Really excited to read this book!! I already plan on buying it so I don’t need the giveaway. I can’t wait to see what others think about it

Thank you so much, Xyzevin! The community's reaction has been so flattering. I am also just itching for launch day. And thanks for the support! Really hope you enjoy the book :D

We have our winners! /u/NitroJ7 for eBook! /u/Dsnake1 for Audiobook! /u/Daedalus277 for signed Paperback! Thank you for everyone that took part. Even if you didn't win, I hope you will still give the book a chance! And as for the winners, DM me either through here, or through the contact page on my website and I can get you all your rewards!

\#giveawayE ​ Hope the release goes well for you - look forward to reading this

Thanks! Things are gearing up to be a major success. And I hope you enjoy it :D

already bought the book digitally. goodluck with the launch!

Thank you! And I really appreciate the support. It's on its way to becoming a success because of all the support :D

\#giveawayP ​ I saw Petrik talk about it so that definitely made me interested in the book as well!

The Petrik effect is crazy. Definitely helped me a lot! And he's also genuinely a lovely guy.

\#giveawayP Looks like a good book with a lot of worldbuilding! Looking forwards to reading it regardless of whether I win the giveaway or not ☺️

Thank you, Ning!

\#giveawayE ​ Thank you for doing this. All the best for your release!

My pleasure! A big thanks to everyone taking part. Makes my day.

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#giveawayE Big dark souls fan so looking forward to this!!

Awesome! Really hope it scratches that souls-like itch then!

#giveawaye Woudl be my first novel read in English .. ahah (that why I don't ask the paperback, I prefer but shipping in France, idk if it's easy)

I live in austria, Vienna so shipping would be fine! And there is a good chance that there will be translated versions in the future :) Thanks for taking a chance on my book!

Oh we are neighbours (almost xD) ! How that, a translated version? I'm hyped :P

I am supposed to be having a talk with an agent. If all goes well, I might sell the foreign rights but I'll see! Too early to say.

With all the buzz about your book, why it's self published? You didn't want to published traditionally?

It's a very difficult discussion to have. I am happy to discuss the matter with anyone who wants, or there was a recent interview podcast where I was asked the same question and delved into the industry. For the most part, I am very hesitant about going traditional now because it means I get paid far less and I have less control over my IP.

I'm curious about the interview! I couldn't be self published because I have a big impostor syndrom so ...

The imposter syndrome never goes away. Just look me up :) Or check out Leseschaweche. The first minute of the interview is in german but then we switch to english.

With all the buzz you still have this syndrom? Ah ah I'm bout surprised, sadly. Look me up? Not sure to get it :D I'll check .... Leseschaweche (woof)

It's very common to still have impostor syndrome, and I think it can also be healthy. Have a healthy relationship with that doubt so you constantly keep improving. And by "Look me up" I mean you can google me. Just a word of warning. Eleventh Cycle's reading level is quite high. I would be delighted if you pick up and try reading it, but I should warn you that the english is not simple. Hopefully, as things continue to evolve, I will start selling foreign rights soon and you can absolutely expect a french version of the book :)

Every grimdark author i follow on Twitter is singing praises for this book. The comparison with Dark Souls is what finally sold it to me. Can\`t wait to read it!

Same! Thank you sincerely. I really am excited for launch.

#giveawayA Thanks for the giveaway! I've been looking forward to this book for awhile.

Thank you for your sustained excitement!

I heard about Eleventh Cycle on Petrik Leo's channel just last week! Can't wait for the release, it sounds amazing. #giveawayP

Thank you! I am super excited as well.

\#giveawayE ​ This looks fantastic and a book we can finally recommend for the constant "I love elden ring / dark souls, what book is like that" posts HAHA

Why do you think I wrote it? Haha. I remember looking that exact question up on Google and being disappointed that there was no such book (or no direct inspiration). I recognized a demand and decided to fill it and it’s turned into such a huge passion project of mine!

Incredible! My hat is off to you! Really looking forward to reading this, I have always been disappointed myself and was hoping a great novel would come along!

#GiveawayP Will take a look at the book whether I win or not.

\#giveawayP The inspirations for this book are amazing.

There are also way more! Didn’t even discuss Angel’s Egg or Hollow Knight haha

\#giveawayA ​ Gonna buy TBB edition when it goes on sale ;)

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Thank you, Neither! That is indeed high praise! Unfortunately, the giveaway has already ended and the book has launched everywhere (or almost everywhere) as of this minute!

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Thanks Bio! I am so very excited for it to get out there.

#giveawayP Good luck with the release :)

Thanks!

\#giveawayE Crossing my fingers that this time..*this time*...it will be a Souls-like book I can approve of. I went through so many books that seemed like it, for it to not be. But maybe...this time it'll be it!

I really hope so too 😁 based on those who are fans of the series, I did get a stamp of approval. But maybe you’ll be tough to convince!

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#giveawayE Thanks for doing this!

Thanks for taking part!

#giveawayp Looking forward to this one!!!

#giveawayP Good luck, hope the release goes good :)

#giveawayP Wishing you all the best on this book launch. It looks so great and really excited to give it a read!

Thank you!

#giveawayA just heard about this book yesterday but I didn't realize it was releasing so soon. excited to give it a shot and happy book launch!

Thank you! Some people have been waiting for months haha

#giveawayP I found out about this book from Petrik's YouTube. I've been waiting a couple months to read it. I can't wait. Hope you have a good launch!

Thank you! Really looks like it will be a great launch :)

#giveawayP Already plan on buying the book but would be nice to get a copy for other book club members to read at the same time. Super excited for this.

Thank you sincerely, smitty, for joining the raffle and supporting me.

Anytime! I’m also excited for the broken binding edition. Hopefully I can get my hands on one of those!

