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March 1, 2025
The Audiobook for Proving Grounds, Annals of the Runeguard Book 1, is out today!
Hi all,
The audiobook for Proving Grounds is scheduled for release today!
The story follows the adventures of Dace Tolman—tank extraordinaire, guardian of the weak, and all-around heavy fighter. But Dace is no ordinary warrior. He has his own brand of magic, something that other players and even the custodians of the System will kill for.
The audio, which is some 14 hours long, is a duet performance by Giancarlo Herrera and Hannah Schooner, both of whom I think did a great job. Link in the comments below!
Anyway, if you give the book a listen, please share your thoughts! Link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Proving-Ground...
Happy listening!
Tom
The audiobook for Proving Grounds is scheduled for release today!
The story follows the adventures of Dace Tolman—tank extraordinaire, guardian of the weak, and all-around heavy fighter. But Dace is no ordinary warrior. He has his own brand of magic, something that other players and even the custodians of the System will kill for.
The audio, which is some 14 hours long, is a duet performance by Giancarlo Herrera and Hannah Schooner, both of whom I think did a great job. Link in the comments below!
Anyway, if you give the book a listen, please share your thoughts! Link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Proving-Ground...
Happy listening!
Tom
December 30, 2024
Rise of an Elite, the second Grand Game omnibus, is out now!
Hi all,
The second omnibus of the Grand Game, Rise of an Elite: An Epic Fantasy Omnibus, is out on amazon today. It’s a boxed set that collects together books 4 to 6 of the Grand Game in one massive volume. Whether you’re re-reading the series or are a newcomer to the world of the Grand Game, check it out, and I promise you, you won’t be disappointed! 🙂
Here’s the book’s blurb:
Still Hunted. Still Alone. But many times stronger. Can Michael survive the Game?
Months have passed since Michael first entered the Forever Kingdom, and while a great deal of the Game remains a mystery, his own place in it grows surer. Yet, survival—much less success—is by no means assured, and Michael will have to tread a delicate path to forge a place for himself.
A burgeoning Power. Dormant followers. Ancient forces. Forgotten Allies. And Lurking Enemies. Will they clash? And when they do, will the Wolf emerge triumphant?
Michael has come far in the Game since his somewhat-ignominious entry through Erebus’ dungeon. Now, a force to be reckoned with, he is more than a mere player and someone the Powers would do well to fear…
But the Powers are no easy foes. Nor are they Michael’s only adversaries.
Other enemies stir. Some confront him openly, while others watch patiently from the sidelines. A lone wolf no more, and with many of his own pieces in play, Michael may find himself more exposed than he believes.
The stakes are high and the schemes of the players, convoluted.
Evading entanglement will not be simple. Avoiding the ire of the Powers will be even harder. And escaping the attention of beings beyond his ken may well be impossible. Can Michael trace a delicate balance between obscurity and strength? Or will his dreams for House Wolf end in ashes?
An epic fantasy saga…
This is a sword and sorcery adventure, chockful of wizards, magic, cunning, and allies who are not always what they seem. It is a story that will keep you guessing, molding old themes and new into an epic tale that will keep you reading well past when you should…
Three books in one from a series with over 10,000+ ★★★★★ ratings and over 2,000 pages!
Rise of an Elite is an omnibus of the Grand Game series, and gathers together the second three books of that series in one volume:
House Wolf
Wolf in the Void
A Scion’s Duty
Find out more here: https://tomlitrpg.com/blog/rise-of-an...
The second omnibus of the Grand Game, Rise of an Elite: An Epic Fantasy Omnibus, is out on amazon today. It’s a boxed set that collects together books 4 to 6 of the Grand Game in one massive volume. Whether you’re re-reading the series or are a newcomer to the world of the Grand Game, check it out, and I promise you, you won’t be disappointed! 🙂
Here’s the book’s blurb:
Still Hunted. Still Alone. But many times stronger. Can Michael survive the Game?
Months have passed since Michael first entered the Forever Kingdom, and while a great deal of the Game remains a mystery, his own place in it grows surer. Yet, survival—much less success—is by no means assured, and Michael will have to tread a delicate path to forge a place for himself.
A burgeoning Power. Dormant followers. Ancient forces. Forgotten Allies. And Lurking Enemies. Will they clash? And when they do, will the Wolf emerge triumphant?
Michael has come far in the Game since his somewhat-ignominious entry through Erebus’ dungeon. Now, a force to be reckoned with, he is more than a mere player and someone the Powers would do well to fear…
But the Powers are no easy foes. Nor are they Michael’s only adversaries.
Other enemies stir. Some confront him openly, while others watch patiently from the sidelines. A lone wolf no more, and with many of his own pieces in play, Michael may find himself more exposed than he believes.
The stakes are high and the schemes of the players, convoluted.
Evading entanglement will not be simple. Avoiding the ire of the Powers will be even harder. And escaping the attention of beings beyond his ken may well be impossible. Can Michael trace a delicate balance between obscurity and strength? Or will his dreams for House Wolf end in ashes?
An epic fantasy saga…
This is a sword and sorcery adventure, chockful of wizards, magic, cunning, and allies who are not always what they seem. It is a story that will keep you guessing, molding old themes and new into an epic tale that will keep you reading well past when you should…
Three books in one from a series with over 10,000+ ★★★★★ ratings and over 2,000 pages!
Rise of an Elite is an omnibus of the Grand Game series, and gathers together the second three books of that series in one volume:
House Wolf
Wolf in the Void
A Scion’s Duty
Find out more here: https://tomlitrpg.com/blog/rise-of-an...
