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100	1		_aJamnia, Naseem.
245	1	4	_aThe Bruising of Qilwa.
264		1	_aAshland : _bTachyon Publications, _c2022.
264		4	_c©2022.
300			_a1 online resource (143 pages)
520	8		_aIn this Persian-inspired fantasy, a nonbinary refugee practitioner of blood magic finds new conflicts in their new homeland, Qilwa. Breaking free of the traditional methods of magical education is the only way for Firuz-e Jafari to help cure a strange bruising disease, save their talented student, Afsoneh, and still preserve the ways of their past life.Strongly appeals to diverse, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ fantasy audiences, especially those readers looking for non-traditional, non-European fantasy settingsNational marketing plan to include prepublication endorsements from leading authors, review, and media outlets, and general publications for both fantasy and LGBTQIA+ audiences Online and print features; author events and book launch, Instagram and blog tour, Reddit AMA; ARC mailings and giveaways; and social media campaign
650			_aTransgender
650			_aNon-binary
942			_cBU
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