The Elements of time
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Concept art
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The Spreeta of Fire:
Creature Type: Elemental
Form: Spreeta (baby)
Element: Fire
Name: (have to read book one)
Partner: (have to read book one)
Abilities: Control of all things related to fire, as well as a deep connection to the mind
Character Design: Paks
Concept art of a central character in The Winds of Change, created by Oliver Pollard.
The Spreeta of Air:
Creature Type: Elemental
Form: Spreeta (baby)
Element: Air
Name: Ikerys
Partner: (have to read book one)
Abilities: Control of all things related to air - flight, speed, air currents, and more - as well as a deep connection to the spirit (will).
Praise for The Elements of Time!
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Don’t settle for another predictable novel
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"The Winds of Change" by Sam Paisley is one hell of a debut novel with damn near perfect pacing between excitement and build-up, all while sprinkling in just enough foreshadowing to keep you on your toes from start to finish.
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One of the easiest 5⭐️'s I've ever given!
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I absolutely loved every moment of reading this book, there is nothing about it I would change or do differently.
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This book is amazing!!!
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If you are sleeping on it, you need to move it up on your list. You can most certainly tell that Sam took the time to get it written perfectly.
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A Mesmerizing Debut!
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Rarely does a debut, one such as ambitious as this, manage to implement so many elements of fantasy, and nail them all.
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a fantastic debut novel from Sam Paisley, that mixes sci-fi and fantasy perfectly
9 STARS (OUT OF 10)
The elemental magic system was excellent in this book, taking some ideas from other popular fiction, whilst giving it a unique twist.
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Blown away by this book!
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
The simple message is: this is a story to pick up and read. I'm already planning on buying and reading the second one (hoping you're already working on that, Sam 😉)
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Did I really just read a debut?
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The Winds of Change is a phenomenal start to what is going to be a top-tier adventure. The careful detail of the plot and worldbuilding was on a level I have rarely seen in the first book of a series. Packed with mystery, intrigue, edge-of-your-seat action, and heartfelt emotional moments, I’m struggling to find what this book didn’t have.
Bryan Wilson. Author of The Power of the Stars series
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nothing short of captivating
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I believe one of Paisley’s greatest strengths, showcased in the book, was his worldbuilding and plotting skills. The sheer scope of the settings was an admirable feat, but each part was diligently thought out, ultimately producing something utterly immersive.
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2023 Reviewers' Choice Winner
Great care and a lot of thought were put into the creation of the world and characters of this fantasy adventure story. The author went to great trouble to give the reader a fantasy story as close as possible to reality.
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A fun ride
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This book is especially fantastic for a debut novel. The depth and layers of the plot were well written […] Highly recommend checking this book out if you loved Percy Jackson, Pendragon, The Golden Compass, or Fablehaven.
Awards and Nominations
2023 Reviewers Choice Award - Winner (Sci fi)
bOOK nerdection
Best Book Cover (2023) - Nominated
Best Friendship (2023) - Nominated
Best Mentor Character (2023) - Nominated
Best Morally Gray Character (2023) - Nominated
Best Setting (2023) - Nominated
Best Use of Tropes (2023) - Nominated
Best Side Character MVP (2023) - Nominated
Indie Ink Awards
Indieverse Awards
Debut Author of the Year (2023) - Nominated
Biggest Plot Twist I Didn’t See Coming (2023) - Nominated
Most Interesting Fictional (2023) - Nominated
Prologue (Excerpt)
Time came to a halt. Sofyross gazed at the slain bodies of the men and women who once believed he might be their path to Elevation. This was his doing. His inability to convey the truth had caused this war; their blood would forever stain his hands and his heart. Tegryn, his temple, his home, and the holiest place in all creation, would forever more be marred by the bloodshed that had taken place in his name.
“Enough,” he whispered so softly that his tightly braided beard barely moved under his breath. His broad shoulders slumped and his head dropped, curving a posture perfected through decades of training and meditation. His wizened eyes sank behind bags that had never before appeared in his nearly two hundred years, and the pain of every lost soul rang through his heart. His acute senses, honed to feel changes in air currents, now made the layers of his robes – almost a second skin – feel like weights that hung too long off his limbs and dragged his body to the ground.
Interviews & videos
Review on The Winds of Change by book reviewer Abel Montero.
As the title says - he was blown away!
Interview with Bibliotheory and The Break-ins on how to publish and get noticed in the indie sphere
Interview with Kay’s Hidden Shelf where we talk about everything from inspiration, process, and the world building in The Elements of Time Series
Interview with Storyline Sessions - we talk about how psychology influences my work, dive into symbolism of the magic system in The Elements of Time and much more.
TBRCon 2024 Panel on the Psychology of Villains in Fiction.
Moderatd by M.J. Kuhn, with panelist including Andy Peloquin, Richard Swan, Gourav Mohanty, and Louise Holland.
Interview with Brendan Herjavec on his Building Blocks Podcast. We talk about the merging between sales, writing, and running a small business
Interview with Nicholas Fuller on the Person Behind the Pages podcast.
We talk about my obsession with stories, being a debut author, and what it means to be a Break In.