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  2. are you going to continue writing stories in the world of Astra Academy/Frith Chronicles/Crown Tournament? I love all the stories. Read all of Frith Chronicles twice lol

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    1. Hey there! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed the Frith Chronicles. I probably will do more stories in the universe! But for right now, I’m focused on finishing Astra Academy. Hopefully you’ll have fun with that one, too!

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      1. ugh I can’t wait for elder arcanist. Any ideas of around when the book could be released?

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      2. I also cannot wait for elder arcanist as I have just finished labrynth. Would love to know when it will come out!

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  3. I just finished 24 hour Warlock! I am putting Shami Stovall in the category of reading with Glen Cook, Frank Herbert, Jim Butcher, Tolkien, and Anne McCaffery. As you will notice a lot of these authors are either older or dead. The other thing they have in common is I agonize to read their next book. Stovall is certainly a writer that leaves me thirsting for more of the story. I can see plot points developing and want to get to the GOOD STUFF! But, patience, my friend… my nemesis, will get me there sooner or later <write faster!>. Shami, thank you for adding the joy and wonder of your amazing imagination to my life! Also, I am ready for the next Adair Finch book <hint hint nudge nudge>. If an Eric Idle quote gets me there faster, I will take it 😉

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    1. I already put her writing speed on part with Brandon Sanderson. She cranks out several books a year, every year. If the Adair Finch books are all you have read, you have a big reading list while you wait for the next installment.

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    2. I’m so glad you enjoyed Adair Finch’s story so far! Time God Warlock (the 4th book in the series) SHOULD be out by the end of this year. Fingers crossed!

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  5. how did you get a publisher. I’m currently planning out a fantasy story that uses elements from a lot of other stories, anime, movies, books (this one too). I’m currently a high school senior and wanted to looking into publishing options.

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    2. Hey there! I self-published the Frith Chronicles. Capital Station Books is my own company. Don’t be afraid to self-publish, it’s a legit path to success, so long as you’re willing to put in the work.

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  6. hello!

    I just finished Labyrinth Arcanist and I LOVE these characters!!! And their Eldrin, and their stories!!!

    Please make a 6th book! Is there one in the works? Better yet, make it a 20 book series. Please? 🙂

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    1. Elder Arcanist, the 6th book, is supposed to be the last one in this set. However, as Shami has already proven with Frith Chronicles, Astra Academy, and the Crown Tournament trilogy, this world has lots of room for more stories.

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  7. I am about done with you and all your series. I have been waiting for the better part of 5 years for the finales of Nexus and Star Marque, you keep promising that you are working on them and they will be out soon but they are not. Meanwhile you crank out Frith stuff quite regularly. If you don’t plan on finishing a series anytime soon or not at all just say so and stop stringing readers along. I have become so disillusioned with you that I haven’t finished Crown Tournament 3, yet I have had it in my library since it came out.

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    1. You forgot three books from the Time-Marked Warlock series, two books for Words of Power, three successful special edition hardbacks, and she is due to birth her first baby this month as well. And that’s just in 2025. Meanwhile, I recently read *one* Peter B. Beagle book which took him ten *years* to write.

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    2. Give her a break she’s writing mulitple series at a time and just had a kid. What did you expect and instant book machine. It takes so long to write and create these kinds of projects. I’ve been working on world building my own book for the past 3 months and only have 4 pages actually written. Calm down she’ll get there when she gets there. Patience is a virtue

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      1. AND? What’s your point? Did Beagle state a time for his book to be finished and not make his own state time of release, multiple instances?

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    3. Hey there!

      Sorry to hear you’re disillusioned. In case you’re unaware, I make all my money from being an author. It’s my full-time career. Star Marque and Nexus Games don’t make much money at all, so they’re currently on my back burner (which I have said multiple times, even on this website!).

      However, I love them both dearly and will not stop writing them. This means I have two choices. Either, I write them super fast to complete the series and say THEY’RE DONE, or I write them when I’m passionate to make sure they’re what I’d like series finales to be.

      Whenever I write something super fast, though, it’s always less quality than when I’m passionate.

