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Chance Dillon
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 มี.ค. 2013
Hey y’all.
I’m Chance and I like reading books. I also am writing an epic fantasy series! My channel is mostly weekly updates on reading/writing (don’t worry, I’ll warn you so you don’t have to listen to me shill for myself).
I enjoy reading mostly Science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and thrillers! I am open to reading other genres, so let’s chat in the comments about what you love to read and what you enjoy about story overall.
I’m Chance and I like reading books. I also am writing an epic fantasy series! My channel is mostly weekly updates on reading/writing (don’t worry, I’ll warn you so you don’t have to listen to me shill for myself).
I enjoy reading mostly Science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, and thrillers! I am open to reading other genres, so let’s chat in the comments about what you love to read and what you enjoy about story overall.
My Top 2025 Priority Series and Reads (Plus a Mercy Writing Update)
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
PATREON:
patreon.com/ChanceDillonAuthor?Link
Direct Short Story Link: www.patreon.com/posts/119250252?
Written Update Link: www.patreon.com/posts/119678339?
Instagram Handle for more updates leading up to release:
@chance_dillonb
Channels Mentioned:
Books/AuthorsMentioned (out of order):
Berserk by Kentaro Miura
The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson (Malazan: Book of the Fallen)
Eluthienn by Sam Middleton
The Malazan Book of the Falleb by Steven Erikson and Ian C. Esselmont
The Edan Trilogy by Philip Chase
Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Bound and the Broken by Ryan Cahill
Library Trilogy by James Islington
Mark Lawrence
The Last War by Mike Shackle
To Ride Hells Chasm by Janny Wurts
Sun Eater by Christopher Ruocchio
Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James
Ernest Hemingway
The Wizard Knight by Gene Wolfe
Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolf
Memory, Sorrow, and Thorne by Tad Williams
The Last King of Osten Ard by Tad Williams
House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds
Gormenghast by Mervin Peake
Bloodsworn by John Gwynne
The Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynne
Jenn Lyons
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
The Age of Madness by Joe Abercrombie
Horns by Joe Hill
My Current Project-Watch my weekly updates for more on my writing and process on the road to self publishing.
I am on chapter 19/50 on my current revisions before the book gets to my editor in December!
Mercy: Tears of the Fallen-Book One in a four part Duology.
My Book Blurb:
The hero Alevist Lightseeker saved the world once. As punishment, his enemies took the one thing he fought so hard to keep: his family. The young exile Erevayn struggles against the bottle and his strong desire for his own vengeance.
An old minstrel brings the two warriors together onto an unexpected path, revealing secrets they couldn’t have uncovered alone and offering them a goal higher than revenge. But when prophecy threatens to throw the weight of the world on their shoulders, will they accept the burden? And is it truly on their shoulders that the burden should fall?
My read of part 1 of the “The Before” of my book aka the prologue - th-cam.com/video/mqhK_TpVAhY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-j_qDFeqia67OQ2r
A tentative release is July, 2025. Stay tuned for a cover reveal at the start of the new year!
My Cousins Music:
Keith Pearsall on streaming platforms
Channel: @kpyankfan48
PATREON:
patreon.com/ChanceDillonAuthor?Link
Direct Short Story Link: www.patreon.com/posts/119250252?
Written Update Link: www.patreon.com/posts/119678339?
Instagram Handle for more updates leading up to release:
@chance_dillonb
Channels Mentioned:
Books/AuthorsMentioned (out of order):
Berserk by Kentaro Miura
The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson (Malazan: Book of the Fallen)
Eluthienn by Sam Middleton
The Malazan Book of the Falleb by Steven Erikson and Ian C. Esselmont
The Edan Trilogy by Philip Chase
Wars of Light and Shadow by Janny Wurts
Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff
Bound and the Broken by Ryan Cahill
Library Trilogy by James Islington
Mark Lawrence
The Last War by Mike Shackle
To Ride Hells Chasm by Janny Wurts
Sun Eater by Christopher Ruocchio
Black Leopard Red Wolf by Marlon James
Ernest Hemingway
The Wizard Knight by Gene Wolfe
Book of the New Sun by Gene Wolf
Memory, Sorrow, and Thorne by Tad Williams
The Last King of Osten Ard by Tad Williams
House of Suns by Alastair Reynolds
Gormenghast by Mervin Peake
Bloodsworn by John Gwynne
The Faithful and the Fallen by John Gwynne
Jenn Lyons
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
The Age of Madness by Joe Abercrombie
Horns by Joe Hill
My Current Project-Watch my weekly updates for more on my writing and process on the road to self publishing.
