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The Clash of the Damned

The Clash of the Damned is the second book in a New Adult Urban Fantasy. In this book we delve into the supernatural mafia's world, as we learn about the betrayals they've faced and how this changes their world forever.

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Hi there, I'm Stephanie Storm

A Little About Me

I've loved books from a very young age, and at any given time growing up, you could find my nose buried in a book. I love the escape they provide and how they encourage your imagination to create the most magical experiences. Because of this, the Fantasy Genre has a special place in my heart. When I'm not working in my tech day job during the day in Amsterdam, I'm either writing or traveling Europe with my husband.

Books I've Written

If action-packed fantasy books with strong female characters and inclusivity are your thing, I’ve got you covered.

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The Empires of the Titan Syndicate Saga

Why did I end up writing urban fantasy?

QOTD: Who are some of your favourite authors?

In each of my books, there is a very clear scene I see, kind of like a movie, and then the rest of the plot is crafted around THAT scene. In Legion of Pride’s case, it was the opening and closing scene. But now that I’ve finally finished drafting this book, and have a very long list of self edits for this book….I think this one may be my best book yet 👀

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #legionofpride #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds

QOTD: Are book blurbs important to you when picking a new book?

Writing book blurbs has become part of my process when drafting a new book. So I already have a blurb for book 3, The Fall of the Damned, the final book in this series, I just don’t think I can release it for a while as it’s super spoilery.

Trust me, I want to tell you though because I love this series with my whole heart. But this is where I’m needing to start to excercise a bit of restraint. When should I release it though? I would love to know your guys thoughts on this.

I created The Titan Syndicate Saga after watching an episode of Supernatural, where I wanted so much more. Inspired by my love for CW series, we follow the supernatural mafia as they live their Vampire Diaries lore on their Gossip Girl inspired lives.

Comment TVD and I will DM you all the info you need!

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: You’re stuck in a fantasy. What’s more dangerous to you: falling in love or being chosen by prophecy?

You know I love my book playlists by now. Not only does it help set the vibes for the characters, but if I’m ever stuck writing, I just play the book playlist and it almost always gets me out of the rut.

Legion of Pride is definitely a moodier book, and with some many songs being about love….but this is the furtherest from a love story. Even if there are one or two romantic subplots. It's been a lot of fun putting this one together. Comment Spotify and I will send you the link to this and ally playlists!

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #legionofpride #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds

QOTD: You’re a character in an urban fantasy and have a shop that sells items to the supernatural. What’s the most popular item?

Just one more (or two) tiny piece of info about Legion of Pride this week before I switch full time back to The Clash of the Damned. Iris, our FMC has been possibly my toughest FMC to crack in all my series. There is a lot of work I have to do when I start going back into edits, but I like the challenge. What I’m seeing with her is she has massive trust issues (who doesn’t?) but there is so much more at stake for her because she’s keeping so many secrets.

I have a solid strategy going into edits, and how I can whip this manuscript into shape. I’ve already sent my editor a long whining message about certain things I am sad that the characters did, and it's already made the story so much more exciting. Really excited to see how this one turns out!

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #legionofpride #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds

QOTD: If you were a witch, would you rather read futures in tea leaves, bones, or dreams?

At this point, I’m just going to have to embrace it. The characters take over and there is no fighting it. While I was drafting Legion of Pride, there was one side character that just came out of no where (it’s always the side characters!) and now that I know who she is, I can’t imagine the story without her.

Legion of Pride is officially drafted now, and I’m taking a break from the story as I move back to finishing The Clash of the Damned. Then I turn all my focus back to this one to publish next. (My fourth new series!)

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #legionofpride #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds

QOTD: You’re the MC in a fantasy novel and the child of a god and a mortal—what divine trait did you inherit?

Trying out new and fun ways to market your book AND get ahead of the algorithm can feel like an impossible task at times, which is why I just have fun with it. I remember back in the day when Simon Cowell was on the British Pop Idol (hello Gareth Gates and Will Young!) and how judgy he was, even back then. Felt like a great segway into marketing my book 😂

The Titan Syndicate Saga follows the supernatural mafia who descend from mythical monsters like Dracula and Jekyll and Hyde. Inspired by The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, book 1 The Rule of the Damned is available on KU. Book 2, The Clash of the Damned launches 11 September. I’m still accepting ARCS for the sequel! If you comment ARC and I will DM you all the info.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theruleofthedamned #fantasybooks #urbanfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: You’re stuck in a dark fantasy. The crown prince is both your enemy and your soulmate. What’s your next move?

