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Chasing the Wyrm: Christopher Yan – Office of Arcane Affairs 

“I work for the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

You have never heard of us. 

If the CIA finds out al-Qaeda has a guy who can bend spoons, they call the OAA, and they send me. When the Office of Naval Intelligence has reports of a strange, giant, glowing squid, “Hey OAA, can Topher scuba dive?” An infestation of rabid, gun-toting, were-jaguars in a South American jungle? No problem. Topher can fix it. Nothing worse than spooked spooks who don’t have a clue what they’re dealing with. 

But that’s my job. Because being a wizard means I’m the only one who can handle it.” 

To protect its interests, the U.S. government projects its power militarily, economically, and magically. It leaves the last to the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

Christopher Yan didn’t ask for the job. A wizard born with the power to warp reality, the OAA calls on him to neutralize all arcane threats. Part spy, part fixer, part assassin, Topher searches for a way to make his unique gift serve both his country and his principles. When he makes an enemy of a rogue wizard serving a dying insurgency, he learns the limits his conscience can bear.

Now in Print!

As a creator, I believe that you pay for content, not for form. Whenever possible, I make all my ebooks DRM free, meaning you can use them on any device you own. Also, when you buy through Amazon, if you purchase a print copy of my books, you get the kindle version for free.

Chasing the Wyrm: Christopher Yan – Office of Arcane Affairs

“I work for the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

You have never heard of us. 

If the CIA finds out al-Qaeda has a guy who can bend spoons, they call the OAA, and they send me. When the Office of Naval Intelligence has reports of a strange, giant, glowing squid, “Hey OAA, can Topher scuba dive?” An infestation of rabid, gun-toting, were-jaguars in a South American jungle? No problem. Topher can fix it. Nothing worse than spooked spooks who don’t have a clue what they’re dealing with. 

But that’s my job. Because being a wizard means I’m the only one who can handle it.” 

To protect its interests, the U.S. government projects its power militarily, economically, and magically. It leaves the last to the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

Christopher Yan didn’t ask for the job. A wizard born with the power to warp reality, the OAA calls on him to neutralize all arcane threats. Part spy, part fixer, part assassin, Topher searches for a way to make his unique gift serve both his country and his principles. When he makes an enemy of a rogue wizard serving a dying insurgency, he learns the limits his conscience can bear.

For those of you who have been waiting, it’s here, Chasing the Wyrm the trade paperback is now available on Amazon!

Chasing the Wyrm by James L. Wilber

“I work for the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

You have never heard of us. 

If the CIA finds out al-Qaeda has a guy who can bend spoons, they call the OAA, and they send me. When the Office of Naval Intelligence has reports of a strange, giant, glowing squid, “Hey OAA, can Topher scuba dive?” An infestation of rabid, gun-toting, were-jaguars in a South American jungle? No problem. Topher can fix it. Nothing worse than spooked spooks who don’t have a clue what they’re dealing with. 

But that’s my job. Because being a wizard means I’m the only one who can handle it.” 

To protect its interests, the U.S. government projects its power militarily, economically, and magically. It leaves the last to the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

Christopher Yan didn’t ask for the job. A wizard born with the power to warp reality, the OAA calls on him to neutralize all arcane threats. Part spy, part fixer, part assassin, Topher searches for a way to make his unique gift serve both his country and his principles. When he makes an enemy of a rogue wizard serving a dying insurgency, he learns the limits his conscience can bear.

Now in the Apple iBookstore!

“I work for the Office of Arcane Affairs.

You have never heard of us.

If the CIA finds out al-Qaeda has a guy who can bend spoons, they call the OAA, and they send me. When the Office of Naval Intelligence has reports of a strange, giant, glowing squid, “Hey OAA, can Topher scuba dive?” An infestation of rabid, gun-toting, were-jaguars in a South American jungle? No problem. Topher can fix it. Nothing worse than spooked spooks who don’t have a clue what they’re dealing with.

But that’s my job. Because being a wizard means I’m the only one who can handle it.”

Chasing the Wyrm: Christopher Yan – Office of Arcane Affairs

To protect its interests, the U.S. government projects its power militarily, economically, and magically. It leaves the last to the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

Christopher Yan didn’t ask for the job. A wizard born with the power to warp reality, the OAA calls on him to neutralize all arcane threats. Part spy, part fixer, part assassin, Topher searches for a way to make his unique gift serve both his country and his principles. When he makes an enemy of a rogue wizard serving a dying insurgency, he learns the limits his conscience can bear. 

Philip K. Dick once said, “The only difference between getting a book shelved in science fiction and one shelved in literature is how many times you use the word fuck.”

I guess I’m literature then 😉

PKD was talking about how publishers view genre books—fantasy and science fiction—as books for kids. Sadly, this leads many writers to tell stories with simplistic, sometimes childish sensibilities. There’s a place for such books and lots of people seem to enjoy them, though I would argue that many readers simply haven’t been exposed to anything else.

I know I’m dying for some adult-perspective genre fiction. That’s why I write it. That’s why I have turned to indie publishing, because I believe that there’s a desire for books that the Big Four won’t touch.

It seems at first glance that Chasing the Wyrm is not a very adult book. There’s not much sex in it. The main character is relatively young, fresh out of training, and makes foolish decisions.  Yes, the action is a bit over the top and the villains a bit “Bond.” But Chasing the Wyrm has a modern, adult, political perspective. The insurgent groups the characters fight are real. The characters understand the failings of their own government and question if what they do actually helps people. They use guns more than magic, because that’s what works and what they are trained to do.

So if you shy away from urban fantasy because it doesn’t seem to give a fuck about real issues, Chasing the Wyrm is for you.