      So, my options are A) finish it quick, it’s lower quality, makes me no money. Or B) finish it whenever I’m passionate, so it’s high quality and I love it, and still makes me no money.

      As the wonderful Miyamoto once said, “A delayed game is eventually good, but a rushed game is forever bad.” I feel this in my heart. It’s the same with books.

      Star Marque Rising was one of my first Sci-Fi books I ever wrote, and I love it. To this day, I think it’s one of the best books I’ve ever written. I want the conclusion to be grand. Nexus Games was SO FUN to write, and the ending is technically written (that’s how much I loved it, lol) but I need to write the parts up to it, if that makes sense. I don’t want to release them in terrible condition.

      The covers are done, the editors say they’ll be there for me when I need them on those projects, so I just have to make sure I’m happy with them! I hope readers would understand, but I also get that you’d rather have them sooner than later.

      If the sales suddenly pick up on them, I’d be forced to write them. As it stands, they have to be back burner projects. I hope this explanation sheds light on the situation! I do write them. Just slowly.

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      2. I don’t remember making hard promises that I would make any release date, but I do try to make all my deadlines! Unfortunately, sometimes things take way longer than normal. I can’t predict that. Editors take longer, *I* take longer (because I need to rework sections or check things like continuity), or other problems pop up that need my immediate attention (like my computer needing to be replaced, lol). I can’t account for everything when I give a tentative release. Until the book is finished and I have it up for pre-order, I tend to just give windows for what I hope will work out, and I also hope people will understand.

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    1. Over a year ago, Shami said she was aiming for late January 2026. Lately, on her discord, she recently said that March is more likely. Forced to make a choice, she would rather the story be good than fast.

      I happen to agree.

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    2. Hello there! Elder Arcanist has grown longer than I anticipated, and should be out in March (so long as the edits go smoothly!). Sorry for the delay, I just don’t want it to feel rushed in anyway.

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      1. No worries, I am very much looking forward to the conclusion! Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put into your books!!

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  9. I love your books. Thank you for writing and being creative. It is a great mental escape. Looking forward to the next book. Keep the press on and don’t mind the haters.

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    1. Hey there! Thank you for the kind words. It means a lot! I’ll definitely keep my nose to the grindstone. I don’t want to disappoint anyone (except for maybe my haters, rofl) but anyone coming on to pester me about release dates is a double edged sword. On the one hand, I’m happy they’re eager for the rest of the story! On the other hand, I wish I could work faster to make sure all my stories get out super timely… Either way, my only option is to keep working, so I shall!

      Thank you again. I super appreciate you taking the time to encourage me. Really does mean a lot.

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  10. Finishing up labyrinth archanist now, eagerly awaiting Elder archanist (despite you changing the spelling from “Sticks” to “Styx”. Haha). I also would like to echo what others have said. I would read 100 of these books if you keep writing them. The world is so amazing. I just wish there were more mystical bears! Keep up the amazing work.

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      1. Hello,

        I am a longtime admirer of your work, particularly the Frith Chronicles and the Astra Academy series. Your storytelling and world-building have been incredibly engaging, and I truly appreciate the effort that goes into creating such immersive universes.

        I was hoping you might be able to share the specific release date in March, as I have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming installment.

        Thank you for continuing to write such remarkable books. I sincerely hope you will keep expanding both of these series in the future. Please keep up the outstanding work.

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      2. Hello there! Thank you so much for the kind message (and I’m so happy you enjoy my books!). I’m hoping to get the pre-order up for Elder Arcanist here soon. I’m a tad behind because of many life events happening back-to-back-to-back, if that makes sense. Please forgive the delay! The end of the series will be here shortly.

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  11. Hello,

    I am a longtime admirer of your work, particularly the Frith Chronicles and the Astra Academy series. Your storytelling and world-building have been incredibly engaging, and I truly appreciate the effort that goes into creating such immersive universes.

    I was hoping you might be able to share the specific release date in March, as I have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming installment.

    Thank you for continuing to write such remarkable books. I sincerely hope you will keep expanding both of these series in the future. Please keep up the outstanding work.