I am on chapter 19/50 on my current revisions before the book gets to my editor in December!
Mercy: Tears of the Fallen-Book One in a four part Duology.
My Book Blurb:
The hero Alevist Lightseeker saved the world once. As punishment, his enemies took the one thing he fought so hard to keep: his family. The young exile Erevayn struggles against the bottle and his strong desire for his own vengeance.
An old minstrel brings the two warriors together onto an unexpected path, revealing secrets they couldn’t have uncovered alone and offering them a goal higher than revenge. But when prophecy threatens to throw the weight of the world on their shoulders, will they accept the burden? And is it truly on their shoulders that the burden should fall?
My read of part 1 of the “The Before” of my book aka the prologue - th-cam.com/video/mqhK_TpVAhY/w-d-xo.htmlsi=-j_qDFeqia67OQ2r
A tentative release is July, 2025. Stay tuned for a cover reveal at the start of the new year!
My Cousins Music:
Keith Pearsall on streaming platforms
Channel: @kpyankfan48
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Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. PATREON: patreon.com/ChanceDillonAuthor?Link Instagram Handle for more updates leading up to release: @chance_dillonb Channels Mentioned: @Talking_Story Books/AuthorsMentioned (out of order): Assassin’s Quest by Robin Hobbs (Realm of the Elderlings) The Bonehunters by Steven Erikson (Malazan: Book of the Fallen) My Current Project-Watch my weekly updat...
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Amazing list Chance! Loved seeing King and McCarthy on the list!
@valliyarnl yesss… I think I need to dive back into McCarthy here soon or reread the road. Perhaps just get to no country for old men
Glad berserk is still hitting! Personally for me I like when the story is finished and complete but getting to see the process is cool
@@TomOrange yes. Honestly even harder as I get deeper and deeper into the story. And I think when it comes to the weekly chapter stuff, i think it’ll be cool for people who wanna experience it week to week-but for the rest eventually work through it and post/publish it as a complete and touched up work
Congrats on getting out the first short story! I haven't had the chance to read it yet, but I am happy for you that the feedback has been good. Can't wait to get to it! And I am personally not big into the serialised stuff simply because that doesn't work well for my immersion (thanks shitty memory), but I think that is a really cool way to share and build your story/world!! Happy writing and reading, friend 🤩
@@esmayrosalyne yes esmay! Thank you so much for the feedback on the concept-that’s the sort of thing I wrestle with myself. I think the ultimate goal would be to treat it as a whole put together novella and give it the extra attention it calls for when that time comes. Cause dually, it’s a challenge for me-and also allows readers to follow the journey in a way?? (For those that enjoy the serialised style) I’m still debating but I think I have something I want to play with. Happy reading and writing to you as well! Excited to hear what you think of the short story when that time comes
@@Chance.Dillon The fact that you are so intrigued and excited about the idea of the serialised release is honestly the most important thing, just GO FOR IT!! hahah
@@esmayrosalyne alright alright! I’m sold
The hype is real! Chance is killing it. He’s feeding us real good, boys… 😋🤤🤘
@@slay.187 slayyy-yes. I’m thinking maybe February for that chapter by chapter situation?? Might be a fun break for me from editing book two
@@Chance.Dillon Hell yeah! What a cool break that'd be indeed.
Awesome video brother! Excited for our Eluthienn chat and Berserk too!!! I'm pumped for weekly chapters. That would be so fun and such a great idea! Keep rocking my friend, you are killing it!
@@TheBeardedBookBeast thanks Chris! And yes-I think the weekly thing will be a fun project to get moving and I think I Finally decided which story to commit to too
@Chance.Dillon Oooh, awesome!!!
Lota of exciting buddy reads and writing projects coming up!! can't wait to see what you think of Prophet of Edan!
