Zaven Boswell

A fantasy author who loves all things video games. Working with J.W. Rose on the Feigned Shadows brand: where writing and art come together as one

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Happy release day! It took a while to get here, but I'm super excited to announce that my novel, Fester, is now available everywhere, and it's currently free on Kindle! 🐦‍🔥

Experience the first book in The Shadow Blood Tale series! 👀

#darkfantasy 🌑
#magic ✨️
#demons 😈

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Wanted to share some big news! Currently working on my next book in the Tales of Dureizen series!

It's called Luelle 🐦‍⬛ and it's a poetic horror romance about the downfall of a hunter with heterochromia

Currently in the editing stages, but hoping to share more soon! 👀

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@ddobs31 Definitely some good finds then!

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@ddobs31 Not bad, sometimes you can definitely luck out on there!

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@AuthorKyrieW One day for sure!

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Imagine someone likes your writing so much, that they pay you a livable wage so you can continue writing full-time

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@R1Publishing Thanks! It has multiple meanings too, such as struggling with negative emotions and situations to discover one's purpose, as well as being a play on the hierarchy that exists within this realm 🙀 Was definitely tricky coming up with something that encapsulates the entire story

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

They just look so good! Huge shoutout to J.W. Rose for the amazing cover arts 🔥

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@Lei_ACBII That is quite the difference! Congrats!

I think I tend to underwrite, because when I edit, I end up wanting to expand on more concepts and slow down the emotional moments more. I remove plenty, but somehow end up with a higher word count 😂

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@AuthorTRobare One can dream 😅

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@_midori_me_ Lol not quite 😅 It's an original, dark fantasy story with demons, tragedy, and a touch of romance. Follows the main character Phoenix as she attempts to find her purpose after the loss of her family and acquiring blood magic, which ultimately leads into a tale of revenge 🐦‍⬛

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@SoCal_Chemistry Definitely not. I went to college to study English--editing, creative writing, etc--with a mindset of learning everything I could to enhance my work. I'll remember the experiences forever, and it still helps to this day. Still, practice is what really helps after the foundation

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

The suffering was worth it 🐦‍🔥 even if there's only one person who discovers this book and falls in love with it

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Just finished remaking my original book, Fester. 300 hours and 2500 section changes later, it is finally complete!

The first book in The Shadow Blood Tale: A deeply emotional story of self-discovery and revenge. Demons, blood magic, and a touch of romance 👀

Coming August 31!

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Just got back from seeing the new Resident Evil movie. Blown away 🙀 terrifying, gory, tense. Loved how realistic the main character was too. I'm even seeing it again tomorrow 😅

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Met someone the other day who bought one of my books for their kid. I signed their name into it, which I don't normally do, but I wanted it to be special for them. Found out today that they threw it out without any explanation ☠️ Maybe it was too dark, but definitely a bit rude

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Had one of the best editing nights in a while! Feel like I've been slacking a bit, but now I'm locked in heading into the weekend 🔥

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

@FawnPoet I've checked out a few! I didn't realize that he was still very active on Instagram until a few days ago. Still, I'm impressed with how much work he's putting into it all! Would love to see Epic as an actual theater perfomance one day too!

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

Nap time for kitty 💙

[Zaven Boswell @FeignedShadows]

When your cat is judging the edits you thought were fire