CKMo

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Indie Author | Free High Fantasy Webnovel series with Eastern influences available in linktree | Taiwanese | He/Him | ♓ | MtG, Video Games, Tech, Anime https://linktr.ee/monadicblurbs

A graphic created using multiple layers. The background is a photo of an old, vast library with arched ceilings. On top of that, in the center of the graphic, is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. Within this frame is a title in bold letters that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath this title and to the left is more text that reads "Sands Under a Silent Sun: Act Two." To the right of this is a book featuring the cover of the third installment in the novel series. At the bottom of the frame is text that reads "editing started!" and under that is smaller text that reads "free e-novel series".
A review graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is a medium gray with gold flecks and transparent gold lines arranged in a sun burst pattern. In the center is a transparent gold ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Layered on top of this in the center of the graphic is a square frame with a black outline and a transparent white background. The header is in bold outlined text and reads "Below the Heavens". The sub header is in bold gold text and reads "Excellent Melding of Styles". Below this is a graphic of five gold stars, indicating the rating for the review. Underneath this is the body text for the partial review quote. This reads "Below the Heavens is a fascinating mix of two different styles of storytelling - Eastern and Western - wrapped up in a sheath of excellent worldbuilding, dotted with complex characters and spectacularly good dialogue. I can't recommend it highly enough." and is attributed to the author C.M. Antal.
A graphic created using multiple layers of design. The background is a darkened photo of an old library with antique worn books. In the center of the graphic is a frame with a black outline and a transparent gray background. In the top left of this frame is the title, which reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that is the subtitle, reading "Sins of a Dying Empire." Below that is more text that says "free e-novel". To the right of this text and within the main frame is a sub-frame, featuring the illustration of a tower surrounded by clouds and overshadowed by a large eclipse. Underneath this sub-frame and titular text is body text, reading "A High Fantasy indie novel series inspired by East Asian mythology, written by a Taiwanese American author. Featuring a detailed world crafted from scratch, a unique magic system, political intrigue, and a large cast of characters."
A moodboard graphic. The background is a medium-gray rough textured pattern with a transparent overlay of gold flecks. To the top left of the graphic is a circular frame with a golden outline that looks somewhat like a messy scribble. The frame features book cover art of a tall tower with Asian architecture standing in the center of a large eclipse silhouette. To the right of the frame is a golden ink-style illustration of a phoenix. Underneath this frame and towards the bottom center of the graphic is a square frame with the same messy outline. The frame features a photo of an ornate incense burner with gold accents and a detailed depiction of a traditional Eastern dragon. To the bottom right of the frame are three vertical circles outline in gold that feature the color palette of the image. In descending order they are gray-blue, crimson, and brick red.
A graphic with multiple layers of design. The background is a gray-blue with pale gold flecks over it. In the center are four rectangular frames that are an even paler gold, nearly white. There are three on top and three on bottom, and they all feature different photos. The top left is a photo of a snow covered winter landscape with evergreen trees and a sunrise in the background. The top middle is a photo of a stack of old books. The top right is a photo of multiple old oil candles. The bottom left is a photo of more old books and some potion vials. The bottom middle is a photo of smooth stones with runes carved on them. The bottom right is an up close photo of snow with frozen orbs on top, glowing in the late afternoon sun. Below all six images is a line in the same color as the frames. On top of this line on the left is messy script the same color as the background, outlined in pale gold. To the right and still on top of the line are four circles in the same palette as the graphic.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 84: Mursa, & The Ninth Interlude". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 83: SpearMarshal". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a red ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and to the top left is a dark gray book graphic featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large red eclipse encircling the top of it. To the right of the frame is a title in large, bold, black outlined, gray text that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that in red text outlined in black is a bullet list, which reads "High Fantasy. Ancient Spirits. Dragons." . Below the book graphic, title, and larger bullet list is a smaller bullet list. This bullet list reads "Detailed world crafted from scratch. Quick witted and likeable protagonist. Political struggles and intrigue. Unique auramaster magic system."