@@NerdLevelRising and then I’ll probably throw return in somewhere soon after! I have to remember the buddy reads-I feel like Will of the many was in there somewhere ??
@Chance.Dillon last I checked with John he said he was thinking maybe April/May timeframe I'm still thinking of trying to do disquiet gods next month if that feels realistic? 👀
@ oh yes. Then we can do a whole Sun eater spoiler discussion??? Maybe with Ruocchio on your channel?????
@Chance.Dillon bro done and DONE let's do it
I don't understand why TH-cam didn't notify me of your tag, but alas, I'm here 😁 Thank you for the shout-out, my friend! I am thrilled that our two novels are coming into the hands of readers so close together. The more you talk about your story, the more I can't wait to read it (and definitely read the story on Patreon these days). It is wonderful to be a witness at the beginning of your writing career. It's going to be a great year! And yes, we have so much, both of us to share soon. Our poor readers are not ready! 😈😈😈
@bookswithabel 😂 so very excited to see what the future holds and for our stories to be shared. Cheers Abel! And yes sometimes the tags are wonky for me
#teamchance! 🖤
@@dennisphung2309 cheers!
#teamchance 🖤🖤🖤
@@dennisphung2309 😂 nice to see you back too Dennis-thanks for finding this and coming to hang out
#teamchance! I’ve missed you! Glad to see you back!!!! 🥰🥰🥰
@@dennisphung2309 back in action!
Release them. Set them free.
@@jessesanderson9279 😂😂 I think I shall-it’s a matter of which one I have to choose. Some things I want to keep more mysterious and alluded to until people experience them
Just read that short story, dude it's rad as hell. Can't wait for the next one!
@@AReadersJourney thanks Chris! I’m grateful you enjoyed it. Stoked for what’s all to come
I started the Conviction arc today. Good stuff.
@@someokiedude9549 yeah I’m loving it so far-some dark dark stuff. And some more reflection which I deeply enjoy
Awesome stuff! The weekly chapter novella idea is interesting! I like it!
@@N.A.Summur okay heck ya! Glad to hear the input. It’s a tough call-something I’d love to do but It’s definitely scary to consider
@ yeah. It’s a cool idea! But also would be scary. I agree. lol.
Enjoyed the short story. Happy to be part of the process of weekly chapters.
@@tracejefferson3169 excellent! Yes I think it’d be fun to do so I figured I’d put it out In The world
What mic is that? 🤔
@@dauryramirez hahaha it’s darth revans lightsaber of course! But actually? It’s some lavaliere from amazon???
😂you are so hot in shirts
The cover is awesome dude! Congrats on the progress! Love to see it. And I really enjoyed this conversation!
@@N.A.Summur thanks man! Glad you Tuned in and dig the cover
@ of course dude!
Been enjoying the updates on Patreon!! Congrats on making such good progress with the edits, I can only imagine how bittersweet it must be to cut some chapters you worked hard on. And the cover reveal stream was so much fun, I watched the replay and had a blast. Hope it's been getting the love it deserves! I just finished the ARC of Discovery by the Talking Story family and holy smokes that was phenomenal... idk who allowed them to write a debut of such high quality but they did it lol. Amazing, can't wait for it to be out! Happy reading and writing, Chance 🤩
@@esmayrosalyne I am so excited for Discovery. Sounds like a genre blender and something I can use to broaden my own horizons as a reader! Thanks for tuning in and following along. Forever grateful, Esmay!
Chance hallucinating about the camera moving is pure gold😂 Also, I feel ya, editing is HARD
@bookswithabel yaaa that had to be my eyes twitching or something 😂😂
"Can't wait to see what the bonehunters actually are".... oh man 😅😅😅😅
@@NerdLevelRising I’m guessing I’ve already seen them hinted at… but I’m hoping not already outright told😂
@Chance.Dillon na trust me you're gonna KNOW when it happens 😅
@ 😂😂😂
So I must know the Chance lore here. Do you switch out the book set up based on the video to add variety or is it just something you rearrange as the muses guide?
@@iSamwise 😂😂😂 this is definitely a random location situation-we have furniture going in and out so sometimes I need to flop around… that said-I did swap out the dune trilogy for The Last War-for no other reason than the red sprayed edges of book one
@ well it’s always a fun “where’s Waldo” style game with each new video.
