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Q What inspired the idea of The Realm of Ruin being both a prison and functioning society where families can exist? A I found that most prisons have their own types of societies within. So, it only made sense that, with enough people being banished to The Realm of Ruin, they'd form a society of their own. And with no guards or laws to guide them, they simply went back to what they knew, which for most people, was normal society. Q The concept of memory-erasing masks is powerf

Finding a fantasy novel with genuine depth can be tough. But Carson Zan Hughes hits the mark with The Hero of Stramica. BookViral recently reviewed this epic tale, awarding it their coveted Golden Quill, and their praise shows exactly why it deserves a spot on your reading list. An Ambitious, Character-Driven Narrative The BookViral review highlights the book's ambitious narrative scope and its masterful character-driven storytelling. Instead of relying on non-stop spectacle,

Finding an epic fantasy that balances explosive action with deep character development can be a challenge. BookViral recently published a glowing review of The Hero of Stramica by Carson Zan Hughes, awarding it their highly coveted Golden Quill. The review highlights the novel as a confident, ambitious work that brings a fresh perspective to the fantasy genre. If you want to know what makes this book worth your time, we have summarized the key takeaways from the BookViral cri

Exciting news for fans of epic fantasy! My novel, The Realm of Ruin, has just received a fantastic review from the team at BookViral. They've lauded it as a "character-driven fantasy with dual protagonists in a brutal exile world," which perfectly captures the heart of the story. The review specifically points out the intricate world-building and the compelling, often harrowing, journey undertaken by the heroes. I'm thrilled they appreciated the depth of the characters and th

Step into The Realm of Ruin, Carson Zan Hughes' gripping new fantasy novel exploring survival, monsters, and identity in an unforgiving world.