my time, so I don’t think I’ll make the chat. Y’all have fun!"

What, you don't want to wake up for that????? jkjk

We'll def do some weekend ones in the future so our other timezones can join!

[Jordan]

I'll be there!

[Iseult]

Bill wrote: "Iseult wrote: "Unfortunately that’s 3am my time, so I don’t think I’ll make the chat. Y’all have fun!"

What, you don't want to wake up for that????? jkjk

We'll def do some weekend ones in the fu..."

I know, I should set my alarm!

Weekend chats would be great! Thanks, Bill.

[Bill]

Thanks to everyone who joined in reading The Source of Strife this month! Hope you all enjoyed it.

And especially big thanks to Alex for hanging with us as we did and for coming to talk live with us! You are a gentleman and a scholar.

Awesome month with an awesome indie author, really looking forward to next month. Happy reading!

[Alex]

Yessss. Thanks to everyone who's read The Source of Strife! I am beyond grateful to everyone who grabbed a copy and read my words.

You are all the GOATs!

And a huge thank you to Willow Wraith Press for hosting these book clubs!