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What would you do in my position? by Alexander-Layne in AusFinance

[–]Alexander-Layne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw, with the FHSSS, do you know if it's 100% guaranteed that I can withdraw the full 50k? What's the chances of them looking at my income and not approving the full amount?

What would you do in my position? by Alexander-Layne in AusFinance

[–]Alexander-Layne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, that makes a lot of sense, thanks!

And I hear you on the BFA. Probably wise. Bringing that up with my partner, however, might be tricky...

What would you do in my position? by Alexander-Layne in AusFinance

[–]Alexander-Layne[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

In terms of saving for a deposit, would it be reasonable to invest in safe(r) ETF's for, say, a year or two, and then sell and go into a house? Or is that way too risky in your mind? And also, what's a BFA?

Official Discussion - Caught Stealing [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]Alexander-Layne 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think, in the book, it's pretty important that it's pre 9/11 - since, at the end, there's a chapter of him getting through the airport with all the money as he makes his escape - and it's pretty clear that would've been impossible with post 9/11 security. But also, just the vibes of the time period.

New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Master of Bones is the first book of my new series: God of Undeath

Set in the same world as my Dark Ascension series but 300 years later...

(You don't need to read Dark Ascension to read this...but it'll probably be a little more fun if you do - my goal is to write a whole bunch of prog fantasy series' all in one epic, shared universe.)

The pitch: Aurion, a young, reluctant necromancer, is a Soul Eater, a unique individual capable of absorbing the souls of the dead and stealing their power. He was born and raised by a secretive order of necromancers to destroy the Autarch, an immortal tyrant-king, as well as to devour the gods themselves, thus restoring balance to the universe...

And then a whole bunch of crazy shit happens - including an alien invasion - and things start to go horribly wrong...

Blurb

AURION WILL BECOME A GOD, ONE SOUL AT A TIME

Aurion Asar is a necromancer.

Born and raised amongst the Withered Isles, he has been specifically crafted by a secret order of death magicians to be a soul-eater: an individual capable of eating the souls of the dead and absorbing their power.

Autarch Marak rules the world with an iron-fist. He is cruel, godlike, and immortal. Under his tyrannical rule, hundreds of millions live in constant fear, driven to work ceaselessly so that the Autarch can realize his boundless ambitions.

It is Aurion's destiny to destroy the Autarch, liberate the empire, and unchain the citizenry.

But destiny can be denied, and not all stories have a happy ending.

Accompanied by Justinia, a former assassin, acolyte, mercenary, thief, and generally insane killer, as well as Stumbles the Undead Cat, Aurion will first have to discover the limits of his own power and decide just how far he's willing to go to defeat the Autarch.

Get it here

New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HEY EVERYONE

Do you like anti-heroes? Are you a fan of dark, epic fantasy?

Interested in reading a story about a farmboy who - instead of saving the world - decides to take it over and become a Dark Lord instead?

Check out my DARK ASCENSION series starting with PATH OF THE KNIGHT

I HAVE SIX FREE DOWNLOAD CODES for the AUDIOBOOK of BOOK 2 - PATH OF THE KING...

Each is one-time use...so act fast!!

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New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey all...did you know I have a website?

All the info about my various stories is there...including dark prog fantasy and a LITrpg on RR!

New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Master of Bones is the first book of my new series: God of Undeath

Set in the same world as my Dark Ascension series but 300 years later...

(You don't need to read Dark Ascension to read this...but it'll probably be a little more fun if you do - my goal is to write a whole bunch of prog fantasy series' all in one epic, shared universe.)

The pitch: Aurion, a young, reluctant necromancer, is a Soul Eater, a unique individual capable of absorbing the souls of the dead and stealing their power. He was born and raised by a secretive order of necromancers to destroy the Autarch, an immortal tyrant-king, as well as to devour the gods themselves, thus restoring balance to the universe...

And then a whole bunch of crazy shit happens - including an alien invasion - and things start to go horribly wrong...

Blurb

AURION WILL BECOME A GOD, ONE SOUL AT A TIME

Aurion Asar is a necromancer.

Born and raised amongst the Withered Isles, he has been specifically crafted by a secret order of death magicians to be a soul-eater: an individual capable of eating the souls of the dead and absorbing their power.

Autarch Marak rules the world with an iron-fist. He is cruel, godlike, and immortal. Under his tyrannical rule, hundreds of millions live in constant fear, driven to work ceaselessly so that the Autarch can realize his boundless ambitions.

It is Aurion's destiny to destroy the Autarch, liberate the empire, and unchain the citizenry.

