Mere Immortal is a suspenseful serial fiction series, presented as a web novel

Over the years, Swift has drawn inspiration from thought-provoking stories such as Death Note, Metal Gear Solid, and Black Lagoon. The common theme among these narratives is their nuanced exploration of morality, presenting characters in shades of grey that prompt fans to question who is truly right or wrong. This exploration of morality forms the crux of Mere Immortal.

Mere Immortal is set in a world where a select group of individuals have been granted a level of immortality that shields them from succumbing to diseases or old age. These immortals can still meet a violent end, but their unique abilities deter most from attempting harm. However, such power brings far-reaching implications. Foreign governments perceive these immortals as political assets that the U.S. could leverage in warfare. And what transpires when these celebrated immortals succumb to corruption?

In response to a series of corrupt actions by the immortals, an organization known as Solace emerges to expose them and bring them to justice. Throughout Mere Immortal, readers will witness these two factions engaged in a tense game of psychological warfare.

As for its genre, Swift believes that Mere Immortal finds its place within Thriller, Action-Adventure, Technothriller, and Espionage categories.

How to read Mere Immortal

Readers can follow the chapters weekly on a number of websites, including the official Mere Immortal Website. There’s also Substack, Scribblehub, Royal Road, and Tapas.

For those eager to jump ahead in the story, a subscription to the Substack premium tier offers the chance to read several chapters in advance, before they hit free websites.

The Ultimate List of Places to Read Mere Immortal for FREE

1. Here at MereImmortal.com
2. Substack (premium chapters eventually unlock for free. Using Substack, you have the choice to read via email or on the substack webpage)
3. Scribble Hub
4. Royal Road
5. Tapas
6. Web Novel
7. WattPad

Podcasting: What You Should Know / Buy on Amazon US / Buy on Amazon UK

The podcast industry exploded into a profitable industry around 2012, and I’m sure millions of people were sucked deeper into the world of podcasting during 2020’s pandemic. Personally, I’ve been listening to podcasts since 2004 when I owned my first iPod.

Andrew Alliance himself was one of the early birds in this industry, and he’s been podcasting consistently since 2009. I’ve personally run into him at media events, and from our brief encounters, I can see that he’s focused and business savvy. His industry experience and longevity are what make him the perfect author to be covering the subject of podcasting.

What’s valuable about Podcasting: What You Should Know is that the secrets and techniques shared are ones you won’t find easily elsewhere. There are many YouTube tutorials and articles out there that teach you the basics of starting a podcast. But this book offers high-level information that content creators won’t share for free, because it creates competition.

The book covers some of the following things:

• Monetization strategies
• Building and managing a team
• Understanding audio formats
• Episode structure and ad placement
• Understanding podcast contracts
• Taxes
• Recording and editing techniques

Podcasting is a constantly evolving industry, but the knowledge in this book will keep you prepped for whatever comes next. Whether you’re just starting out, or you have some experience working on podcasts already, this book has something that will help you reach the next level in your podcast journey.

About Andrew Alliance

Andrew Alliance, also known as Uriyya, is a podcaster, host, and YouTuber. He covers video games and technology but also shares tips and tricks on how to start your own podcast and make it successful.
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The Trellence by A.T. Nartey / Buy on Amazon UK / Buy on Amazon US

The Trellence Synopsis

It is generally known amongst the Trellencers that girls are not admitted into warrior school. Their roles are relegated to house duties and nurturing. Only one girl, Ula Delmor, has quite literally fought her way in. To be a Quillin is all the girls her age want, but Ula is sure no eligible bachelor in her village will pick her.

But when she falls from the top of the mutant trees to Crawlers level, one of the most dangerous places on earth, a countdown begins to save her people from an ambush of fearsome Quarden warriors. To survive she joins forces with a sworn enemy. In a race against time, they must face slavers, zombies, faeries, and vicious mermaids on their journey up the five perilous levels.
On this dangerous adventure unfamiliar feelings emerge but can she tame her heart, defy the odds, and free her people?

The Trellence will please fans of Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi and The Cruel Prince by Holly Black.

In such a fast-moving society, creativity and writing discipline isn’t as appreciated as it once was. But I’m always fascinated by how authors come up with the concepts behind their works. That’s why I had to ask author, A.T. Nartey about how she came up with such a layered story concept. Here is her response.

I don’t remember how the idea of The Trellence occurred to me. I just remember reading the second Harry Potter book in my late teens and suddenly I had the idea of mutant trees.

Ula, the protagonist occurred to me fully formed. All I knew was that it would be a fantasy romance, even though I didn’t know about genres and reader expectations. 

I started writing it immediately. I had no idea what I was doing. I’m revealing my age now, but at that time the only way to back up your work was with a floppy disc. I distinctly remember it: a red floppy disc with silver hardware. Well, long story short, I was dedicated and wrote half the book but one day I went to use the floppy disc – it was corrupted, and I lost everything.

In hindsight, I’m happy that happened. My writing has improved tenfold since then and I finally know how to piece together a story. At the time, however, I was heartbroken and abandoned writing it.

It wasn’t until fifteen years later after that first draft did I have the confidence to go back and attempt the book once more. The story flowed out of me. I wrote it in six months and overcame the sticky middle which always trips me up. Thankfully, my efforts led to this moment. I’m just so happy to have the book coming out soon. I hope readers love it as much as I do.

I share in the joy of A.T. Nartey finally getting her story out to the world. It’s such a liberating feeling when a story you’ve carried at the back of your mind for so many years, finally makes its way out into the wilds.

The Trellence is out now. You can order both the ebook and print versions from Amazon.

The Trellence by A.T. Nartey / Buy on Amazon UK / Buy on Amazon US

The official website of A.T. Nartey.