December 28, 2024
1 Month Free Access to my Patreon
Hey all,
I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying the festive season. To kick off 2025, I’m giving away a 1-month free membership to my Patreon! Join now and gain early access to the Grand Game (book 8 chapters, yippee 😀) and my other works-in-progress.
Here’s the GIFT LINK: Giveaway Link
I hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying the festive season. To kick off 2025, I’m giving away a 1-month free membership to my Patreon! Join now and gain early access to the Grand Game (book 8 chapters, yippee 😀) and my other works-in-progress.
Here’s the GIFT LINK: Giveaway Link
December 2, 2024
Proving Grounds, Annals of the Runeguard Book 1, is out now!
Hi all,
I have a brand new series out on amazon today. It’s titled Proving Grounds, Annals of the Runeguard Book 1 and follows the adventures of Dace Tolman—tank extraordinaire, guardian of the weak, and all-around heavy fighter. But Dace is no ordinary warrior. He has his own brand of magic, something that other players and even the custodians of the System will kill for.
Here’s the book’s blurb:
A heroic epic of one man and his fight for survival.
Dace Tolman’s life has been overturned. One moment he was in his apartment and the next, he and the rest of humanity find themselves in a strange world of monsters and magic.
A new world.
There is nothing benign about mankind’s new home. The Proving Grounds is a world seemingly designed to enhance those worthy of its gifts—and to kill off the rest. Every day is a struggle against the System and its creatures. Can Dace survive its challenges?
Endless opportunities for advancement and power.
Join Dace on his epic journey as he is forced to deal not only with the System, but humanity’s own internal conflicts.
The start of an exciting new epic portal fantasy!
This is a story not only of monsters and dungeons, but also of factional struggles, guild politics, and human foibles.
If you read Proving Grounds, you will undoubtedly notice some striking similarities between it and my other series: The Grand Game (7 books and counting). On the other hand, there are also some stark differences. What struck me the most was how I’ve depicted battles in the Proving Grounds. They are not nearly as detailed as in the Grand Game.
Some may like that, others will not.
Anyway, if you give the book a read, please share your thoughts! Link below:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNMBY27Q
Happy reading!
Tom
I have a brand new series out on amazon today. It’s titled Proving Grounds, Annals of the Runeguard Book 1 and follows the adventures of Dace Tolman—tank extraordinaire, guardian of the weak, and all-around heavy fighter. But Dace is no ordinary warrior. He has his own brand of magic, something that other players and even the custodians of the System will kill for.
Here’s the book’s blurb:
A heroic epic of one man and his fight for survival.
Dace Tolman’s life has been overturned. One moment he was in his apartment and the next, he and the rest of humanity find themselves in a strange world of monsters and magic.
A new world.
There is nothing benign about mankind’s new home. The Proving Grounds is a world seemingly designed to enhance those worthy of its gifts—and to kill off the rest. Every day is a struggle against the System and its creatures. Can Dace survive its challenges?
Endless opportunities for advancement and power.
Join Dace on his epic journey as he is forced to deal not only with the System, but humanity’s own internal conflicts.
The start of an exciting new epic portal fantasy!
This is a story not only of monsters and dungeons, but also of factional struggles, guild politics, and human foibles.
If you read Proving Grounds, you will undoubtedly notice some striking similarities between it and my other series: The Grand Game (7 books and counting). On the other hand, there are also some stark differences. What struck me the most was how I’ve depicted battles in the Proving Grounds. They are not nearly as detailed as in the Grand Game.
Some may like that, others will not.
Anyway, if you give the book a read, please share your thoughts! Link below:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNMBY27Q
Happy reading!
Tom
November 21, 2024
Proving Grounds, Annals of the Runeguard Book 1, is coming 01 Dec ’24
I have a new book out this December, titled: Proving Grounds, Annals of the Runeguard.
Check out the link if you want to pre-order.
link: Blog at TomLitRPG.com
Check out the link if you want to pre-order.
link: Blog at TomLitRPG.com
August 29, 2024
The audiobook of Grand Game 7 has a release date!
That's right, the audiobook is done, uploaded to audible, and ready for pre-order. It isn't quite synced with the e-book release, but 11 days apart isn't too bad. :)
Check out the link if you want to pre-order.
Blog at TomLitRG.com
Check out the link if you want to pre-order.
Blog at TomLitRG.com
August 25, 2024
Ancient Debts, Grand Game 7, Hardcover released!
Hi everyone,
Ancient Debts, book 7 in the Grand Game series, is out, or rather the hardcover edition is.
Michael has finally rejoined the wider Game, resulting in some unexpected twists and turns. For those who prefer physical paper, you can read all about it in the hardcover edition (out now) or wait for the paperback version (releasing 28th August 2024).
Some more good news: the audiobook is also completed and uploaded to audible! At worst, it should release two weeks after the ebook edition (which is scheduled for release on 1 September 2024). I’m afraid though that I don’t have an exact release date for the audio yet.
Still writing,
Tom.
Read the full post here: tomlitrpg.com
Ancient Debts, book 7 in the Grand Game series, is out, or rather the hardcover edition is.
Michael has finally rejoined the wider Game, resulting in some unexpected twists and turns. For those who prefer physical paper, you can read all about it in the hardcover edition (out now) or wait for the paperback version (releasing 28th August 2024).
Some more good news: the audiobook is also completed and uploaded to audible! At worst, it should release two weeks after the ebook edition (which is scheduled for release on 1 September 2024). I’m afraid though that I don’t have an exact release date for the audio yet.
Still writing,
Tom.
Read the full post here: tomlitrpg.com
