The Tethered God now available for Pre-order
The Tethered God by Noah Brisk
The gods of Ashkareth built their world on blood and silence.
Someone else's blood. Someone else's silence.
Brann spent fourteen years drowning the man he used to be — what the gods demanded of him, what the temple required, what his bond was built on. He was done with all of it.
Then a name he buried came back to find him.
And something older than the gods began to speak.
Now a washed-up former Warden must decide what he owes a world he walked away from — before the thing the gods fear most learns to say his name.
A grimdark fantasy debut for readers who want their epic fantasy fast, brutal, and unflinching.
If you loved the scope of The Wheel of Time, the moral weight of Richard Swan, or the visceral horror of Berserk, Brann and Seren's story is built for you. Expect a hard-edged magic system with real rules and real costs, a single-POV narrative that never lets you out of Brann's head, and a pace that reviewers have called relentless from page one.
- A flawed, reluctant hero pulled out of retirement
- A blood-and-shadow magic system with teeth
- Gods, temples, and a religion built on secrets
-Grimdark violence with real emotional stakes
The Tethered God is Book One in The Shattered Song, a new dark fantasy series from debut author Noah Brisk.
Preorder now — releasing September 22, 2026.
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Before I wrote a book you may have known me online as @noahsbriskreviews
I strive to make content that sets me apart from the endless scrolling of the same books over and over. I look to highlight lesser-known authors and books we just don’t see enough of any more.
If you are looking for your next great read come find me on Instagram and YouTube!
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The Brisk 5-Day Instagram Content Guide
If you’ve ever sat there staring at your Instagram wondering what the hell you’re supposed to post, I made this for you.
This is the exact kind of system I use to keep fantasy book content consistent without having to reinvent the wheel every single day. It’s built around Reels, carousels, underrated fantasy books, and creating content that actually feels like you instead of some overly polished influencer account.
Inside, I’ll walk you through the whole thing—from your phone and Instagram settings to how I approach the look and feel of my content, how I structure Reels and carousels, and the kind of hooks that can actually get people to stop scrolling.
You’ll also get a full 5-day content calendar with specific ideas for what to post each day, so you don’t have to spend the next week asking yourself, “Okay… what do I post today?”
The goal isn’t to give you a giant list of random content ideas that you’ll never use. It’s to give you a simple system you can actually follow.
You’ll learn how to:
• Create fantasy content around underrated and lesser-known books
• Structure Reels that get to the point quickly
• Make carousels people actually want to swipe through
• Develop a recognizable style and voice
• Come up with better hooks and angles for your content
• Keep your content consistent without it becoming boring
• Plan out five full days of content so you can just get to work
This is the guide I wish I had when I was trying to figure all of this out.
No complicated social media jargon. No “post 17 times a day and you’ll go viral” nonsense.
Just a straightforward system for creating better fantasy book content and building an account people actually want to follow.
Read through it, follow the plan for five days, and then start making it your own.
Disclaimer
These guides are based on my own experience growing on BookTok, Bookstagram, and other book-focused social media over the years. Everything inside is what has consistently worked for me, but that doesn’t mean it will work the same way for everyone.
Social media algorithms are constantly changing, and there is no strategy that guarantees growth or viral success. Different audiences respond to different types of content, and what performs well for one creator may not perform the same for another.
Because of that, I can’t guarantee any specific results or offer refunds based on performance. Think of these guides as a proven blueprint—not a magic formula. My goal is to give you the same strategies, systems, and mindset that I’ve used to build my own audience so you can adapt them to your own style and find what works best for you.
Use these guides as a foundation, experiment consistently, and be willing to refine your approach over time. That’s how lasting growth is built.
No Refunds
This is a digital guide and as it’s emailed to you as soon as you purchase you should understand that this is not something refundable as the product is sent to you and you have access immediately. You are able to print as save this at the time of purchase. Refunds are just not something I can accommodate for this type of purchase.
Exclusive Content Guides for creators and authors
Brisk — 14-Day Indie Author Edition
This is the expansion on the original Brisk 5 Day Content Guide, built for authors who actually have a book they want people to find. Most author marketing advice either has you post recommendations forever and hope your book gets noticed eventually, or it goes full ad-mode and burns whatever trust you’d built. This does neither. It takes the same recommendation-account system from the original guide and shows you how to naturally weave your own book into it, so it shows up in the same rhythm as everything else instead of feeling like a separate pitch.
Two full weeks, weekends off on purpose, real structure for talking about your own writing on camera, and clear rules for when to actually make the ask. Works whether your book is already out or still on the way.
This is a starting place, not a cure-all — it won’t replace a launch strategy or a mailing list, but it will give your book a fair shot in front of an audience that already trusts your taste.
What’s included
The Brisk Philosophy — why the mix of recommendation and author content works
Phone & Instagram Settings — filming, editing, and upload settings for the best quality
Style Guide — voice and visual identity for the account
Content Rules — the non-negotiable checklist for every carousel and reel type
Carousel Design Rules — fonts and background/art guidelines
Reel Beats & Hooks — structure and hook lines for recommendation and review reels
Author Day — Rules & Reel Beats — how to talk about your own book without switching into ad voice
14 Day Calendar — Week One
14 Day Calendar — Week Two
Disclaimer
These guides are based on my own experience growing on BookTok, Bookstagram, and other book-focused social media over the years. Everything inside is what has consistently worked for me, but that doesn’t mean it will work the same way for everyone.
Social media algorithms are constantly changing, and there is no strategy that guarantees growth or viral success. Different audiences respond to different types of content, and what performs well for one creator may not perform the same for another.
Because of that, I can’t guarantee any specific results or offer refunds based on performance. Think of these guides as a proven blueprint—not a magic formula. My goal is to give you the same strategies, systems, and mindset that I’ve used to build my own audience so you can adapt them to your own style and find what works best for you.
Use these guides as a foundation, experiment consistently, and be willing to refine your approach over time. That’s how lasting growth is built.
No Refunds
This is a digital guide and as it’s emailed to you as soon as you purchase you should understand that this is not something refundable as the product is sent to you and you have access immediately. You are able to print as save this at the time of purchase. Refunds are just not something I can accommodate for this type of purchase.
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