I really wish I could write faster, and I think the more experienced I get, I don’t necessarily write faster, I’m just more strategic in how I approach writing. I also gain more confidence which is a bonus.

I’ve got soooo many book ideas that I want to write, that producing 2 x books per year is barely scratching the surface of my ideas. But, I’ve said this before, while I know I can produce 3 x books per year, this puts me in burn out, so I’m going to avoid it.

But the wait is almost over for The Clash of the Damned, and I can’t wait to get this one into the readers hands! If you want to know what I’m talking about, comment GG and I’ll send you all the details about my supernatural mafia series; inspired by Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theruleofthedamned #fantasybooks #urbanfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: Have you read a Karina Halle book before?

First, can we take a moment for 4 x different book covers for one release? I ADORE the gothic feel of this series. As an artist friend once told me, its a very clever use of negative space.

The second point I need to make, is I don’t think Karina Halle knows how to write a bad book. She’s fast becoming one of my auto buy authors and I LOVE LOVE LOVE how she’s not scared to push boundaries in writing.

The story of Nocturne is inspired by The Black Dahlia unaliving and at first, you don’t see the supernatural connection, but trust me its there. I can’t tell you much more about it, because otherwise I’m going to give spoilers, but this is such a dark, gritty and sexy read. A definite must!

#thestephaniestorm #lastread #fantasyreads #fantasyreadersofig #paranormalfantasyauthor #urbanfantasyauthor #darkfantasy #mustreadbooks

QOTD: You’re stuck in an urban fantasy. Your lover has a monstrous secret. Do you run, or do you help them hide the b*dies?

I have published enough books now, where I can confidently say that beta feedback is some of the toughest and most rewarding parts of the publishing journey. To add an extra layer, every beta is different and has their strength. I know when I beta read, I’m focusing on the vibes, summarised, where some betas focus on grammatical structure.

But the rare beta who can give you critical feedback while still cheering you on? Hold onto those ones. Have fun with some of these comments, I know I’m still cackling at them.

If this has made you curious, my dark urban fantasy centres around the supernatural mafia and is inspired by the vampire diaries and gossip girl. Comment TVD and I will DM you all the info!

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

Building an ARC team is hard enough on it’s own, but for a second or third book in a series, it feels impossible. If you like urban fantasy, do you feel like giving my book a try? What you can expect in this series:

🕵️ Four mafia families who descend from famous monsters like Dracula

🙀 Betrayal and ancient family secrets

🧚 Gossip Girl style lives, with Vampire Diaries style lore

🧙 Found family and queer representation

If you’ve read The Rule of the Damned, already, comment ARC and I will DM you the ARC application. If you want to join my ARC team, but haven’t read book 1, comment TVD and I will DM you all the details.

If urban fantasy isn’t your thing, I would really appreciate a share. Because my next reader could be in your network.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: Do you read horror fantasy?

In 2025, I’ve seen this sub genre gain a lot of popularity and while I don’t intend to write one for now, my next series definitely leans into the more physcological thriller aspects.

I drafted Legion of Pride, the first book in The Sins of the Half Blood Trilogy while I’ve been waiting for feedback on The Clash of the Damned. This series has lived in my head for a year now and I'm thrilled it's going to have it's moment on paper soon!

Dexter meets Criminal minds in this dark urban fantasy about FBI Agent Iris Young. She’s under pressure to apprehend a serial unaliver destroying her city. The stakes have never been higher as the killer develops an obsession with her, bringing far more attention to her dual nature than she’s ever wanted.

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #legionofpride #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds

QOTD: If you were a witch, what would your familiar be?

Finding your ideal reader is liking hitting the jackpot. You’ve heard us say not every book is for every reader, and that’s true. But that’s why every now and then I like to explain who my ideal reader is.

Will I ever write a 600 page epic fantasy? The way I feel right now, no. (But who knows in future?) There are also more than enough incredible authors writing that epic fantasy. I’m called to the urban fantasy space at the moment and for now, it’s where I intend to stay.

