Today we have another exclusive cover reveal thanks to Tobias
Begley and his fantasy debut. Firstly a bit about the author: “Tobias Begley is
a physics graduate who decided that physics wasn't magical enough and took up
writing fantasy, at least when he isn't busy with his two cats. He fell in love
with fantasy at a young age, raised on a diet of mythology, Lord of the Rings,
and Chronicles of Prydain. Driven by spite and far too much coffee, he took up
writing to try and put out engaging fantasy stories with LGBT+ protagonists, a
luxury he wishes he had growing up.”
Checkout the magnificent cover and blurb below
Design & Typography: Shawn T. King
Official Book Blurb: Evan never thought
he was going to be special. As the adopted son of a tailor, he had always
expected to manage the shop after his father passed. But when his Aura awakens,
he finds himself entering Yesgol Academy of Magic, a place filled with the
children of elite mages and nobles, all of whom have had magical education from
the time they could walk. Among such prestigious company, Evan will have to
learn fast or be left in the dust and in debt.
At Yesgol, he studies the arts of enchanting and
divination, but all is not as it seems. As Evan pushes forwards his skills as a
mage to catch up with his peers, he finds himself entangled with a secret
society for the reformation of magic, deals with the occasional extraplanar
horror appearing in the shadows of the school, and catches the eye of a
charming young noble who's been excommunicated from his family.
Also here’s what the author said about the cover and how it got
to be in its final form:
“In regards to the cover, it features Evan (The main character),
and Osheen (A noble excommunicated from his family) on the left and right
respectively, standing in front of Yesgol Academy of Magic. Evan has his
cloak and dagger, two enchanted objects that he creates in his training, while
Osheen is relying on a flame spell building in his hand, each one relying on
their unique skillsets as a Witch and a Sorcerer."
"While the general layout has been the plan from the beginning, I
have to thank Bryce O'Connor for the recommendation to add the
windows in the tree, as well as the ropes hanging down, which really gives it a
sense of life and vibrancy that would otherwise have been absent. In my initial
ideas, I had wanted to include both of their familiars, a silver owl and a red
phoenix, but we eventually decided that would look too messy, which I am glad
for, as I think the design is colorful and bright without being overwhelming.
The art was done by the wonderful Luminita Pham, who was great to work
with. Typography was done by Shawn T. King, who added an astonishing level of
professional quality to the cover that really exceeded my
expectations.”
12:00 PM | 
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