Shami Stovall

Academy Arcanist [Chp 7-8]

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More Academy Arcanist~!

CHAPTER SEVEN

AGE FIFTEEN

Finally.

I was finally fifteen years old.

Today was the day.

My bedroom seemed smaller than ever. I practically stumbled into every piece of furniture as I shoved clothing into my backpack. They weren’t the best clothes, unfortunately. The pants were too short. I had grown a few inches since last I had visited the tailor.

I still wasn’t as tall or large as Sorin, but at least I was ...

The Nexus Knight [Chps 6-7]

More fun times in the death games!

—Chapter 6—

—The Catacomb Maze—

Sen turned to Kellan, a slight frown on his face. “Well? You go first.”

Before Kellan could head over to the door, Mavis reached into her jacket and withdrew a Desert Eagle, a semi-automatic pistol. Kellan was familiar with their design, though he wondered where Mavis had gotten it.

“Didn’t you have a rifle?” he asked.

Mavis nodded once. “Yeah, but some crazy shit happened during the...

Master Arcanist Audiobooks! If you would like one, please let me know!

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Thank you so much for the support. Master Arcanist has hit the shelves, and I have some free promo codes! I'd like to give them to Patreons first. 

So, if you'd like an audiobook, please just send me a message. 

Thank you again. More chapters and short stories to come!

Shami

FINALLY! Books are in! Signed Copies Going Out! [5/4/2022]

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I'm so sorry this took long. In  the past, the books have gotten to me in time to mail out signed copies for Patreons, but this time it took FOREVER. I was so worried about them!

Everyone who is getting a signed copy will have theirs soon! Thank you all for being so patient! <3

May the 4th Be With You!

April Short Story [The Respect of Winter] Frith Chronicles

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Here is a short story about Fain and the fenris wolf! I'll also be doing a short-short story about Calisto bonding to [spoilers] the typhon beast (as seen from his perspective). That should be up tomorrow or the next day! Just a bonus thing.

Hope you enjoy!

The Respect of Winter

“Moonbeam, look at this,” I said as I knelt to touch a small flower.

The white petals practically glowed in the moonlight. Since when did flowers bloom in the dead of night? I wasn’t an expert on flora...

Signed Books! They're heading my way! [4-28]

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So, Master Arcanist's physical release was delayed, but rest assured, as soon as I get them, I'm mailing them out to Patreons. Sorry for the delay! I have no idea why it happened (it literally hasn't gone down like this in the past).

I just wanted to keep you guys in the loop!

Also, the first chapter of Grandmaster Arcanist is up, and the opening for Academy Arcanist is underway. (And also Nexus Games 2, just in case you love them death games, lol)

Short story should be up tomorrow night! Please look forwar...

Signed Books!!

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First off, the physical books STILL aren't approved for distribution. There's nothing wrong - they just need to signed off as "ready" by someone at Ingram, and they can be on-sale and ready to order. 

As soon as they hit, I'll be mailing them out to everyone who gets one. Sorry for the delay! I honestly have no explanation for why this happened. :c

That being said, across all my social media, I held a g-word (Patreon doesn't like me talking about it, for some reason) and the winners are listed on the picture! 2022-04-19 23:15:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Author Update [4/17/2022] Happy Easter~!

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Happy Easter if you celebrate, and Happy Sunday if you don’t! <3

The last of Master Arcanist is now up! Thank you again for your support. I split the final book into 2 because I had too many sub-plots to wrap up (without making it the biggest book you’ve ever seen).

In a week, I’ll start posting chapters of Grandmaster Arcanist (which picks up right after Master Arcanist, so that we get to go to Deadman’s Bluff, and finally learn what Rhys knows). I have it outlined, and I think it wraps up everything,...

Master Arcanist [Chapters 22-30]

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Here is an easier reading chun

Update 4/5/2022! + Pictures

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For new Patreons: I have a Discord for chatting! You can find it here-- https://discord.gg/TmTtEZ7AaH 

Fun fact, true fact: an artist on Instagram has been reading the Frith Chronicles and has been showing me works in progress of new art (you can see Gentel above). I'll be posting more as she sends more!

