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DARK FANTASY AUTHOR

Eddy Rose

Gladiators and grimdark stories

They stood amid the bones of an ancient arena, owner and gladiator, striking a deal where death was the prize.

The Black Hearth by Eddy Rose is a dark fantasy romance that blends the brutal spectacle of Gladiator with the grimdark mystery of The Witcher—then sets it on fire with a steamy, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers arc. If you crave a mature, ruthless heroine, a quiet, haunted gladiator, and a world dripping with blood and ruin, don’t wait—join my newsletter to get early access to news, updates, and ARC opportunities.

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Eddy Rose

Eddy Rose writes grimdark fantasy filled with gladiators, grit, and romance. Her characters are morally grey, complex humans with emotional depth, strong character development, and often a fatal lack of social skills.

A psychologist by day and author by night, she builds brutal worlds filled with deadly arenas, rich lore, and her own hand-drawn maps.

Based on the Gold Coast, Queensland (at least in theory), Eddy is famously hard to find unless you’re her husband or son, but she’s deeply fond of her reader community and will shamelessly spoil them with free short stories and maps through her newsletter.

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In a place of blood and sand, the arena offers what he never sought.

A Taste of Blade and Roar, a Twilight of Blood short story, is out now. Grab your free copy here.

In the blood-soaked pit of the Switchblade Arena, survival is a spectacle, and death is entertainment.

The King’s newest gladiator, a young purebred beast raised for the arenas, must earn his place in the merciless head trainer’s team by surviving an impossible fight—a Slayer’s Pit. But as he steps onto the shifting sands, he discovers the arena offers far more than blood and death. What he finds there will shape the beast destined to become the Lion of Zarall.

A Taste of Blood and Roar is a Twilight of Blood short story and a prequel to Lion of Zarall.

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  • My Unique Writing Process

    My Unique Writing Process

    Today, I thought I’d share a bit about my writing process. Believe it or not, my primary writing tool is a good old-fashioned pen. But not just any pen—it’s the act of handwriting itself that really gets my creative juices flowing. I prefer using unlined notebooks, typically the kind sold as visual art diaries. There’s

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  • Book and Series Update

    Book and Series Update

    I think it’s time for an update and explanations. From revisions and new releases to personal milestones and exciting plans for the future, I’ve been on quite the adventure and I thought I should give an update about what’s been happening with me and the books. The Journey So Far My journey with Lion of

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  • Character Spotlight: Olira

    Character Spotlight: Olira

    Let’s meet another one of the series’ most compelling and multifaceted characters: Olira Aryanna. Here is a glimpse of her background, personality, and the crucial role she plays in Lion’s story. Background and Introduction Olira Aryanna is the second POV character in Lion of Zarall. Coming from a modest background, Olira always despised slave trade

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  • Purebred Beasts: The Weapons of Chinderia

    Purebred Beasts: The Weapons of Chinderia

    In this post, we explore one of the most intriguing and fearsome aspects of this universe: the purebred beasts. These formidable warriors are central to the dark and captivating setting of Chinderia, and understanding them will enhance your journey through the series. What Are Purebred Beasts? Bred and trained from birth, purebred beasts are the

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  • Character Spotlight: Lion

    Character Spotlight: Lion

    Let’s meet the main character, Lion. His journey is one of raw power, emotional depth, and a relentless quest for identity and freedom. Personality and Background Born into a life of servitude, Lion is a purebred beast, meticulously bred and trained for the brutal slave arenas of Chinderia. With his tall, muscular frame, shaggy blonde

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