Only $2.99 at Amazon until March 22nd.

Please help an indie author and reblog!

Chasing the Wyrm: Christopher Yan – Office of Arcane Affairs

To protect its interests, the U.S. government projects its power militarily, economically, and magically. It leaves the last to the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

Christopher Yan didn’t ask for the job. A wizard born with the power to warp reality, the OAA calls on him to neutralize all arcane threats. Part spy, part fixer, part assassin, Topher searches for a way to make his unique gift serve both his country and his principles. When he makes an enemy of a rogue wizard serving a dying insurgency, he learns the limits his conscience can bear. 

Now available on Smashwords!

As an indie author, I love Smashwords. They have great tools to help authors distribute their books. And readers can download in any format they like, So give help an indie author and a great indie company. Reblog this post and buy it on Smashwords. 

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Chasing the Wyrm – Christopher Yan, Office of Arcane Affairs

To protect its interests, the U.S. government projects its power militarily, economically, and magically. It leaves the last to the Office of Arcane Affairs. 

Christopher Yan didn’t ask for the job. A wizard born with the power to warp reality, the OAA calls on him to neutralize all arcane threats. Part spy, part fixer, part assassin, Topher searches for a way to make his unique gift serve both his country and his principles. When he makes an enemy of a rogue wizard serving a dying insurgency, he learns the limits his conscience can bear.

This is the one I am most proud of. Not just a novel but my devotion to the Red Goddess. 

Get it as an ebook at Amazon, Kobo, Smashords, Apple, Barnes & Noble, Sony. Or in print at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

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My Story 

An obsessed magician will do anything it takes to satisfy his perverse needs. 

My Myth 

He turns to forbidden arts to manifest his will. 

My Revelation 

In doing so, he will bring about the end of everything. 

My Babylon 

A serial novel about the paranormal and dark desires. The story of a cursed young man who has an intimate view of the Apocalypse. My Babylon weaves elements of urban fantasy, erotic horror, and real-world occult practices to form a unique personal tale that thrills, terrifies, and even enlightens. 

In My Babylon, the magus, consumed with longing, seeks to create a replacement for his lost love using a grisly ritual that requires the theft of a body. Through her creation, he learns that he has a much bigger role to play, and that she may be a form of salvation not only for him but for others. 

The Complete edition contains all five books of the My Babylon story. 

Reviews for My Babylon: 

“Captivating, interesting, dark, and at times even funny." 

"Darkly horrific, Lovecraftian work. Parts of it make you squeamish, parts send chills down your spine. A deft illustration of the black side of the human soul." 

"What I really loved about this work was what was left unsaid–telling a story with details rather than stating the obvious is becoming a lost art. What surprised me about this work was how much it drew me in despite my merely mild interest in the occult." 

"James has put together a great story with great characters who feel authentic, even as they go about tasks that you’d be horrified to find out your neighbors were up to. And even though Mike, the magician who narrates this story, is involved in really heinous activities, I still like the guy. And that is an impressive feat." 

"Not for the timid this book, but well worth it." 

"An intriguing look at what drives us …" 

"It’s the struggle to remain sane, keep discrete, and keep the emotional compulsions in control that structures the suspense of this thriller." 

"In the end, you’re left with the sense of a masterfully conceived protagonist who gives credence to the idea of the unsympathetic character. It also maintains an orbiting cluster of supporting characters who are interesting in their own right but also necessary to the development of the protagonist." 

Find more great indie authors at Midworldarts.com. 

Another story to stuff your stocking. 

FREE on Kobo, Smashwords, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Sony.

99 cents on Amazon

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I make people. I make your perfect match, your best friend, your true love. I make them alluring, breathtaking, hard as hell to resist. All the data that goes into a human being, memories, genetics, biochemistry, I collect and process that information. I put it together, mix and match to taste, and spit out the person you’re going to fall in love with.

They’re 100% real, and 100% virtual. 

But is that enough? Where’s the spark? What’s the thing that makes love true?

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Matchmaker is a short story set fifteen minutes into the future where the rich buy online people to call their own.

Written by James L. Wilber, game designer, podcaster, and author of My Babylon, the serial novel about the occult and dark desires.

The holidays can be tough for pagans. Not only is everything themed towards other people’s faith, it seems that it’s all for kids. Here’s a story for adults that speaks to our beliefs.

$1.99 on Amazon, Kobo, Smashwords, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Sony

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In the underground city of Necropolis, Hades is bound by duty, family, and his own alienation. That all changes when he meets Persephone, a true free spirit. Will their love tear apart the world above and below? From the author of My Babylon comes a modern retelling of the Hades & Persephone myth. Underground is a story about the conflict between family and passion. Along with stories from Stephan Michael Loy and Shade OfRoses, Underground is part of A Mid-World Christmas Collection. Find more great books by indie authors at midworldarts.com 

A story about the original Father Christmas.

99 cents on Amazon.

FREE on Kobo, Smashwords, Apple, Barnes & Noble, and Sony.

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The old gods are returning, or have they always been here?

Odin wakes to the call of a dying warrior crying out to be taken to Valhalla. Roused from his centuries of slumber, the All-Father wanders the Earth until he finds gods old and new. Do they have the answers he seeks? How does an ancient god of war find his place in the modern world?

A short story on the nature of religion and spirituality. We may no longer need a patriarch, but do we need to rediscover our divinities?

James L. Wilber is a writer, game designer, and ceremonial magician. Find out about more of his works at jameslwilber.com.

My Babylon, his serial novel about the occult and dark desire is now available wherever ebooks are sold.