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Nicholas A. Betts
About the Author
“These are not characters I have created,
and their world is not one to which I gave shape.
They have always existed, I merely stumbled upon them,
discovering them within my own creativity.
It was through my words our lives became one,
forever intertwined by the telling of their story.”
Nick Betts is the newest voice in the realm of Fantasy. He grew up in the town of Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia and had a love of the fantasy genre from as young as he first played Final Fantasy 7. His hero growing up was Jurassic Park’s, Dr. Alan Grant, and to this day he still dreams of Zordon’s call to be the next, red Power Ranger.
A Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, Nick dreams of bringing his storytelling to the world full-time. He is an avid lover of professional wrestling, stories of the unexplained, instrumental/ethereal music, and he carries the moniker, “your friendly neighbourhood Cleric,” into his D&D campaigns. Someday, Nick hopes to re-start his “The Insidious Agenda” podcast again.
Nick draws inspiration for his characters and stories from his favourite, strong, female protagonists - Resident Evil’s, Jill Valentine, and Horizon’s, Aloy. His love of epic, world-defining quests is borne from the Final Fantasy franchise and you will more-than-often find his characters adventuring in parties. You will also notice themes such as The Avengers’ - “what did it cost?” - and persevering through impossible odds, similar to Mass Effect, within his stories.
Today, Nick lives just outside Edmonton, Alberta with his wife and two cats - Bandit and Carter. Getting ready to make his author debut in 2024 with, THE WAKING OF STORM AND FLAME, he wants to remind you that it’s never too late to start following your dreams!
The Waking of Storm and Flame
Book One of THE FATES OF ATEN
Destined by blood, bound by duty, and racing against time, the forgotten must unite to defy an empire—and prepare for a judgment that could end them all.
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Back Cover Copy / Book Blurb
A destiny she never chose. A fate she can’t escape.
In the thousand-year aftermath of the Great Cataclysm, Princess Alira Verbrandt lives in the shadow of her siblings’ political prowess and military might. She savors her life’s scholastic tranquility, until the Illyrian Empire marches against her family, declaring war against the southern kingdoms.
On the eve of battle, Alira is unveiled as the scion of a human bloodline that fought alongside Aten in his rebellion against the Archon of Shadows. The revelation of her lineage, alongside the waking of lights and shadows re-ignites a war which has transcended time.
Now, Alira must reforge the old southern alliance to counter the looming threat of Illyria, all while keeping watch on the stars. A forgotten prophecy entwines with her fate, setting her on a path to ready the world for
Zeion's final judgment.
Unite the Fates. Awaken Aten. Finish what we started.
Upcoming Release Information
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Paperback / *Hardcover* order Info
Signed Copy orders - Closed until late october
Unsigned Copies (Amazon) - available on release
Official Release - October 16th, 2024
* Hardcover note! *
The Amazon Hardcovers do not come with a dust jacket. To procure a copy with a dust jacket, please contact the author directly during the solicitation windows. they will be purchased from Ingram Spark, and sent to you from the author - Thanks for understanding!
Amazon KDP does not allow for the creation of a hardcover with a dust jacket at this time.
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