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The Measure of an Archmage

February 8, 2023 by Tony Andarian Leave a Comment

From Sanctum of the Archmage: Dawn of Chaos, by Tony Andarian.

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Gerard’s eyes lit up. “Of course!” he cried. “You said that Grandfather was a master of its power, and that he didn’t even need it to become Archmage. Imagine what he could do with it now! Would he not be like a demigod, were he to wield the full force of its might?”

“I have always thought so,” the King mused. “And though he never said as much, I believe that is why he eschewed using it, and bequeathed it to me as soon as he could.”

Gerard frowned. “I don’t understand,” he said.

“Your grandfather is the greatest wizard in all of Kalara, Gerard,” Danor explained. “And heir to its greatest throne. But he has always disliked the very idea of wielding power over others. That is why he was always such a reluctant king. It’s why he refused the crown until he had no choice — when his brother, King Victor, was killed, and he was the last of our line.”

“What does that have to do with the ring?” Gerard asked.

“It has an effect on the wearer. More so over time, and the more it is used. It … encourages the temperament to wield its power to rule. That, at least in part, is what it was made for. It takes wisdom and strength of will to keep that influence in check.”

“I see,” Gerard said. “Has it affected you, too, then, Father?”

“To an extent,” the King replied slowly. “But I spent many years under your grandfather’s tutelage, studying how to rule justly and wisely. And the unique bond I have with your mother has also helped to keep me grounded.”

He glanced at Elena, and she smiled at him.

“So that’s why he abdicated in your favor when you were old enough to take the throne,” Gerard said.

“And why he gave the ring to me when he did,” Danor added. “I can’t think of anyone with less of a taste for the role of ‘demigod’ than your grandfather.”

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Dawn of Chaos, Paperback Edition!

February 3, 2023 by Tony Andarian Leave a Comment

The print on demand edition of Dawn of Chaos is finally available!

The new print version is a 440 page 6×9 inch paperback on groundwood eggshell paper. It features a cover by Alex Perkins, and full color duplex cover interior maps made by me. You can order it online from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and others listed below.

Or stop by your local bookstore and have them order it! Just give them the ISBN: 978-1-959155-08-9.

Order the paperback edition of Dawn of Chaos online from the bookstores listed below:

  • Amazon
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Or click the image to the right to order the e-book!

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Dawn of Chaos: Re-Release!

December 29, 2022 by Tony Andarian Leave a Comment

I’m extremely proud to announce the re-release of my first novel, 𝘿𝙖𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙨! It is now available on Amazon Kindle and from the Andarian Publishing bookstore, for a relaunch sale price of only $2.99 through January 8th. Pre-orders are also up wide on a variety of other online and international sites for release tomorrow, Friday, December 30th.

It wasn’t demons, death, and slavery to the Dark that truly frightened her. It was the woman she would have to become to fight them.

𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘴 is the first of ten planned volumes in the 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙖. Originally published on Kindle in 2017 and re-released this year as a serial of novella-length “episodes,” this new third edition is the result of several years of re-writing and honing my craft as an author. It will also be released in January in a 6″x9″ “groundwood” paperback edition through Ingram Spark. The fantastic new covers for both are by Alex Perkins of Perky Visuals.

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Dawn of Chaos: Re-Release Pre-Order!

December 16, 2022 by Tony Andarian Leave a Comment

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𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯’𝘵 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘳. 𝘐𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.

I’m proud to announce the re-publication of 𝘿𝙖𝙬𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙨, Volume One in the 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙜𝙖. E-book now available for pre-order, for release on December 30th.

A new constitution prepares Carlissa for an era of enlightenment. The harsh traditions of the past fade, and a promise of freedom stirs the air.

In the space of one terrifying day, that promise is shattered in a bloodbath of fire and magic.

Dawn of Chaos is a “compilation volume” that includes previously published titles. It was re-released in 2022, and is also available as, as a trilogy of e-books: Prologue to Chaos, Hell Gate, and Aftermath.

Dawn of Chaos was originally released in 2017 as an e-book on Amazon Kindle, but has been unavailable as a single volume for several years. This represents the rewritten and expanded third edition of that book. In addition to pre-order on most e-book stores, it will also be made available for early purchase from Andarian Publishing on or before December 23rd, 2022. The existing Amazon entry will be also re-listed for purchase at that time as well (which is why an Amazon pre-order link is not currently available).

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Major Announcements Coming!

December 10, 2022 by Tony Andarian Leave a Comment

It’s been a few months since my last blog post. During that time I’ve been very busy, both with some personal things, and with some ongoing but unheralded work to further my new career as an indie author and publisher. As of this afternoon, however, I’m finally able to announce some major news. Editing and file preparation for the e-book and “print on demand” paperback editions of Dawn of Chaos, the first of ten volumes in the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga, are now complete.

Dawn of Chaos - Cover

My only remaining tasks are to set up the “pre-order” pages for the releases, which I’ll be doing over the next few days. That’ll start with publishing the ebook on my website. After that both versions should be available through Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. Aside from setting up the order pages, the only thing I’m still waiting for is the updated cover file adjusted for the paperback edition’s final spine width — which my cover artist, Alex Perkins, is working on now.

The print edition will be published on groundwood eggshell paper through Ingram Spark. The cover will be in “duplex,” with full-color maps on the two inside flaps. I’m also looking at options for ordering the print book through my website, which should be available in January at the latest. With luck, the rest should be available before the end of the year.

A follow-up post with the order pages will be following shortly. So stay tuned!

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Cover Reveal: Dawn of Chaos

September 26, 2022 by Tony Andarian Leave a Comment

I’m pleased to reveal the cover for my next book release:
Sanctum of the Archmage: Dawn of Chaos!

Dawn of Chaos will be the first of ten planned compilation volumes in the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga. It will combine the three books of the Dawn of Chaos Trilogy —Prologue to Chaos, Hell Gate, and Aftermath—into a single, “door-stopper” length epic fantasy tome. It will be published in multiple forms over the coming months, including e-book, deluxe e-book with illustrations, 6×9 print on demand paperback, and audiobook.

The new cover for Dawn of Chaos was created by Alex Perkins of Perky Visuals. Thanks to Alex for his great work on this!

Watch for upcoming announcements as the new releases become available. And keep an eye out for the next volume in the series, Sanctum of the Archmage: Crucible of Heroes!

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