So cool that the Patreon is up and running! Sounds like you have a lot of awesome stories and content coming up this year! My own writing slowed down a bit over the holidays, but the project my brother and I are working on is up to about 22,000 words at the moment. About four and a half chapters in plus a prologue, considering some fun interlude-type pieces as well, in between the major parts of the book. Just gotta keep making time for it in between work and school when that starts up again. But that's always the challenge, just gotta keep at it!
@@AReadersJourney hell yeah man! I’m of the camp of carving out whatever time you can-and whenever I’m struggling to get my ass in the seat, I set a timer and just go for it. Not that that’s any new or sage advice-just something I thought I’d throw out there. I imagine all those responsibilities keep you plenty busy
Not sure if I said this to you yet but I love the cover of your book man! I think the color scheme goes together really well. Im sure its a really interesting thing to go back over your book with someone else suggestions leading the way. Have you found it hard to get rid of part of the book? Or in general have you agreed with the feed back you have received?
@@TomOrange I’ve so far agreed with everything Dave has put in his notes-there’s some things on this second round I think I’ll grasp more clarity on. He provided a fundamental list of priorities in a scene for me as a reminder, and it really allowed me to kill my darlings. I think the 10-15k left there is for me to kill is line by line-(too much detail here, too little there) and so on. So we’ll see. I’m like a sponge when it comes to learning how to make this craft as good as possible. I highly recommend a dev editor after my experience
@@TomOrange also thanks for the cover feedback! I have ideas for book twos and I’m excited to see those concepts come July
I thought the Lost Children arc was far more traumatic and harrowing than the Eclipse personally speaking, but glad to hear that you got through it. It's easily the best arc of Berserk in my opinion...maybe aside from The Golden Age. Glad to hear that your writing is going well too. I'm hoping to read that 40 page sample you sent me. Keep up the good work!
@@someokiedude9549 I enjoyed it-very interesting. And the whole concept who he has to kill is so dark. But it’s just the closeness of all that he loses that really hit me in the previous arch. And yeah man! Whenever you have the time
❤ 👋
@@ralphjenkins1507 thanks for hanging out and showing support!
I’m sad I missed your livestream but always excited to hear the updates. Sounds like editing is going well. I can’t wait to get to that point as well! Speaking of getting to that point, I’m currently inching closer to the climax of my prequel novella. I’m excited about it. I’m having so much fun with it. I’m super happy I decided to write the novella because it’s helped organize some thoughts and ideas in my mind for things that will happen later on in the series that this novella hints at. Also some things the end of novel one hints at. I think it will be an interesting experience for everyone to read both parts.
@@N.A.Summur heck ya man. That’s one of the most fun parts of writing to me-the exploration. Especially with something you create it’s so coool to see those things come together
@@N.A.Summur and no worries! There will be more lives in the future
@@Chance.Dillon for sure! I’m having a lot of fun. And I’m genuinely excited to get into editing. Hopefully I actually enjoy it! lol.
CongratulationsI am eagerly anticipating its arrival.
@@shubhamrai1305 right in the horizon! And thank you-looking forward for what’s to come
@ I hope it'll be available in the INDIAN subcontinent as well.
@@shubhamrai1305 the goal is it’ll be available everywhere-digitally I don’t see there being an issue-it’s when it comes to physical copies I’m going to need to do some learning
@ I'm sure it'll all work out. It's gonna be great. Today, I rewatched your first draft (THE BEFORE 01) video. Gives me a chill, to see you working so hard and how you read it with so much passion.
The cover art looks so good dude!
@@WillMcc_WriterGoblin thanks brodie!! Glad you like it
Bummed I missed this live, but the cover is so sick! Totally captures the vibe of the world, from what I've read so far!
@@AReadersJourney stoked you like it man! Get ready for an early copy come April/may
@ Oh heck yeah dude
The cover is 🔥burning hot🔥 tho. Congrats my man!
@bookswithabel Abel!! Thank you for hanging out during the stream. Excited for some more of our chats together in the future
I love the cover Chance!! July can’t come fast enough!!