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 81: Monsters". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A mood board graphic. The background is a photo of buildings with traditional East Asian architecture built in the middle of a body of water. The photo is darkened and slightly blurry. Atop the photo and in the center is a grouping of frames containing photos. The bottom left frame is a vertical rectangle, featuring a photo of a man's hand holding a flame. There's an illustration of the golden outline of a feather just above the low outer corner of the frame. On the corner above that is a golden outline of a burst of rays. In the center of this burst is text reading "Molam". Layered on the top right corner of the rectangle frame is a circular frame with an ornate golden pattern around it. This round frame features a photo of a very old library. Below the circle and to the right of the rectangle are two square frames stacked atop each other, the top one featuring a photo of parchment, a quill, and an inkwell. The one below is a photo of a bow and arrows. To the right are color swatches.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 80: A Dark Horizon". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "For lovers of Asian-inspired epic high fantasy!". Beneath the subtitle are 5 red stars, the rating given. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "I love the rich world-building. Traditionally-published epic fantasy has so rarely featured Asian-inspired settings, and it is a joy to see the myths and folktales that I grew up with play into the world of “Below the Heavens.” " Below that is more text that reads "Fourth Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun" Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 78: A City Lost". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 75: Brighter Shores". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun". Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 73: Rigid Words". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Despite the crumbled buildings, the brickwork was not yet dilapidated, and the spirits of nature had yet to reclaim the area. The stonework was a dark gray in the rain, and the meager midday light filtering through the clouds did little to illuminate his surroundings." Below that is more text that reads "Second Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "Two New Releases!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 3: Sands Under a Silent Sun" Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 71: Aliyah" and "Chapter 72: Silhouettes". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square reveal graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a darkened photo of a worn, wooden shelf with haphazardly stacked books filling it to the brim. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. In the middle of this square frame is another black outline frame which is rectangular and has rounded corners. This frame contains a book cover, which features a graphic art landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large yellow solar eclipse dominating the sky. Over the top of this art work, in bold gray text outlined with black, is the series name, "Below the Heavens." Below that in the same text but slightly larger is the book title, "Sands Under a Silent Sun". Underneath the title in bold red text with a black outline is the author's name, "CKMo".
A graphic created using multiple elements. The background is the cover art for the first novel in the Below the Heavens series. It's zoomed in to focus on a tall oriental-style tower, with misty clouds surrounding it and the red glow of an eclipse in the sky. Layered above this is an ornate golden frame with multiple boxes in it. The top box is a horizontal rectangle, featuring a photo of deep blue primroses with golden centers and thin white lines around each petal. Underneath this and to the left is a vertical rectangle featuring a knee length dress with black lace ruffles and an elegant blue corset. Below that is a square showing fiery orange curls in an updo. To the right of these two mini-frames is another which features four different throwing daggers on a red cloth. There is script in the top corner of this frame, which reads "Primrose". Underneath the three middle frames is another horizontal rectangle that contains more blue primroses.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New Update!" in bold gray text, and below that is the subtitle, in the same color but in different font, that reads "Behind the Pages: Looking back at book 2, part 1". Underneath is the body text in a burnt orange color with a black outline. The text reads "This first part will discuss: When does the story take on a life of its own?, and part 2 will attempt to do an honest assessment of how well I applied it to my creation process. For those of you who like my art, want to know a bit of my thought processes, or just want to know how the story came about, this is for you."
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Meet the Author." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the body text, which reads: "Hey! I'm CKMo (he/him), a Taiwanese writer living in the bay area of California. One of my goals in writing is to help bring more themes and ideas from East Asian culture into Western media. Some of the other reasons I decided to write include my characters. They've lived with me for some time, and wanted their story to be told. I've also been a fan of the written word since I was young, which started to draw me towards crafting my own prose. Between these and the fact that I have a penchant for writing cool lines, I needed to create a world for all these things to come together. Some of the other hobbies I have outside of writing include Magic the Gathering, various genres of video games, and anime of course. Due to my full time job, I'm assisted in running my accounts by a social media manager. Most posts and comments will be handled by them, but any DMs, emails, or other personal communications will be responded to by myself personally."
