Shami Stovall

Writing Update [2-1-2023]

Hey peeps!

First things first: I haven't yet received the hardcovers for Grandmaster Arcanist. I got soft covers, and if you're in a tier to receive them, you should be getting it shortly (or have already gotten it). Please message me if it doesn't show up before the end of the week!

If you're suppose to get a har...

Worm Buddies [Jan Short Story - Nexus Games?]

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Here is the SECOND short story for January! (Sorry, last post I said Feb... It's still Jan).

This one is a short story I wrote for a contest. It's from a worm's POV, and in case you weren't aware, I love little worms and the concepts behind them. I'm sorry. I'm weird.

I put a lot of the ideas into...

After Grandmaster [Jan Short Story - Frith Chronicles]

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Here is one of TWO short stories for Jan! This one is in the Frith Chronicles universe! It takes place immediately AFTER Grandmaster, so if you haven't finished, maybe wait to read it. o.o

Hope you all enjoy!

After Grandmaster

I couldn’t have been...

Signed Books! [1/25/2023]

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Grandmaster Arcanist releases TONIGHT! o.o

I'm super nervous. (I always am, with every release, but especially this one). It's a big event! I'm trying not to think about it too much.

ANYWAY, I just received the paperbacks of Grandmaster Arcanist (as pictured above). For everyone in the physical bo...

Mimic Arcanist [Chapter 7]

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Here is chapter 7 of Mimic Arcanist. It contains spoilers from Grandmaster, which is why I hesitated to post it before now. HOWEVER, you can now see enchantments out in the wild!

Hopefully, you all enjoy.

Shami

CHAPTER SEVEN

ARCANE VEINS

The ...

Evianna Artwrok + Update [1/21/2023

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As you can see above, artwork for Evianna is underway! Some changes need to be made (since this is a rough draft) but I thought it was cool enough to share!

After much debate and struggle, the final chapter (52) is staying in the novel, and is now canon. If you haven't read it yet, I won't spoil anythin...

Mimic Arcanist [Chapters 1-6]

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As just a reminder, I'll be up

UPDATE: Last Chapter of Grandmaster [1/17/2023]

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So, I've written, and re-written, the finale to Grandmaster Arcanist. In its current state, there are 52 total chapters.

BUT.

I have a problem. Minor, but still a legit problem. 

I don't know if I should keep the final chapter. I'm tempted to delete it outright. So, I w...

More Posters Came In! [1/14/2023]

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Posters of the abyssal dragon and the knightmare have come in! There should be more coming next week as well, so if you're still waiting on a couple posters, no worries, they're here!

ALSO, for all new patreons, I like to give merch to the people who support me. Please let me know if you'd like a poster...

Grandmaster [Chps 13-15]

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Exciting stuff.

Shami

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

YEVIN VENROVER

There were a lot of pressing issues on my plate.

I hadn’t forgotten about them, but sometimes they didn’t come to my mind when I was busy dealing with an emergency, like wit...

December Short Story [2022] Volke + Evianna

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SO, FUN FACT, TRUE FACT - I wrote a scene between Volke and Evianna in Grandmaster that was supposed to be sexier than normal. However, I want the books to be for all ages, so I wasn't sure if it was too sexy, so I re-wrote the scene tamer than before.

This is the "un-tame" version. Mind you, it's not s...

Grandmaster Arcanist [Chps 11-12]

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Some chapters clumped together.

Shami

CHAPTER ELEVEN

THE AUTARCH’S PLAN

The greenhouses in Regal Heights weren’t the most impressive I had ever seen, but it was the most exotic. Small trees with giant fern-like leaves grew in wide pots. Fruit w...

Merry Christmas + Knightmare Art [12/25/2022]

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MERRY CHRISTMAS! I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend, even if Christmas isn't your jam.

John and I are here in our new hometown, having fun, though it is quiet. More time to get my book stuff done!

Above is the line work for a knightmare. The colored version will be in Grandmaster Arcani...

Posters have arrived!! [12/21/2022]

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Christmas is almost upon us, and look what finally arrived! I ordered these last month, but today was the day they arrived. Sorry about the delay! I think the Christmas season has made shipping crazy-pants.

There are several MixTile posters here! I tried to take a video, but Patreon didn't want to let m...

