A.J. Calvin

Author of The Relics of War, The Caein Legacy, & Wraith and the Revolution

The Worldbuilder Diaries: Holidays and Festivals

The Worldbuilder Diaries: Holidays and Festivals Since we’re headed into the real world’s holiday season, I figured now was a good time to share some of the fictional holidays and festivals you might encounter in my book worlds. I don’t have many featured in my books yet, but I hope you enjoy a few extra […]

The Infection is Coming…

The Infection is Coming… Scared yet? Well, you shouldn’t be. I’m sure some of you have seen the “my story is infected” posts going around socials the last little while, but I’m here to explain what all of that’s about today. The stories involved are infected, but I promise you this has nothing to do […]

The State of My Writing (an Update)

The State of My Writing (an Update) It’s been a while since I made my last writing update post. I don’t actually know when the last one was, but I’m pretty sure it was before Wraith and the Revolution was published in June. Which means I’m probably overdue. By a lot. *Does a quick scroll […]

People Just Want Dragons

People Just Want Dragons Let me start off by saying I love dragons. I have a few as decorations in my office. I like reading about them. I also write about them on occasion. My logo is a dragon. But if you get into certain social media circles, there’s definitely a vocal group who think […]

The Worldbuilder Diaries: Research

The Worldbuilder Diaries: Research This may come as a surprise to some people, but some research is required when writing fantasy novels. While you can make a lot of things work by saying, “Magic!” there are still other elements that should be based in real world fact. I do quite a bit of research while […]

The Relics of War Full Series eBook Sale: July 25 – 31, 2025

The Relics of War Full Series eBook Sale: July 25 – 31, 2025 It has been a while since I put my first epic fantasy series on sale, and I figured now would be a good time to do it. So if you’re interested in big battles, big magic, and unusual fantasy races (Scorpion Men, […]

Influences and Inspiration from Media

Influences and Inspiration from Media In the past couple of months, I’ve been asked multiple times about the media that influences or inspires my writing. Most questions were directed at Wraith and the Revolution (since that’s what I’ve been promoting the most), but Wraith has been with me for so long that I have a […]

Am I Branching Out? Not Really.

Am I Branching Out? Not Really. Since the release of Wraith and the Revolution, I’ve been asked several times about the “shift” from fantasy to science-fiction in my writing, and each time, that question has caught me completely by surprise. The fact is, I haven’t “shifted” or “branched out” from fantasy at all. Sci-fi has […]

The Worldbuilder Diaries: Cultures and Society

The Worldbuilder Diaries: Cultures and Society Every character has a distinct culture and/or societal influence that influences their beliefs, actions, and thought processes. While some of my characters come from a background similar to my own, others showcase very different worldviews—and I find those are the most fun to write about. I’ll showcase a few […]

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