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Molam's pursuers chased him with an utter disregard for the pressing silence of the Slumbering Forest. The Forest's presence had fallen upon him like a physical weight the moment he dashed past the treeline, surrounded by thick towering trunks that reached up into the dark night." Below that is more text that reads "First Chapter Excerpt. Free e-novel".
The same graphic as the Five Characters one. The two part title here reads "One, Spirit". Below this is text that reads "The Fiery One." Underneath the text is a simple ink-like illustration of the black outline of a phoenix flaring its wings.
The same graphic as the Five Characters one. The two part title here reads "Three, Dragons". Below this is text that reads "1. Rainbringer. She brings the Divine Rain to wash away the winter. Pray to RainBringer, but pray sparingly. Not enough rain parches, too much rain floods, and who knows who else is praying? 2. Icemourne. Dawn followed Dusk, and so the day is incomplete without either. She searches endlessly to piece together her mate's body, and the centuries have not dulled her grief. She controls the Divine Snow during winter. 3. Earthshaker. EarthShaker is the dragon that can no longer fly, because he intervened to save the Companions during the Eternal Night. As a result, the Gods stripped him of his wings and bound him to the earth. He controls the Divine Quakes in the realm.".
A graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is an image of a bookcase filled with books that have ornate bindings. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square is a title in two parts, the top part in bold gray text with a black outline, and the bottom part on bold red text with a black outline. The title reads "Five Characters.". In the center of the image, below the title, is more text. The text is in the same style as the title, just smaller and spread out in five different spots in a shape resembling a circle. In clockwise order, the text reads "Molan, strategist. Primrose, assassin. Kalle, alchemist. Lyka, spearmaster. Shurra, fighter.".
A graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is an image of a large, grandiose library lit by both natural light and candleabra. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square is a title in bold gray text with a black outline. The title reads "5-4-3-2-1 Challenge.". In the center of the image, below the title, is a book cover graphic. The cover features an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. The title of the book is in bold gray text with a black outline, and reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Above that is the name of the series, "Below the Heavens." The author name, CKMo, is in bold red text below the title.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 70: Spreading Sand". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent gray square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Alt text continued in second image.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 69: Conversations". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Alt Text continued in second image.
A graphic created by using multiple layers of design. The background is a dark gray paper texture, and on top of that is an ornate golden frame with deep crimson details. To the top left of the frame is gold script the reads "Below the Havens", included in parts of the frame is more text in the same font that reads "East Asian" and "High Fantasy", and to the bottom right of the frame it reads "Indie Novel Series". In the center of the frame itself is the cover of the first book in the series. It features a large palace shrouded in mist and clouds, and framed by a large red solar eclipse.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 67: A Change of Plans". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A graphic collage with a dark teal, rough textured background. The collage contains an assortment of images playing off the East Asian inspiration for the novel the graphic is based on. Gray frames contain images of the novel's cover, a large carved shrine decoration with incense burning near it, and an ornate metal lantern. There are also images of a sword with an ornate hilt and pommel, steaming tea being poured from a metal pot, a decorated vase, architecture, and a folding fan. There is a small frame strip containing four spaces that contain color swatches matching the pallette of the novel's cover, which also feature throughout the graphic design itself. Deep scarlet, fire brick red, dark blue-gray, and medium blue-gray. Another frame contains the series title, Below the Heavens, in thin elegant script.
A book review graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Great Worldbuilding and Characters". Underneath the subtitle is an orange 4.5/5 stars graphic. Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Below the Heavens is certainly a cut above... It's traditional fantasy, and... Immediately, it has my interest. Overall this is a fantastic start to a story. The worldbuilding being expertly woven in gives the story and world life, and that's something that will keep me reading."
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 65: A Sunless Day". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 16.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "To be human, live your life with convictions to guide you through the world. To be Emperor, live your life with convictions so strong the world bends to your will. To be a Hero, live your life with convictions that break the world. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 13.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Strength is when you speak and others listen. Power is when you speak and others obey. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Alt text continued in the second image.