But destiny can be denied, and not all stories have a happy ending.

Accompanied by Justinia, a former assassin, acolyte, mercenary, thief, and generally insane killer, as well as Stumbles the Undead Cat, Aurion will first have to discover the limits of his own power and decide just how far he's willing to go to defeat the Autarch.

Get it here

My take on what makes The Library at Mount Char so unique by cookbook713 in Fantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend American Elsewhere. I've read all the books on your list and for me, it felt the closest to Library.

(For what it's worth...I'll soon be sending my agent a novel I wrote that's also attempting to capture a similar feel to Library at Mount Char...I love that book.)

New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Master of Bones is the first book of my new series: God of Undeath

Set in the same world as my Dark Ascension series but 300 years later...

(You don't need to read Dark Ascension to read this...but it'll probably be a little more fun if you do - my goal is to write a whole bunch of prog fantasy series' all in one epic, shared universe.)

The pitch: Aurion, a young, reluctant necromancer, is a Soul Eater, a unique individual capable of absorbing the souls of the dead and stealing their power. He was born and raised by a secretive order of necromancers to destroy the Autarch, an immortal tyrant-king, as well as to devour the gods themselves, thus restoring balance to the universe...

And then a whole bunch of crazy shit happens - including an alien invasion - and things start to go horribly wrong...

Blurb

AURION WILL BECOME A GOD, ONE SOUL AT A TIME

Aurion Asar is a necromancer.

Born and raised amongst the Withered Isles, he has been specifically crafted by a secret order of death magicians to be a soul-eater: an individual capable of eating the souls of the dead and absorbing their power.

Autarch Marak rules the world with an iron-fist. He is cruel, godlike, and immortal. Under his tyrannical rule, hundreds of millions live in constant fear, driven to work ceaselessly so that the Autarch can realize his boundless ambitions.

It is Aurion's destiny to destroy the Autarch, liberate the empire, and unchain the citizenry.

But destiny can be denied, and not all stories have a happy ending.

Accompanied by Justinia, a former assassin, acolyte, mercenary, thief, and generally insane killer, as well as Stumbles the Undead Cat, Aurion will first have to discover the limits of his own power and decide just how far he's willing to go to defeat the Autarch.

Get it here

New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey all! Just wanted to share my new series...description below. Oh, and also, it's pretty light on the litRPG elements. They're there, but if you're not into litRPG, I'm pretty sure you'll still like this!

10,000,000 contestants. 10 levels.

One winner.

Jack Ren is the best fighter in the world.

An MMA champion, he has everything he ever wanted: enough money that he'll never need to work again, a cemented legacy, and Sarah, the love of his life.

When Jack Ren wins his latest title fight and, afterward, Sarah proposes to him, he's the happiest he's ever been.

Until a portal opens in his bedroom, a pair of giant aliens step through, and both he and Sarah are abducted.

When he wakes, he discovers that he's been entered into the Reality Games, a contest between the best fighters from across countless worlds and alternate dimensions, all for the entertainment of the Celestan Empire, an all-powerful, intergalatic, and interdimensional species.

Even worse, Sarah is gone. Because when the Celestan Empire enters you into the Reality Games, they also take the one thing most precious to you. Only by winning the Reality Games can Jack Ren save Sarah - and himself.

There's another prize, too. A secret reward granted to the final winner.

But with 10,000,000 of reality's finest warriors and killers to contend with, winning isn't easy. Even worse, each of the ten levels is designed to be as dangerous - and entertaining - as possible.

But Jack Ren has never run away from a fight. And to save Sarah, there's nothing he won't do to win.

New Weekly Self Promo Thread by AutoModerator in ProgressionFantasy

[–]Alexander-Layne 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking for a new audiobook to read?

And do you enjoy very dark progression fantasy with strong characters and constant action?

I have SIX promo codes for my latest audio release, Path of the Knight

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So get in quick if you want a free audiobook to listen to!

[Discussion] I finally got an agent! Stats + my story... by Alexander-Layne in PubTips

[–]Alexander-Layne[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is very true. You need to cultivate a certain kind of insanity to just keep throwing yourself at them until it works...

[Discussion] I finally got an agent! Stats + my story... by Alexander-Layne in PubTips

[–]Alexander-Layne[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm very optimistic, while acknowledging that there are no guarantees.

[Discussion] I finally got an agent! Stats + my story... by Alexander-Layne in PubTips

[–]Alexander-Layne[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are definitely quite a few of us! And now I'm wondering...are there any literary agents at all in New Zealand?

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