Over and above the series you see here, I’ve got two definite more series I need to write, like there are solid ideas here. But there are another 3 - 5 that are brewing in the background. At the rate I'm going, there will be something for every urban fantasy lover in my backlist eventually 🤣

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds #thetitansyndicatesaga #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: Have you watched the Dexter Prequel TV Series yet?

How is this my fourth series I’ve created??? 👀 If The Titan Syndicate Saga was my “soul series”, The Sins of the Half Blood is the series that’s pushing me creatively, and I love it. Being pushed outside of my comfort zone is something I strive for in all areas of my life, so why stop at writing?

So here’s 5 interesting facts about the series as I get closer and closer to publishing it.

Any other Dexter fans like me?

#thestephaniestorm #sinsofthehalfblood #legionofpride #urbanfantasy #paranormalfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #dexter #criminalminds

QOTD: If you were a witch, what plant or herb would hold special power for you?

When I started writing, I planned everything out to the last full stop. Now, I’m a bit more relaxed in my approach. Sure, I still plan, but I’m very flexible about it and happy to go off script. While every book looks a bit different, these are the principles I live by:

- If I'm not feeling a writing session, rather stop writing
- Don’t write more than 5 x days a week, because I need to balance it with life (think social events and going to barre)
- If I’m stuck with a scene, move. I usually get my best ideas in Barre or when I’m walking
- Understand my timeline worst case scenario even if I don’t stick to it, that way I never feel rushed or like I’m running behind
- Breaking writing up into smaller chunks, feels more manageable and less intimidating

I’m sure it will change by the next book, but for now, I’m pretty happy with my writing process. Is there anything you’ve found that works really well for you?

#thestephaniestorm #fantasynovels #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #authorsofinstagram #readmoreindie #mustreadbooks #indieauthor

QOTD: What’s your ideal magical school subject (besides potions or spellcasting)?

There’s something special about owning multiple copies of a book you wrote. I sometimes look at them and it’s still surreal for me that I wrote these books. I was also able to craft not just one, but three series (so far) and get them out in the world.

I’m not going to lie to you, indie publishing is expensive, and it’s something I would truly caution you to think through before getting started. Sometimes it can take years before you even approach the break even line.

My DM’s are always open if you have any questions about th indie publishing experience. Always happy to share what I've learned.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: Which trope do you secretly love, even when it’s overdone?

I’m not going to lie, I’ve been wanting to do a book stack of my books for a while and I was just waiting for The Judgement to arrive to complete it. Soon, I’ll get to an add an 8th one, while I’m working on book 9. I’m of course talking about The Clash of the Damned and Legion of Pride.

I started writing because I wanted to see if I could. Now, I carry on writing because I love being able to creatively express myself on my terms. To quote a dear friend, it’s an expensive hobby, but it’s not one I’m willing to give up yet. Trust me, I recently came up with a new series idea when I’m trying to get rid of some the existing ones….so yeah. I’ve clearly got a lot to say 😂

But the best part of this journey, is I used to look back on some of my earlier works and cringe. (Does anyone else look at their earlier work the same way?) Now, I can appreciate them for their place in my life. I wouldn’t be the writer I am today without them and that’s pretty epic.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl #thewarofthewitchclans

QOTD: What’s one of the best plot twists you’ve read?

I knew going into writing The Clash of the Damned, that there were three main plot points I wanted to hit. While I did, the characters did what they did best and completely took over. Characters evolved so much to the point, that one plot twist caught me completely off guard, even if it makes complete sense to the story.

I never expected a story about the supernatural mafia inspired by The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl to take over my life this way, but here we are. 3.5 months to go until The Clash of the Damned launches.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #theruleofthedamned #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

Can you believe that concludes another round of "pick a line" content? I started this a few books ago, and to date, it remains some of my most popular content. I try not to over do it though and only keep it to three - four pieces per book.

Thank you for everyone that participates in this. I listen, I learn and I really appreciate it. Your thoughts are already waiting on my next round of editing notes for The Clash of the Damned.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: You’re stuck in an urban fantasy. Which mythological creature has gone undercover as your neighbor?