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, day 9". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Aura is the force of life itself."— Preface to Elements of Auramancy by Scholar Dayton of the Fallen Star Pavilion". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 8.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Kneeling in front of the Gods gave me an epiphany - the face of cruelty is not characterized by malice, but by apathy." — Recovered scroll, insignia attributed to the Mursa. Translated by Head Scholar Yuya of the Fallen Star Pavilion.". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and an orange ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 7.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Care about something you cannot control and soon find yourself to be its prisoner. — Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 6.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: ""Humans find few things more comforting than the cage they've grown fond of. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor". Below that is more text that reads "free e-novel".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, day 5". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "The wind blows, yet by the time you see the boughs shake and the leaves fall, the wind has already gone. Life's greatest tragedy is that most only experience it after it has left."
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a tan ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 4.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "We fight through the darkness in the hopes that those who come after us no longer need to. So we are resolved to die, sowing the seeds of tomorrow with our lives, watering it with our blood and fertilizing it with our bodies. For the children that come after us: we wish for you to have found peace in the light we intend to build." — Beyond a Broken Horizon, Chapter One.".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a red ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes, Day 3.". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "You have no time." "I'm trying to make time." He snapped back, but fell silent again as he heard the slithering sound of metal being drawn from a sheathe. "You gave us quite the chase. Probably thought that we couldn't dare follow you through the Slumbering Forest, did you?" the one to his right brandished his sword. "But we tracked you all the same." — Sins of a Dying Empire, Chapter One".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large orange solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold orange text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "Since when did you know?" he asked. "I thought my concealment was perfect.". "Sometimes, what's important isn't what you can see, but what you aren't seeing." — Beyond a Broken Horizon, Chapter Three".
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "31 Days of Quotes". Below that in bold gray text outlined with black is a quote, which reads: "They are faster than you." The spirit almost sounded as though it thought this information would help. "Everyone is faster than me," he murmured, half-annoyed but entirely without self-pity."
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 61: A Change of Perspective". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 59: A Matter of Opinion". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a photo of a large and vast library with arched ceilings and gloomy lighting. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Book 2: Beyond a Broken Horizon." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 58: Rigid Words". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A square graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. Inside this square border is the graphic title in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Below the Heavens" Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the subtitle, which reads "Sins of a Dying Empire". Below that in the same text as the title is a quote from the book. The quote reads "I have found that the best lies are wrapped in nothing but the truth. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor".
A book overview graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a red ornate pattern overlays it. Above that layer is a centered transparent white box with a black outline, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and to the top left is a dark gray book graphic featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large red eclipse encircling the top of it. To the right of the frame is a title in large, bold, black outlined, gray text that reads "Below the Heavens". Underneath that in red text outlined in black is a bullet list, which reads "High Fantasy. Ancient Spirits. Dragons." . Below the book graphic, title, and larger bullet list is a smaller bullet list. This bullet list reads "Detailed world crafted from scratch. Quick witted and likeable protagonist. Political struggles and intrigue. Unique auramaster magic system."
The graphic title reads "An Excerpt from the First Chapter of Below the Heavens - Sins of a Dying Empire". The body text reads "Molam threw himself to the side as a whistle pierced the air and the projectile buried itself into a nearby tree with a thud. With no time to prepare, he was forced to lock his arms around his pack to protect its contents from being crushed as he hit the ground, doing his best to break his fall with a roll that sent him tumbling through the Forest's floor until stopped by a thorny bush. He sucked in air through clenched teeth before pulling himself back to his feet and continued running, tugging his cloak from the bush's thorny grasp. The exertion from sprinting through the Slumbering Forest manifested as a dull ache in his chest and he felt the burning pain of his muscles crying out for rest. There could be no rest now; being auraless, to stay here was to die."
