Tag: Fiction
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SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER 4: FIST OF HEAVEN AND EARTH is live!
Freed from contractual obligations, Li Ming and Cai Yan visit the town of Bingzhou. There they hope to train under Grandmaster An Long and learn the final secret of An Family Gongfu. But what begins as a martial pilgrimage escalates into a gang war. Two secret societies battle for control over Bingzhou—and the rest of…
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The Black Friday Based Book Sale!
In a world of woke propaganda and bland potboilers, the Based Book Sale showcases the most dynamic, exciting and exciting books in the indie space. Organised by Hans Schantz, the Black Friday Based Book Sale runs from 22 to 29 November. With 276 titles priced at $0.99 or free, the sale is your chance to…
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The BasedCon Book Sale is Here!
BasedCon is here again! To mark the occasion, Hans Schantz is running a massive book sale from 7 to 12 September! BasedCon celebrates the finest in non-woke fiction. This year alone saw the addition of over 70 new titles. Altogether, there are hundreds of books on offer for just $0.99 or free! With books spanning…
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Fist of Heaven and Earth Chapter 3 Preview!
Technology. Culture. Relationships. Many Western works explore the tension between them, and how culture and relationships change in response to changing technology. With Saga of the Swordbreaker, I wanted to try something different. I wanted to write a civilization that has retained its traditions and culture, even over centuries and millennia. Its people prioritise strong,…
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The Worldbuilding and Metaphysics of Saga of the Swordbreaker
Saga of the Swordbreaker is a science fantasy series. Guns and magic are abound. Yet we don’t see much discussion of them up to this point. Why? Because the technology is simply an extension of Chinese metaphysics. By understanding the metaphysics that underpin the universe, you immediately grasp how the higher technology works. A common…
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Invincible Under Heaven Week 3 Update and Preview!
It has been 3 weeks since the launch of SAGA OF THE SWORDBREAKER: INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN. I’ve noticed that in previous campaigns, Weeks 2 and 3 are usually the slowest. Still, the campaign is only 46% funded. There is still a long way to go. INVINCIBLE UNDER HEAVEN is a cyberpunk cultivation saga written in…