Writing Update [12/14/2022]

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Happy holidays! lol

SO, just a quick update on posters and mixtiles: they're not yet to me for signing, but the company assured me they would arrive before Christmas, so I'm hoping to ship them out as soon as possible. Sorry for the delay! Apparently everyone and their mother is ordering stuff. o.o

The Crown Tournament [Chps First 10]

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Here is Crown Tournament in an

The Crown Tournmanet [Chapter 11]

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More secret novel. o.o

Hopefully you all enjoy.

Shami

CHAPTER ELEVEN

“What’re we going to do, then?” I asked.

If we didn’t have a team, did that mean we couldn’t enter? Did Master Elias even know three other people? He seemed to be a hermit.

Eli...

Grandmaster Arcanist [Chapter 8]

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Another chapter! <3

Shami

CHAPTER EIGHT

QUALITIES OF A LEADER

We needed to take some of these creatures with us, or at least samples of their flesh. I felt that it was important, not because I was an expert on magic research, but because I knew ...

Battle with the Garuda Bird [Nov Short Story!] 11/30/2022

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Here is the short story for November! A battle between two of the first god-arcanists. Hope you all enjoy!

Shami

Balastar the Hunter

The garuda bird was one of the most fearsome creatures in all existence.

Its lair had been set high atop a mountain. The be...

Release Day! + Writing Update! [11/29/2022]

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The Nexus Challenge hit shelves today (yay!) and that's always fun. If you're in a tier to get signed books, please be on the lookout in the mail!!

The Short Story!!

This month will be a tale of the first god-arcanists fighting (Balastar and his wolf versus the garuda bird and U...

Crown Tournament [Chaps 1-9]

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This is to tide you over until

Happy Thanksgiving + Writing Update [11/24/2022]

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Happy Thanksgiving (if you celebrate)!

When I was younger, my mother did try to make the holidays work. I think she did it more for appearances, to show off and whatnot, but for whatever reason, I have very fond memories of Thanksgiving, and especially Christmas.

They're the holidays I really look...

Grandmaster Arcanist Release Date + Abyssal Dragon Art + Bonuses!!

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Lots of good news. First off, the release date for Grandmaster Arcanist has been set! Don't worry! It'll be up here before anywhere else. I've just been getting it READY! <3

As for artwork...

Here is the abyssal dragon, but now with ghosts/faces in the wings, as described in the book! I hope yo...

Abyssal Dragon Sketch [Frith Chronicles]

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Here is a look at an abyssal dragon. This is the first concept sketch done by the artist. Once it gets finalized, I have good news! I'm going to get tile posters done (the kind that are hard plastic, basically - they adhere to the wall with non-damaging tape, and they're super cool). I'll post a video talking...

Crown Tournament [Chps 5-7]

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Hopefully you enjoy these chapters. Fun stuff ahead!

Shami

CHAPTER FIVE

I shifted on Roux’s back as she galloped along the uneven desert sands. The wind whipped across me, but my head wrap protected my face from the worst of it. I turned around and bit my lip as I raised...

Writing Update [10/31/2022] Happy Halloween!!

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Pictured above was my Halloween costume a few years back. I made it myself! I was black mage, lol

I love Halloween! This year, because of the move, I didn't have the time or energy to dress up. Next year will be different, though! I'm looking forward to it. Did anyone here dress as anything fun? I hope ...

Oct Short Story [Frith Chronicles] A Painting of Failure

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Here is this month's short story! It's told from Adelgis's point of view. Hopefully you enjoy.

ALSO, Happy Halloween! Look forward to my writing update post! I hope you;re all safe.

Shami

A Painting of Failure

I liked to imagine humans as oil paintings. 2022-10-31 21:35:38 +0000 UTC View Post

SUPER SECRET [Short Story Project?] Crown Tournament

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So, BIG NEWS! 

Last month, I posted a short story about a boy who bonds with a kirin. I had thought of it for a long time, because kirins are my favorite mythical creature of all time, basically. None of the books I've written so far have focused on a kirin arcanist, thought (and one is the villain...

God-Creature Artwork - Tempest Coatl [Frith Chronicles]

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Almost done with all the artwork needed for Grandmaster Arcanist! And I'm gearing up for litCon this weekend (an on-line conversation hosted in the litRPG group on Facebook). Look out for chapters and updates! <3

ALSO, if anyone has a request for the short story this month, now is the time to do it! ...

Sky Titan artwork! God-creature from Frith Chronicles

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So, this one is weird. o.o

As all of you know, the sky titan is typically invisible. Toe better symbolize what he looks like, I asked the artist to picture him sailing through some clouds (as that scene will happen in Grandmaster Arcanist).

I figured, this artwork will go after that chapter. It's ...