Academy Arcanist!

SO! After writing about half of it, I've improved Academy Arcanist. The academy will also now be...

[March Short Story] Everett Zelfree and the Celestial Dragon Arcanist

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Here is this month's short story. It's Zelfree doing his spy-stuff. Hopefully fun. ALSO, one of the side characters from Master Arcanist gets some time to shine, so hopefully you're into clever dragon arcanists, haha

Everett Zelfree and the Celestial Dragon Arcanist

I never cared for freeports. They always became safe havens for pirates. No one ever enforced maritime laws in these backwater towns, which made life hellish for the innocent locals. They were depressing loca...

Academy Arcanist [Voting?]

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Short story for this month should be up today or tomorrow. Be prepared for that!

TODAY, I was talking to my writer's group, and they said I should change the name of my academy in Academy Arcanist. The reasons ranged from "it needs to be cooler" to "it needs to be more about stars, since your magic has star symbolism."

I figured I would just ask my Patreons! o.o

I have a few names (including the one I used in the sample first chapter). Just let me know which is the coolest/most fun? The tone of the novel ...

Grandmaster Arcanist [Both Covers]

Whelp, since I broke the outline for Master Arcanist into two books, I had to ask my cover guy for Grandmaster Arcanist. I told him to do the apoch dragon on the cover. These are the two covers he provided.

I apologize! I planned for Master Arcanist to be the last book, but while doing the outline, it got very long. I wanted to make sure I took my time and explained everything, since that was a complaint about Warlord (and people wanting more things fleshed out) so I've obliged. 

Hopefully you guys like the covers. <3

Master Arcanist [Chps 16-21]

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Here are the chapters in a n

Update [3/11/2022] + Nexus Games Artwork! <3

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Just a quick update. Writing has been going great. I've almost finished Master Arcanist, and now I'm just rearranging and editing (to make sure it's cool) so expect more chapters to be posted as we get closer to April!

Starting Academy Arcanist and trying to get it just right so that it's fun! I'm really in love with the outline. I love academy settings, so I'm sure it'll translate to the page, haha

Also, The Nexus Games was super fun, and I had an outline for multiple books, so that will also happen. Someone did...

DragonCon 2022 + Meet Me and Have Pizza!

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Good news! I've been invited back as a professional author for DragonCon 2022! https://www.dragoncon.org/ 

Last year was a blast. I had a pizza party, did a signing, and even sat on multiple panels to talk about cool things in science fiction and fantasy.

This year should be bigger and grander than the last. o.o

If you want to meet me, I'd love to have a Patreon Pizza Party for everyone who supports me and keeps me motivated. Just...

February Short Story - Calisto's Insight

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Here is Feb's short story! WARNING: it takes place during Master Arcanist, so if you're not reading the chapters to wait until release, just be aware!

Without further ado!

Calisto's Insight

“End this, Everett. You’re not usually so weak.”

I sat in the Iron Dungeon of Thronehold, the wooden bench straining under my weight. The walls were covered in grim, the ceiling caked in smoke, and the floor soaked in urine. A wonderful coffin for a dread pirate. Just as fitting as the dept...

Update [2/22/2022] + Release + Mailing! <3

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Thank you again for all the support. You guys are the best, and really help me along this crazy journey.

Writing update!

Master Arcanist is set to release on April 19th! Woo! I'm very grateful that I have individuals helping me to make it amazing. I'm super excited for the release, and I can't wait to hear Brian narrate some of the intense parts!

I hope you all have been enjoying the preview chapters. They still have to go through a professional editor, and through the rest of my writer's g...

Choose Your Own Adventure [ARC II] Part 5

[Part 5]

(The complete ARC I can be found here: https://sastovallauthor.com/2021/12/08/frith-chronicles-choose-your-own-adventure-arc-i/)

“I think the captain is a genius,” you say. “The Vortex sounds amazing.”

Twain tilts his head. “Is that so? All right… I guess if my arcanist wants to do this… I’ll go along with it.” He sighs and his fur puffs out.

T...