The graphic title is in bold gray text outlined with black, which reads "Meet the Author." Directly underneath that in bold red text outlined with black is the body text, which reads: "Hey! I'm CKMo (he/him), a Taiwanese writer living in the bay area of California. One of my goals in writing is to help bring more themes and ideas from East Asian culture into Western media. Some of the other reasons I decided to write include my characters. They've lived with me for some time, and wanted their story to be told. I've also been a fan of the written word since I was young, which started to draw me towards crafting my own prose. Between these and the fact that I have a penchant for writing cool lines, I needed to create a world for all these things to come together. Some of the other hobbies I have outside of writing include Magic the Gathering, various genres of video games, and anime of course. Due to my full time job, I'm assisted in running my accounts by a social media manager."
A square reveal graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a darkened photo of a worn, wooden shelf with haphazardly stacked books filling it to the brim. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. In the middle of this square frame is another black outline frame which is rectangular and has rounded corners. This frame contains a book cover, which features a graphic art landscape. The landscape is a city with oriental architecture, shrouded by a deep cloudy mist. In the center is a large palace with a tall spire, framed by a large red solar eclipse dominating the sky. Over the top of this art work, in bold gray text outlined with black, is the series name, "Below the Heavens." Below that in the same text but slightly larger is the book title, "Sins of a Dying Empire".
A square announcement graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a darkened photo of a worn, wooden shelf with haphazardly stacked books filling it to the brim. Layered on top in the center of the graphic, is a transparent white square with a black outline, showing the photo behind and creating a border out of it within the graphic. At the top of this transparent frame is bold gray text with a black outline that reads "Below the Heavens". Under that and to the left is another rectangular black frame that contains book cover art, but is halfway hidden by an illustration of a red draped cloth covering it. To the right of this frame and directly beneath the graphic title is more text, glowing red, that reads "Rebranded". Below this text, and still beside the book cover, is bold red text outlined in black, which reads "Cover & Title Reveal". Underneath this is a date, in bold gray text outlined in black, that reads "5/5/2024".
The graphic is created using a background image of a library wall filled with an eclectic collection of books. The library is dimly lit by vintage wired lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground is a transparent white square in the center, creating a border on the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Below the Heavens Book 2: ZhiXia." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 57: Blood in the Water". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A book review graphic created by using multiple layers of design details. The background is a medium purple-gray color, and a golden ornate pattern overlays it. Above that is a transparent white box with a black outline, centered in the middle, creating a border around the edge of the graphic. Within the box and at the top is an oblong black frame featuring the novel's cover, a dark landscape with a towering castle and a large burning eclipse encircling the top of it. Underneath the frame, in gold text outlined in black, is a quote from the book. It reads "I know the Gods mock us. They created us to crave peace then gave us an endless capacity for violence. Or is the order different? We crave violence and vainly wish for peace? Perhaps I have lived so long I can no longer tell the difference. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor.". Below that is the title of the book series, "Below the Heavens", in bold gray text with a dark shadow. Underneath the title is more gold text with
The graphic is created using a background image of a library wall filled with an eclectic collection of books. The library is dimly lit by vintage wired lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling. In the foreground is a transparent white square in the center, creating a border on the graphic. The title reads "New release!" in bold gray text, and below that to the left is a graphic of the book cover. To the right of the book is more text, which reads "Below the Heavens Book 2: ZhiXia." Slightly below that in a new paragraph, the text reads "Chapter 56: An End to Festivities". Below the book and centered on the graphic itself is more text, which reads "Check out this East Asian inspired novel, as well as its predecessor, on Royal Road! Available for free via web browser or their mobile app. The link is in my bio!"
A graphic created using an illustration of a landscape. The landscape is dark, a sprawling castle with a kingdom surrounding it, misty clouds twisting between structures. In the sky framing the tallest center spire is a brightly glowing total eclipsed sun, greating the illusion of a large flaming halo. The title of the graphic reads "Below the Heavens" in bold gray text, and the excerpt is in smaller golden text below it. The body text reads: "I have found that the best lies are wrapped in nothing but the truth. — Excerpt from Meditations, by the Red Emperor."