I’ve made it no secret that writing books is like therapy. My favourite thing to do is write in minor side characters that meet unfortunate endings, especially when someone pisses me off in my real life. (I do it for my friends too)

When I touch on my experiences to write these stories, it also gives me an opportunity to look at things from a different angle and find closure on things that previously bothered me in real life, while putting a fun urban fantasy spin to things. No, I will never tell you what situations inspired which part of the books, but the people close to me know and that's enough 😜

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl #theruleofthedamned

QOTD: A mysterious stranger hands you an ancient map. Do you follow it, or do you burn it?

Well, if you’re into urban fantasy, specifically of the darker kind, I would definitely encourage you to follow it. That’s half the fun, isnt it?

I’m on a mission to find more of my readers this year, and just know that if you embark on the Titan Syndicate Saga, it will appeal to your love for The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, with a touch of Supernatural thrown in between.

3.5 months left before book 2 launches....and I may have started the cover design and finished the outline for book 3 this week....👀

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: If you had magic, what would it smell like?

Picking your own quotes for your book is hard! I mean I’m grateful to my beta’s because they’re going to help me with this now, but let me just tell you, the amount of second guessing that I go through with when doing this is unreal. This quote comes from a particularly important moment, and I think it signals a lot of character growth.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: Do you read dark romance?

I have tried to get my hands on this series for years, and it wasn’t available on the Zon until recently and then someone reminded me. Tried again, and bam! Finally.

Let me start off with saying, please check the content warnings. This series is dark. If you’ve been here a while, you also know that fantasy is my typical read, but after being in a bit of a slump this year, I’m trying to branch out of my normal habits a bit more. I really enjoyed this series, even if it is on the shorter side, and it gives total vïgilante vibes, almost like a female Dexter. I can’t actually tell you too much other than a serial unaliver, and a FBI agent fall in love, and she’s the unaliver he’s been tracking, because then I give too much of the series away.

Each book is a relatively quick read and ends on a cliff hanger, so try to get the whole omnibus as it makes for a much smoother reading experience.

#thestephaniestorm #lastread #paranormalfantasyauthor #urbanfantasyauthor #darkfantasy #mustreadbooks #darkromance #darkromancebookrec

QOTD: Would you rather be cursed with eternal youth or granted immortality with aging?

I'm seeing a lot of readers feedback calling for a different kind of FMC in fantasy, because they're tired of seeing the same type of FMC over and over again. While I can see a point, I also can't deny that there is a reason why books with these FMC's do well.

I have nothing ground breaking to share, because I don't have the answer, but I do know that strength in a character looks different for everyone. I also know that for Jude and Luca, my two FMC’s, they’re both so strong, but they’ve really had a rough time in this series. That’s where their strength comes from, as they find a way to navigate their challenges.

If you want to see what I'm talking about, I'm still accepting ARC'S for The Clash of the Damned. Comment ARC and I will DM you the application link!

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #gossipgirl #thevampirediaries

QOTD: Name one of your favourite indie reads of 2025 so far?

When I shared my cancer news, I had no idea what this meant for my writing journey, or if I would be able to keep up with my publishing timeline. So sharing this writing update means more to me than I realised, because it’s given me the sense of purpose I needed while I fight this disease.

Will I take a break if I need it? Definitely. But we’re not there yet, and I’m thrilled to share this, because getting The Clash of the Damned (and everything else I have planned!) into everyone’s hands is so important to me. Now, more than ever.

It also may have prompted me to start the process of commissioning The Fall of the Damned cover a bit earlier than planned 👀

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #theruleofthedamned #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

If you''ve ever wanted to see what I'm talking about with my Gossip Girl and Vampire Diaries inspired take on the supernatural mäfia, now's the time. The Rule of the Damned eBook is available on the ‘Zon for fṟèê on May 17 along with over 100+ Urban Fantasy books! Check out the websíte (urbanfantasyaddict.com) to see every book participating.

Stuff your Kindle Days are important for us, because it helps us gain access to new readers. It's also a great way for you to try our work at no cost to yourself. Even if urban fantasy isn’t your thing, please consider sharing this post anyway. Our next reader may be in your network.

Blurb:
Remember all those scary stories you were told as a child...the ones where the monsters are hiding under your bed?