@@iSamwise thanks Sam! And you’ll be getting it a tad earlier than that!
What do you guys do? Chris is a teacher and chance is an author, but what was Jake's and Alex's?
@@LeonC0704 Jake is in a PHD program/and is a trainer and Alex is in school! I’m additionally a personal trainer
Just found your channel, super pumped for the malazan, asoiaf, and elden ring influences! Congrats on your debut novel!
@@zacharyshaye6111 thanks Zachary! Glad you came to hang out
Congratulations man! You’re work is going to rock this community! And thanks for inviting me on, it was an absolute blast. Love being able to talk to you guys.
Yessir-grateful once again. Stoked to see how 2025 shakes out and for all our discussions to come
Yoooo Chance the cover looks AMAZING! Congrats man!! Can't wait to watch the replay when I get a chance
Thanks, Zammar! Glad you like it!
Heeeck yes for Farseer, such a powerful journey! 🤩 Now, it's honestly quite endearing how you think people will click off at the writing updates, that stuff is SO exciting to stay updated with! Congrats on making such great progress with the editing, very cool to see how much value you've got out of getting a professional editor even after having had so many eyes on your MS already through alpha reading. Can't wait to see the end result next year. Hope you had a great holiday season and end the year on a high note. Sending all the love 🥰
@@esmayrosalyne thanks so much Esmay! Farseer truly had me wanting to get right back into Elderlings… but I have so many other things on the TBR to mix it up a little 🤦🏻♂️ Hope you had a great holiday season. Grateful to have you still chatting here in the comments!
Always enjoy that you are sharing your writing journey on your channel. I thought of doing some updates along with my reading when I return to Booktube this January, as I am getting to that point in my writing I can do so. I look forward to talking with you more about writing in the future, Chance. - Cheers
@@Christopher_Navo absolutely man! I will be following along on the journey. I have an obsession with process-so seeing how everyone else works really helps put fuel in my fire. Hope you’re having a great holiday season
@Chance.Dillon excited for your book my friend, personal 2024 stuff put me behind so now aiming for an early 2026 release
@ heck yes. That’s right around the corner too. Personal life always takes precedence. Can’t wait to see the updates man
I so hardly agree on "The Heroes "being the best one. At least better than "Better served cold". This is the selling point for me to subscribe, after watching your interview with John, from Talking story
Man a 35k word cut is crazy. That's probably more than I have wrote in my life. Also enjoyed you on talking with tubers!
@@TomOrange 😂😂 it was a heartbreaker to realize how much space I truly didn’t use. Glad you tuned in man. You also were a part of me picking up the phone and recording btw!
Haopy new year (soon) buddy! Excited for the cover and all the awesome reading to come!
@@ZOMGfantasy thanks Zammar! You as well!
@@Chance.Dillon Forgot to mention, but I love that you finished and loved Farseer :p
@ absolutely did. Exceeded expectations
Very good and funny video! Just subscribed after your livestream with Talking Story!
@@thegreatwaugh thanks so much for coming to hang out! This was an early one 😂 but yes had a lot of fun coming up with em
House of Chains is my favorite so far. I liked Gardens of the Moon so much more on my reread. Malazan is incredible looking forward to Midnight Tides!
@@jch5150 I feel like there is so much more for me to catch in a reread. I can’t wait for that experience
Wishing you a Happy New Year 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤
@@ralphjenkins1507 you too Ralph! Enjoy the holidays!
I have to say that the ending of AQ was really strange for me. Not sure it was my favorite of the three books, but it didn't stop me from still being a fan of Robin Hobb. Happy new year, Chance! :)
@@TedReadInstead it was wayyy different from the other two, and not quite where I wanted it to go-but for me it landed in its own way
Sounds great Chance! Hope you have a great week going into the new year, and I’m excited to hear you and John hang out!
@@iSamwise you too Sam! Thanks for hanging out during the stream and just overall
I said tomorrow but my live stream with John is tonight!!!!! 8 pm est (dec 27th)
Awesome updates. What I’ve read is awesome. Looking forward to more. And the cover is pretty awesome too!
@@N.A.Summur heck yeah man! Appreciate you coming by
@ of course dude!