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I'm trying to be better about self-promoting my work, so here it is. Benregesh is a high-flying action fantasy. Think a light novel on steroids. Over 700 pages, with 30 pages of manga art included as extras.
If you're looking for bombastic action, heart-warming romance, and terrifying monsters, then look no further. Seriously, there are some action scenes in this book that will make your jaw drop.
Part of how I facilitate that action is through my setting. Benregesh takes place in a distinct, unique world with original races, fantastic locales, and a mind-bending sense of scale. Seriously, you've never read anything like this.
At it's core, though, the characters were my favorite part of writing Benregesh. Whether it's Kaleb's scrappy wit, Rael's search for redemption, or Avia's absolute badassery, each character was a joy to flesh out and explore.
If you think this sounds interesting, you can check out the book over at amazon.com/dp/B0C7L5R85V
If you have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, you can grab the book for free. If you enjoy it, be sure to leave a review.
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a Gundam, must be in want of a wife.
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Mixing Gundam with Harry Potter is such a massive win. Especially G Gundam.
Writing a magic mecha martial arts battle academy with enemies to lovers?
Aye, I could do that.
LOVE CONQUERS ALL
Potter and Dracona: “THIS WAND OF OURS IS BURNING RED!”
Potter: “IT’S LOUD CRY TELLS US!!!”
Dracona: “ TO GRASP HAPPINESS!!”
Potter and Dracona: “ERUPTING!!! BURNING!!! WAND!!!! SEKI!!! HA!!! LOVE!!!! LOVE!!! TENKYOKEN!!!!”
My contribution to the Malfoid trend.
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It might not have a magic mecha martial arts battle academy (yet), but I do have a badass action fantasy with a heartwarming slow-burn romance. Think a light novel on steroids.
Oh, and each copy comes with 30 pages of manga art.
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"We're all just marbles on a cosmic shelf, pushed around by a capricious feline." — Plato, idk
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And... Audiobook is live! The narrators did a fantastic job, they are ALSO a husband and wife creative team. Check it out!
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You know who could absolutely pull it off?
Hiromu Arakawa.
Her writing for Fullmetal Alchemist demonstrates incredible discipline and foresight. Arakawa understands perfectly executed payoffs.
Just look at Scar, Ling/Greed, Mustang, Van Hoenheim, and—of course—Ed, Al, & Winry.
All I can say is, imagine the frigging self-discipline required to pull off this kind of ending. Most authors would not—could not—believably write this over seven books. And I don't mean in terms spice. That's easy. I mean in terms of payoff and character progression.
Part of what made Male Malfoy easier to write is that he remained a sniveling little shit until book 6. His female counterpart, as has been demonstrated, would be infinitely more likeable from the get-go. Maintaining that tension with the core trio while also going through most of the same story beats as the original Malfoy, would be an impressive exercise in self-control.
I don't think I've seen such a long-form transition from villain to hero without the author rushing it, or the audience wondering, "Wait, why are they enemies again after that big moment in the previous book?"
Except Vegeta. He is the quintessential tsundere.
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I don't care if it's true. This would have my butt in a theater. Chris Pratt can get ripped enough to be Redfield (even if he's a little old for the RE1 Chris), and he's got the comedic energy to punch a freaking boulder.
Pattinson as Leon would be a lot of fun too.
Chris Pratt is reportedly in early talks with A24 and Sony Pictures to star as Chris Redfield in the upcoming 'RESIDENT EVIL' sequel.
Directed by Zach Cregger, the project aims to pair Pratt, alongside Robert Pattinson (who is currently eyed for Leon S. Kennedy).
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All I can say is, imagine the frigging self-discipline required to pull off this kind of ending. Most authors would not—could not—believably write this over seven books. And I don't mean in terms spice. That's easy. I mean in terms of payoff and character progression.
Part of what made Male Malfoy easier to write is that he remained a sniveling little shit until book 6. His female counterpart, as has been demonstrated, would be infinitely more likeable from the get-go. Maintaining that tension with the core trio while also going through most of the same story beats as the original Malfoy, would be an impressive exercise in self-control.
I don't think I've seen such a long-form transition from villain to hero without the author rushing it, or the audience wondering, "Wait, why are they enemies again after that big moment in the previous book?"
Except Vegeta. He is the quintessential tsundere.
I know the Internet’s going to Internet and all, but I do think some artists deciding to go the lewd route with this new character are completely missing the point.
People are hungry for traditional, genuine and romantic stories. Men especially, in my opinion. Malfoid’s existence allows the hero to save and get the girl and live happily ever after. Every guy dreams about having that at least once in his life, I’m convinced of it.
Maidens in distress are a literary trope as old as literature itself for a reason because of how deeply it touches us as people. It inspires the imagination. In contrast, all tradpub wants to push out is subversions, reskins and monster porn. A honest-to-goodness tale of redeeming and saving a fallen princess is downright subversive all on its own. We’ve come full circle right back to where we started: the dude saves the world and gets his girl. The world was allowed to change. The End.
So, let the R34 artists do what they want, I guess. Personally, I think they’re missing—or ignoring—the entire point.
But I’m just some dude who writes stories, don’t mind me.
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I don't have tsundere genderbent enemies to lovers, but I DO have a wholesome slow-burn romance subplot with a hot blonde in my 700+ page shonen-inspired action fantasy. Think of a light novel, but on steroids. Complete with 30 pages of custom manga art (no AI).
Check it out! amazon.com/dp/B0C7L5R85V/
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"Except Vegeta. He is the quintessential tsundere."
All I can say is, imagine the frigging self-discipline required to pull off this kind of ending. Most authors would not—could not—believably write this over seven books. And I don't mean in terms spice. That's easy. I mean in terms of payoff and character progression.
Part of what made Male Malfoy easier to write is that he remained a sniveling little shit until book 6. His female counterpart, as has been demonstrated, would be infinitely more likeable from the get-go. Maintaining that tension with the core trio while also going through most of the same story beats as the original Malfoy, would be an impressive exercise in self-control.
I don't think I've seen such a long-form transition from villain to hero without the author rushing it, or the audience wondering, "Wait, why are they enemies again after that big moment in the previous book?"
Except Vegeta. He is the quintessential tsundere.
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In other words, he would've been a greasy-haired Piccolo.
If Harry Potter had been written by a guy, Snape 100% would have taken Harry under his wing and been a surrogate father.
Why? Because 1: it would honor his
Love for Lily, protecting her only child.
And 2: It would be his perfect revenge against James. Making his bully’s son love him in place of his own father is a level of pettiness you expect from Snape.
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Yes, all web crawlers involve a creepy digital spider. You just don't see it because you're using a non-GUI release package.
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I was trying to remember where this line came from the other day. It's just so memeable.
Figures it's from Star Wars.
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ALT Book 1 in an exciting new alien invasion series starring a down to earth, liable protagonist who just wants to do right by his family. Even if that means signing up for experimental procedures.
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