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Stone Cold Blood
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Releases: Late 2025 In the aftermath of a tragic accident, exiles: Lawson, Wendy, Piper, and Stokely, in a parallel story to the events of The Great Leap, must survive within the dark, mysterious forest known as the Wildlands. The tortured protagonist, Lawson, battles with his own mind and the threats of the Wildlands, as the…
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The Great Leap
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Banished deep into the wilderness for a crime they didn’t commit, four desperate teenagers must discover their true potential to survive… and keep their blossoming supernatural abilities hidden from a cunning, deceptive enemy.
“Dan Hanly has a great writing style and I can’t wait to read more in this world…”
Kathryn M.
Review of The Great Leap on Amazon
Blog, Articles & Reviews
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Earlier this year I had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed on the Escapists Anonymous channel about The Great Leap. Sam and Dan were both excellent hosts, who had read the book from cover to cover before the interview. This is the first interview of this kind I’ve done, given that I was able to…
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The Great Leap, Book 1 of the Children of Inauron series, was released on May 31st, 2024. I’ll be forever proud of the reception that book had at launch, and it’s gone from strength to strength over the course of the past year as more readers have found the story. However, this weekend, I attended…
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I had the distinct pleasure at being a guest on the writing podcast TheTinyBookcase just before Christmas, and the two episodes are now finally launched for your listening pleasure. What is TheTinyBookcase Podcast? The Tiny Bookcase is just like any bookcase, it’s filled to the brim with lovely stories, or it will be, once we…
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This article provides tips on how to create unique and interesting countries in your fantasy worldbuilding. It also includes examples of unique fantasy countries from literature.
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Learn how to craft believable and immersive fantasy worlds with this comprehensive guide to geographical worldbuilding. Discover essential elements and rules for creating logical and consistent landscapes.
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Learn to build detailed environments, diverse cultures, and intricate magic systems. Explore tips on history, lore, and creature creation for captivating stories and games.
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Are books truly apolitical? Delve into the controversial debate surrounding the political nature of literature and why it matters.
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Unlock the secrets to writing a compelling short story or flash fiction that will leave your readers spellbound. In the realm of fantasy writing, where intricate worlds and epic sagas often unfold across countless pages, the art of crafting a captivating short story holds a unique allure. With a limited word count, every sentence, every…
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Conquer first draft fear! This guide explores why initial drafts are always rough and provides practical tips for embracing revision and transforming your writing from “meh” to “marvellous”.
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Fear. It’s a primal emotion that grips us all, from the bravest warrior to the meekest villager. As we approach halloween, I’ve been spending a lot of time trying to understand this emotion, and how it can influence us, both in terms of characters within a story, and within our real lives. So, to address…
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