They aren't just stories.

We're real.

We’re behind some of the world’s deadliest catastrophes and continue orchestrating them from the shadows. Most humans don't know that we exist, and we aim to keep it that way. Remember the Salem Witch Trials? That’s what happens when our secret gets out. Human fear becomes deadly and drives them to enact unthinkable violence.

The Druids. The Undead. The Rogues. The Sorcerers.

We’re four families that are united in our mission to run the Underworld. While we may not like each other, we set aside our differences to keep the underworld running.

Until an Heir is m*rdered.

Now, I’m determined to find the murderer before the trail of bodies leads the humans to our front door, and everything we’ve kept hidden is at risk.

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Vampire Diaries meets Gossip Girl in the first instalment of a new action packed urban fantasy series following morally grey characters and the criminal empire they run. Family, power, and mythical monsters collide as the families are faced with a string of unsolved murders that threaten to expose them all.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #urbanfantasy #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasy #theruleofthedamned #paranormalfantasy #stuffyourkindle #stuffyourkindleday #stuffyourkindleday2025

QOTD: If you were a dragon what colour would you be?

If you’ve read my author bio, you will know I’m a huge fan of the approach of writing the book you want to read. For me, that includes things like:

🌎 - Easy to follow world building

👑 - Action packed plot with a dash of romance

🕵️ - Strong FMC’s with a focus on inclusivity

🧚‍♀️ - Morally grey characters

And would you know it, The Rule of the Damned ticks all of those boxes. Inspired by Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries, dive in as we get to know the supernatural mafia who descend from famous monsters and what they get up to living their elite lives.

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #theruleoftthedamned #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

QOTD: You could only watch Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries or Gossip Girl for the rest of your life. Which one do you pick?

I couldn’t choose, so I wrote a series about all three of these series, as they constantly live rent free in my head. The Titan Syndicate Saga follows the supernatural mafia who descend from famous monsters like Dracula and Van Helsing. Luxury, drama, intrigue and betrayal follow the four heirs of the empires as they navigate this world they’ve inherited.

The Rule of the Damned is out now on KU, and The Clash of the Damned is set to launch 11 September. The final book in the series, The Fall of the Damned is set to release in the second half of 2026. (I have the blurb ready to go, but there are a lot of spoilers, so I’m going to hang onto it for a bit longer.)

A big thank you to @escapism.erika for creating this incredible trailer for me. I don't want to admit how many times I've watched it already 😂

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #theruleofthedamned #thevampirediaries #gossipgirl

It's almost time to hand The Clash of the Damned over to my beta's to rip apart! But that doesn’t stop me from asking your opinions too. I never planned to have modern day witch hunters in this series, but there was a minor character from The Rule of the Damned that just wouldn’t leave me alone, and here we are.

You know the drill. I would love your feedback. There is no wrong answer and as always, I’m grateful for it!

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #gossipgirl #thevampirediaries

QOTD: If you could be any supernatural creature, which one would you pick and why?

I like to believe that every author has their thing when crafting their stories. It took me a while to figure out mine, and I think epic plot twists are mine. I had originally only planned one for The Clash of the Damned (its hinted at in book 1), but well, we know how this goes. The characters took over and demanded more, so who am I to argue?

One week left before I hand over to the beta readers, and I have such mixed emotions about it. Am I nervous they'll hate it? Yes, that never goes away. But I truly believe in this story and I'm going to try to hold onto that.

The Titan Syndicate Saga is a trilogy centred on the supernatural mafia descended from mythical monsters. Inspired by Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, Book 1 follows an unaliving mystery and Book 2 introduces modern day witch hunters. (I never planned on them either lol - they actually get a brief mention in book 1)

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy

QOTD: If you had to be a Greek God, which one would you pick?

Did you ever wondered what happened to the plotline of the Blöodlines and Stine Family episodes on Supernatural? Well, me too. So I wrote a book about it based on the supernatural mafia who descend from famous monsters. You’ve got:

🕵️ - Four monster empires running their city

👑 - Morally grey characters

🧚 - Queer representation

🙀 - Lots of family drama and ancient secrets

And so much more...