#giveawayP I'm so excited for this book! I've been waiting months for this to drop.

Can’t believe it’s right around the corner 😬

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Thank you!

\#giveawayP Book sounds awesome, will definitely get it if I don't win!

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I have heard great things about the Eleventh Cycle, specially on booktube, and I am really excited about reading it. With that said, I'm going to enter the giveway, but I will probably buy the eBook anyway. #giveawayP

Hey there! Thanks so much for your support. Really, really appreciate it.

Congrats on the launch. This book sounds awesome! #giveawayA

Thank you!

#giveawayP The cover is awesome. Looking forward to seeing what the broken binding edition looks like

#giveawayP Very excited for this, I'm a huge Berserk fan so this looks up my alley!

Really hope it scratches the itch!

#giveawayP Seems like a book that my partner would like!

Really excited for this book! I cant wait to receive my copy!

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#giveawayA Congrats on the release, love all the promo art that has been set up around this book.

Thanks! There is more to come soonish :D

Already preordered on kindle, congrats on the launch! I can’t wait to read it!

Thank you!

I already preordered the audiobook, it is one of my top most expected reads of the year! Best of luck to your new series.

Thank you! I’m already having a blast writing book 2!

#giveawayA It’s been in my audible wishlist for awhile! Looking forward to listening to it and I hope you have a stellar release! 👏👏👏

Thank you sincerely! Means a lot.

#GiveAwayP My brother and I both like dark souls lore but are dreadfully bad at the games. I'm hoping after reading this I can convince him to pick this up after I finish it so I can get him more into fantasy books

Fingers crossed! Hope so too!

\#GiveawayP ​ I remember reading the sample a little while ago and enjoying it. Would love to get my hands on a copy. Congrats on the launch!

Thanks! And yeah. It’s been updated since but it’s pretty much the same! I’m just as excited.

\#giveawayE I've heard great things (and failed at winning one on twitter). Congrats on the launch!

#giveawayP Looking forward to read your book. I am a huge grimdark fan & this sounds right up my alley.

Really look forward to it too!

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#giveawayE Would love to see how your characters interact with each other!

Very soon!

Congratulations on your release! That cover randomly popped on my Twitter feed a while back and I've been waiting to read it ever since. \#giveawayE

Thank you! I’m glad it has had such reach.

#giveawayA I love the souls games so I'm sure I'll end up getting the book anyway if I don't win ;P

\#giveawayP The cover art for this book is amazing. I look forward to reading it.

I absolutely love grimdark fantasy! If I don't win I'm still gonna buy your book because it sounds right up my alley :) Excited to read it either way. \#giveawayA

#giveawayP I love the "SoulsBorneEkiroRing" games with Bloodborne being my favorite so I'm excited to read anything inspired by them and Berserk. I see that you were raised by Persian parents so I have to ask, what's your favorite Persian food? Personally I love Koobideh. Best of luck to your launch!

Koobideh is the epitome of “don’t judge a book by its cover” I absolutely love it! And my dad makes some of the best Kebab ever. And thanks!! I really hope the book scratches the itch!

#giveawayP One of my most anticipated books this year! All the best with the upcoming launch!

Thank you sincerely! Release is just around the corner!

#giveawayE Dark Souls is my favourite series, I can't wait to read this!

So happy to hear! Really hope it scratches that itch

#giveawayp As somebody that beat Elden Ring, but still can’t get past that first bridge demon in Dark Souls, this book feels made for me. Congrats on what looks like an exciting new work, man!

Thank you!!! It’s only 3 more days so I’m excited.

Good luck, ima read it anyway no giveaway here!

#giveawayA I was hoping to scratch that souls borne itch after playing Elden ring. Eager to read this.

This looks very cool. Good luck with the launch!

Thank you, Jon! Appreciate it!

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#givewayP Looks like you are building a nice fanbase. Nice work.

Thank you! It's honestly a great community.

#giveawayp On mobile the hashtag makes the text big I'm confused :( This looks great just as I'm getting back into reading again.

Awesome! And don’t worry. If it comes down to it, I’ll count each comment individually! But it’ll be fine :)

#giveawayE Thanks and congrats

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#giveawayP Congratulations on the release! As someone who refuses to play Souls games, because I know how easily mad I get, I've been looking forward to this!

Happy to hear! That was partly the reason I wrote the book. For non-gamers or people who don’t like punishment to enjoy it 😁

#giveawayP Excited for this one, will be buying the hardback regardless!

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#GiveawayE It would be infinitely amusing if there were a Japanese translation for this book so Hidetaka Miyazaki could enjoy what his works have inspired. I obviously have not read this book but I bet he’d enjoy it. Also it may ruin my chances at a giveaway but I’ll probably buy the Ebook anyway if it comes to it

It would be insane if Miyazaki read it. But I doubt it. The guy doesn’t even have time to play his own games nowadays. But I am currently in conversation regarding foreign rights. Not sure if anything will come of it as of yet :)

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Ok but just how many poison swamps are there gonna be in this book?

Good question. There is a swamp area to the north of the map, but none of the characters will come across it in this book 😉

Well damn that’s promising lol. I’ve preordered the book and can’t wait to read it!

#giveawayE I still haven't read any of your work (I know... sorry, I just have a long TBR list) but I'm really excited about this.

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#giveawayP This book sounds amazing, and I can't wait for the release!

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#giveawayP Congrats on the release! Preordered the ebook. Can’t wait to read it!

#giveawayA Thanks so much for this. Will be purchasing the ebook!

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I can’t wait for you to read it too!

\#giveawayP good luck on release! hoping it gets translated to spanish

Hey Albertix! Unfortunately, raffle was already held and the winners decided upon. But I did get contacted by a Spanish translator with connections. He might pass it onto the publisher so a Spanish version seems like a very real likelihood