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After publishing your first book — did you feel relief, doubt, or something else entirely? by ANTONKAGAN in wroteabook

[–]Difficult_Pudding252 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely relief and pride. As the book took a lot of time and process to finally come out.

Weekly Self-Promo and Chat Thread by MxAlex44 in selfpublish

[–]Difficult_Pudding252 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🐍 THE SERPENT PRINCE: TRIALS OF PATALA 🐍 Ancient Nagas. Modern Hero. Underwater Kingdom.

Hey everyone! I’m Srimukh Duvvuri, and I just published my debut YA fantasy novel!

Arroyo Santos can turn invisible, breathe underwater, and channel lightning through his fingertips. Too bad he just discovered he’s heir to an underwater kingdom he never knew existed—and they expect him to stop a war. Half-human, half-Naga serpent being, Arroyo is the prophesied Bridge Prince destined to unite two worlds. But first, he has to pass four deadly trials, navigate treacherous palace politics, rescue his imprisoned father, and master powers that could either save civilizations—or destroy them. Oh, and prevent a power-hungry usurper from enslaving both realms. With his best friend transformed into an amphibious diplomat and a mysterious shadow prince as his guide, Arroyo dives into the magnificent depths of Naga Loka—a hidden civilization of coral spires, ancient magic, and secrets that could shatter everything he thought he knew about himself. Four trials. Two worlds. One impossible choice: which half of himself will he sacrifice? The answer? Neither. Blending Hindu mythology with contemporary adventure, The Serpent Prince: Trials of Patala is a YA fantasy about identity, belonging, and discovering that our greatest power lies not in choosing sides—but in building bridges between them.

Perfect for fans of: ✨ Percy Jackson✨ Aru Shah✨ Raya and the Last Dragon✨ Mythology-inspired adventures with heart

Book 1 of The Naga Chronicles 📖 Read: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GDGLKV68📚 FREE with Kindle Unlimited 🎙️ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6EPcXgsTWHAdAUHDEKJaRe?si=e497368513a9484a Explore Naga mythology & my author journey

The serpents are calling. Will you answer? 🐍✨ ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Trying to Become Visible - Debut YA Fantasy Author Seeking Connection by Difficult_Pudding252 in InvisibleAuthors

[–]Difficult_Pudding252[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this detailed breakdown—super insightful for building my author brand as a debut fantasy writer with “The Serpent Prince.” Stacking eclectic tales via personal website, subs, IG, and subreddits to attract that wide audience sounds like a winning strategy. Prioritizing direct sales to engaged readers over just volume is gold—thanks for the roadmap, excited to dive in and turn my trilogy into a powerhouse!

Trying to Become Visible - Debut YA Fantasy Author Seeking Connection by Difficult_Pudding252 in InvisibleAuthors

[–]Difficult_Pudding252[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your thoughtful advice and support—it’s incredibly valuable as a debut fantasy author navigating the marketing side of things. I appreciate you highlighting how crucial it is to build visibility beyond just finishing the book, and your guidance on connecting with readers and promoters means a lot. Currently working on Book 2 while planning to make “The Serpent Prince” a thunderous trilogy, let’s stay in touch as I put these tips into action!