I’ve often put little homages to The Princess Bride in my books, and Wesley’s classic line, “No one of consequence,” fit so perfectly here that it became a central aspect of the book and its themes. You can never go wrong by injecting a little Princess Bride into your story. #fridayvibes

Tempestoral mages, or Thunderers, aren't about patience—they're all about the spectacle! ⚡️ Who doesn’t love a thrilling lightning strike? Corrigan Blight knows what’s up! #TheMalevolentSeries #SebastienDeCastell #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #MagicSystem

Fun Castle Fact: Stirling Castle Did you know the "Stirling Heads" (oak medallions) was the first-ever depiction of a person of African descent in Scottish art. Location: Stirling, Scotland Year Built: 1538 Size: Built atop a volcanic crag. #castlehistory #castlefact

Thanks to Summer Brooks and @sliceofscifi.com for an amazing chat! We explored The Malevolent Eight, the grey areas of morality, and what’s next in The Malevolent Nine. 🎤✨ Listen here: www.writersafterdark.com/writers-afte... #TheMalevolentEight #SebastienDeCastell #WritersAfterDark #FantasyBooks

I've turned my past hobbies into careers, but now I'm enjoying real hobbies! 🛠️ Currently obsessed with my 3D printer, designing storage containers for my office drawers. #3DPrinting #Hobbies

Villains are intriguing when we understand their motivations. Castilis struggles to see others as human, making him both lonely and dangerous. #FridayVibes #Questions

Meet Cunien: 🏰 Duchy: Orison ⚔️ Weapon: Longsword 🎭 Symbol: Domino mask with a winking eye 🧭 Principle: Improvise when the law fails. The Greatcoat who made roguery respectable—any regrets? #Greatcoats #FantasyBooks #BookTalk #SebastienDeCastell

Did you know? 🏰 Malbork Castle in Poland was built with millions of bricks to absorb shock! It was only "captured" through financial bankruptcy, never in battle. Location: Malbork, Poland Year Expanded: 1466 Size: 52 acres (largest castle by area)! #History #CastleFact #DidYouKnow

For a long time, this was my favourite of the Greatcoats books, but I think that’s because it was the one where I most felt I’d found my stride as a novelist. I still love it almost a decade later, but now I’m leaning more towards Tyrant’s Throne as my favourite of the quartet.

I explored how historical judicial proceedings might change in a culture that views trial-by-combat as a sacred tradition, leading to concepts like sentencing and debtor’s duels. ⚔️ #FridayVibes #Questions

“All right, you hairless skinbag sons of bitches. Which one of you wants it first?” ~Reichis decastell.com/spellslinger #quote #spellslinger

As a kid, I got hooked on this wild game where you could swing swords or cast spells on epic quests. Advanced D&D will always be my favorite, even with its newer versions! 🎲⚔️ #DungeonsAndDragons #GamingNostalgia

Huge thanks to V. S. Holmes and The Amphibian Press Podcast for an insightful chat! We dove into existentialism in fantasy, character motivations, and the mirrors our stories hold to our lives. 🎙️✨ Listen here: pod.link/1428525334/e... #BookTalk #BookChat

After years of only playing the Vancouver Sun Run, I'm excited to perform at more gigs! Time to sharpen my skills and avoid tripping over the strings. 🎸 #MondayVibes #Musician

Not at all! Each book in the Court of Shadows series works as a standalone with its own main character and setting, so you can read the books in any order. #fridayvibes

“A saint is really only a little god, after all.” ~ Kest decastell.com/book/traitor... #characterquote #traitorsblade #writer

The zweihänder is a massive two-handed sword with a double-edged blade, used by Landsknecht Doppelsöldner in Renaissance battles. It delivered sweeping cuts to break spearpoints. ⚔️ #SwordFacts #HistoricalWeapons #RenaissanceCombat

Great chat with Civilian Reader about the Greatcoats series, Falcio’s idealism, and our journey with beloved characters. Reflecting on these tales is always rewarding! Read the interview here: civilianreader.com/2017/06/29/i... #Greatcoats #WritingCommunity

I wasn’t sure what to expect when re-reading the second Greatcoats book. I remember it being much darker than Traitor’s Blade, but I’d forgotten how wonderful it was to write Brasti’s personal journey from roguish braggart to . . . well, slightly more heroic braggart. #currentlyreading

Valiana, recently named heir to the Duchy of Rijou has a prominent role in the story, as does Darianna, whose confrontations with Lady Consequence were some of my favourite scenes to write. #booktalk #fantasy

Fun Castle Fact: Spis Castle Did you know the Spis Castle was a concentric fortress with layers like an onion... Breaking one wall just trapped the enemy in a "killing zone" viewed from the wall above. Location: Žehra, Slovakia Renaissance Remodel: 1500s Size: Over 41,000 #castlefact #history

“I am the King’s Spear and yes, you fucking sack of dirt, I am a Greatcoat.” ~ Talia decastell.com/book/saints-... #greatcoats #characterquote

“It was such an honour to be part of an anthology with both new and iconic fantasy authors. The Dreadwood Dragon is the first story I’ve ever written with dragons in it . . . Though, a touch darker than the usual sort of dragon rider story.” wordfirepress.com/products/int...

It’s been a while since I wrote a YA novel, and this will be my first “progression fantasy” for the wonderful Aethon Books who’ve been incredibly patient and supportive as I work to make this Caleb’s journey the best stories and series it can be. #YA #Fantasy

Tazia's journey in Rijou is a shared discovery for readers, but Lady Consequence returns transformed after seven years, making her story much more complex. 🌍✨ #BookTalk #Fantasy

“Hello? Man who repeatedly saves the world here? Can I get a modicum of respect?” - Brasti #fantasy #characterquote

Hungarian swords linked to the Order of the Dragon are straight, double-edged arming or early longswords with heraldic motifs. Nobles loyal to Sigismund of Luxembourg likely used them against Ottoman forces, with the dragon emblem symbolizing militant Christianity. #SwordFact 🗡️

One hazard of being an author is that characters often ignore your plans. We discuss storytelling, swashbuckling fantasy, and why the best tales start when things go wrong. Thanks to @triciacopeland.bsky.social for the chat! Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch #BookTalk #Storytelling 📚✨

One of the best parts of being a novelist is getting to listen to outstanding actors narrate your books. The tremendous performances and unexpected choices on Our Lady of Blades by Kristin Atherton (aided by the inimitable Joe Jameson) are surprising me in each and every chapter. #audiobook

I've always been fascinated by the idea of a mysterious stranger shaking up a city. With Our Lady of Blades, I aimed to keep their identity hidden longer than Dumas did with Edmond. The intrigue is real! 🔍✨ #Mystery #Literature #OurLadyOfBlades