Bradley Bowen 🏳️‍🌈📖

I’m so happy to announce that edits for Crystals of Ulstra are finished!!!

When their home comes under attack by the Mad King, Koralo and Delfen are drawn into a war that takes them across the world to defend the magic of Ulstra.

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New Champs! Hangman + Brodido hold AEW Trios Gold once again!

Proofreading, proofreading, and proofreading again! I still can’t believe ARCs for Crystals of Ulstra will be with readers soon.

These are just a few of the Aussie natural wonders that inspired the setting for Crystals of Ulstra.

The big update from September: ARCs are slightly behind schedule but the December release date is on track!

Gerda and Tondra are a pair of badass siblings who will definitely have your back. Meet them in Crystals of Ulstra this winter.

New author interview with @fourelementspress.bsky.social about writing queer fantasy, world building with plant-based ethics, exciting magic systems, and more!

Rubena and Napo’s love is for the ages. But with a war against magic brewing, led by the Mad King, and secrets unraveling, can this love last the volatile present in Ulstra?

One more week to apply for ARCs!

Dev edits are finally finished 😁🎉

Meet Farinosa, a fashion magnate and diplomatic politician in Ulstra.

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ARC applications for Crystals of Ulstra are officially open today! Apply now at the link in my bio.

Exciting announcement tomorrow 👀

Delfen and Floranta weren’t expecting to fall in love in the middle of a war. But sometimes expectations are limiting.

The second draft of Crystals of Ulstra is officially finished, but the editing sprint continues! ✍️📖

Meet Rego Aglo, Ulstra’s biggest villain. The mad king is a ruthless tyrant who wants to eliminate magic in Ulstra. Will he succeed?

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New art dropping Monday 👀

I’m getting really tired of Bluesky labeling art of two men kissing as “sexually suggestive” or “adult content.” It’s kind of ridiculous.

Prince Lazuro and Veziro Taguno, the king’s advisor, shouldn’t be together. Is this real love or is it passion fueled by different motivations altogether?

Happy Pride Month from Ulstra!

Lots of big updates in May, like hiring a line editor! Things are moving along nicely with the book. Crystals of Ulstra will be out in about six months now.

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Here’s how Ulstra’s magic works:

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Delighted to be a part of @bradleybowenbooks.com's cover reveal for 💎CRYSTALS OF ULSTRA💎! 💎queer hopepunk fantasy 💎THREE magic systems 💎Esperanto worldbuilding! You should DEFINITELY be preordering this one! everybookadoorway.com/cover-reveal...

IT'S OFFICIALLY COVER REVEAL DAY FOR CRYSTALS OF ULSTRA! I'm thrilled to share this beautiful cover illustrated by Amanda Webb/Legends of Aukera.  Crystals of Ulstra is yours December 4!

Tomorrow! I can hardly wait!

I’m Bradley Bowen, the author of the upcoming queer fantasy novel Crystals of Ulstra. I want to meet queer fantasy writers and readers hungry for 🏳️‍🌈 rep! 🩷🧙‍♂️⚔️ 🌈🖋️ 🌈📚 💙📚 #writingcommunity

One week from today! 🤩💎💚

Witnessing southern states rush to dismantle black voting power is truly truly some heartbreaking shit to behold

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Been ready for #Caturday all week!

Introducing the griffins of Ulstra 💚

It was a very good writing month!

I’ll be revealing the book cover for Crystals of Ulstra on May 15! 😊📖

Meet the main characters from Crystals of Ulstra, my upcoming debut fantasy novel. Art by Frejj ✨

Introducing another place in Ulstra, the setting for my upcoming novel: Most would never set foot in the dark forest of Mortarbaro based on the stores alone. Enter if you dare!

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There is no art without the artist.

A real Congress would remove him.