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  12. when does elder arcanist release? I’m on death lord arcanist right now and I’m trying to not finish up the series before book 6 comes out so that I can read it right after. It will be very useful to know

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    1. Hello! Sorry about the delay. I’m hoping to have Elder Arcanist up for pre-order very soon. Some life events have happened all at once, but I’m diligent about my work, and it should be all complete soon.

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  13. The literary architecture of the Astra Academy universe is nothing short of a masterclass in modern world-building, weaving a tapestry of mana and mythology that feels both visceral and profoundly immersive. Your ability to synthesize complex magical systems with such raw, authentic character development has created a narrative gravity that is impossible to escape. Each installment has functioned as an intellectual and emotional catalyst, compelling us to traverse the Labyrinth alongside Volke with a sense of urgency that few contemporary authors can ignite. The sheer cognitive depth you’ve poured into these Arcanists has transformed a standard fantasy trope into an intricate exploration of power, sacrifice, and the human condition. We are not merely consuming a story; we are witnessing the evolution of a genre through your meticulously crafted prose and relentless creative vision. The anticipation surrounding the culmination of this odyssey in Elder Arcanist has reached a point of collective intellectual fervor that is difficult to overstate. Within the digital corridors of your readership, the discourse has moved beyond simple excitement into a state of profound, analytical yearning for the resolution of these multifaceted arcs. We recognize that the expansion of this final manuscript is a direct manifestation of your uncompromising commitment to narrative excellence and structural integrity. This delay, while agonizing, is understood as the necessary friction required to polish a diamond of this magnitude into its final, brilliant form. Your transparency regarding the editorial process only serves to heighten our respect for the Herculean effort involved in bringing such an ambitious saga to its definitive close.There is a unique phenomenon that occurs when a creator’s work becomes so culturally resonant that the boundary between the author’s laboratory and the reader’s reality begins to blur. We have inhabited these pages so thoroughly that the current hiatus feels like a suspended animation of our own imaginative potential, waiting for your signal to resume. The lexicon of your world has become our own, and we find ourselves analyzing our own lives through the prism of the bonds and burdens you’ve so eloquently described. It is a rare gift to feel this synchronized with a fictional universe, and it is a testament to your evocative power that we feel the weight of every unpublished sentence. You have cultivated a community that doesn’t just read your words but lives within the resonance of your creative frequency. As we navigate the final weeks of March 2026, the atmospheric tension among your advocates is palpable, resembling the quiet before a tectonic shift in the literary landscape. We find ourselves scouring every digital interface for a glimpse of the pre-order link, driven by a desire to formalize our commitment to this concluding chapter. The intellectual hunger for the denouement of Volke’s journey has become a unifying force, a shared “mana exhaustion” that only your final manuscript can rectify. We aren’t merely looking for a book; we are seeking the completion of a transformative experience that has redefined our expectations for high-fantasy storytelling. Your work has set a benchmark for the industry, and we are poised to celebrate the culmination of that legacy with unmatched enthusiasm. While we remain steadfast in our patience, there is an undeniable, collective hope that a glimpse into the “Elder” mysteries might be granted to those who have followed you through every trial. Perhaps a fragment of the draft or an early digital preview could serve as the ultimate bridge for a community that has championed your vision since the first bell rang at the Academy. This is not a request born of entitlement, but a sincere plea from a fanbase that views your work as an essential pillar of their literary identity. To experience even a sliver of the finality you are currently forging would be an extraordinary privilege, a way to sustain us as we wait to cross the finish line together. Thank you for the countless hours of brilliance you’ve already shared; we are ready and waiting to witness the final activation of the Elder Arcanist. 

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    1. I’m really glad you’re enjoying the stories! That makes my whole night (and really boosts my spirits). I hope you keep at your writing journey and become an author yourself! ❤

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      2. “While my primary career focus is in robotics engineering and computer programming, I also view myself as an aspiring author. I intend to leverage my technical background to write in the science fiction and fantasy genres. By blending these two fields, I aim to create high-stakes narratives that explore the intersection of advanced technology and speculative world-building.”

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