#crystalsofulstra — Public Fediverse posts

The second draft of Crystals of Ulstra is officially finished, but the editing sprint continues! ✍️📖

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/06/30/june-writing-update/

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The second draft of Crystals of Ulstra is officially finished, but the editing sprint continues! ✍️📖

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/06/30/june-writing-update/

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Meet Rego Aglo, Ulstra’s biggest villain. The mad king is a ruthless tyrant who wants to eliminate magic in Ulstra. Will he succeed?

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/06/15/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-rego-aglo/

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Meet Rego Aglo, Ulstra’s biggest villain. The mad king is a ruthless tyrant who wants to eliminate magic in Ulstra. Will he succeed?

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/06/15/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-rego-aglo/

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Prince Lazuro and Veziro Taguno, the king’s advisor, shouldn’t be together. Is this real love or is it passion fueled by different motivations altogether?

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/06/06/lazuro-and-taguno-a-dark-romance/

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Prince Lazuro and Veziro Taguno, the king’s advisor, shouldn’t be together. Is this real love or is it passion fueled by different motivations altogether?

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/06/06/lazuro-and-taguno-a-dark-romance/

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Lots of big updates in May, like hiring a line editor! Things are moving along nicely with the book. Crystals of Ulstra will be out in about six months now.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/05/31/may-writing-update/

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Lots of big updates in May, like hiring a line editor! Things are moving along nicely with the book. Crystals of Ulstra will be out in about six months now.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/05/31/may-writing-update/

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Here’s how Ulstra’s magic works:

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/05/22/exploring-ulstras-magic/

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Here’s how Ulstra’s magic works:

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/05/22/exploring-ulstras-magic/

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IT’S OFFICIALLY COVER REVEAL DAY FOR CRYSTALS OF ULSTRA! I’m thrilled to share this beautiful cover illustrated by Amanda Webb/Legends of Aukera.

Crystals of Ulstra is yours December 4!

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IT’S OFFICIALLY COVER REVEAL DAY FOR CRYSTALS OF ULSTRA! I’m thrilled to share this beautiful cover illustrated by Amanda Webb/Legends of Aukera.

Crystals of Ulstra is yours December 4!

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Meet the griffins of Ulstra! 💚

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/05/01/a-closer-look-at-ulstras-griffins/

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Meet the griffins of Ulstra! 💚

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/05/01/a-closer-look-at-ulstras-griffins/

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Introducing another place in Ulstra, the setting for my upcoming novel:

Most would never set foot in the dark forest of Mortarbaro based on the stories alone. Enter if you dare!

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/04/15/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-mortarbaro/

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Introducing a new character from Crystals of Ulstra: Glacimonto is an elder Druido who learns he must use his ancient powers to help save the world’s magic.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/25/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-glacimonto/

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Mistika is a frozen, windswept region in Ulstra’s northern reaches. It’s home to a secretive cult of Druido who channel the elements and can take the forms of various arctic animals.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/19/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-mistika/

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Tondra is a fearless captain of the Gardistona warriors who protect Ulstra's coasts, keep the dark forest of Mortarbaro under control, and safeguard the world's resources.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/14/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-tondra/

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Ulstra’s messenger pigeons are special. They’re one of the only domesticated animals in the world, tasked with delivering much of its correspondence.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/12/a-closer-look-at-ulstras-messenger-pigeons/

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Take a journey to Ulstra’s capital city, Kastelspajro, and you’ll soon understand why the continent’s city-states refuse to submit to Rego Aglo’s oppressive rule.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/10/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-kastelspajro/

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Read a brand new short story from the world of Crystals of Ulstra, exclusively available for subscribers to my free newsletter. Sign up now for instant access.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/08/exclusive-story-guardians-of-the-grove/

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Read a brand new short story from the world of Crystals of Ulstra, exclusively available for subscribers to my free newsletter. Sign up now for instant access.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/08/exclusive-story-guardians-of-the-grove/

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Cevali is a thriving desert oasis drawing visitors from across Ulstra to its fashion houses and gambling halls. Still home to renegades and dissidents, the free city was the site of the original rebellion against Rego Aglo’s reign.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/05/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-cevali/

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Cevali is a thriving desert oasis drawing visitors from across Ulstra to its fashion houses and gambling halls. Still home to renegades and dissidents, the free city was the site of the original rebellion against Rego Aglo’s reign.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/05/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-cevali/

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Roko is a cocksure Kavaliro soldier from the fort city Glavo Brilo and a supporting character in my queer fantasy novel, Crystals of Ulstra. His reliability earns Delfen’s favor; his charm wins Koralo’s affection.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/03/01/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-roko/

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Visit the lush eucalypt forests of Taumaturgio, one of the primary settings in my upcoming queer epic fantasy novel, Crystals of Ulstra.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/02/04/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-taumaturgio/

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Visit the lush eucalypt forests of Taumaturgio, one of the primary settings in my upcoming queer epic fantasy novel, Crystals of Ulstra.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/02/04/places-of-ulstra-journey-to-taumaturgio/

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Meet Rubena, one of the main characters in my upcoming queer fantasy novel, Crystals of Ulstra—a powerful sorceress with secrets older than time.

(Artwork by Frejj 💫)

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/01/13/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-rubena/

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Meet Rubena, one of the main characters in my upcoming queer fantasy novel, Crystals of Ulstra—a powerful sorceress with secrets older than time.

(Artwork by Frejj 💫)

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2026/01/13/people-of-ulstra-series-meet-rubena/

#crystalsofulstra #fantasy #fantasyart #fantasywriters #writersofmastodon

#WritersCoffeeClub 1/3
How do you come up with titles for your works?

When I first started writing the draft, #CrystalsofUlstra was just a working title. It was a functional title invoking the world’s magic and its invented name. But the name wouldn’t leave. It decided for me. The titles of the next books follow the same through lines of the forces moving in Ulstra, shaping its future.

#WritersCoffeeClub 1/3
How do you come up with titles for your works?

When I first started writing the draft, #CrystalsofUlstra was just a working title. It was a functional title invoking the world’s magic and its invented name. But the name wouldn’t leave. It decided for me. The titles of the next books follow the same through lines of the forces moving in Ulstra, shaping its future.

I commissioned several portraits from a talented artist who is helping to bring the main characters of #CrystalsofUlstra to life visually. I am blown away by how good these are… it’s surreal seeing these people realized after they’ve lived so long in my head. Excited to share soon!

I grew up reading fantasy stories, but rarely seeing myself in them. Today I create my own worlds where queerness is front and center.

https://bradleybowenbooks.com/2025/11/29/why-i-write-queer-fantasy/

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