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K. J. Melendy - SF Author

@kjmelendy

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Science Fiction Author + Book Lover
Stories about experiments gone wrong.
WAKE UP releasing 2027
Creator of The Story Scale
Aerie Realmaker

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If you like stories about experiments gone wrong, you might want to stick around for this.
WAKE UP by K. J. Melendy coming 2027. by @kjmelendy

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2 months ago

While this scale doesn’t replace the crucial 5 star system for supporting authors on storefronts, it can be a tool for those uncomfortable giving subjective ratings and for readers wanting a spoiler free way to see if a book is worth trying.

Want to test drive The Story Scale? DM me and I’ll send you the Canva template! by @kjmelendy

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2 months ago

I couldn’t figure out why this book reminded me of Way of Kings, until I sat down to really think about it and realized…

The Story Scale is not a rating. Curious about how it works? Check my pinned post, “What you actually want to know about a book.” by @kjmelendy

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3 days ago

Last, now, next!

These dots aren’t stars. The Story Scale is a spoiler free recap of a book to help readers decide if it’s worth trying based on less subjective factors.
Pace: SLOW (1) to FAST (4).
Prose: DIRECT (1) to LYRICAL (4).
World(building): FAMILIAR/SIMPLE (1) to NEW/COMPLEX (4). by @kjmelendy

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4 days ago

3 (unexpected) spooky season book picks!

The Story Scale is not a rating. Curious about how it works? Check my pinned post, “What you actually want to know about a book.” by @kjmelendy

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5 days ago

Each of these covers gives you the perfect sneak peak of the book inside. What is your favorite book cover?

Though I won’t show it off yet, I can’t wait to show you all the incredible art by @aeridan_ for my novel, WAKE UP! by @kjmelendy

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6 days ago

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7 days ago

Read with me 💛 tonight I’m reading The Hunt for the Red October. And yes that laugh at the end is genuine. If you don’t believe me, you’ve never seen how much Jack Ryan hates transportation 😂 by @kjmelendy

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11 days ago

5 signs that my sci-fi suspense novel isn’t for you. Or is it? WAKE UP releasing 2027. by @kjmelendy

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10 days ago

If you liked Tress of the Emerald Sea, you are going to love Stitches and Scales by S. N. Lloyd. @sn.lloyd I love this book with my whole heart. You truly made a masterpiece full of adventure here.

The Story Scale is not a rating. Curious about how it works? Check my pinned post, “What you actually want to know about a book.” by @kjmelendy

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11 days ago

Press any button to start your next standalone!

The Story Scale is not a rating. Curious about how it works? Check my pinned post, “What you actually want to know about a book.” by @kjmelendy

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