The Titan Syndicate Saga is what you get when you take my love for Supernatural, Gossip Girl, and The Vampire Diaries and you put it into a book series. Book 1, The Rule of the Damned is on KU, and Book 2, The Clash of the Damned releases in September. If it sounds like your thing, I’m still accepting ARCs. Comment ARC and I will DM you the link!

A huge thank you to @escapism.erika for creating this post for me! It's such a vibe 🔥

#thestephaniestorm #thetitansyndicatesaga #theclashofthedamned #urbanfantasy #mythicalmonsters #morallygreycharacters #darkfantasybooks #darkfantasy #theruleofthedamned

QOTD: Would you rather overthrow a tyrant or become one to protect your people?

By now we know that Romantasy as a sub genre dominates. I read a stat somewhere that in the first 5 x months of 2024, the number of romantasy books sold were almost double to the entirety of 2023. Its not going anywhere clearly (and I love a great romantasy book myself.) But don't write off Urban Fantasy yet. With fresh takes on well loved tropes, there is a reason why this sub genre is on the rise.

Not sure where to start? I've tagged some of my favourite urban fantasy authors below.

@ellekaeleeauthor @sarahlrichhelm @nikkitabell

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QOTD: A mermaid offers to take you to a hidden underwater kingdom. Do you go with them?

When I tell you the characters of this series shout in my head frequently, I’m not kidding. Midway developmental edits, I was on the metro, had the most random but cool idea and immediately messaged my editor for her feedback. They’re taking over my normal life too😂

I definitely have a prequel planned for this world, maybe one novella (or a duology?) and a potential sequel series too, but who’s counting? So much left to explore of this world!

About The Titan Syndicate Saga: Inspired by an episode of Supernatural, The Supernatural mafia are descendants from mythical monsters living in modern day Chicago where they need to deal with lots of betrayal, family secrets, and drama. All while navigating the pressures that come with their supernatural heritage and the responsibilities of their crimïnäl empires.

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QOTD: Would you rather attend a school for knights, mages, or assassins?

Let me start off by saying that this book got me out of a book slump, in case you’re wondering how much I enjoyed it. I finished it in 24 hours!

I know its technically a romantasy, but I loved how many other elements were woven into it, action, mystery, intrigue and a really interesting take on supernaturals and a dystopian world. While I would have liked to see a bit more of the world it's set it, it didn't stop me from adoring this book and agreeing with the Booktok hype. I can't wait to see where this series goes next!

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QOTD: Would you rather wield a sword that grants invincibility or a ring that controls minds?

Or how about a live in chef that can cook all your meals for you? (Gosh I miss the days of living at home with my mom in times like this). So many times I’ve said to my husband “sort yourself out” for dinner and he just rolls with it. Or, on the odd occasion I’m alone, I’m happy to have one of the ultimate girl dinners like cereal or pasta with cheese.

I know it may not be the most conventional way of doing things, but you know what? I wouldn’t trade it, or this life I’ve built for anything in the world.

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QOTD: Do you read dedications when starting a book?

As is typical for me, I never set out with a solid plan for anything really. Like dedicating my books to the people that have inspired me.

I’ve spoken about it a bit, but getting The Rule of the Damned published was way harder than it should have been, and I almost called my writing journey quits because of it. But during this period, I was able to connect with new readers that have now become friends, and well, they’re a big part of why I’m so excited about writing The Clash of the Damned.

So if you don't follow them already, please do. They're incredible people and a big reason why this book will see publication too.

@bookish.fantasyreader @besties.tbr @bookishdragon_v

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QOTD: Have you read an urban fantasy recently?

After watching an episode of Supernatural, I become obsessed with the idea that people could be related to famous monsters like Jekyll and Hyde. (How cool would that be?)

So I wrote The Titan Syndicate Saga.

When you pair that with my love for Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries, you get a story that resembles something that should be on the CW in the 2010 era. I would love to find more of my readers for this series, as I start approaching the release of The Clash of the Damned, book 2 in this series.

If urban fantasy is your thing, specifically of the darker nature, tell me what you look for so I can convince you to give this series a try.

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QOTD: What was the last 5 x star book you read?

Funny story about this reel. I wasn’t sure what props to use because the algortithm bans you for the weirdest stuff. Well, I finally clicked and was in the kitchen waiting for my food to warm up and my husband just happened to walk around the corner while I was practicing a pose. It was the funniest WTF moment we’ve had in a long time, even when he’s used to my Bookstagram antics.

