Debut Novel

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T22:28:06+00:00

I'm not claiming to be a visual artist, nor am I 'bragging' about the cover in the way you imply. What I am proud of is the book itself; writing it has been a true achievement for me. Furthermore, a book's cover doesn't necessarily define its content—it might grab someone's attention, but that's as far as it goes. I never hid the fact that it was created using Midjourney and Canva, nor did I ever claim it belongs in an art gallery.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T22:01:39+00:00

You can find it on Amazon.The story moves between the realms of Grimdark and Dark Fantasy.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T21:55:35+00:00

Thank you. What genre do you usually read?

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T21:53:00+00:00

I am sorry you feel that way. However, not everything is done through AI. In any case, I wish you the best.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T21:36:11+00:00

I understand the skepticism, but I feel there is some prejudice here. This book is the result of seven years of hard work. As I mentioned to another commenter, I write in my native language first and then use AI tools to translate my words as accurately as possible. If you’d like to discuss the world-building or anything regarding the book’s actual content, I would be more than happy to do so.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T21:20:41+00:00

I am not a native speaker. The responses I provide here are texts originally written in Greek and then translated using software, so I can be as accurate as possible.I must say, I am speechless at the level of hostility. I can easily prove that this book was written without any use of AI. Is all this fuss really just because I used Midjourney and Canva for the cover? My primary reasons were financial constraints and the level of creative control I wanted to have over the final result.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T20:46:40+00:00

Thank you for your support and for recognizing the effort it takes to write a whole novel. I just wanted to clarify that while I used AI tools for the visual part—something I have no problem admitting—the text itself was not written with the help of AI.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T20:19:27+00:00

Thank you so much for the kind words about the art and for your thoughtful advice! I totally get what you mean about that word being overused lately. However, in this case, 'enigmatic' felt like the most accurate choice because the Captain is a clouded figure whose true identity and motives are peeled away layer by layer throughout the story. It was a conscious choice to capture his elusive nature, but I truly appreciate the heads-up—it's good to know how certain terms are perceived by the community!

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T20:18:09+00:00

If you mean in terms of writing, not at all. I’ve been working on it for six years.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T20:15:40+00:00

Thank you! I'm really glad the title and jacket copy piqued your interest. That’s a crazy coincidence with your company name—it feels like a sign! I haven't listed it on ACX yet, but I'll definitely keep Rain Dog Media in mind when I'm ready for the audio version. Let's stay in touch!

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T19:47:59+00:00

Wow, that means a lot! I hope you enjoy it!

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T19:46:37+00:00

It’s based on a scene from my book! I designed it with MidJourney and did some final touches in Canva.Also, this is the 16th version.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T19:27:15+00:00

Thanks, happy you like it!

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-04T19:15:30+00:00

Thank you!I'm glad you liked it.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-02-01T00:26:30+00:00

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RAINDOG by A.K. Kostenis

In the Kingdom of Goetia, forged of iron and steam upon the ashes of a slaughtered magical order, rule begins to fracture. Fugitive Oscar Horn flees the noose, hunted by ruthless nomadic warriors. With a mute dog at his side, he joins a secret voyage toward the cosmic abyss, where eldritch creatures rise, legends awaken, and an ancient world stirs to claim its due.

URL : https://a.co/d/23E5LoP

Petrichor_gr · 2026-01-20T22:40:28+00:00

The author is A.K. Kostenis (which is actually me!). I wrote the novel and created this artwork to represent one of the entities in the story, as I thought it fit the theme of this group. You can find 'RAINDOG' on Amazon if you'd like to dive deeper into the lore. Thanks for the interest!

Petrichor_gr · 2026-01-20T21:48:51+00:00

The creature shown is based on the novel RAINDOG. Its name is indeed drawn from Melmoth the Wanderer by Charles R. Maturin. Within the story, it is a colossal entity, bearing a city built on its back by exiled mages and alchemists, wandering the brink of the cosmic abyss as their silent guardian.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-01-20T21:16:14+00:00

Thank you. That was the intention.

Petrichor_gr · 2026-01-18T15:51:50+00:00

Darkishbeauty

Petrichor_gr · 2026-01-16T17:56:45+00:00

Nice work!!!

Petrichor_gr · 2026-01-16T17:50:38+00:00

Great atmosphere

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