Tao Wong
@taowong
Scifi and fantasy author with works in the LitRPG, xianxia and cozy fantasy sub-genres as well as anything else that catches his eye. :) Located in Toronto, Canada. Learn more: www.starlitpublishing.com/links
Video of the First Step and the First Stop from Litrpgcon. Both books are now out in the wild in bookstores everywhere. Do pick then up and check out the exclusive short story at the back. Or ask for them in your local library.
Just a little review of the books I read or finished reading last month. Loved all of them really, and I've got a bunch more on the go for this month. #bookstagram
Part 2 of the short preview of the beginning of "Heretics & Traitors", the short story I wrote as a bonus. You can only read this short story from the Ace Books edition of The First Stop, so don't forget to preorder! Find it in my bio.
Only 9 backers left to hit 300 backers and less than 7 hours to go. www.kickstarter.com/projects/6mo...
Them: "No amount of artwork can convince me to read something—" The artwork:
Not convinced preordering books is worth it? This time, it comes with a few perks. Preorder The First Stop through the link in my bio to claim the exclusive bonuses available to early supporters and reserve your copy before release day.
Want to know where to find the System Apocalypse crew at LitRPG Con? We've put together our full schedules so you can catch us at panels, signings, workshops, and more. Take a look below and be sure to stop by and say hello!
I’m doing FictionFest this year! It’s like a great big online book fair celebrating Canadian fiction books and authors. Check it out today and find yourself a new favourite read!
We're almost halfway through the first arc of the A Thousand Li hardcover re-release with Ace Books! All three books will include an exclusive bonus short story that you can only get from these editions, and an illustrated map of the Kingdom of Shen! You can preorder the next book in my bio.
The universe: “Here is your chance to escape poverty and become powerful.” Him: “Hmm. Let me sleep on it.”
Goodreads is running another giveaway! Enter for a chance to win a copy of The First Stop. You have until July 13th to enter. Good luck! Find the giveaway in my bio.
POV: When the noble boy who dislikes you challenges you to a “practice” duel… 👀
A gentle plea from an author holding a very real copy of The First Stop: If you’ve ever thought “I’ll just buy it when it comes out”… consider this your sign to preorder instead 👀
The System Apocalypse is getting a makeover! The new covers for Books 1–3 launched last year in eBook, and the remaining covers are finally here! Our designer is putting the finishing touches on the typography now, and the full new collection will be launching in July 👀
Another writing update is out! Head over to Patreon if you want to know how Celestial Cataclysms, Dungeon Brawler, and other series I'm working on are doing. You can find my Patreon in my bio.
The First Stop is almost here, so I thought I would give you a short preview of the beginning of "Heretics & Traitors", the short story I wrote as a bonus. You can only read this short story from the Ace Books edition of The First Stop, so don't forget to preorder! Link in bio.
A Map of Shen was created just for these editions of A Thousand Li! Here's a look at the interior artwork that helps bring the world of Shen to life. Find the books in my bio.
Fun catching up with Chatfield tonight at @bakkaphoenix.bsky.social . Went out for ramen afterwards. Thanks to the readers who came out to chat with us. More photos later when Chatfield sends it over!
We're a little over a month away from the second book in the A Thousand Li series, The First Stop's release day! I'm excited for you all to read the bonus short story exclusive to this edition. Thank you for all the support on this journey from the very first step to now. It truly means the world.
MARTIAL HERO: A Wuxia/Xianxia anthology is live and fully funded on Kickstarter! This is a limited-edition print run, a soft cover with French flaps, designed to open comfortably in your hands but feel more premium than a standard paperback. Once this run is gone, it’s gone. Find the link in my
Preorder The First Stop and claim exclusive bonus goodies! Qualifying preorders receive a Wu Ying sticker, foiled bookmark, and signed bookplate. To claim your incentives, complete the preorder form and upload proof of purchase. Open to residents of the US and Canada. Find the form in my bio.
The first couple of reviews for Dropout, Book 2 in the System Apocalypse: Liberty series, are out! Find the book in my bio.
We're halfway through the year and almost halfway through the first arc of the A Thousand Li hardcover re-release with Ace Books! Book 1 is out now, Book 2 arrives July 14, and Book 3 follows on November 10. You can preorder the next book in the series in my bio.
The Nameless Restaurant is on sale now over on Kobo as part of their Great Reads under $5 Sale! You have until June 30th to claim this deal. Find it in the comments.
Listening to Experience by Ludivico Einaudi and can't help but it would fit John's last scene in System Finale so well. Now I want an animated show so bad... amzn.to/49INOgS
It's been one month since Immortal Connections made its way into the world! And to celebrate, I commissioned a new piece of artwork by Pixerunii featuring Wu Ying and Lan Song’s fight from early in the novel. Let me know what you think!