In case you needed a reminder though? I wrote The Titan Syndicate Saga that follows the supernatural mafia who descend from mythical monsters. Inspired by Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries with lots of morally grey characters, book 1, The Rule of the Damned is on KU, and I'm still accepting ARC's for The Clash of the Damned, book 2. Comment ARC and I will DM you the links.

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QOTD: Would you rather have the ability to speak any language (human or magical) or be able to read minds?

Tao the nightclub is probably one of my favourite locations in this series. Its deliciously naughty, and it’s a central part to the characters lives. But also, I loved this idea of Dracula's descendant running a nightclub.

Did I take inspiration from nightclubs I’ve been to? Yes. There may have even been a time in my 20’s where I wanted to open a nightclub of my own. So maybe I’m living a bit through Luca, the nightclub owner on this one 😜

Vampire Diaries meets Gossip Girl in this action packed urban fantasy series following morally grey characters and the criminal empire they run. Family, power, and mythical monsters collide as the families are faced with an unseen foe that wants to exterminate Supernaturals once and for all.

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Guys, I’m not going to lie, my heart breaks for this character a bit. I’m really putting them through it in The Clash of the Damned and I wish I didn’t have to. But I promise it makes sense to the story, and there are “reasons” for it. This is just one of those times where you need to trust the author okay?

But in the meantime, I would love to know which version you prefer. You know I love your opinions and I always try my best to work in the most popular answer to the final manuscript.

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New Banner Alert!

The Rule of the Damned follows Jude, one of our four MC's as she comes home from University because an heir is unalived. Thrust right back into the world she was desperate to get out of, we're shown why the empires are the most elite (and brutal).

Inspired by a episode of Supernatural, but wanting more from mythical monsters like Dracula and Van Helsing, together these things form The Titan Syndicate Saga. And of course I had to combine that with my love for The Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl.

Book 1 is available on KU, with book 2 launching 11 September 2025.

Thank you to the incredible @escapism.erika for creating this banner for me!

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In Book 2, The Clash of the Damned, Jude and the heirs are left picking up the pieces of their empires. But this time, they have a new crisis to deal; modern day with hunters. Can they put aside their differences to deal with the issue that could topple their empires?

Perfect for fans of Supernatural, Vampire Diaries and Gossip Girl, this series is full of morally grey characters, characters descending from mythical monsters, queer representation and lots of family drama and ancient secrets.

Book 1 is available on KU, with book 2 launching 11 September 2025.

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The Titan Syndicate Saga is a trilogy planned to conclude in 2026 (with the potential for several spin off series!). The series follows the four MC's, an heir of each empire as they navigate their lineage, and the responsiblities that come with that, as well as their famous ancestors.

If you loved the CW 2010 era, including The Vampire Diaries, Gossip Girl and Supernatural? Then this series is meant for you.

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QOTD: You’ve been cursed by a dark sorcerer. What’s the curse, and how do you break it?

Perspective is everything. I had an interesting chat with my editor about a character, who is definitely more on the unhinged side, and we ended up having a debate about what makes her unhinged, when to some, her actions could seem pretty reasonable.

It also made me think a lot about Katherine Pierce in the Vampire Diaries, a big source of inspiration from this series and how nature vs nurture influences our actions. Would she have been a nicer person if she had been treated with more kindness? While we’ll never know the answer to that, you can find out about which character I’m talking about in my series about the supernatural mafia descended from mythical monsters.

The first book, The Rule of the Damned is out on KU and if you’re interested in ARCs, link is in my bio for The Clash of the Damned is still open.

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QOTD: You wake up one morning and discover you've turned into a legendary beast. What are you?

I’m not going to lie, coming up with marketing ideas to promote The Clash of the Damned has been hard. Because every idea I’ve landed on is a massive spoiler, and there’s no fun in that.

But as I was working on my dev edits feedback, this beauty popped out to me, and I had to share it. Because even if I’m writing about the supernatural mafia, I love this idea of not even them being perfect even though it seems like they have everything they could ever want.

4 months left to go until you know exactly who I’m talking about in this quote. 😜

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